Cooking Showdown is the sixth and final part of Xiangling's Story Quest, Trulla Chapter: Act I - Mondstadt Gastronomy Trip.
Steps[]
- Return to Springvale for the Cooking Showdown
- Talk to Xiangling at the Cooking Showdown
- Help Xiangling during the Cooking Showdown
- Go to the lakeside and wash the Radish
- Give the washed Radish to Xiangling
- Continue to help Xiangling
- Extinguish the pan fire
- Give the Chicken-Mushroom Skewer to Xiangling
- Find suitable ingredients
- Butterfly Wings, Frogs, Slime Condensate or Lizard Tails can be given as ingredients to Xiangling
- Ask Xiangling if she needs any more help
- Make Delicious Jade Parcels
- She will provide you with the recipe.
- Give the Delicious Jade Parcels to Xiangling
- Talk to Draff and await the results
- Accept Xiangling's thanks
Dialogue[]
Quest DescriptionAfter obtaining the rare ingredients, Xiangling is finally ready for the cook-off. The showdown between the two head chefs is about to begin.
- (Return to Springvale for the cooking showdown)
- Olaf: Uh... Are you sure this is Springvale?
- Draff: Yes. For the millionth time, yes! But I don't know any of the people you're looking for.
- Olaf: That is not possible, they all live in Springvale. They are my neighbors and friends.
- Draff: This is strange, what is going on?
Surely, it couldn't be...- I think I see what's going on here.
- Paimon: What is it?
- This hunter is also a survivor from 300 years ago.
- Paimon: Whaaaat!? Can humans really live that long?
- He's talking about Springvale a long, long time in the past.
- Paimon: How long? ...Surely not hundreds of years!?
- Xiangling: Er... Does that really make sense?
- He and the boar were both frozen.
- Xiangling: Oh! Like the way that you keep food fresh!
- The ice kept him fresh all this time, like with your ingredients.
- Xiangling: Hee-hee, it all makes sense now that you're speaking my language!
- Draff: Still, it's hard to believe...
- Paimon: But it doesn't seem like there's any other sensible explanation.
- Draff: Okay so... What's your name?
- Olaf: Olaf.
- Draff: Olaf? I'm sure I've seen that on my family tree!
- Draff: I can't remember which generation it was from... but it was definitely on there.
- Xiangling: So, a great-great-great-great grandfather, but with a whole load more greats?
- They don't look so distantly related.
- Paimon: What an unusual turn of events!
- Xiangling: Hee-hee, reunited at long last! Isn't that just amazing!?
- Xiangling: Olaf, do you want to come and watch a cooking competition?
- Draff: Ah yes, that reminds me — Brook told me about the competition, and I've set everything up at the venue.
- Draff: You should come with me.
This hunter is also a survivor from 300 years ago.
- (Talk to Xiangling at the Cooking Showdown)
- Xiangling: We're ready to cook. Are you?
- Brook: I was born ready. Oh, and Siegfria will be my assistant for the competition.
- Draff: Then let the cooking commence! I will be your judge today.
- Draff: And don't worry, I may have known Brook for longer, but I will remain entirely impartial.
- Xiangling: Much appreciated. Well then, (TravelerTraveler), Paimon — prepare!
- Paimon: Wait, we're taking part in this too?
- Xiangling: Of course! If Brook has an assistant, you guys will have to be mine. I'll need you by my side when the going gets tough!
- Paimon: *sigh* Paimon doesn't remember applying for that job...
- Well, I'm going to see this through.
- Ugh, I guess there's no backing out now...
- Paimon: Okay. Paimon'll do it for the sake of the food.
- (Talk to Brook)
- Brook: What's this? Culinary espionage?
- Brook: Haha, well you don't stand a chance, anyway. I have the winning ingredients right here.
- (Talk to Draff)
- Draff: Fusion cuisine that blends elements of Mondstadt and Liyue cooking... I am excited.
- (Talk to Olaf)
- Olaf: I never knew cooking could be so complicated... The roast boar I am used to is quite basic by comparison!
- (Talk to Siegfria)
- Siegfria: Smells divine! ...One little bite can't hurt, surely?
- Siegfria: No, I mustn't... I'm here to help... eyes on the prize, eyes on the prize...
- (Help Xiangling during the cooking showdown)
- Xiangling: Our first problem is ingredients. We need something special to dress up the steak, but I don't have anything suitable here. Hmm...
- Xiangling: I've got it! Radish is what we need. Mashed or grated, it'll add a touch of freshness.
- Xiangling: And we can carve little flowers out of it as a garnish. Two birds, one stone!
- Xiangling: Go find me a radish — there should be some in the area. Oh, and make sure you wash it because it's going straight into the dish!
