Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

August 30, 2013

Trucks for Friday 8/30

Tokyo Doggie Style
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

Hot dogs and beef done Asian style.  Curry dog, bacon-wrapped teriyaki dog, beef hoagie, octopus, vegetable rice balls, and aonori fries.

Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00

A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one with mac 'n' cheese and one on a glazed donut!

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 Hurricane Kitchen
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Ridiculously tasty food.  Salmon, chicken, pulled pork, ribs, catfish, prawns, veggie burgers, and duck.





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Wafl Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
A wide variety of sweet and savory waffles and waffle sandwiches.




Another crazy busy morning, so no Video of the Day.  Sorry!  I know how much you all look forward to your daily dose of pug fun.  :-)



August 29, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 8/29

Germany's Famous Bratwurst
11:00 - 3:00
Menu

All kinds of German specialties.  Schnitzel, gulasch, kassler, currywurst, leberkase, turkey bratwurst, chili cheese bratwurst and Bavarian meatballs. 



Haute Burger
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

A variety of gourmet burgers, available with beef, chicken, or pork




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.







Toros Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and wings with Mexican influences.  They may be shutting the truck down soon, so this week and next are your last chances to try them.









Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







Wings on Wheels
11:30 - 2:00
Regular and boneless wings available in 9 different flavors.  Fish, french fries (garlic, Cajun, or regular), and daily specials.
Cousins Maine Lobster
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Lobster, crab, or shrimp rolls, lobster tacos, bisque and martinis, ceviche and yes, lobster ice cream.
Keep on Grubbin' 
11:30 -2:00
No website yet.

American Bistro Cuisine.  Grass fed burgers with apple jicama cole slaw and blue cheese, grass-fed beef sliders, pulled pork sandwich with cilantro cole slaw, sliders same way. Chicken
pesto sandwich with tomato and provolone cheese, grilled cheese on tomato basil
bread with harvati cheese, cheddar and blue cheese, salami and provolone sandwich.
Garlic fries, fried spinach and fries for sides.


Another busy morning; no time for a Video of the Day.



August 28, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 8/28

Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







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.






Wafl Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

A wide variety of sweet and savory waffles and waffle sandwiches.

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







Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00

New to Uni!  A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one on a glazed donut!


Busy morning; no time for Video of the Day

August 27, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 8/27

The Grilled Cheese Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

One of the most popular trucks out there, serving all kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches.  Brie, American, cheddar, goat, Gruyere, blue, and more!  Also available with turkey, pork, onions, avocado, chicken, mac & cheese, bacon, and a bunch of other additions.

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.









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.






Toros Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and wings with Mexican influences.
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.




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August 26, 2013

Trucks for Monday 8/26

The Carving Board
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
From the Tarzana restaurant.  Fine sandwiches made with filet mignon, chicken, or turkey.  Edamame cashew cole slaw, pasta salad, and homemade chips.  I've tried the Bentley and the Wolfgang and they were both EXCELLENT.





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.






Good Greek Grub
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Traditional Greek favorites.  Gyros, dolmathes, souvlaki, kaftedes, pitas, salads and fries.









Red Beanz & Rice
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Soul, Cajun, and more.  Jambalaya, gumbo, mac & cheese, pork chops, wings, catfish, jerk chicken, red beans & rice, and smothered cabbage.





 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!



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August 23, 2013

Trucks for Friday 8/23

Wild Side Burgers
11:30 - 2:00

New to Uni!  A variety of wild burgers; all made with USDA 80/20 ground chuck.  They even have one on a glazed donut!


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!






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

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






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.





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.
 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!



Toros Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and wings with Mexican influences.  They may be shutting the truck down soon, so this week and next are your last chances to try them.








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.







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August 22, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 8/22

Haute Burger
11:00 - 2:00
Menu 


New to Uni!  A variety of gourmet burgers, available with beef, chicken, or pork




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.







The Gastrobus
11:30 - 2:30
Menu



Amazing bistro sandwiches.   Pulled pork, veggie, Thai chicken wrap, tuna melt and daily specials.










Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







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.




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

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





Video of the Day - Baby Loves Pug

August 21, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 8/21

Currywurst
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

The No.1 Currywurst Truck of Los Angeles is bringing Germany's most famous street food to LA. Visit the Gourmet Sausages Food Truck and enjoy this delicious specialty, made of slightly grilled bratwurst sausages, a secret recipe curry ketchup from Germany and an awesome crusty German roll (Brötchen) you will never forget.  They said they do better at other locations, so let's show them Bluffside won't let them down!

Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







 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!
Sushi Pirate
11:30 - 2:00
website with menu


Sushi, and tempura rolls, sashimi, and sushi burritos.








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.





Toros Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and wings with Mexican influences.  They may be shutting the truck down soon, so this week and next are your last chances to try them.

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August 20, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 8/20

Border Grill
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Gourmet Mexican favorites.  Citrus chicken, Yucatan pork, carne asada, and potato rajas tacos, quesadillas, burritos, 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.









Burnt to a Crisp Texas Smokehouse
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page
Authentic Texas BBQ.  Brisket, sausage, chili, Frito pie, chili burritos, and daily specials.







The Reuben Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
Reuben, Rachel, and pastrami sandwiches.  A variety of melts (tuna salad, turkey patties, cheddar cheese and grilled onions), along with soups, salads, and desserts.





Toros Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Menu 
Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and wings with Mexican influences.
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.



The Hurricane Kitchen
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Ridiculously tasty food.  Salmon, chicken, pulled pork, ribs, catfish, prawns, veggie burgers, and duck. 





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