Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

March 30, 2012

Trucks for Friday 3/30

Afterschool Special
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

New to Uni!  Mom food, chef driven.  Meatloaf burgers, chicken torpedoes, pot roast dip, sloppy joes, mac 'n' cheese and PB&J.








Los Saigon
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

New to Uni!  Vietnamese food with a twist of L.A.  Banh Mis made with beef, cold cut pork or chicken.  Tacos with beef, chicken or pork.






Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 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!







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.  They've even got one where the bun is 2 grilled cheese sandwiches!






Mossie Lee's
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like deep-fried catfish, beef brisket, beef and chicken hot links, pork spare ribes, red snapper, chicken strips and wings, corn bread, okra, black eyed peas, baked beans, potato salad, greens, yams and fries.





Veg it Up
11:00 - 2:00
About Us 

All-vegetarian/vegan truck.  Burgers, Philly cheese steaks, hot dogs, tacos al carbon, wraps and, salads - all made with vege versions of beef and chicken. They also have sweet potato fries, mint julep lemonade and natural sodas.








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.  And their french fries are some of the best out there.






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!



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 warm day like today.






Picture of the Day - My pug Polly

2004 - 2012
R.I.P.
 

March 29, 2012

Trucks for 3/29

No details today; I lost one of my pugs yesterday post surgery and I'm home and very upset.


Earlez Wieners:  11:00 - 2:30  Grilled hot dogs

Streets of Thailand:  12:00 -2:30  Thai favorites

Pokey Truck:  11:30 - 2:00  Hawaiian Sushi

March 28, 2012

Trucks for Wednesday 3/28

Gypsy Toast
10:00 - 2:00
Menu 



Breakfast served all day.  French Toast, Gypsy Toast, French Toast sticks, breakfast burritos.  Daily specials like Monte Cristo sandwiches.





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."





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.  And their french fries are some of the best out there.






Go Chew
11:30 - 2:30
menu

Pork, chicken or tofu organic Korean rice bowls.  Menu changes DAILY.








Pies and Fries
11:30 - 2:30
Website under construction

Creole and soul food.  EmpeƱadas, grilled turkey, beef, pork or curry chicken sandwiches, chicken waffle tacos, grits, chili, crispy, cheesy or meaty fries, peach cobbler, bread pudding, and cheesecake.






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!






All American Softy
1:45 - 2:15
Menu
Soft serve ice cream in cups, cones, malts, shakes or floats.  Coffees, cappuccinos, lattes and slushees.





 


Video of the Day - Bulldog thinks he got a new chew toy


March 27, 2012

Trucks for Tuesday 3/27

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.








 Red Robin YUMMMMobile
11:30 - 2:00
Menu


New to Uni!  Burgers and chicken sandwiches from their famous menu.  Whiskey River BBQ, Guacamole Bacon, Royal Red Robin, gourmet or bacon Cheeseburgers.  Chips, desserts and drinks.

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.


 
Tortas 2 die 4
11:00 - 2:00
Photo of menu



They surprised me by showing up last Friday, but this time they gave me notice!  REALLY GOOD fusion tortas.  I tried the Maui Torta as it was very good.  If you can't read the photo of the menu from the above link, try their Facebook page for more info:
Facebook info page




Cool Haus
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Custom ice cream sandwiches.  You pick the cookie, then pick the ice cream and you've got your own unique creation. You can double, triple, quadruple stack 'em too; as many as you can eat!





Video of the Day - Frenchie and Hedgehog


March 26, 2012

Trucks for Monday 2/26

Earlez Wieners
11:00 - 2:00
Menu 

From their famous restaurant in the Crenshaw district, serving the best grilled hot dogs in Los Angeles.  Beef, turkey, and veggie dogs, spicy beef links, chicken links, beef or veggie chili, fries and a variety of toppings.  Hot dogs served on white or wheat buns.



Veg it Up
11:00 - 2:00
About Us 

All-vegetarian/vegan truck.  Burgers, Philly cheese steaks, hot dogs, tacos al carbon, wraps and, salads - all made with vege versions of beef and chicken. They also have sweet potato fries, mint julep lemonade and natural sodas. 







Video of the Day - Gus wakes from a deep sleep

 









March 23, 2012

Trucks for Friday 3/23/12

Gypsy Toast
10:00 - 2:00
Menu 



Breakfast served all day.  French Toast, Gypsy Toast, French Toast sticks, breakfast burritos.  Daily specials like Monte Cristo sandwiches.





Gravy Train  Poutinerie
11:00 - 2:00

New to Uni!  Serving the Canadian dish Poutine -  fries, cheese and gravy.  Available with a variety of cheeses, gravy, mushrooms, onions, sausage, egg, chicken, steak, sour cream, chives, and grilled peppers.  Also serving sliders, deep-fried cheese curds and truffle fries.


Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 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!





Red Robin YUMMMMobile
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Burgers and chicken sandwiches from their famous menu.  Whiskey River BBQ, Guacamole Bacon, Royal Red Robin, gourmet or bacon Cheeseburgers.  Chips, desserts and drinks.

 

Mossie Lee's
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like deep-fried catfish, beef brisket, beef and chicken hot links, pork spare ribes, red snapper, chicken strips and wings, corn bread, okra, black eyed peas, baked beans, potato salad, greens, yams and fries.




