cool chef

he'd make an excellent house-husband

In Tales of the Abyss, Guy can master a total of 20 recipes - some of which he can add special ingredients to change the dish. Below is a list of the recipes, effects, and any changes Guy makes to them. Also note that mastering all 20 recipes nets Guy a title - Cool Chef (for more details on it, check the titles section). To master a recipe, successfully cook it 30 times (10 times per level). Recipes are arranged in order that they become available.

RICEBALL
Rice rolled into balls. Great for adventurers on the go. Restores a small amount of HP.
Obtain: World Map: On route to Engeve (1st time), opt to walk on foot. You receive the recipe after a cut-scene once you cross the bridge.
Required Ingredients: Rice (any)
Extra Ingredients: None

SEAFOOD RICE BALL - Specialty Dish
Obtain: recipe level 1
Extra Ingredient: Fish (any)
Effect: +HP

SPAGHETTI
A basic pasta dish. Simple and delicous. Restores a small amount of TP.
Obtain: Engeve: Visit the leftmost house on the second screen (go west). The lady at the stove asks you to fetch some items from the neighboring house, do so, and give her the items. She gives you the recipe afterwards.
Required Ingredients: Noodles (any)
Extra Ingredients: None

SEAFOOD PASTA - Specialty Dish
Obtain: recipe level 2
Extra Ingredient: Fish (any)
Effect: +TP

SANDWICH
No lunch is complete without one of these. Restores a small amount of HP & TP.
Obtain: St. Binah: Examine the notebook lying in the first house on the second screen (go east).
Required Ingredients: Bread (any)
Extra Ingredients: Lettuce (+HP & TP)

FISH SANDWICH - Specialty Dish
Obtain: recipe level 2
Extra Ingredient: Fish (any)
Effect: +HP

FRIED CHICKEN
Tender pieces of chicken fried to perfection. Cures poison and temporarily increases Physcial Atk at the start of the next battle.
Obtain: Chesedonia: Give an Apple Gel to the Ant Lion Man (behind the inn, Kimlascan side).
Required Ingredients: Meat/Fish (any)
Extra Ingredients: Lemon (+HP & TP)

FRIED RICE
Stir-fried egg and rice. Goes well with pork dumplings. Restores a small amount of HP.
Obtain: Baticul: Once everyone rejoins the party, sleep at the Baticul inn.
Required Ingredients: Rice (any)
Extra Ingredients: Egg (+HP)

RAMEN
Prepared in many different ways around the world. Restores a moderate amount of TP.
Obtain: Yulia City: Notebook on table in Tear's house (bottom floor).
Required Ingredients: Noodles (any), Kombu
Extra Ingredients: Onion (+TP)

MISO RAMEN - Specialty Dish
Obtain: recipe level 1
Extra Ingredient: Miso
Effect: +TP

SOBA NOODLES
Buckwheat noodles served in a light broth. Restores a moderate amount of TP.
Obtain: Belkend: In the first screen, go onto the bridge and head left. Immediately head left again and you should be under a another bridge. Open the grate and help the man trapped inside. He gives you the recipe as thanks.
Required Ingredients: Noodles (any), Kombu
Extra Ingredients: None

TEMPURA SOBA - Specialty Dish
Obtain: recipe level 2
Extra Ingredient: Shrimp
Effect: +TP

PIZZA
Cheese, meat, and veggies baked on a crispy crust. Restores a small amount of HP & TP.
Obtain: Daath: Talk to the chef in the northeastern part of town.
Required Ingredients: Any Bread, Cheese
Extra Ingredients: Tomato (+HP & TP)

SEAFOOD PIZZA - Specialty Dish
Obtain: recipe level 2
Extra Ingredient: Tuna
Effect: +HP & TP

SUSHI
Made with vinegared rice. Tasty and good for you! Restores a moderate amount of HP.
Obtain: Daath: Notebook in the library of Daath's Cathedral.
Required Ingredients: Rice (any), Seafood (any)
Extra Ingredients: Kombu (+HP & TP)

TUNA ROLL - Specialty Dish
Obtain: recipe level 1
Extra Ingredient: Egg
Effect: +HP

