Disney4me Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 When it comes to dining at Epic Universe, you’ve got a TON of options. But where can you go when you’re in between wanting something quick and easy while still wanting to hide away from the rest of the world for a while? Le Goblet Noir We recently stopped by Le Goblet Noir to see what magic they’ve been cookin’ up, and now we’re bringing you our FULL review. Is it worth a stop on your next trip to Universal’s newest park? Find out here! Atmosphere Located inside the third Harry Potter-themed land at Universal Orlando, The Ministry of Magic joins Hogsmeade (located in Universal’s Islands of Adventure) and Diagon Alley (located in Universal Studios) as a unique land, adding another chapter to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic Place Cachée is a marketplace and is part of 1920s Wizarding Paris inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. As you find yourself lurking about dark corners, with just a little luck, you’ll find Le Gobelet Noir located “In the shadowy corners of Place Cachée, where international Dark witches and wizards gather to escape the prying eyes of the Paris Ministry and have a hearty meal over hushed conversation.” Le Goblet Noir As you walk through the entrance of the restaurant, you’ll enter a large sitting room filled with minimal decor, like brooms and a spacious fireplace with strange writing above it. A keen eye may have noticed that just above Le Gobelet Noir sits the home of Nicolas Flamel. He’s a famous alchemist known for creating the Philosopher’s (Sorcerer’s) Stone Harry seeks out in the first book and film. Entrance After turning a sharp corner, you’ll find yourself winding down the slim hallway and exiting out into an ordering station where wizardry Team Members will be happy to assist in placing your order if you’d like some assistance. Ordering station Otherwise, you’ll be directed into Le Goblet Noir’s many dining rooms inside, where you’ll find magic and mystery around every corner — including Mobile Ordering right from your table! Welcome in! It’s set up truly like you might expect from a 1920s tavern with bottles lining the walls… Dining room …high ceilings with ample bench seating all around… More dining space ..and a few photos lining the walls of other wonders you’ll find throughout the Parisian marketplace. But, keep a watchful eye out for the Deathly Hallows and the puppets from the Tale of the Three Brothers because you just might find them where you least expect. Frames line the top of the walls But enough about the restaurant — what’s on the menu here?! Menu The menu here is unique to the Wizarding World, just like the new world. It’s immersively themed to dishes you would find within the restaurant from the films and books, starting off with a few soup and salad options… ©Universal …handheld sandwiches… ©Universal …entree dishes and platters… ©Universal …as well as a dessert and specialty beverage. ©Universal But, fear not, there are several other familiar Wizarding World beverage options served here, too! ©Universal And now, onto the main event — the food! Eats First up, we grabbed the Warm-Shaved Beef Sandwich for $17.99. This dish is made of shaved corned beef, butterkäse, and German mustard, served between two hearty multi-grain bread slices with a choice of house salad or tavern frites. Warm-Shaved Beef Sandwich Honestly, this sandwich wasn’t half bad. In fact, it was much thicker than we anticipated and tasted equally as good as we had hoped. Several layers of shaved corned beef really gave it a heftier yet salty taste to the sandwich, but even with the meat shaved, there was a LOT of it, which made the sandwich nice and thick to bite into. This was interesting because when we heard “shaved” in the name, we prepared ourselves for a very thin portion of meat and were pleasantly surprised. Half of the sandwich The accompaniments of butterkäse and German mustard gave it a nice zing to the flavor, which accented the salty taste in the meat and set the tone for the entire sandwich. The multi-grain bread slices were definitely the right choice to pair with such a hearty sandwich and came lightly toasted on the outside, making a nice crunch as we bit down into it. The staked sandwich halves For our choice of side, we opted for the tavern fries, which weren’t anything special for the meal. They were a solid side for a sandwich, being that they were lightly tossed in salt and thicker-cut fries, but we’ve had these fries at several places around Epic Universe, so they’re not hard to come by. Tavern Fries This restaurant scored some bonus points with us by serving up our sandwich platter with a side of ketchup to go along with our fries, too! Spot of ketchup for the fries We also grabbed the Alchemist’s Platter for $27.99. This platter contains smoked sausage, potato & cheese pierogies, marinated beets, pickled egg, caramelized onions, warm pretzel, German mustard, and cheese fondue. Alchemist’s Platter This platter is MASSIVE, and we immediately saw how easily it could be split between multiple people at a sitting. But, be warned that it’s also a very heavy meal at that, and we caution you in advance if you’re pairing up this platter alongside a hefty dish like we did with the