Join Kari and David on this episode of the Discover Universal Podcast to learn about the new Illumination’s Minion Cafe – the marquee dining location within Minion Land. Hear from Chef Robert Martinez Jr. as he discusses how his team created a delightful dish for every palate in a dining experience that’s as entertaining as it is delectable.
Grab your headphones and listen as Chef breaks down the despicably delicious menu that guests of all ages can enjoy, with offerings inspired by the “Minions” film franchises. You’ll hear about Agnes’s Honeymoon Soup and Uncle Dru’s Belly Fillin’ Pork Sandwich from “Despicable Me 3” plus the Steak and “Cheese Ray” Sandwich from “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”
Check out some more of the menu items you’ll find at Minion Cafe:
Despica-Bowls
- Lucy’s Top Secret Salmon: Wood grilled Atlantic salmon, coconut blue rice, Thai cucumbers and edamame accompanied by a lipstick taser sauce
- Otto’s Noodle Bowl: Slow roasted porchetta, udon noodles, tare egg, cilantro, roasted corn and shrimp dumpling in tonkatsu broth
- El Macho’s Salsa y Salsa Ropa Vieja: Ropa vieja braised beef with a tomato cucumber salad, cilantro rice and tostones
- Agnes’s Honeymoon Soup: Green tomato soup, crispy pork belly, basil oil and a tomato gummy bear served with a pimento cheddar grilled cheese sandwich
- Kevin’s Chopa Chopa Salad: Purple cabbage and arugula with tomatoes, cucumber, edamame, crispy pork belly, pulled rotisserie chicken, green banana chips and a mustard ale vinaigrette
- Chicken Stuart’s Sichuan Surprise: Sichuan glazed rotisserie chicken, stir-fried baby Bok choy, edamame, corn and steamed rice
- Carl’s Crispy Cauliflower: Crispy cauliflower florets with sweet & spicy chili sauce, coconut blue rice, Thai cucumbers and edamame
Off The Flames
- Mel’s Meatball Mountain: Wood oven baked stuffed pizza with meatballs, basil, fresh mozzarella and marinara
Handhelds
- Uncle Dru’s Belly Fillin’ Pork Sandwich: Slow roasted porchetta, chimichurri sauce, mustard aioli, apple butter, bacon jam and arugula on a Hawaiian pretzel bun, with green banana chips
- Steak & “Cheese Ray” Sandwich: French onion dipped roast beef, caramelized onions, secret sauce and cheesy blast pimento cheese on a cheddar & onion roll
Mini Minions
- Mr. Gru’s PB & Jelly: Pressed peanut butter & Gru’s jelly sandwich with tater tots
- Freedonia Festival of Mac & Cheese: Mini shells tossed in a creamy white cheddar cheese sauce
- Shrunken Moonballs: Mini meatballs in marinara over spaghetti
- Mini-Boss’ Mega Melt: Waffled pimento cheddar grilled cheese and tater tots
Desserts
- Fluffy Unicorn Cupcake: Confetti cupcake, vanilla & bubble gum icing, topped with a chocolate unicorn horn
- Minion Swiss Roll: Vanilla cake with a pineapple cardamom whipped ganache and passion fruit “banana”
- Bob’s Teddy Bear Chocolate Cream Puff: Filled with a chocolate whipped ganache
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