- (Find some Radishes)
- Xiangling: Go fetch me some radishes. And don't forget to wash them in the lake!
- Paimon: Come on! Let's wash the radish in the lake.
- (Go to the lakeside and wash the Radish)
- Paimon: Eek! Slimes! Scared the bejeezers out of Paimon!
- Paimon: This is way too close to the venue! What if they stir up trouble during the competition?
- Paimon: Uh... I don't think we should risk it. (TravelerTraveler), go get 'em!
- (Giving the washed Radish to Xiangling)
- Xiangling: Wowee! Big and luscious. It's perfect. Thanks, you guys!
- Xiangling: Now, how about...
- Paimon: ...Xiangling! Look out, the pan's on fire!
- Xiangling: Oh, no! It's gonna burn, it's gonna burn, it's gonna burn!!!
- Xiangling: (TravelerTraveler), get the fire under control! Without using water though, or this dish is a goner!
- (Extinguish the pan fires)
- Xiangling: Bring the fire down! It's gonna burn to a crisp!
- (If successfully extinguished the pan fires)
- Xiangling: Whew, thanks! That was a close call, but I had a little taste and I think we can get away with it.
- (If failed to extinguish the pan fires)
- Xiangling: Ugh, this is practically charcoal now... Wah, I'm gonna have to start from scratch.
- Xiangling: Also, I'm thinking our main is a little weak... We need to mix it up a bit.
- Xiangling: Make me a Chicken-Mushroom Skewer. And make sure it's got that ooh la-la on the outside, then hits you with a cha-ching in the middle!
- Did not understand that one bit.
- Paimon, translate for me!
- Paimon: Just make it taste friggin' awesome!
- (Cook a Delicious Chicken-Mushroom Skewer)
- Xiangling: ♪ Ooh la-la-la, cha-ching cha-ching. Ooh la-la-la, cha-ching cha-ching ♪
- (Give the Delicious Chicken-Mushroom Skewer to Xiangling)
- Xiangling: Mmm! (TravelerTraveler), you're a natural!
- Xiangling: The meat is on track, but we're aiming for perfection here and I just think it lacks a certain...
- Paimon: A certain what?
- Xiangling: A certain... boom shaka-laka!
- Paimon: Yes! Definitely needs some boom shaka-laka — or perhaps a little shaka-laka boom-pow!
- Again, how is this making sense to you!?
- Is that really from an obscure Liyue dialect or did you just make it up?
- Xiangling: I just mean it would be a waste of such amazing ingredients to just serve this as-is.
- Xiangling: Let me see... Hmm, what would be ideal is some kind of regional specialty.
- Paimon: Regional specialty?
- Xiangling: Yes, something that's native to this area but isn't often used in cooking.
- Xiangling: I don't care if it flies, crawls, or bounces. Even insects I can work with...
- Paimon: Uh, interesting choice...
- Xiangling: Hmm, I'm sure I can make something of it!
- Paimon: Alright then...
- (While looking for a local specialty)
- Xiangling: Thanks, you guys! Now show me what you got!
- Let me keep looking...
- Xiangling: Sorry to keep you running back and forth.
- Xiangling: What I need is a living being, one you wouldn't normally cook with.
- Xiangling: It can fly, it can crawl, or it can bounce. Even insects are fair game!
- Xiangling: It might be a challenge to find... I'm sure you're up to it!
- (Ask Xiangling if she is satisfied with the ingredients)
- Paimon: Do you really want to add that?
- Paimon: It's a little... odd...
- Xiangling: It'll be fine. This was an excellent find, guys! Now, if you'll excuse me, Chef Xiangling needs to concentrate.
- Xiangling: But I'll be sure to annoy you again if I need anything else, hee-hee!
- Paimon: It looks like Xiangling's main dish is almost done. Let's go and see.
- (Ask Xiangling if she needs any more help)
- Xiangling: I almost forgot — side dish! We need a side dish!
- Allow me!
- Xiangling: Are you sure it's no trouble?
- You'd make me do it even if I didn't offer...
- Xiangling: Thanks! Hee-hee, you know me too well.
- Xiangling: Here, take this. I just scrawled it down at the last minute.
- Xiangling: And here are all the ingredients you need.
- Paimon: Is this the recipe for that snack you gave us earlier!?
- Xiangling: Yes, with some minor improvements so it uses up the leftover ingredients from Liyue.
- Paimon: This is so complicated... How are we supposed to cook this with no experience?
- Xiangling: The technique doesn't matter — what matters is that you do it with passion! That's what my father taught me.
- Xiangling: And you must be passionate about cooking if you've helped me this much already.
- Xiangling: I trust you guys. I know you'll nail this side dish!
- Leave it to me.
- Xiangling: Confident, I like it!
