Dishes ranked by profit
"Ingredients" is what those ingredients could sell for at Cooking Lv.1. Profit is what cooking adds. This is a selection of 29 dishes that shows the range. For every ingredient list, see the Loftia Codex cooking table.
| Dish | Profit | Sell | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Mushroom Gyoza | 45 | 180 | 135 |
| Radish Kimchi | 45 | 185 | 140 |
| Baba Ganoush | 35 | 170 | 135 |
| Summer Salad | 35 | 170 | 135 |
| Bioluminescent Ivy Soup | 35 | 70 | 35 |
| Ful Medames | 30 | 135 | 105 |
| Miso Soup | 30 | 105 | 75 |
| Tomato Basil Soup | 30 | 160 | 130 |
| Chakalaka | 30 | 165 | 135 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 30 | 170 | 140 |
| Ratatouille | 30 | 145 | 115 |
| Winter Soup | 25 | 120 | 95 |
| Gimbap | 25 | 155 | 130 |
| Pineapple Cake | 25 | 135 | 110 |
| Mushroom Soup | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Waffles | 25 | 120 | 95 |
| Congee | 20 | 100 | 80 |
| Omurice | 20 | 135 | 115 |
| Cinnamon Rolls | 20 | 65 | 45 |
| Onion Soup | 20 | 90 | 70 |
| Spaghetti al Pomodoro | 20 | 140 | 120 |
| Cinnamon Tea | 15 | 20 | 5 |
| Fruit Smoothie | 15 | 20 | 5 |
| Sweet Soymilk | 15 | 95 | 80 |
| Chili Soup | 15 | 130 | 115 |
| Eggnog | 10 | 20 | 10 |
| Sweet Porridge | 10 | 25 | 15 |
| Carrot Soup | 5 | 35 | 30 |
| Tomato Soup | 5 | 65 | 60 |
When cooking is worth it
- Cheap ingredients: Mushroom Soup adds 25 Dew from gathered items, and Cinnamon Tea and Fruit Smoothie each turn about 5 Dew of goods into 20.
- High-value crops: Radish Kimchi and Gyoza pay the most per dish, but they need Cooking Station Lv.3.
- Low value: Tomato Soup adds only 5 Dew over selling two Tomatoes. Cook it for quests, not for profit.
Upgrading the Cooking Station
- Lv.2: complete the Forest Cook bundle at the Overgrowth station.
- Lv.3: complete the Urban Eats bundle at the Museum station.
Cooking recipes use 2 to 4 energy, depending on station level Game data.
Cooking questions
What is the most profitable dish in Loftia?
Radish Kimchi and Oyster Mushroom Gyoza each add about 45 Dew over what their ingredients would sell for. Radish Kimchi sells for 185 Dew, the highest of any dish listed.
Is cooking worth it in Loftia?
Yes, but the gain is modest. Most dishes add 5 to 30 Dew over selling the raw ingredients. Dishes made from free foraged items offer the best return.
Sources
- Game data Cooking economy Loftia Codex, checked 2026-11-04
- Game data Energy guide Loftians, checked 2026-11-04
- Game data Research stations Loftia Codex, checked 2026-11-04