Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

September 30, 2011

Trucks for Friday 9/30/11

The Doghouse
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook Page



Homemade/Handmade hot dogs using 100% beef brisket.  A co-worker tried one and told me it was the best hot dog he's ever had.  Available with a variety of toppings like cheese, chili, onions, pickles, bacon, etc.



Ta Bom
12:00 - 2:00
 Menu

Brazilian cuisine.  Tacos, burritos, pastels, coxinhas, hamburgao, Brazilian hot dogs and desserts.  One of the most popular trucks.





Cheeseball Wagon
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Deep-fried cheddar cheese balls, sloppy joe or ham and cheese sliders, hot dogs, PB&J sandwiches, and cheesecake balls.






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September 29, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 9/29/11

Flying Pig
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Back at Uni for the first time in almost a year!  A fusion of Asian and Pacific Rim flavors with a French technique.  Carne asada, smoked chicken, spicy pork or tamarind duck tacos.  Crunchy tofu or pork belly on a steamed bao bun.  Beef and pork-blend sliders on a sweet Hawaiian bun.  Check them out!



CambalaCHE's Gourmet
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

Argentinean cuisine.  Skirt steak, Argentinean sausage, chimichurri, filet mignon sandwiches. I tried the special which was a steak sandwich, cheese, and grilled onions, and it was REALLY good.




Glowfish
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

 
Japanese cuisine.  Okonomiyaki, Teppan Yaki, and Katsu.  This truck looks VERY interesting.  The majority of the Yelp reviews are 5 star, so I hope to try them today as I missed them the last 2 times they were here.



Mossie Lee's
12:00 - 2:30
Facebook page

Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like catfish, brisket and ribs.







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 a hot day like today.






Antonia's Nuts
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Caramelized pecans and Bavarian almonds.  Pecans also available covered in milk, dark or white chocolate.  Mmmmm......chocolate....








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September 28, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 9/28/11

Misk'i Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

South American / Argentinean specialties.  A very popular truck.  I have yet to try it, but I hear it's very good.







Holy Aioli
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

Made to order gourmet sandwiches and salads.  Unique homemade aiolis.  Chicken, turkey, beef or veggie.  All natural breads with no preservatives or additives.  I tried the divine curry chicken salad sandwich and it was, well, divine!





Palazollo's Gelato & Sorbetto
12:00 - 2:00
Truck info
100% fresh all-natural ingredients.  Over 40 flavors on the truck!







The Bun Truck
11:00 - 3:00
Menu

Steamed buns and "sammiches."  Beef, pork, chicken or veggie.  French fries and onion rings deep fried in duck fat.







Stackers
12:00 - 2:30
 Menu

Burgers made with 1/2 lb. patties.  Available with a variety of toppings and cheeses, such as portobello mushrooms, jalapeƱos, bacon, grilled onions, avocado, pastrami, mozarella, pepper jack, provolone, cheddar and blue cheese.  Parmesan garlic fries.


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September 27, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 9/27/11

The Pokey Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

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






Knockout Tacos
11:15 - 2:00
Menu

One of my favorite trucks.  Really awesome tacos.  My favorite is the taco dorado con carne - SO good!  They've got chicken, shrimp, pork belly, tuna, and potato tacos.






All American Softy
1:00 - 2:15
Menu
Soft serve ice cream in cups, cones, malts, shakes or floats.  Coffees, cappuccinos, lattes and slushees.



  



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September 26, 2011

Trucks for Monday 9/26/11

Ranchero Chido
12:00 - 2:30
Facebook page

Tacos, Burritos, quesadillas and tortas available with 11 different meats.  They also have vegetarian options and homemade horchata.  I tried a carne quesadilla and it was REALLY good; one of the best quesadillas I've ever had.  CASH ONLY.





Da Burger Boss
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

A burger you can't refuse.  Available in a variety of combinations such as  bacon, guacamole, blue cheese, Italian sausage, pesto sauce, caramelized balsamic onion reduction, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, chipotle sauce, and roasted red peppers.  They also have chicken, pork or veggie sandwiches.  And yes, they have a burger using a grilled donut for the bun. 



Dumpling Station
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

Yummy chicken, pork, beef or veggie dumplings.  Steamed, pan-fried or deep fried.  They also have garlic wasabi fries and jalapeƱo cream cheese wontons.





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September 23, 2011

Trucks for Friday 9/23/11 and weekend events

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






The Doghouse
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook Page


Homemade/Handmade hot dogs using 100% beef brisket.  A co-worker tried one and told me it was the best hot dog he's ever had.  Available with a variety of toppings like cheese, chili, onions, pickles, bacon, etc.



Asian Cravings
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page

Asian fusion:  Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese.   Pork & Shrimp potstickers, Thai chili salt & pepper chicken wings, lamb, ahi tuna or pulled pork sliders, sweet & sour chicken burrito, ahi tuna noodle salad, and strawberry tofu mousse.





Street Kitchen
11:30 - 2:30
Website

Short rib tacos, Philly cheesesteaks, lobster sliders, Kobe beef sliders, grilled cheese, jerk chicken, lobster slaw.






OG Tempura
11:00 - 3:00

Teriyaki, Tempura, soft shell crab, spicy tuna, steak, shrimp, turkey, short ribs, and fish and chips.





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 a hot day like today.





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September 22, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 9/22/11

Mossie Lee's
12:00 - 2:30
Facebook page

Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like catfish, brisket and ribs.







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.



Cambalache's Gourmet
12:00 - 2:30
Menu
Argentinean cuisine.  Skirt steak, Argentinean sausage, chimichurri, filet mignon sandwiches. I tried the special which was a steak sandwich, cheese, and grilled onions, and it was REALLY good.