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.  And their french fries are some of the best out there.




Video of the Day - Frenchie pins cat


March 22, 2012

Trucks for Thursday 3/22

Earlez Wieners
11:00 - 2:00
Menu 

New to Uni!  From their famous restaurant in the Crenshaw district, serving the best grilled hot dogs in Los Angeles.







Deano's Deli
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Made to order deli sandwiches, heroes, hoagies, torpedoes, subs and grinders.  Turkey, roast beef, Italian, veggie, meatball, chicken parmigiana, roasted pork or fried prosciutto. Sides are potato salad, coleslaw, tortellini salad or potato chips.





Let's Roll It
11:00 - 2:00
Menu

Asian fusion rolls.  Not just fish; Korean BBQ beef, lobster, barbacoa, spam, and vegetarian options.  In rolls, tacos or quesadillas.




The Fry Girl
11:00 - 2:30
Menu

Fabulous fried treats.  Pierogies, mac 'n' cheese balls, mini chicken corn dogs, regular and sweet potato French fries, mini donuts and apple fries. Special for the day is beer-battered fish & chips.





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!






Mossie Lee's
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

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







Video of the Day - Don't Touch My Ball!


March 21, 2012

Trucks for Wednesday 3/21

No film crews or police activity today, so the trucks are back!

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.  And their french fries are some of the best out there.




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!



Go Chew
11:30 - 2:30
menu


Pork, chicken or tofu organic Korean rice bowls.  Menu changes DAILY.








Pies and Fries
11:30 - 2:30
Website under construction

Creole and soul food.  EmpeƱadas, grilled turkey, beef, pork or curry chicken sandwiches, chicken waffle tacos, grits, chili, crispy, cheesy or meaty fries, peach cobbler, bread pudding, and cheesecake.





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.




Veg it Up
11:00 - 2:00
About Us 

All-vegetarian/vegan truck.  Burgers, Philly cheese steaks, hot dogs, tacos al carbon, wraps and, salads - all made with vege versions of beef and chicken. They also have sweet potato fries, mint julep lemonade and natural sodas.







Slider City
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Couldn't find a picture of this truck anywhere, but here's one of their food.  They serve a variety of sliders in beef, pork or chicken.  Try the Garlic Pepper French fries.







Video of the Day - Pug with LONG tongue


March 19, 2012

NO TRUCKS MONDAY 3/19 AND TUESDAY 3/20

A PRODUCTION COMPANY WILL BE FILMING IN SOUTH WEDDINGTON PARK, SO THERE WILL BE NO PARKING ALLOWED ON BLUFFSIDE DRIVE.  NO FOOD TRUCKS TODAY OR TOMORROW.  :-(     

TRUCKS WILL RETURN ON WEDNESDAY 3/21/12.

March 16, 2012

Trucks for Friday 3/16

Aloha Fridays
11:30 - 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!





No Tomatoes
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Indian street fare.  Kathi wraps, chapli burgers, lamb seekh dogs, biryani rice, samosas, chicken tikka masala, hot tea and mango lassi. 




Clean Street Food
12:00 - 2:30
Menu

Sandwiches and salads made fresh daily on the truck.  Thai chicken, marinated tri-tip, grilled pork, fried chicken breast, vegan salsa basques on red cabbage salad, crab cake sliders, and Black Angus sliders.  Caesar salad and herbed fries.  Daily dessert specials. 




Deano's Deli
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

Made to order deli sandwiches, heroes, hoagies, torpedoes, subs and grinders.  Turkey, roast beef, Italian, veggie, meatball, chicken parmigiana, roasted pork or fried prosciutto. Sides are potato salad, coleslaw, tortellini salad or potato chips.




Kiyoko's Teriyaki
11:30 - 2:30
Menu

New to Uni!  Chicken, beef, and salmon teriyaki, chicken katsu, spam and eggs, tofu, kalua pork, edamame, and teriyaki French fries.  Menu items change daily based on availability of ingredients and mood of the chef.





Mossie Lee's
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Southern specialties and unique burgers and tacos.  Daily specials like deep-fried catfish and snapper, brisket, chicken wings and strips, ribs, greens, corn bread, okra, baked beans, yams, potato salad, black eyed peas, French fries and Mac & Cheese.





Video of the Day - Pug Puppy bath time


March 15, 2012

Trucks for Thursday 3/15

Ludo Truck
11:30 - 2:30
Ludo Truck
Juicy fried chicken and crispy fries.  Homemade sauces and lavender biscuits.  Freshly-chopped slaw made from scratch.  From Chef Ludo Lefebvre.





The Fry Girl
11:00 - 2:30
Menu

Fabulous fried treats.  Pierogies, mac 'n' cheese balls, mini chicken corn dogs, regular and sweet potato French fries, mini donuts and apple fries. Special for the day is beer-battered fish & chips.





Munchie Machine
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

Unique sandwiches and salads.  S'mores and the infamous Scooby Snack for dessert.  Maple bacon s'mores?  Yes, they have them!  Daily specials as well.








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!






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.





Mossie Lee's
11:30 - 2:00
Menu

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







Video of the Day - Cane Corso meets Frenchie