Anaheim Packing District Teases the Many Menu Items Coming to 6th Annual World Taste Event

The acclaimed Anaheim Packing District is getting ready for their sixth annual World Taste event, the third of its kind coinciding with D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event while its in town.

What's Happening:

• The Anaheim Packing District in California, just a short trip away from the Disneyland Resort, will be celebrating their diverse community of chefs and beverage makes with the sixth annual World Taste of the Packing District.
• Voted Orange County's Best Food Hall of 2025, the Packing District will welcome those who visit to a full selection of curated bites and beverages from some of Anaheim's best and beloved culinary artists on Tuesday, August 11, from 5:00 - 9:00 PM.

• The Anaheim Packing District encompasses four historic landmarks surrounding the vibrant two-acre Farmers Park. At the heart of the district is the Anaheim Packing House, one of the last remaining citrus packing warehouses in Orange County, now thoughtfully preserved and reimagined as an original American market hall.
• Two passport options are available, including a 7-taste Passport or a 4-taste Petite Pass. Taste travelers will explore iconic venues, including Anaheim MAKE, Anaheim Packing House, Farmers Park and Packard Building
• This year, the event is taking on a Y2K theme, and the Anaheim Packing District has already announced a number of participating restaurants for the event, including the recently opened Blue Bowl, Marrakesh The Restaurant, and Union Burger Society.

• Other participating restaurants and their menu items include (but are not limited to!):
  • 206 BCE - Dial Up Garlic Noodles - the best selling garlic noodles with cajun sausage, worth the wait since 1999. Served in brown paper boats, each boat will have a Y2K sticker.
  • ADYA – Batatas Bravas - Spiced potatoes with Shachi's Tomato Chutney, Spicy Mayo and Puffed Rice (vegan)
  • Black Sheep Grilled Cheese Bar – Ogre Grub - King’s Hawaiian slider, salami, cilantro Creme chicken and pepper jack cheese.
  • Blue Bowl – Grab and Go Mini Bowl – Açaí and Mango Passion Bowl OR Acai and Blue Coconut both topped with pumpkin flax granola, coconut shreds, diced strawberries, blueberries, pineapples. (vegan)
  • Chippy Fish & Grill – House-made Jambalaya – the kind you only get on a Friday night
  • En Cultura Mexican BBQ – Smoked Wagyu Short Rib - atop Garlic Mash
  • En Familia Wood-Fired - Wagyu Barbacoa Mini Sope
  • Georgia's - Chicken Slider (Mild or Spicy) with pickles and slaw on a brioche bun
  • Le Parfait Paris - Vanilla Caramel Tart - A crisp buttery sweet tart shell filled with smooth Madagascar vanilla mousse and a rich salted butter caramel center, finished with a glossy vanilla glaze. A delicate, elegant dessert inspired by fairy-tale magic. Blue glaze avec le soulier de blanche neiges and Poison Apple Tart -A crisp buttery sweet tart shell filled with smooth Madagascar vanilla mousse and a cinnamon-spiced apple compote center, finished with a striking glossy red glaze inspired by Snow White’s legendary poisoned apple. Beautifully enchanting with every bite
  • Mangal Mediterranean - Mini Mediterranean Bowl with Chicken Shawarma, Falafel OR Gyro (vegetarian option available)
  • Marrakesh the Restaurant – Bourrek Bastilla with Honey Lamb or Lemon Chicken (Vegetarian option available upon request)
  • Mini Monster - Mood Ring Lemonade - that actually changes color with your mood! The first 100 guests will get a free mood ring 
  • Pali Wine Company - Chef's Elijah’s Pairing: Peach Crostini with a Peach Frozé 
  • Pique-Nique - Mr D's Stinky Cheese Nachos - Raclette cheese melted over potato chips topped with your choice of salami bits OR pickles (veg)
  • Randy's Donuts - 6 Randy's Rounds iced and glazed 
  • Stone Groove Stillhouse - The Emperor's Catch -Japanese yellowtail atop a blue corn tostada with yuzu-avocado purée, pickled red onion, Stone Groove Tajín, and micro cilantro OR Kuzco Cup (Available as a Cocktail or Spirit-Free Mocktail)- Cacao Nib Pisco, Meyer lemon, absinthe, and vegan egg white.
  • The Iron Press – Mini Sliders with choice of pork or beef
  • The Kroft – Portabella Fries with creamy dipping sauce OR Pastrami Slider with thick cut pastrami on King’s Hawaiian Roll with melty cheese and house-made pickle
  • The Wooden Pearl - Signature Steak Bite – grilled skirt steak, charred fingerling potato, ranchero sauce, and finished with our house chimichurri.
  • Union Burger Society – Wagyu Slider - with jalapeño bacon jam
  • URBANA Mexican Gastronomy - QuesaBirria Taco with Consome OR Cauliflower Taco (veg)
  • Zabon Ramen and Rolls - Chef Tsukai's Crispy Rice w Tuna Poke with tuna and avocado tossed in yuzu sauce and topped with coriander leaf and sliced serano atop a crispy rice patty
  • ZeroZero39 Pizzeria – Burrata or Mortadella Roman-Style Pizza Slice

• The date, August 11, also lines up with D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which is taking over much of the city. This marks the third year that the World Taste event coincides with D23 Night at the Anaheim Packing District.
• As such, there will be Disney-sponsored fun and games as part of the event. Y2K-themed tunes will be spun by DJ Clark Chuka, Trivia will be held at MAKE, and play zones for Disney Lorcana will be featured in the backyard at Packing House.
• Guests are encouraged to wear their finest and shiniest 2000s garb. To purchase tickets, head over to the official site.