Glowfish
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

 
Japanese cuisine.  Okonomiyaki, Teppan Yaki, and Katsu.  This truck looks VERY interesting.  The majority of the Yelp reviews are 5 star, so I'm definitely going to check it out.





Grill 'em All
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Amazing 7 oz. burgers with all kinds of unique toppings like fennel sausage gravy, cranberry gastrique, munchos, cream cheese, beer-soaked onions, peanut butter and jelly, pickles, BBQ sauce, pineapple and the traditional lettuce and tomato.







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September 21, 2011

Trucks for Wednesday 9/21/11

Misk'i Gourmet
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

South American / Argentinean specialties.  A very popular truck.  I have yet to try it, but I hear it's very good.







Holy Aioli
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

Made to order gourmet sandwiches and salads.  Unique homemade aiolis.  Chicken, turkey, beef or veggie.  All natural breads with no preservatives or additives.  I tried the divine curry chicken salad sandwich and it was REALLY good.






The Mighty Boba Truck
11:00 - 2:30
Menu

Taiwanese cuisine.  Pork Chops marinated in Passion Fruit juices, popcorn chicken, Taiwanese sausage, pan-fried tofu, curry spud balls, sweet potato fries, and a variety of tapioca tea beverages.




Stackers
12:00 - 2:30
 Menu

Burgers made with 1/2 lb. patties.  Available with a variety of toppings and cheeses, such as portobello mushrooms, jalapeƱos, bacon, grilled onions, avocado, pastrami, mozarella, pepper jack, provolone, cheddar and blue cheese.  Parmesan garlic fries.





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September 20, 2011

Trucks for Tuesday 9/20/11

Kogi BBQ
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Korean BBQ in tacos, quesadillas, burritos and sliders. The truck that started it all.









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.







Dim Sum Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Dumplings, buns, sides, and desserts.  Try the cheeseburger dumplings!








The Pokey Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

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




All American Softy
1:00 - 2:00
Menu

soft serve ice cream in cups, cones, malts, shakes or floats.  Coffees, cappuccinos, lattes and slushees.






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September 19, 2011

Trucks for Monday 9/19/11

Asian Cravings
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page

Asian fusion:  Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese.   Pork & Shrimp potstickers, Thai chili salt & pepper chicken wings, lamb, ahi tuna or pulled pork sliders, sweet & sour chicken burrito, ahi tuna noodle salad, and strawberry tofu mousse. 





Dumpling Station
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

Yummy chicken, pork, beef or veggie dumplings.  Steamed, pan-fried or deep fried.  They also have garlic wasabi fries and jalapeƱo cream cheese wontons.






Crepe de Ville
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

A variety of savory and sweet crepes made by masters of French culture and cuisine.  Chicken BĆ©chamel, ham and cheese, spinach, mushroom and cheese, tomato with basil, garlic and olive oil, and an assortment of dessert crepes.





No Jodas
12:00 - 2:00
Menu

Cuban kitchen on wheels!  Pork and ham sandwiches, croquetas, tazones, papas rellenas, plantains, flan and more!








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September 16, 2011

Trucks for Friday 9/16/11

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






Komodo
11:30 - 2:00
Menu
 
One of my favorite trucks.  LOVE the Komodo 2.0 tacos and the garlic fries.   Watch out - the burritos are HUGE!






The Doghouse
11:30 - 2:30
Facebook Page


Homemade/Handmade hot dogs using 100% beef brisket.  A co-worker tried one and told me it was the best hot dog he's ever had.  Available with a variety of toppings like cheese, chili, onions, pickles, bacon, etc.




Great Balls on Tires
11:30 - 2:00
Menu



Meatballs from all around the world.  Kobe beef wrapped in bacon, Italian, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, and Middle Eastern-inspired meatballs.  One of my favorite trucks.







Asian Cravings
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page

2nd time at Uni (but first time I knew about it in advance).  Asian fusion:  Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese.  







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September 15, 2011

Trucks for Thursday 9/15/11

Mossie Lee's
12:00 - 2:30
Facebook page

Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like catfish, brisket and ribs.







Cambalache's Gourmet
12:00 - 2:30
Menu
Argentinean cuisine.  Skirt steak, Argentinean sausage, chimichurri, filet mignon sandwiches. I tried the special which was a steak sandwich, cheese, and grilled onions, and it was REALLY good.






Glowfish
12:00 - 2:30
Menu
 
New to Uni!  Japanese cuisine.  Okonomiyaki, Teppan Yaki, and Katsu.  This truck looks VERY interesting.  The majority of the Yelp reviews are 5 star, so I'm definitely going to check it out.




Antonia's Nuts
11:15 - 2:00
Menu

Caramelized pecans and Bavarian almonds.  Pecans also available covered in milk, dark or white chocolate.  Mmmmm......chocolate....







Clean Street Food
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

Sandwiches and salads made fresh daily on the truck.  Thai chicken, marinated steak, grilled pork, fried chicken breast, vegan chick pea salad, crab cake sliders, and Black Angus sliders.  Caesar salad, red cabbage salad and herbed fries.  Daily dessert specials.  This truck hasn't been to Uni in a long time.  Really good food; give them a try!




Bappul - The Kimbap truck
11:00 - 3:00
Menu

Sushi-type rolls filled with meat, veggies or rice.  Good stuff!








Philly Please Truck
12:00 - 2:00
Facebook page

Philly cheese steaks in various combinations.  Fries and Tasty Kakes.







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