We just got a FIRST LOOK at the new food coming to Epic Universe! Epic Universe is Universal’s brand-new theme park, opening on May 22nd, 2025.

USA Today and Universal just shared a sneak peek at some of the food that will be available at Epic Universe, and to say we are EXCITED is an understatement.

Universal Orlando Resort has created MORE than 100 new menu items for Epic Universe. Let’s take a look at some of the dishes!

We are starting in Celestial Park, where you can find various restaurants, including the Atlantic and The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant. Here’s a look at some of the food available:

• Sea Bass (Atlantic) – a delectable portion of Sea Bass nestled amid the subtle sweetness of carrot mochi and vibrant crunch of fresh sugar snap peas. Aromatic lemongrass broth complements the buttery bass, while starfruit slices add a splash of tropical citrus notes

• Landlubber’s Snickerdoodle Loot (Atlantic) – a fun beach-style dessert perfect for young explorers featuring a snickerdoodle cake served in a beach pail with cookie butter ganache, surrounded by Biscoff sand and gummy sharks

• Passion Fruit “Caviar” (Atlantic) – chocolate hazelnut dessert topped with passion fruit-flavored pearls.
• Grand Atlantic Martini (Atlantic) – a tantalizing cocktail with dry gin, aperitif wine and a gilded lemon twist for garnish

• Northern Lights (Atlantic) – Beluga Noble Vodka, Pallini limoncello, Ferrand Dry Curaçao, lemon juice and simple syrup

• Tonkotsu Ramen (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant) – this Asian comfort food features delicate ramen noodles immersed in a rich pork broth, topped with tender chashu pork, tare egg, shiitake mushrooms, and fragrant togarashi oil

• Khaosan Boba (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant) – a delightful blend of Thai-inspired milk tea and paired with coffee boba and frothy coffee foam

• Oyster Mushroom Ceviche (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant) – plant-based dish that features hearty mushrooms

• Changdu Dream (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant) – Ming River Sichuan Baijiu, DeKuyper blue Curaçao, BG Reynolds falernum syrup, pineapple juice, and white grapefruit juice with a golden sugar rim, and an edible orchid.
• Snowflake Potstickers (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant) – filled with pork

• Smashed Cucumbers (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant) – with cilantro, peanuts, and Sichuan spice.

• Platter with Mango Bread & Pickles (The Oak & Star Tavern) – guests can choose from smoked brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeno sausage or spit-roasted herbed-infused chicken and pair with sides like braised greens, mac and cheese, and more

• Grilled Peach Arugula (The Oak & Star Tavern) — This salad is a refreshing treat with grilled peaches, arugula, soft creamy cheese and candied pecans, drizzled with white balsamic.

• Two Meats Platter with Spit Roasted Citrus Herb Chicken and Smoked St. Louis Ribs (The Oak & Star Tavern) — Choose from smoked brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeno sausage or spit-roasted herbedinfused chicken. Pair with sides like braised greens, mac and cheese and more.

• Slow Smoked Brisket (The Oak & Star Tavern) — This savory 14-hour smoked brisket sandwich is complemented with sweet BBQ, and sweet and tangy homemade pickles on a pan sobao bun.

• Banana Pudding (The Oak & Star Tavern) — This delightful dessert features creamy vanilla pudding layered with fresh bananas and topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream and wafer cookie crumbles.

• A Trip to Vesuvio (Pizza Moon) – Enjoy a blend of fromage de lune, pepperoni, fennel sausage, roasted peppers and caramelized onions. Topped with cherry peppers, Calabrian chili and fresh arugula. A drizzle of hot honey tops it off.

• Space Cowboy (Pizza Moon) – Saddle up for our space adventure, featuring tangy BBQ sauce tender rotisserie chicken, pickled red onions, Castelvetrano olives and crunchy BBQ potato chips.

• Pizza Lunare (Pizza Moon) – This otherworldly creation features creamy roasted garlic béchamel, rich ricotta, savory pancetta, fromage de lune and a garlic confit, on ube pizza crust.

• The Giant Mushroom (Pizza Moon) – Experience the earthy flavors of this pie. Topped with creamy roasted garlic bechamel, fromage de lune, savory wild mushrooms and drizzled with truffle aioli, this pie is a culinary adventure.