sandwich. If you’re a big fan of Polish and German food, you’ll probably love this platter even more than most diners will. The first place our eyes were pulled to on the platter was the pretzel bread. It was served warm to the touch and broke open with ease… Inside of the pretzel bread loaf …but when dipped into the cheese fondue, WOW was it something! It probably comes as no surprise that we’re huge fans of the cheese AND the bread on this one, but it was perfect. The bread was soft and tasted just like a pretzel with the light salt crystals on the shinier outer coat, and the cheese fondue had several spices to it, which gave it great flavor (almost like a gravy) and completely enveloped all of the bread’s pores as we dipped each piece in. If you don’t enjoy anything else on this platter, this is the safest bet for the picky eater. With cheese fondue Moving away from the cheese and bread, our eyes took notice of the pickled eggs… Pickled eggs …beets, pickles, sausages, German mustard, and caramelized onions. Other accompaniments These things were almost like a charcuterie of side accompaniments. While everything was nearby each other, that didn’t mean that your intended bites of what you were picking off the platter would include something you didn’t want, AND we loved how easily you could customize how much or how little of each you could grab. While none of these blew us away within the platter, they did have great flavor and added to the overall vibe of the platter and paired well together both in how they tasted and aesthetically. Cheese fondue The cheese pierogies were another interesting note to this platter. It’s also another safe choice for a picky eater because the outside was easy to bite into, and the cheese on the inside mimicked a whipped consistency like mashed potatoes. Cheese pierogies Between the pierogies and the pretzel bread, and the cheese fondue, they were all highlights enough to make us completely stuffed from this platter alone! Drinks To drink, we picked up the Le Breuvage Sombre du Gobelet Noir for $7. This is a deliciously dark brew drink conjuring unique flavors of mixed fruit and topped with the eyes of Plimpies (which are better known as yogurt-popping pearls). Le Breuvage Sombre du Gobelet Noir WOW — this drink was not at all what we were expecting in the best way! It’s a non-alcoholic drink, but it’s very dark and mysterious (almost a black tint) to look at, and your kids or mocktail fans will probably flock to this one. It’s got notes of a deeper blue raspberry flavor to it, kind of like when a slushy of the same flavor melts, just not as sour. It’s definitely packing a sweeter tone to the drink overall, and you’ll only detect a hint of extra flavor to it when the yogurt-popping pearls burst in your mouth as you catch them in your sip. Not too shabby of a taste for the eyes of Plimpies if we do say so ourselves! Nosh or Not This Epic Universe restaurant is a must-visit if… You’re a HUGE Fantastic Beasts fan. This is Grindelwald’s hangout spot after all, so keep a close eye out for some dark magic hidden within the restaurant’s walls. You’re looking for a different non-alcoholic wizarding drink. For those looking for something outside of the Butterbeer staple inside the Ministry of Magic, this is a solid option to seek out. You’re dining with a large group. There are several rooms within the restaurant which is almost hidden within the Ministry of Magic’s world. If you’re dining with a larger group or family, this could be a great option to accommodate you all together or split up into smaller groups if you prefer to experience several dining rooms at once. You should skip this Epic Universe spot if… You’re looking for something that’s more grab-and-go friendly. While this is a quick-service restaurant, you’ll mostly be enjoying dishes and platters here meant for you to sit a spell. If the name of the game is to keep going for you, you probably won’t enjoy the restaurant to its full potential. The theming just isn’t your style. If the thought of dining somewhere hidden and a bit more dimly lit isn’t quite your choice of restaurant, we could see you skipping this one. You’re looking to eat the BEST of what Epic Universe has to offer with limited time. We could totally see folks skipping this restaurant in favor of some of the others we’ve raved about already, too. If you’re ok with saving this spot for a repeat visit, we wouldn’t blame you. Overall All in all, don’t come here expecting to walk away hungry! While the platter could feed multiple people, we wouldn’t recommend trying to tackle it solo, AND such a filling dish as a combined meal. The namesake specialty drink is also a must-do for someone who’s looking for something mysterious that answers the calling of the establishment and those looking for a fun non-alcoholic around the Wizarding World of The Ministry of Magic. Our whole feast! In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Epic Universe and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Universal news and more! REVIEW: Come With Us to the NEW Atlantic Restaurant in Celestial Park at Epic Universe Read more: DFB's complete guide to Universal’s Epic Universe >> Have you eaten at this Universal restaurant yet? 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