Epic Universe Unveils First Glimpse of Nintendo and Harry Potter-Themed Cuisine

Universal Orlando Resort is dialing up the excitement with a tantalizing glimpse into the culinary array set to debut at Universal Epic Universe. Known for pushing boundaries and crafting immersive narratives, Universal’s acclaimed culinary team is preparing to elevate theme park dining to new heights. With over a hundred fresh menu selections spanning the park’s five intriguing realms, this is an opening you won’t want to miss.

Scheduled to welcome visitors on May 22, 2025, Epic Universe will host 30 varied eateries, each promising to whisk guests away to diverse culinary landscapes. Whether you’re in the mood for a taste of international delights like seafood, Asian, barbecue, Italian, and French, or you’re eager to try innovative, themed dishes, there’s something for everyone. Noteworthy offerings include the Butterbeer Crêpe found in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, the Mario Burger from Super Nintendo World, Yaknog in How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk, and the edge-of-your-seat dining experience from Dark Universe.

Celestial Park: A Feast for the Senses

Wander through Epic Universe and you’ll find a smorgasbord of delicious options. At the Atlantic restaurant, seafood fans can indulge in fresh, delightful dishes. But that’s not all! The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant offers a remarkable dining adventure beneath neon-lit dragon canopies. Barbecue lovers can head to The Oak & Star Tavern, while plant-based diners are in for a treat at Pizza Moon with its creative vegan offerings.

Signature dishes feature:

• Sea Bass (Atlantic): Enjoy a tasty portion of buttery sea bass with carrot mochi, sugar snap peas, and a fragrant lemongrass broth.

• Landlubber’s Snickerdoodle Loot (Atlantic): Dive into this beach-inspired dessert packed with snickerdoodle cake, cookie butter ganache, Biscoff sand, and gummy sharks.

• Tonkotsu Ramen (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant): Savory and rich, this bowl of ramen includes chashu pork, tare egg, shiitake mushrooms, and togarashi oil.

• Platter with Mango Bread & Pickles (The Oak & Star Tavern): A barbecue lover’s dream—choose from smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, or chicken, paired with mac and cheese, braised greens, and more.

• Harvest Moon Pizza (VG) (Pizza Moon): Dig into this vibrant plant-based pizza topped with grilled artichokes, Divina tomatoes, roasted peppers, Castelvetrano olives, and arugula.

• Grand Atlantic Martini (Atlantic): Savor a dry gin cocktail mixed with aperitif wine and garnished with a gilded lemon twist.

• Waturi Punch (Celestiki): Escape to an island paradise with this refreshing mix of rum, bitters, and fruit juices.

• The Plastered Owl (The Oak & Star Tavern): A perfectly blended cocktail featuring dark rye whiskey with simple syrup, cherry syrup, lemon juice, lemon wedges, and muddled cherries.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic

Step into the enchanting Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic, a new haven within Universal’s Epic Universe, drawing from the magical atmosphere of 1920s Paris as depicted in the Fantastic Beasts films, along with the British Ministry of Magic. Dive into the immersive shopping, dining, and riding experience centered around the legendary Battle of the Ministry, while savoring whimsical French-inspired dishes and classic wizarding treats.

Must-try delights include:

• Butterbeer Crêpe (Café L’air De La Sirène): Dive into the exquisite flavors of Butterbeer enclosed within a crêpe, completed with shortbread cookie butter, Bavarian cream, strawberries, and an enticing Butterbeer drizzle topped with a Butterbeer shortbread cookie.

• Baguette de Tinde (Café L’air De La Sirène): Relish in this flavorful dish featuring black pepper turkey with arugula, crisp apples, and creamy Brie bundled in a warm baguette with zesty mustard butter and apple butter.

• Alchemist’s Platter (Le Gobelet Noir): This gourmet spread includes smoked sausage, potato and cheese pierogies, pickled eggs, marinated beets, caramelized onions, a warm pretzel, zesty German mustard, and cheese fondue.

• Quiche Lorraine (Café L’air De La Sirène): Dive into savory flavors with egg custard in a flaky pie crust, filled with bacon, Gruyère cheese, and caramelized onions with mornay sauce, accompanied by fresh berries drizzled with lavender honey.

Super Nintendo World: Power Up with Flavor

Super Nintendo World brings the beloved Nintendo games to life, immersing guests in a realm filled with rides, interactive areas, themed stores, and eateries right out of the Mushroom Kingdom. This lively world offers gaming-inspired treats that bring your favorite franchise flavors to your plate.

Menu highlights include:

• Mario Burger (Bacon, Mushroom & Cheese) (Toadstool Cafe): Sink your teeth into a delicious beef patty with bacon, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, topped with American cheese, served with truffle fries.

• Luigi Burger (Pesto Grilled Chicken) (Toadstool Cafe): This grill-marked delight presents pesto-topped grilled chicken with melted Swiss, sautéed peppers, and fresh spinach, all inside a brioche bun, paired with truffle fries.

• Bowser’s Fireball Challenge (Toadstool Cafe): Take the bold step to tackle this monumental one-pound meatball covered in mushroom marinara, mozzarella, and parsley, accompanied by a Bowser-themed pastry and fiery hot sauce.

How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk: A Viking Feast Awaits

Prepare for a legendary feast within the world of How to Train Your Dragon at Epic Universe’s Isle of Berk. Delve into Norse mythology with traditional Viking fare at Mead Hall and Spit Fyre Grill.

Highlights include:

• Thawfest Platter (Mead Hall): A Viking’s bounty with wild berry BBQ-glazed drumsticks, grilled salmon, sausage, roasted carrots, cipollini onions, and Nordic fries, paired with a selection of savory sauces for a warrior’s delight.

• Nordic Harvest Salad (VG) (Mead Hall): This standout salad marries kale, arugula, red cabbage, radishes with ancient grains, blueberries, and apples for a refreshing crunch, completed with a raspberry vinaigrette.

• Stormfly’s Catch of the Day (Mead Hall): Treat yourself to a dessert made for young Vikings—chocolate mousse fish on crispy rice cereal for a creamy and crunchy contrast.

Dark Universe: Sinister Bites and Hauntingly Good Eats

Pay a visit to Dark Universe, where the realm of legendary Universal Monsters—Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolf Man—comes to life. Along with shadowy realms and thrilling tales, the flavorful menu adds another layer of adventure.

Notable dishes include:

• Stakes (Das Stakehaus): Bites for the brave, with choices of blackened salmon, dry-rubbed chicken, or seared wild mushroom brisket meatloaf, sided with roasted vegetables and charred green onion mashed potatoes for a hearty feast.

• “Blood” Orange Chicken Sandwich (Das Stakehaus): Indulge in this tangy creation—marinated chicken in blood orange sauce on a black bun with pickles and slaw, sided with crispy fries.

• Our Favorite Vegan Familiar’s Stuffed Cabbage (VG) (Das Stakehaus): Impossible meat encased in cabbage, paired with bell pepper tomato sauce and beet bucatini for a flavorful plant-based dish.

• Hunter’s Garlic Stake (The Burning Blade Tavern): Crisp and cheesy—a garlic pretzel with a rich garlic dipping sauce for a savory lover’s dream.

Universal Epic Universe is set to deliver an exceptional culinary adventure amidst thrilling attractions and immersions. From a seafood feast at Atlantic to a magical Butterbeer Crêpe, and tackling Bowser’s Fireball Challenge, the dining experience at Epic Universe promises to make each visit a delicious escapade.