- I hope I don't cramp your style...
- Xiangling: Don't be so negative. Cooking is fun! Just relax and enjoy it.
- Xiangling: Come on, this is the final push!
- (Give the Delicious Jade Parcels to Xiangling)
- Xiangling: Mmm! They're so fragrant I could smell them coming a mile away.
- Xiangling: We're all set! And now to serve the meal — this competition is ours!
- (Talk to Draff and await the results)
- Draff: This was a fine feast. I have dined today like I have never dined before.
- Draff: Both chefs' dishes today were nothing short of exceptional. They were true masterpieces. And that is what makes this an extremely difficult decision.
- Draff: But, this is a competition and there can only be one winner — and that winner is...
- Draff: Xiangling!
- Xiangling: Whoopee! I win!
- Brook: *sigh* I thought I was sure to win with pork chops so fresh they were practically still grunting.
- Brook: But it turns out that's still no match for the taste of extinct boar.
- Draff: Excuse me? Did you say this was cooked from extinct boar!?
- Xiangling: Yep, every last bit!
- Draff: My goodness... A single mouthful must be worth a hundred thousand Mora!
- Draff: The amount you'd make if you sold this could support every hunter in town for years to come!
- Xiangling: Hee-hee, the main thing is that you enjoyed eating it. I don't care about the Mora.
- Xiangling: Anyway, now that our judge has given his verdict, it's time for everyone else to eat too. I made plenty!
- Xiangling: Meanwhile, I want to try Brook's dish.
- Brook: This is absolutely delicious... I'll admit it, I was beaten by the best.
- Siegfria: Losing is no fun, but it was worth it for the chance to eat such superb cooking! Please Xiangling, I want some more!
- Xiangling: This is gorgeous too! Such a perfectly layered texture.
- Xiangling: Were it not for that exquisite boar and excellent side dish, it's hard to say if I still would have won.
- Paimon: Paimon's turn to eat!
- Olaf: I will have a taste too.
- Olaf: Oh... My oh my... This is...
- Olaf: This is the taste of Springvale! ...Or rather... it used to be.
- It tastes so good I want to weep tears of joy.
- Olaf: *sob* This is the last time I will be able to taste the food of my era...
- Xiangling: Hey now... Cheer up, if you like the taste I can always make you some more!
- Olaf: ...Really? But the boar... it's extinct...
- Xiangling: The boar may be, but the taste isn't! I can simply recreate it using different ingredients.
- Xiangling: Putting a smile on customers' faces is what we chefs are called to do!
- Olaf: Th—Thank you... *sob*
- Paimon: A good time was had by all. But everyone's gone now, let's go and say goodbye to Xiangling.
- (Accept Xiangling's thanks)
- Xiangling: Thanks, you guys. Without your help, I don't know how it would have gone today.
- Paimon: And without you, Paimon wouldn't have gotten to try so many new tasty snacks!
- Paimon: Also wouldn't have gotten so full...
- Where will you go now?
- Xiangling: Not sure. I'll probably start heading back to Liyue, but I might change my plan on the way.
- Xiangling: I don't like to plan things too thoroughly.
- Xiangling: Who knows, maybe you'll bump into me out in the wild again!
- Paimon: Must be nice to be so carefree.
- Xiangling: You are a gifted chef, (TravelerTraveler). You made an amazing batch of Jade Parcels.
- Xiangling: Come and visit me at the Wanmin Restaurant some time. I did promise I'd cook for you!
- Xiangling: And if you want, I'll teach you how to cook some of my latest inventions too.
- It's a deal!
- Xiangling: You have a deal!
- I'll pass on the slime jus though...
- Xiangling: How did you know what dish I was thinking of!?
- Xiangling: Hee-hee, see you again soon, (TravelerTraveler)!
Soundtracks[]
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Cooking Showdown | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 料理对决 Liàolǐ Duìjué | Cooking Showdown |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 料理對決 Liàolǐ Duìjué | |
| Japanese | 料理対決 Ryouri Taiketsu | Cooking Showdown |
| Korean | 요리 대결 Yori Daegyeol | Cooking Contest |
| Spanish | Duelo culinario | Culinary Duel |
| French | Duel de cuisine | Cooking Duel |
| Russian | Кулинарный поединок Kulinarnyy poyedinok | Culinary Duel |
| Thai | ศึกดวลปรุงอาหาร | |
| Vietnamese | Thi Đấu Ẩm Thực | |
| German | Das Duell der Gerichte | The Dish Duel |
| Indonesian | Duel Memasak | Cooking Duel |
| Portuguese | Duelo Culinário | Culinary Duel |
| Turkish | Aşçılık Kapışması | |
| Italian | Duello di cucina |
Change History[]
Released in Version 1.0