Food Trucks at Universal Studios

A silly little blog about the food trucks at South Weddington Park, and sometimes stuff about Pugs.

May 31, 2013

Trucks for Friday 5/31


Aloha Fridays
11:00 - 2:30
Facebook page
Teriyaki chicken & beef, kalua pork with or w/o cabbage, ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, garlic shrimp and loco moco.  Good stuff!






The Carving Board
11:30 - 2:00
Website
From the Tarzana restaurant.  Fine sandwiches made with filet mignon, chicken, or turkey.  Edamame cole slaw, pasta salad, and homemade chips.






Freshology
11:30 - 2:00
Website
Healthy, gourmet, calorie-controlled meals.  Healthy portions, delicious flavors cooked fresh.  Also available for home delivery.
Get Toasted
12:00 - 2:00
Menu


Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.  Yes, they have a 4-cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich and a toasted PB&J.  My personal fave is the curry chicken BLT.





Mobile Homestyle
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Comfort-food favorites.  Meatloaf, chicken strips, grilled steak or chicken, fried bologna, grilled cheese, BLTs, cheese steak, and grilled ham.  Sides include fries, hush puppies, mac & cheese, onion strings, and bacon-wrapped asparagus.




Phantom Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook menu photos
Asian fusion.  Tacos, burgers, wraps, wings, fries, assorted rice dishes, and garlic shrimp linguine.









Video of the day - Don't Take This Pug's Bone!



May 30, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 5/30

Wicked Kitchen
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

New to Uni!  Global cuisine.  Thai chili chicken tempura, Cajun jambalaya, Vietnamese pork noodles, chili tofu with jasmine rice, chicken tikka masala, coconut curry with egg noodles, and a Mexican burrito bowl. 


 Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Thai street favorites like Pad Thai, garlic pepper pork, basil beef, egg rolls, crab rangoon, Thai iced tea and fried rice.  If you like spicy, go for the basil beef - WOW!






Mobile Homestyle
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Comfort-food favorites.  Meatloaf, chicken strips, grilled steak or chicken, fried bologna, grilled cheese, BLTs, cheese steak, and grilled ham.  Sides include fries, hush puppies, mac & cheese, onion strings, and bacon-wrapped asparagus.



¡Stop Guac and Roll!
11:30- 2:00
Menu
Mexican BBQ.   Tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, taquitos, nachos, and flautas, made with your choice of BBQ beef brisket, chicken breast, or pulled pork.  Deep fried jalapeƱos and avocados too!  They're opening a restaurant in a few weeks, so this may be one of your last chances to try them over on Bluffside.


Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
 Website under construction

Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.





Son of a Bun
11:30 - 2:00
  Facebook page
We serve delicious egg sandwiches, burgers, dogs and chicken sandwiches in 4 different styles. Along with that, we make fresh house chips, slaw and freshly made doughnut holes sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. Our chef is always creating new daily specials, so we can be flexible with our menu offerings for your event. Ask us for our latest menu. Prices for the sides are $2 and sandwiches range from $5-$9. The concept for our menu is simple and familiar food, freshly made from local ingredients.


 
The Pokey Truck
11:30 - 1:30
Menu
Not your average sushi truck.  Hawaiian version of Japanese sashimi.  Bite-sized pieces of raw fish doused in seasonings.  I've had the "burrito" with the spicy tuna and crab - YUM!  Basically a sushi roll the size of a burrito, made with soy/rice paper instead of sea weed.




Video of the day - Pugs Love Bananas


May 29, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 5/29

Godfather Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page with menu

Italian sandwiches (chicken parm, meatball, chicken milanesa, and steak), skewers, and sides.






Get Toasted
12:00 - 2:00
Menu


Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.  Yes, they have a 4-cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich and a toasted PB&J.  My personal fave is the curry chicken BLT.




Patty Wagon Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
 Menu

Grass-fed mini burgers.  Hormone and steroid free.  Lower in saturated fats and higher in beta carotene, vitamin E, Omega 3s, calcium, magnesium and potassium than regular corn-fed beef.  Better for you AND the planet. Plus, they taste great!  Try the rosemary & garlic fries too!



