The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is filled with rewarding side quests, and "Gourmets Gone Missing" is a standout favorite among players exploring Hyrule. This quest tasks Link with locating a group of travelers who never arrived at their expected destination after attempting to follow a recipe. Resolving their plight requires a bit of tracking, gathering the right ingredients, and preparing a specific dish to get them back on their feet.
Starting the Gourmets Gone Missing Quest
To begin this side quest, head over to the Riverside Stable located in the Central Hyrule region. Speak with Penn, the reporter for the Lucky Clover Gazette, who will mention a group of missing travelers expected to deliver a recipe. Following up on this tip requires tracking the route toward the Owlan Bridge, where the travelers were last seen heading.
As you move along the main road leading toward the bridge, keep a close eye out for smoke rising in the distance. Checking in on daily gaming news often highlights how players miss subtle environmental cues like campfires when rushing through quests. Finding the abandoned campsite near the tree tree cluster will confirm you are on the right path.
Locating the Incapacitated Travelers
Upon reaching the campsite near Owlan Bridge, you will find several travelers collapsed on the ground suffering from severe food poisoning. Interacting with the notebook lying on the table reveals that they attempted to cook a dish using raw meat and hylian rice, but accidentally included toxic ingredients. To revive them, Link must prepare the correct recipe using proper ingredients.
The notebook hints at the exact recipe needed: Meat Fine Rice Bowl. To prepare this meal, you will need Raw Meat, Hylian Rice, and Rock Salt. If you lack any of these items, raw meat can be hunted from wild game nearby, while rice and salt can often be purchased from traveling merchants or found in local stores.
Cooking the Recipe and Completing the Quest
Approach the cooking pot available right at the campsite to prepare the dish. Combine Raw Meat, Hylian Rice, and Rock Salt in the pot to cook a fresh Meat Fine Rice Bowl. Once the meal is ready, offer it to the leader of the travelers, Parcy, who will share it with the rest of the group to cure their illness.
After recovering, the group expresses deep gratitude to Link for saving them from their culinary mistake. They will reward you with a collection of cooking ingredients, and Penn will arrive shortly after to wrap up the investigation report. Completing this quest not only grants useful items but also advances your progress with the Lucky Clover Gazette quest line.