• Rigatoni Meteor Melt (Pizza Moon) – Blast off with this delectable dish featuring hearty rigatoni, handmade meatballs, rich marinara sauce, fresh basil and gooey provolone cheese for a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more.

• Rocket Fuel (Pizza Moon) – Crisp chopped romaine is drizzled with creamy Caesar dressing and topped with generous shavings of grated parmesan and moon cheese.

• Brownie Eclipse (Pizza Moon) – Dip into this warm gooey brownie with a tasty chocolate hazelnut spread and topped with crushed chocolate and creme sandwich cookies.

• Waturi Punch (Celestiki) – guests can transport to an island oasis with a refreshing blend of rum, bitters and fruit juices

• Kunuku Daiquiri (Celestiki) – Savor the vibrant flavors of our daiquiri mocktail. This delightful mix of strawberry puree, lime juice, simple syrup, and strawberry essence with a hint of smoked sea salt is a refreshing treat for thirsty explorers.

• Branca Colada (Celestiki) – This cocktail blends rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, passion fruit puree and cream of coconut together with a lime wheel for the perfect tiki vibe.

• Frozen Mudslide (Celestiki) – Treat yourself to a frosty blend of dark rum, espresso liqueur, crème de cacao and heavy cream, topped off with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and whipped cream.

• Frozen Pina Colada (Celestiki) – Escape to paradise with this refreshing blend of rum, lime juice, cream of coconut and pineapple juice, and a touch of smoked sea salt, finished with a juicy pineapple wedge and vibrant fronds.

• The Plastered Owl (The Oak & Star Tavern) – a perfectly blended cocktail crafted with dark rye whiskey, simple syrup, cherry syrup, lemon juice, lemon wedges and muddled cherries

• Meteor Strike (Bar Zenith) – a cosmic blend of light rum, triple sec, zesty lime and pineapple juices, topped with lemon-lime soda and a sprinkle of edible gold glitter, and garnished by a flaming lemon extract-infused raw sugar cube meteor

• Meridian Bramble (Bar Zenith) — Elevate your spirit with this refreshing blend of dry gin, raspberry liqueur, zesty lemon juice and simple syrup. Blackberries on a charming flower knot finish this creative cocktail.

• Star-garita (Bar Zenith) — This vibrant mix of tequila, blue curaçao, fresh lime juice and agave syrup is enhanced with a sprinkle of smoked sea salt and garnished with a lime wheel.

• Cosmos-Politan (Bar Zenith) — Enjoy this tantalizing mix of vodka, limoncello, lime juice, cranberry juice, simple syrup and blood orange syrup, finished with a hint of smoked sea salt and garnished with a dried blood orange wheel.

• Mojit-eor (Bar Zenith) — Ignite your tastebuds with this invigorating concoction, featuring light rum, fresh lime juice simple syrup and a splash of mint essence

Next up, we are headed over to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. Many of the foods you will find here will be similar to those at other Super Nintendo Worlds, with some modifications. Let’s take a look at some of the items:

• Mario Burger (Bacon, Mushroom & Cheese) (Toadstool Cafe) – power up with this all-beef patty, topped with savory mushrooms, fresh lettuce, tomato and melted American cheese, served on a brioche bun with a side of truffle French fries

• Luigi Burger (Pesto Grilled Chicken) (Toadstool Cafe) – this flavorful dish features grilled chicken topped with basil pesto, melted Swiss cheese, green peppers, and fresh spinach, all served on a soft brioche bun with a side of Truffle French fries

• Bowser’s Fireball Challenge (Toadstool Cafe) – step up to this challenge featuring a towering one-pound meatball topped with gooey mozzarella cheese in rich mushroom marinara sauce and fresh parsley served with a Bowser-inspired puff pastry and a side of hot sauce

• Piranha Plant Caprese (Toadstool Cafe) 

• Yoshi’s Smoothie (Apple Melon) (Yoshi’s Snack Island) – cool off with a refreshing blend of tart Granny Smith apple and sweet honeydew syrup, frozen to creamy perfection with milk and topped with whipped cream and green apple bursting boba

Let’s fly on over to How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, where you can feast on lots of hearty dishes. Here are a few of the menu items:

