I remember the first time I opened a recipe book in Grancel: the inn’s lamp buzzed, my party was limping, and I had one shop left to visit. You felt the squeeze too—limited materials, fights waiting, and the nagging question of which meal is worth your septims. I learned the hard way that meals here change fights more than they warm stomachs.
I’ve played this game enough on Steam and GOG, and I’ve cross-checked Falcom’s notes so you don’t waste time buying the wrong platter. The cookbook is a treasure map, and each dish is a small engine—both simple images, but they tell you how recipes steer a run. Read fast: you’ll want this list open while you hunt towns and chests.
Complete list of cooking recipes in Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
On my notebook, recipes are scribbled next to town names and NPCs — proof that most come from cafés and chests. Below is a chapter-by-chapter catalog of every recipe I confirmed, where to get it, and the exact in-battle boost it supplies. Use this as a checklist when you revisit towns, stalls, or that one stubborn treasure chest.
Where can I find every cooking recipe in Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter?
Short answer: cafés, inns, a few NPCs, and treasure chests. The tables that follow list each recipe, its source, and the stat or EXP bump it grants — useful whether you’re farming experience or buffing a fragile build.
| Recipe | Source | Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Nature’s Font | Complete the cooking tutorial | Max HP +60 |
| Herb Sandwich | Phyllis’ Kitchen | STR +3 |
| Jam cookie | Treasure chest in Balstar Channel, Sadie’s Flower Shop | DEF +3 |
Prologue
Small towns, small menus—don’t underestimate early plates. They stack with later recipes and can carry you through the first difficult fights.
| Recipe | Source | Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Nature’s Font | Complete the cooking tutorial | Max HP +60 |
| Herb Sandwich | Phyllis’ Kitchen | STR +3 |
| Jam cookie | Treasure chest in Balstar Channel, Sadie’s Flower Shop | DEF +3 |
Chapter 1
City cafés hide game-changing recipes; I circled the menu twice before buying. If you need early DEF or ATS, Chapter 1 has solid buys.
| Recipe | Source | Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Rotund Meatballs | Treasure chest in Sapphril Tower | +2 SPD |
| Minnow’s Keep | Air-Letten Cafeteria | +4 Def |
| Roasted Fish Belly | Aqua Rossa Bar | +3 ADF |
| Sea Breeze Soup | Aqua Rossa Bar | +300 EXP Support |
| Azelia Kiss | Lavantar Casino and Bar | +3 ATS |
| Ocean Froth | The White Magnolia | +80 HP |
| Seaside Paradise | The White Magnolia | +4 STR |
| Toasty Potato Wedges | Jenis Royal Academy Cafeteria | +4 ATS |
| Royal Gelato | Jenis Royal Academy Cafeteria | +4 ADF |
| Young Lady Platter | Jenis Royal Academy Cafeteria | +600 EXP |
Chapter 2
Forgel and Sankteim serve heavier dishes that matter in midgame scrambles. Don’t skip the hot-spring chest if you want a defensive spike.
| Recipe | Source | Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Paste | Priam’s Drink Shop | +5 ATS |
| Magma Wings | Forgel Bar | +100 HP |
| Acerbic Tomato Sandwich | Forgel Bar | +5 DEF |
| Fruit Kingdom | Forgel Bar | +5 STR |
| Golden Risotto | Sankteim Gate Cafetaria | +6 STR |
| Continental Egg | Maple Leaf Inn | +5 ADF |
| Passionate Egg Roll | Maple Leaf Inn | +900 EXP |
| Top-Rated Shake | Maple Leaf Inn | +120 HP |
| Septium Jelly-Beans | Treasure chest in Hot Spring Source | +6 DEF |
Chapter 3
Street vendors and inns matter here—small investments yield big EXP or stat increases. If you want fast levels, keep an eye on the popcorn and crepe shops.
| Recipe | Source | Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Agile Popcorn | Gaspard’s Popcorn Stand | +1200 EXP |
| Sweet Crepe | Nonna’s Crepe Shop | +140 HP |
| Mystery Crepe | Nonna’s Crepe Shop | +7 STR |
| Homemade Faux Pie | Sunnybell Inn | +6 ATS |
| Refined Carapace | Sunnybell Inn | +6 ADF |
| Sandman’s Demise | Baral Coffee House | +7 ADF |
| Curry of Dreams | Baral Coffee House | +1500 EXP |
| Sunshine Ice Cream | Sorbet’s Ice Cream Shop | +7 DEF |
| Moonlight Ice Cream | Sorbet’s Ice Cream Shop | +7 ATS |
| Bone-In Meat | Treasure chest in Grancel Sewers | +160 HP |
Chapter 4
Late-night bars and tower vendors supply the stronger stat plates. If your build needs a big STR or ATS push, this chapter delivers.
