So you want to become a master chef in Heartopia? Smart move. Cooking is hands-down one of the most profitable hobbies in the game once you know which recipes to focus on. With 98 recipes spread across 12 cooking levels, there’s a lot to unlock—and even more gold to earn.
Whether you’re just getting started or pushing toward those legendary Level 12 dishes, this guide breaks down everything you need: ingredient lists, profit margins, energy restoration, and pro tips to help you cook like a boss.
How to Start Cooking in Heartopia
Before you can start whipping up dishes, you need to unlock the Cooking hobby. Here’s how:
- Reach D.G. Level 2 (check out our beginner’s guide if you’re new)
- Visit the kitchen in your home
- Start cooking!
As you level up your cooking skill, you’ll unlock more advanced (and way more profitable) recipes. The higher your cooking level, the better the dishes you can make—and the more gold you’ll rake in when you sell them.
Quick Tip: Fish N Chips is your go-to early-game money-maker with a solid 150G profit per dish. Stock up on fish and potatoes!
Complete Recipe Database by Level
Below is the full breakdown of all recipes organized by cooking level. Each entry includes energy restoration, sell price, required ingredients, and profit margins.
Level 1 Recipes (Beginner Dishes)
House Salad ????
Side Dish
⚡ +30 Energy | ???? Sells for 120G
Ingredients: Tomato x2, Lettuce x1
Profit: +90G
Fish N Chips ????
Main Dish
⚡ +50 Energy | ???? Sells for 230G
Ingredients: Any Fish x1, Potato x2
Profit: +150G ⭐ Best early-game profit!
Tomato Soup ????
Soup
⚡ +35 Energy | ???? Sells for 100G
Ingredients: Tomato x3
Profit: +60G
Grilled Fish ????
Main Dish
⚡ +45 Energy | ???? Sells for 180G
Ingredients: Any Fish x1, Herb x1
Profit: +100G
Lemonade ????
Drink
⚡ +25 Energy | ???? Sells for 80G
Ingredients: Lemon x3, Sugar x1
Profit: +50G
Fried Egg ????
Side Dish
⚡ +25 Energy | ???? Sells for 60G
Ingredients: Egg x1
Profit: +40G
Boiled Potato ????
Side Dish
⚡ +30 Energy | ???? Sells for 50G
Ingredients: Potato x2
Profit: +30G
Fruit Salad ????
Side Dish
⚡ +35 Energy | ???? Sells for 90G
Ingredients: Apple x1, Strawberry x2
Profit: +55G
Chocolate Sauce ????
Side Dish
⚡ +20 Energy | ???? Sells for 160G
Ingredients: Cocoa Bean x4
Profit: +60G
Level 2 Recipes (Intermediate Cooking)
Vegetable Stir Fry ????
Main Dish
⚡ +55 Energy | ???? Sells for 250G
Ingredients: Cabbage x2, Carrot x2, Onion x1
Profit: +150G
Fruit Smoothie ????
Drink
⚡ +40 Energy | ???? Sells for 180G
Ingredients: Apple x2, Strawberry x2
Profit: +100G
Egg Sandwich ????
Main Dish
⚡ +50 Energy | ???? Sells for 200G
Ingredients: Egg x2, Bread x2, Lettuce x1
Profit: +120G
Honey Tea ????
Drink
⚡ +30 Energy | ???? Sells for 150G
Ingredients: Tea Leaves x2, Honey x1
Profit: +90G
Pancakes ????
Dessert
⚡ +45 Energy | ???? Sells for 200G
Ingredients: Flour x2, Egg x1, Milk x1
Profit: +130G
Hot Chocolate ☕
Drink
⚡ +35 Energy | ???? Sells for 160G
Ingredients: Cocoa x2, Milk x1, Sugar x1
Profit: +100G
Berry Parfait ????
Dessert
⚡ +40 Energy | ???? Sells for 220G
Ingredients: Strawberry x2, Blueberry x2, Yogurt x1
Profit: +140G
Omelette ????