Pranzo Sandwich Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Tasty sandwiches and paninis.  Prosciutto, turkey, portobello, chicken, classic grilled cheese, caprese, tuna and veggie.







Canvas Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

 
  Fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients.  Salads, burgers, chicken, sausage, brisket, ribs, chili, mac & cheese, fries, cheesecake, bread pudding, and more.







¡Stop Guac n Roll!
11:30- 2:00
Menu
Mexican BBQ.   Tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, taquitos, nachos, and flautas, made with your choice of BBQ beef brisket, chicken breast, or pulled pork.  Deep fried jalapeƱos and avocados too!  They're opening a restaurant in a few weeks, so this may be one of your last chances to try them over on Bluffside.



Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Thai street favorites like Pad Thai, garlic pepper pork, basil beef, egg rolls, crab rangoon, Thai iced tea and fried rice.  If you like spicy, go for the basil beef - WOW!





L.A Shave Ice
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Hawaiian style shave ice.  Made with fluffy snow, not snow cone ice.  Huge variety of flavors.  Gluten, lactose and fat free.  Vegan and low calorie.  Perfect treat for today's hot weather.






Video of the Day - Pug Ready for Bed


May 28, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 5/28

Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Korean BBQ in tacos, quesadillas, burritos and sliders. The truck that started it all.  Beef, chicken or pork.









The Melt Bus
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
 
From the famous San Francisco-based restaurant.  Grilled cheese available in a variety of cheeses and breads, soups, and desserts.





Cousins Maine Lobster
11:30 - 2:30
Menu


Lobster, crab, or shrimp rolls, lobster tacos, bisque and martinis, ceviche and yes, lobster ice cream.








Vizzi Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Visionary cuisine.  Bacon burgers, lobster tail sliders, chickpea sliders, wagyu beef, soup, pork, shrimp, or potato tacos, and popcorn.
Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Thai street favorites like Pad Thai, garlic pepper pork, basil beef, egg rolls, crab rangoon, Thai iced tea and fried rice.  If you like spicy, go for the basil beef - WOW!






Muscle Monster Meals
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Lean protein, slow-digesting carbs and veggies.  Plate lunches with 4, 6 or 8 oz. of meat, 1 scoop of carbs (white or brown rice, or mashed sweet potato and broccoli).  Daily specials as well.






Pranzo Sandwich Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Tasty sandwiches and paninis.  Prosciutto, turkey, portobello, chicken, classic grilled cheese, caprese, tuna and veggie.







Video of the Day - Pug Photo Shoot



May 24, 2013

Trucks for Friday 5/24


Aloha Fridays
11:00 - 2:30
Facebook page
Teriyaki chicken & beef, kalua pork with or w/o cabbage, ahi tuna poke, spam musubi, chicken katsu, garlic shrimp and loco moco.  Good stuff!






The Carving Board
11:30 - 2:00
Website
From the Tarzana restaurant.  Fine sandwiches made with filet mignon, chicken, or turkey.  Edamame cole slaw, pasta salad, and homemade chips.





Get Toasted
12:00 - 2:00
Menu


Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.  Yes, they have a 4-cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich and a toasted PB&J.  My personal fave is the curry chicken BLT.




Patty Wagon Burgers
11:30 - 2:00
 Menu

Grass-fed mini burgers.  Hormone and steroid free.  Lower in saturated fats and higher in beta carotene, vitamin E, Omega 3s, calcium, magnesium and potassium than regular corn-fed beef.  Better for you AND the planet. Plus, they taste great!  Try the rosemary & garlic fries too!



Muscle Monster Meals
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Lean protein, slow-digesting carbs and veggies.  Plate lunches with 4, 6 or 8 oz. of meat, 1 scoop of carbs (white or brown rice, or mashed sweet potato and broccoli).  Daily specials as well.





Vizzi Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Visionary cuisine.  Bacon burgers, lobster tail sliders, chickpea sliders, wagyu beef, soup, pork, shrimp, or potato tacos, and popcorn.

