Food Trucks at Universal Studios

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

June 28, 2013

Trucks for Friday 6/28

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!






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.





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.




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 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 - Pug Model Gretta Rose


June 27, 2013

Trucks for 6/27

Freshology
Streets of Thailand
Son of a Bun
Red Beanz and Rice

Thanks for you patience.  I promise when I get back to work that the blog will start looking normal again.

Try and stay cool out there; temps are supposed to be near 100.

June 26, 2013

Trucks for 6/26

Get Toasted
Deano's Deli
Patty Wagon
Rounds Burgers
Border Grill
Steamy Bun Truck
Prime Time Cuisine

Apologies for the late postings; husband has been very sick.

June 25, 2013

Trucks for 6/25

 For lunch today

Don Chow Tacos
Belly Bombz
Salads Galore on Wheels
Vizzi Truc
Smokin' Willie's BBQ
Canvas Foods LA

No time for pics or menus today.

June 24, 2013

Trucks for Monday 6/24

Sorry for the delay; husband in hospital.

Just 3 trucks I know of:

Bajamar Seafood
Steel city Sandwich
The Carving Board

June 21, 2013

Trucks for Friday 6/21

Heart & Soul BBQ
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page

New to Uni!  St. Louis-style BBQ.  Ribs, chicken, hot links, tri-tip, chicken kabobs, hamburgers, turkey, and veggie burgers.  Potato salad, corn on the cob, greens, baked beans, mac & cheese, baked potatoes, home fries, red beans & rice, yams, brownies, and strawberry shortcake.






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.


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!






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.




The Carving Board
11:30 - 2:00
Website
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.


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

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





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 - Pug Kiss Attack!


June 20, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 6/20

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.






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!





Go Country 105 Chuck Wagon
11:30 - 2:00
website with menu
Crab cakes, shrimp po' boys, fried chicken, crispy pork sliders, vegetable salad, blood orange lemonade, and Cool Haus ice cream sandwiches.






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.



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 - Pug Attacks Feet

 

June 19, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 6/19

NuNu Orleans
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook Page

New to Uni!  Louisiana crawfish, crab, shrimp, and lobster boils served with corn and potatoes.  Fried fish and shrimp, dirty rice, gumbo, and peach cobbler.





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!



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.




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!





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.






Rollin Rib BBQ Joint
11:30 - 2:30
Website


BBQ chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fish, and ribs.


Video of the Day - Pug Puppy Attack


June 18, 2013

Trucks for Tuesday 6/18

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.

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.





No Jodas
12:00 - 2:00
Menu
Cuban kitchen on wheels. Pork and ham sandwiches, croquetas, tazones, papas rellenas, plantains, flan and more!





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.



Juice Box
11:30 -2:00
Menu
Healthy fruit and veggie juice combinations.








Video of the Day - Pugs Eat a Banana










June 17, 2013

Trucks for Monday 6/17

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!



Godfather Truck
11:30 - 2:00
Facebook page with menu
Italian sandwiches (chicken parm, meatball, chicken milanesa, and steak), skewers, and sides.









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.






Steel City Sandwiches
11:30 - 2:30
Menu
Sandwiches done Pittsburgh style.  Piled high with meat, cheese, tomatoes, Italian slaw and fries.  Beer-battered fish filets, pierogies, fried zucchini and salad.







Video of the Day - Pugs' First Day Home


June 14, 2013

Trucks for Friday 6/14

¡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!  This is their last lunch stop on Bluffside as their restaurant is ready to open.




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. 




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!






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.




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.



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 - Pug Fashion Show



June 13, 2013

Trucks for Thursday 6/13

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!






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.




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 - Pug Loves Salad



June 12, 2013

Trucks for Wednesday 6/12

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.






¡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!  This is their last week on Bluffside as their restaurant is ready to open.




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

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






Go Country 105 Chuck Wagon
11:30 - 2:00
website with menu

Crab cakes, shrimp po' boys, fried chicken, crispy pork sliders, vegetable salad, blood orange lemonade, and Cool Haus ice cream sandwiches.






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.






Video of the Day - Pug on Treadmill