During our most recent trip to Disney California Adventure, we stopped by Studio Catering Co. to review their new Lunar New Year items, which arrived early at the park.
Unlike the former Disney’s Hollywood Studios outlet, Studio Catering Co. is a food truck in Hollywood Land.
The Lunar New Year items are hoison pork sliders, fried “tamales,” green tea slush, and lemongrass ginger lemonade. They also serve bottled water and standard soft drinks.
Let’s dig in!
Fried “Tamales” – $8.49
Masa stuffed with Chicken, Fried and topped with Salsa Verde, Sour Cream, Pickled Onions and Cotija Cheese
These little fried balls of tamale are absolutely fantastic. The breading on the outside is extra crispy and delicious, but still made with the same flour you would expect in a tamale.
The green chili salsa and the chicken pair perfectly for a not-too-spicy bit of Chile flavor.
This is one of the better dishes we’ve had at Disney California Adventure recently and we’ll definitely be returning for it.
Hoison Pork Sliders – $7.99
Marinated Pulled Pork on Hawaiian Rolls with Apple Slaw
These are fine. They’re a little heartier and more satisfying so far as quality of food — it’s not fried and it’s real pork on a fresh Hawaiian roll.
That being said, the flavor is just okay. They’re pretty salty, which can be expected from hoison sauce, but there’s just not a lot beyond that and the umami flavor.
There’s nothing wrong with this dish but it’s not the greatest.
Green Tea Slush – $6.49
Almond Milk, Green Tea and Vanilla
This was just weird. It tastes like lipstick that was dropped and chalk dust in slush form. But that’s just what green tea flavor tastes like in desserts, so it’s nothing against the slush, it’s just not for us.
Mercifully, it’s not very sweet. It’s a palatable, drinkable slush, unlike so many others that overindulge on sugar.
Over a long period of time, the ice melts and dilutes it a bit, making it more enjoyable. This is good for fans of matcha green tea-flavored sweets, but definitely not for the uninitiated.
Lemongrass Ginger Lemonade – $5.49
Lemongrass, Lemon Juice, Ginger and Mint
This drink is fantastic. Disney California Adventure has had at least one or two great craft lemonades at recent festivals and this keeps the trend running.
The lemongrass and ginger are both present but don’t overpower the tartness of the lemon. It’s a perfectly balanced, sweet drink, that is just as satisfying on a cold January day as it would be on the hottest day of the summer. It’s light and refreshing, and a perfect complement to the Lunar New Year festival that’s just about to start. We’ll be returning for this as often as possible.
We found all of these again at the Studio Catering Co. food truck in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure, and you can try them throughout the upcoming Lunar New Year festival. Are you excited to chow down on these new delectables? Let us know in the comments below!
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