| Recipe | Source | Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Layer Tempura | Gurune Gate Cafeteria | +2 SPD |
| Silken Soup | Abend Bar | +8 STR |
| Spring Spiral Noodles | Abend Bar | +8 DEF |
| Strawberry Supreme Crepe | Abend Bar | +8 ATS |
| Three-Egg Rice Porridge | Abend Bar | +8 ADF |
| Maelstrom Soup | Esmelas Tower | N/A |
Chapter 5
Farm visits and quest rewards matter most now; several recipes arrive via NPCs or story quests. If you’re chasing EXP, two quest plates give substantial returns.
| Recipe | Source | Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Herbal Squeeze | Speak to Hanna at Perzel Farm | +180 HP |
| Spiced Stew | Recipe Reminiscence quest | +9 STR |
| Refreshing Jelly | Caterina’s Shop | +9 DEF |
| Angular Castella | Caterina’s Shop | +9 ATS |
| Crimson Monster Stew | Kirsche Bar | +9 ADF |
| Toasty Tide Soup | Kirsche Bar | +2100 EXP |
| Dark Stew | Speak with Whemler in Nebel Valley | +2400 EXP |
| Attention Grabber | Haken Gate Rest Area | +10 ADF |
| Easter Fried Fish | Kingfisher Inn | +10 STR |
| Miso Simmered Fish | Kingfisher Inn | +10 DEF |
| Berserker Fish | Kingfisher Inn | +10 ATS |
Chapter 6
Factory floors and ship decks hide the odd powerful chest. If you’re exploring for gear, grab any recipes you find along the way.
| Recipe | Source | Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Green Cookie | Treasure chest in the Factory on the third floor balcony | +220 HP |
| Spicy Meatball | Treasure chest in The Glorious — Bow. Located on the second level. | +2 SPD |
Chapter 7
Mid-to-late game cafeterias turn out the heavy hitters for pure stat increases. If you need a straight STR or DEF spike, this is the place to spend.
| Recipe | Source | Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Gelatin | Arseille Cafeteria | +11 STR |
| Victor’s Steak | Arseille Cafeteria | +11 DEF |
| Platinum Risotto | Arseille Cafeteria | +11 ATS |
Chapter 8
Late-game inns and quests now hand out the strongest stat and EXP meals. Hold onto any quest recipes — some grant massive EXP that makes grinding obsolete.
| Recipe | Source | Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Profound Paste | Buck’s Produce Ship | +12 ATS |
| Boney Meat | Trayton Foods | +12 DEF |
| Giblet Tempura | Kingfisher Inn | +240 HP |
| Pinkish Delight | Kingfisher Inn | +12 STR |
| Aurora Beans | Speak with Ray in Krone Pass Checkpoint | +15 STR |
| Mighty Essence | Academy Attack quest | +12 ADF |
| Aidios’ Paradise | Priam’s Drink Shop | +11 ADF |
| Mountain Man Stew | Maple Leaf Inn | +15 DEF |
| Ultra-Concerned Herbal Tea | Hot Spring Salvation quest | +3000 EXP |
| Protein Hot Pot | Sanktheim Gate Cafeteria | +15 ATS |
| Ultima Ice Cream | Sorbet’s Ice Cream Shop | +2700 EXP |
Final Chapter
Final maps and terminals hide the last exclusive recipes; a few chests are worth backtracking for. If you plan to finish with style, check industrial districts and certain terminals.
| Recipe | Source | Boost |
|---|---|---|
| Bitter Omelet | Arseille Cafeteria | +15 ADF |
| Resurrection Jelly | The terminal at Cradle — Residence 1 | +3500 EXP |
| Ancient Steak | Treasure chest in Industrial District | +2 SPD |
Which recipes give the most EXP?
If you want raw experience, prioritize Resurrection Jelly (+3500 EXP), Ultra-Concerned Herbal Tea (+3000 EXP), Ultima Ice Cream (+2700 EXP), and the Dark Stew/Toasty Tide Soup area items (+2400/+2100 EXP). I use these after boss fights to cover weak characters and accelerate skill unlocks.
I’ll add customized meal recipes as I confirm them; for now, this list covers every standard recipe I’ve verified across chapters and treasure spots. Keep your save backed up when you test new menus, and use the cafés as checkpoints between fights.
Which recipe will you hunt first and why will it change the way you finish the run?