SALAD
A great way to get the leafy greens your body needs. Cures Sealed Artes & temporarily increases Physical Atk at the start of the next battle.
Obtain: Keterburg Bay: Notebook on table in leftmost house.
Required Ingredients: Vegetable (any), Cucumber
Extra Ingredients: Vegetable (any; +HP & TP)

TUNA SALAD - Speciality Dish
Obtain: recipe level 2
Extra Ingredient: Tuna
Effect: +HP

FRUIT COCKTAIL
Delectable fruits served in their own juices. Restores a large amount of TP.
Obtain: Keterburg: After getting Tear's maid costume, go to the restaurant (2nd floor of hotel) and play (& win) the "Waiting" mini-game.
Required Ingredients: Fruits x3 (any), Milk
Extra Ingredients: Fruit (any; +TP)

CURRY
The right blend of spices makes this dish irresistible. Restores a moderate amount of HP.
Obtain: Grand Chokmah: Talk to the bartender after Jade rejoins party (while Guy is treated for the Curse slot).
Required Ingredients: Rice (any), Onion
Extra Ingredients: Carrot (+HP), Potato (+HP)

SEAFOOD CURRY - Specialty Dish
Obtain: recipe level 1
Extra Ingredient: Fish (any)
Effect: +HP

UDON NOODLES
Similar to Soba Noodles, but made from wheat. Restores a moderate amount of TP.
Obtain: Sheridan: Notebook on table in the bar.
Required Ingredients: Noodles (any), Kombu
Extra Ingredients: None

TOAST
Yeah, toast! Perfect for breakfast, very easy to prepare. Restores a small amount of HP & TP.
Obtain: Keterburg: Win the Labyrinth mini-game.
Required Ingredients: Bread (any), Milk
Extra Ingredients: None

EGG BOWL
A bowl of rice topped with eggs and onions. Cures paralysis and temporarily increase Fonon Atk at the start of the next battle.
Obtain: Belkend: Found on the bookshelf in the lab.
Required Ingredients: Rice (any), Egg
Extra Ingredients: Onion (+HP & TP)

FRIED SHRIMP BOWL - Specialty Dish
Obtain: recipe level 2
Extra Ingredient: Shrimp
Effect: +HP & TP

CAKE
A sweet treat that's best when served with ice cream. Restores a small amount of HP and TP.
Obtain: Tataroo Valley: After clearing it (2nd time), return to the flower field to initiate the cutscene.
Required Ingredients: Bread (any), Milk, Egg
Extra Ingredients: None

ONION SOUP
Cooked for hours to bring out the onion's rich flavor. Cures Poison, Parlyis, and Sealed Artes. Temporarily increases Fonon Def at the start of the next battle.
Obtain: St. Binah: After the Absorption Gate, examine the bed in the back of the inn.
Required Ingredients: Onion, Carrot
Extra Ingredients: Mushroom (+HP & TP)

GRATIN
A creamy and delicious baked casserole. Restores a large amount of HP.
Obtain: Chesedonia: After the Absorption Gate and completing the first four parts of the Ant Lion side-quest, talk to the Ant Lion Man.
Required Ingredients: Meat/Fish (any), Milk, Cheese, Onion
Extra Ingredients: None

RICE GRATIN - Specialty Dish
Obtain: recipe level 2
Extra Ingredient: Rice (any)
Effect: + HP

STEW
A thick, rich broth filled with savory vegetables. Restores a large amount of HP and TP.
Obtain: Daath: After obtaining the All-Purpose Knife and bringing Florian to Daath, speak to him in Ion's room.
Required Ingredients: Potato, Onion, Carrot, Mushroom
Extra Ingredients: None

MISO STEW
Meat and vegetables in a miso broth. Temporarily increases Physical Atk, Physical Def, Fonon Atk, and Fonon Def at the start of the next battle.
Obtain: Baticul: Before going to the Radiation Gate, visit Duke Fabre's mansion. Speak to Ramdas to learn about the chef leaving and then select a character to cook the meal. If you select someone who has mastered a few recipes (about 5) then you'll get the recipe at the end of the event.
Required Ingredients: Miso, Radish, Egg, Kombu
Extra Ingredients: Potato (+HP), Beef (+TP)

SAVORY MISO STEW - Specialty Dish
Obtain: recipe level 2
Extra Ingredient: Miso
Effect: + HP

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