• Yaknog (Mead Hall) – a fun drink that captures the spirit and adventure of Berk with its rich and creamy concoction of malted chocolate, cinnamon and a generous swirl of whipped cream
• Thawfest Platter (Mead Hall) – feast like a Viking with this grand spread of tender chicken drumsticks glazed in a wild berry BBQ glaze, grilled salmon, and succulent sausage served with a medley of roasted carrots, cipollini onions, Nordic fries, and side sauces

• Nordic Harvest Salad (VG) (Mead Hall) – this salad features kale and arugula greens, crisp red cabbage, radishes and hearty ancient grains, with blueberries and crisp apples for a tangy flavor, a sprinkle of trail mix that adds a satisfying crunch and raspberry vinaigrette to top it all off

• Stormfly’s Catch of the Day (Mead Hall) – a fun dessert perfect for young Vikings featuring a chocolate mousse fish nestled atop a bed of colorful crispy rice cereal for a delightful combination of creamy and crunchy sweetness

• Gobber’s Mead (Mead Hall) – boysenberry-blackcurrant mead infused with Grains of Paradise.

Heading over to Dark Universe, you will find some delightfully horrifying dishes:

• Stakes (Das Stakehaus) – guests can sink their teeth into a scrumptious meal on a stake with a choice of three protein options – Fish on a Stake (blackened salmon steak), Bird on a Stake (grilled dry rubbed chicken tenderloin) or Bits and Pieces (seared and glazed wild mushroom brisket meatloaf) – all served with roasted veggies and charred green onion mashed potatoes

• “Blood” Orange Chicken Sandwich (Das Stakehaus) – flash-fried marinated chicken breast tossed in a tantalizing blood orange sauce served in a sinister black bun with tangy pickles, a slaw and crispy fries

• Our Favorite Vegan Familiar’s Stuffed Cabbage (VG) (Das Stakehaus) – featuring impossible meat wrapped in tender cabbage leaves nestled in a rich bell pepper tomato sauce and accompanied by a vibrant beet bucatini

• Hunter’s Garlic Stake (The Burning Blade Tavern) – a crispy cheesy garlic pretzel perfectly prepared to a golden brown served with a rich garlic dipping sauce
• Carved Staked Steak (Das Stakehaus)

• Labotocotta – brain-shaped Greek yogurt vanilla panna cotta served with raspberry sauce.
• Reaper’s Reserve – Dark Universe signature beer

Now, grab your wands; we are heading to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic. Let’s take a look at some of the magical dishes available in this land:

• Butterbeer Crêpe (Café L’air De La Sirène) – for the first time ever, guests can enjoy the flavors of Butterbeer in a crepe that includes shortbread cookie butter, Bavarian cream, Butterbeer cream, strawberries, Butterbeer drizzle and a Butterbeer shortbread cookie

• Baguette de Dinde (Café L’air De La Sirène) – a charmingly scrumptious dish featuring sliced cracked black pepper turkey piled high with arugula, crisp apples and creamy Brie served with a warm crusty baguette with zesty mustard butter and apple butter

• Alchemist’s Platter (Le Gobelet Noir) – an exquisite spread featuring smoked sausage, potato and cheese pierogies, tangy pickled eggs, vibrant marinated beets, savory caramelized onions, and a warm pretzel served with zesty German mustard and cheese fondue

• Lentil Stew (VG) (Le Gobelet Noir) – a hearty stew of lentils, savory vegan bacon, and vibrant root vegetables served with artisan bread

• Quiche Lorraine (Café L’air De La Sirène) – a savory dish featuring egg custard baked in a flaky pie crust filled with crispy bacon, gruyère cheese and caramelized onions with mornay sauce, and a side of fresh berries topped with a lavender honey drizzle

• Salad Niçoise (Café L’air De La Sirène)

• Dirigible Plum Juice Mocktail (Café L’air De La Sirène) – peach and plum-flavored mocktail
• Fleur 75 (Bar Moonshine) — This magical cocktail of gin, elderflower liqueur, zesty lemon juice and simple syrup added to a flute of sparkling wine is sure to get you in the spirit of the game.

There is SO much amazing food to look forward to when Epic Universe opens on May 22nd, 2025! We will be there to bring you full coverage of the park and plenty of reviews of all the food you can enjoy. Make sure you stay tuned to DFB!

Which menu item are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments!