Hollow Knight Silksong Great Taste of Pharloom Quest Guide
The Great Taste of Pharloom is one of the biggest side quests in Hollow Knight Silksong. Completing it rewards Hornet with a special oil that strengthens her Needle when taken to the Needlesmith in Bellhart. This guide shows you how to start the quest, where to find each ingredient, and what you’ll earn at the end.
How to start the Great Taste of Pharloom quest
You can begin the Great Taste of Pharloom quest in the Choral Chambers. Here you’ll meet a bug chef who is preparing a grand meal for his master. He sends Hornet out to collect five rare ingredients. Bring them all back and you’ll receive the needle-strengthening oil.
Where to find Mossberry Stew
Head to Mosshome, just before the tram station. Look for a bug cooking near the path. Give him Mossberries and he’ll hand over the Mossberry Stew for the recipe.
Where to find Vintage Nectar
Travel to Greymoor and visit the Halfway House. The owner will sell you Vintage Nectar for 480 Rosaries. Make sure you have enough saved up before heading here.
Where to find Courier’s Rasher
Go to Bellhart and check the notice board to track the missing Courier. After speaking to the NPC, select the Rasher delivery option to get Courier’s Rasher.
Where to find Crustnut
After unlocking Clawline, move northwest through the Blasted Steps until you reach the Sands of Karak. Enter the cave system here and you’ll find the Crustnut inside.
Where to find Pickled Muckmaggot
The final ingredient is in Sinner’s Road. With the Faydown Cloak equipped, travel to the lower far right area. Defeat the boss blocking the path and you’ll earn the Pickled Muckmaggot.
Quest rewards
Once all ingredients are collected, return to the chef in the Choral Chambers. He completes the recipe and rewards you with a special oil. This oil can be taken to Needlemaster Plinney in Bellhart to upgrade Hornet’s Needle for the third time, boosting your power for the rest of Pharloom.
Final Blurb
The Hollow Knight Silksong Great Taste of Pharloom quest is long, but the reward is worth every step. With the oil, Hornet’s Needle becomes sharper and stronger, giving you the edge in Pharloom’s toughest battles.
Don’t skip this quest if you want your weapon fully upgraded.
FAQ
Where do you start the Great Taste of Pharloom quest?
In the Choral Chambers, by speaking with the bug chef NPC.
How many ingredients are needed?
Five total: Mossberry Stew, Vintage Nectar, Courier’s Rasher, Crustnut, and Pickled Muckmaggot.
What is the reward for completing the quest?
You receive a special oil that lets Needlemaster Plinney upgrade your Needle in Bellhart.
Is this quest required for story progression?
No, but completing it is the only way to unlock the third Needle upgrade.
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