Main Dish
⚡ +50 Energy | ???? Sells for 180G
Ingredients: Egg x3, Cheese x1
Profit: +110G
Carrot Soup ????
Soup
⚡ +40 Energy | ???? Sells for 140G
Ingredients: Carrot x4, Onion x1
Profit: +85G
Grape Jam ????
Side Dish
⚡ +25 Energy | ???? Sells for 280G
Ingredients: Grape x3, Sugar x1
Profit: +220G
Apple Jam ????
Side Dish
⚡ +25 Energy | ???? Sells for 240G
Ingredients: Apple x3, Sugar x1
Profit: +180G
Blueberry Jam ????
Side Dish
⚡ +25 Energy | ???? Sells for 260G
Ingredients: Blueberry x3, Sugar x1
Profit: +200G
Level 3 Recipes (Advanced Dishes)
Mushroom Risotto ????
Main Dish
⚡ +65 Energy | ???? Sells for 400G
Ingredients: Mushroom x3, Rice x2, Butter x1
Profit: +280G
Mushroom Stew ????
Soup
⚡ +70 Energy | ???? Sells for 650G
Ingredients: Mushroom x4, Potato x2, Onion x1
Profit: +500G ⭐ Excellent mid-game profit!
Button Mushroom Pie ????
Main Dish
⚡ +65 Energy | ???? Sells for 650G
Ingredients: Button Mushroom x3, Flour x2, Butter x1
Profit: +450G
Apple Pie ????
Dessert
⚡ +55 Energy | ???? Sells for 350G
Ingredients: Apple x4, Flour x2, Sugar x1
Profit: +200G
Clam Chowder ????
Soup
⚡ +60 Energy | ???? Sells for 380G
Ingredients: Clam x3, Potato x2, Cream x1
Profit: +230G
Garden Pizza ????
Main Dish
⚡ +65 Energy | ???? Sells for 420G
Ingredients: Flour x2, Tomato x2, Cheese x2, Herb x1
Profit: +280G
Fish Tacos ????
Main Dish
⚡ +55 Energy | ???? Sells for 350G
Ingredients: Any Fish x2, Flour x1, Cabbage x1, Lime x1
Profit: +220G
Honey Glazed Salmon ????
Main Dish
⚡ +60 Energy | ???? Sells for 400G
Ingredients: Salmon x1, Honey x2
Profit: +250G
Vegetable Soup ????
Soup
⚡ +50 Energy | ???? Sells for 280G
Ingredients: Carrot x2, Potato x2, Cabbage x1, Onion x1
Profit: +170G
Chocolate Chip Cookies ????
Dessert
⚡ +40 Energy | ???? Sells for 250G
Ingredients: Flour x2, Cocoa x1, Sugar x1, Butter x1
Profit: +160G
Level 4 Recipes (Expert Cooking)
Salmon Sushi ????
Main Dish
⚡ +60 Energy | ???? Sells for 600G
Ingredients: Salmon x2, Rice x2, Seaweed x1
Profit: +350G
Chocolate Cake ????
Dessert
⚡ +70 Energy | ???? Sells for 500G
Ingredients: Cocoa x3, Flour x2, Egg x2, Sugar x2
Profit: +300G
Seafood Paella ????
Main Dish
⚡ +80 Energy | ???? Sells for 700G
Ingredients: Shrimp x2, Any Fish x2, Rice x3, Saffron x1
Profit: +400G
Beef Steak ????
Main Dish
⚡ +85 Energy | ???? Sells for 650G
Ingredients: Beef x2, Herb x2, Butter x1
Profit: +380G
Tuna Sashimi ????
Main Dish
⚡ +55 Energy | ???? Sells for 550G
Ingredients: Tuna x2, Seaweed x1
Profit: +320G
Ramen ????
