As the month-long Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios gets closer to launching on April 25, Universal Studios Hollywood’s Executive Chef Julia Thrash previewed her expansive and immersive menu of savory dishes and tasty treats fans can expect when they attend the four-weekend event.
Held at the Moulin Rouge on the Universal Studios lot, the event featured more than 30 dinner, dessert and drink items from all the franchises represented, including a heavy Star Trek representation that any Klowahkan would have been proud to sample.
The items featured in-universe favorites like Bajoran Hasperat — sorry, we didn’t sample this one, but I’m sure it was made with the spiciest of brine — and Klingon Targ Legs (not the cute ones you keep as pets; the other ones, that, well, are delicious. Like spare ribs.).
The Andorian Redbat Sandwich and the Cardassian Dog were not available to sample, but the Vulcan Fritters had a mushroom base that killed — logically, of course. (And we are looking forward to seeing members of Detapa Council licking Cheeto dust off their fingers when those Cardassian Dogs are finally available.)
Additionally, there will be no fear of any tribble infestations at the Universal Fan Fest Nights, because the Tribble Truffle Trios were a dense fudge delight that will be consumed on sight by all.
Here’s the complete Star Trek food menu, served in “Quark’s Bar” at the Hollywood & Dine on-site restaraunt:
– Klingon Targ Legs: Charsui honey pork wings served with kimchi fried rice
– Andorian Red Bat Sandwich: Herb marinated chicken breast on a bao bun with garlic aioli, charred red onion and arugula served with Andorian Tuber Root
– Vulcan Fritters: Fried mushroom fritters served with hummus and dusted with a Redspice Vulcan logo
– Bajoran Hasperat: Slow-cooked spicy pork, gochujang, pickled vegetables with sriracha mayonnaise
– Cardassian Dog: Hot Cheeto covered Korean-style Corn Dog with Yamok sauce, made with smoked gouda, nacho cheese, gochujang and jalapenos
– Orion Spice Funnel Cake: Matcha dusted funnel cake topped with matcha icing, whipped cream and Orion spice crumble
– Tribble Truffle Trio: A trio of chocolate truffles topped with coconut
But there’s more than food — a wide selection of Star Trek-inspired beverages are also set to drop out of the replicators during the Universal Fan Fest weekends, with immersive titles like the Ceti Eel Margarita(complete with a gummy Ceti Eel!), an Orion Hurricane, Cardassian Kanar, Vulcan Plomeek Tea, and of course, Romulan Ale.
There will also be both Chateau Picard and Klingon Bloodwine served, thanks to Star Trek Wines.
– Andorian Ale: Originated on the planet Andoria, this blue colored alcoholic beverage is made with gin, blue Curacao, lemonade, lemon / lime soda and garnished with blue vanilla cake frosting and pop rocks, served in a shot glass
– Plomeek Tea: This refreshing beverage features hibiscus iced tea, fresh raspberries and garnished with mint sprig
– Bajoran Ale: A traditional Quark cocktail served with and without alcohol. With alcohol, cocktail features tequila, mezcal, pineapple and lime juice, ginger and simple syrup, bitters and soda water, and garnished with ginger candy. The mocktail version includes non-alcoholic spirits, ginger ale and orange juice and garnished with ginger candy
– Kanar: A popular Cardassian liquor made with aged rum, pomegranate juice, black cherry syrup, lemon juice and soda water and garnished with a black cherry fruit gummy candy
– Orion Hurricane: Served on the USS Enterprise, this strikingly green beverage is made with coconut, pineapple and lime rum, melon liquor, lime juice, green apple syrup, soda water and edible glitter and garnished with a silver dusted dehydrated lime slice
– Ceti Eel Margarita: Inspired by the Ceti Eel that enters the body via the ear and wraps itself around the cerebral cortex, this cocktail features vodka, lime juice, agave, pineapple juice, jalapeno syrup and bitters and garnished with electric fire dust and a gummy Ceti Eel
– Tea, Earl Grey, Cold and Hot: A cocktail twist on Captain Picard’s favorite available both cold and hot, features bourbon, Earl Grey tea, honey syrup and lemon juice and garnished with a dehydrated lemon slice
– Romulan Ale: This drink features vodka, blue Curacao, lemon juice, simple syrup, lemon / lime soda and bitters and garnished with blue rock candy
The other franchises were well represented — properties like Harry Potter, One Piece, Super Mario Bros., and more — including what was surely the pièce de resistance of the evening: the Back to the Future Outta Time cookie.
The food may be fun, but that’s only a small part of the Star Trek action at Universal Fan Fest Nights — the big event is, of course, the Star Trek: Red Alert experience held on the actual Star Trek: Picard Enterprise-D bridge set, accessible to fans for the weekend.
We’ll be bringing you our preview of that exciting experience later this month, so those of you heading to Los Angeles for the special events can know what you’ll be beaming into when you get to Universal Studios Hollywood. Stay tuned!
The official dates for 2025’s Universal Fan Fest Nights are April 25-27, May 2-4, May 9-11, and May 16-18 — and tickets for each weekend are available now at the Universal Studios Hollywood website.