Burg-Dogs
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Hamburgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, corn dogs, sliders, sandwiches, and fries.
Video of the Day - Pug and Toy Spider


NOTE:  THE THEME PARK IS OPEN ON MONDAY, BUT THE STUDIO IS CLOSED.  TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THERE WILL NOT BE ANY TRUCKS ON BLUFFSIDE MONDAY 5/27.

May 23, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 5/23

Streets of Thailand
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Thai street favorites like Pad Thai, garlic pepper pork, basil beef, egg rolls, crab rangoon, Thai iced tea and fried rice.  If you like spicy, go for the basil beef - WOW!





Mobile Homestyle
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

New to the streets of L.A.!  Comfort-food favorites.  Meatloaf, chicken strips, grilled steak or chicken, fried bologna, grilled cheese, BLTs, cheese steak, and grilled ham.  Sides include fries, hush puppies, mac & cheese, onion strings, and bacon-wrapped asparagus.


Gringos Tacos
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Mexican classics like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, taco salad, rice, beans, chips and salsa.






¡Stop Guac and Roll!
11:30- 2:00
Menu
Mexican BBQ.   Tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas, taquitos, nachos, and flautas, made with your choice of BBQ beef brisket, chicken breast, or pulled pork.  Deep fried jalapeƱos and avocados too!  They're opening a restaurant in a few weeks, so this may be one of your last chances to try them over on Bluffside.


Prime Time Cuisine on Wheels
12:00 - 2:00
 Website under construction

Mexican and American grilled food.  Tacos, burritos, sandwiches, fries, quesadillas, etc.





Pranzo Sandwich Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Tasty sandwiches and paninis.  Prosciutto, turkey, portobello, chicken, classic grilled cheese, caprese, tuna and veggie.






Video of the Day -  Pugs vs. Fly





May 22, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 5/22

Godfather Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page with menu

Italian sandwiches (chicken parm, meatball, chicken milanesa, and steak), skewers, and sides.






Get Toasted
12:00 - 2:00
Menu


Toasted classic gourmet sandwiches infused with Asian and Spanish flavors.  Yes, they have a 4-cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich and a toasted PB&J.  My personal fave is the curry chicken BLT.




Rice Balls of Fire
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Great Asian cuisines mixed around to find that unique taste that drives the palate wild.  All rice balls comes with fill ins such as spicy tuna, spicy pork, spam and eggs, Kimchi and many more. 



 Rushed Art Food Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Sandwiches, wraps, skewers, fish & chips, empenadas, and coconut shrimp. 









Me So Hungry
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Angus burgers and sliders, popcorn shrimp, Hawaiian sliders, short rib or chicken sliders, sweet potato fries, tuna sandwiches and beer-battered onion rings.





Video of the Day - Pug and Mastiff Pup Play

 

May 21, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 5/21

Border Grill
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Gourmet Mexican favorites.  Citrus chicken, Yucatan pork, carne asada, and potato rajas tacos, quesadillas, Peruvian ceviche, green corn tamals, quinoa fritters, cumin fries, churro tots, and daily specials.  Created by two winners of Bravo's "Top Chef."




Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Korean BBQ in tacos, quesadillas, burritos and sliders. The truck that started it all.  Beef, chicken or pork.









The Pokey Truck
11:30 - 1:30
Menu

Not your average sushi truck.  Hawaiian version of Japanese sashimi.  Bite-sized pieces of raw fish doused in seasonings.  I've had the "burrito" with the spicy tuna and crab - YUM!  Basically a sushi roll the size of a burrito, made with soy/rice paper instead of sea weed.


  Pranzo Sandwich Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Tasty sandwiches and paninis.  Prosciutto, turkey, portobello, chicken, classic grilled cheese, caprese, tuna and veggie.






Salads Galore on Wheels
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
A variety of salads and sandwiches.  Formerly a restaurant in Encino, now serving from a food truck.






Video of the Day - Unicorn Pug