Soup
⚡ +75 Energy | ???? Sells for 480G
Ingredients: Flour x2, Egg x1, Pork x1, Seaweed x1
Profit: +290G
Fried Rice ????
Main Dish
⚡ +60 Energy | ???? Sells for 350G
Ingredients: Rice x3, Egg x2, Carrot x1, Onion x1
Profit: +210G
Cream Puff ????
Dessert
⚡ +50 Energy | ???? Sells for 380G
Ingredients: Flour x2, Cream x2, Egg x1, Sugar x1
Profit: +230G
Fish Soup ????
Soup
⚡ +65 Energy | ???? Sells for 420G
Ingredients: Any Fish x2, Tomato x2, Herb x1
Profit: +260G
Level 5 Recipes (Master Chef Territory)
Strawberry Shortcake ????
Dessert
⚡ +75 Energy | ???? Sells for 550G
Ingredients: Strawberry x4, Flour x2, Cream x2, Sugar x1
Profit: +320G
Lobster Bisque ????
Soup
⚡ +80 Energy | ???? Sells for 800G
Ingredients: Lobster x2, Cream x2, Tomato x1, Herb x1
Profit: +480G
Spaghetti Bolognese ????
Main Dish
⚡ +70 Energy | ???? Sells for 520G
Ingredients: Flour x2, Beef x2, Tomato x3, Herb x1
Profit: +310G
Curry Rice ????
Main Dish
⚡ +75 Energy | ???? Sells for 480G
Ingredients: Rice x3, Potato x2, Carrot x2, Curry Powder x1
Profit: +290G
Cheesecake ????
Dessert
⚡ +65 Energy | ???? Sells for 600G
Ingredients: Cheese x3, Cream x2, Flour x1, Sugar x1
Profit: +360G
Grilled Lobster ????
Main Dish
⚡ +90 Energy | ???? Sells for 850G
Ingredients: Lobster x2, Butter x2, Herb x1
Profit: +500G
Dim Sum ????
Main Dish
⚡ +60 Energy | ???? Sells for 450G
Ingredients: Flour x2, Pork x2, Shrimp x1
Profit: +270G
Level 6 Recipes (Gourmet Cooking)
Tiramisu ????
Dessert
⚡ +70 Energy | ???? Sells for 650G
Ingredients: Coffee x2, Cream x2, Cocoa x1, Egg x2
Profit: +390G
Beef Wellington ????
Main Dish
⚡ +100 Energy | ???? Sells for 900G
Ingredients: Beef x3, Mushroom x2, Flour x2, Egg x1
Profit: +520G
Crab Cakes ????
Main Dish
⚡ +70 Energy | ???? Sells for 700G
Ingredients: Crab x3, Flour x1, Egg x1, Herb x1
Profit: +420G
French Onion Soup ????
Soup
⚡ +55 Energy | ???? Sells for 450G
Ingredients: Onion x4, Cheese x2, Bread x1
Profit: +280G
Macaron ????
Dessert
⚡ +45 Energy | ???? Sells for 550G
Ingredients: Almond x2, Egg x2, Sugar x2, Cream x1
Profit: +340G
Pho ????
Soup
⚡ +70 Energy | ???? Sells for 520G
Ingredients: Rice x2, Beef x2, Herb x2, Onion x1
Profit: +310G
Mooncake ????
Dessert
⚡ +55 Energy | ???? Sells for 380G
Ingredients: Flour x2, Egg x1, Lotus Paste x2
Profit: +220G
Level 7 Recipes (Elite Dishes)
Peking Duck ????
Main Dish
⚡ +95 Energy | ???? Sells for 950G
Ingredients: Duck x2, Flour x2, Honey x1, Herb x1
Profit: +560G
Bouillabaisse ????
Soup
⚡ +85 Energy | ???? Sells for 850G
Ingredients: Any Fish x3, Shrimp x2, Tomato x2, Saffron x1
Profit: +500G
Crème Brûlée ????
Dessert
⚡ +60 Energy | ???? Sells for 620G
Ingredients: Cream x3, Egg x2, Sugar x2, Vanilla x1
Profit: +380G
Lamb Chops ????
Main Dish
⚡ +90 Energy | ???? Sells for 800G
Ingredients: Lamb x3, Herb x2, Butter x1
Profit: +470G
Bibimbap ????
Main Dish
⚡ +80 Energy | ???? Sells for 580G
Ingredients: Rice x3, Egg x1, Carrot x2, Mushroom x2, Beef x1
Profit: +350G
Opera Cake ????
Dessert
⚡ +75 Energy | ???? Sells for 750G
Ingredients: Almond x2, Coffee x2, Cocoa x2, Cream x2
Profit: +450G
Custard Lava Mooncake ????
Dessert
⚡ +60 Energy | ???? Sells for 450G
Ingredients: Flour x2, Egg x2, Custard x2, Butter x1
Profit: +280G
Level 8 Recipes (Luxury Cooking)
Wagyu Steak ????
Main Dish
⚡ +110 Energy | ???? Sells for 1100G
Ingredients: Wagyu Beef x2, Truffle x1, Butter x1
Profit: +650G
Truffle Risotto ????
Main Dish
⚡ +85 Energy | ???? Sells for 950G
Ingredients: Rice x3, Truffle x2, Butter x2, Cheese x1
Profit: +570G
Sushi Platter ????
Main Dish
⚡ +90 Energy | ???? Sells for 1000G
Ingredients: Salmon x2, Tuna x2, Rice x3, Seaweed x2
Profit: +600G
Mille-feuille ????
Dessert
⚡ +65 Energy | ???? Sells for 720G
Ingredients: Flour x3, Butter x3, Cream x2, Vanilla x1
Profit: +440G
Tom Yum Soup ????
Soup
⚡ +70 Energy | ???? Sells for 650G
Ingredients: Shrimp x3, Mushroom x2, Lime x2, Herb x2
Profit: +400G
Original Cloud Roll ☁️
Dessert
⚡ +55 Energy | ???? Sells for 400G
Ingredients: Egg x1, Milk x1, Normal Sugar x2
Profit: +200G
Blue Cloud Roll ☁️
Dessert
⚡ +58 Energy | ???? Sells for 420G
Ingredients: Egg x1, Milk x1, Blue Sugar x2
Profit: +210G
Purple Cloud Roll ☁️
Dessert
⚡ +58 Energy | ???? Sells for 420G
Ingredients: Egg x1, Milk x1, Purple Sugar x2
Profit: +210G
Orange Cloud Roll ☁️
Dessert
⚡ +58 Energy | ???? Sells for 420G
Ingredients: Egg x1, Milk x1, Orange Sugar x2
Profit: +210G
Yellow Cloud Roll ☁️
Dessert
⚡ +58 Energy | ???? Sells for 420G
Ingredients: Egg x1, Milk x1, Yellow Sugar x2
Profit: +210G
Level 9 Recipes (Premium Cuisine)
Foie Gras ????️
Main Dish
⚡ +95 Energy | ???? Sells for 1200G
Ingredients: Goose Liver x2, Butter x1, Truffle x1
Profit: +720G
Kaiseki Course ????
Main Dish
⚡ +120 Energy | ???? Sells for 1500G
Ingredients: Salmon x2, Tuna x2, Tofu x2, Mushroom x2, Seaweed x1
Profit: +900G
Grand Marnier Soufflé ????
Dessert
⚡ +70 Energy | ???? Sells for 800G
Ingredients: Egg x4, Sugar x2, Cream x2, Orange x1
Profit: +490G
Caviar Service ????
Side Dish
⚡ +60 Energy | ???? Sells for 1100G
Ingredients: Caviar x3, Cream x1, Bread x2
Profit: +680G
Molecular Sphere ????
Dessert
⚡ +50 Energy | ???? Sells for 900G
Ingredients: Any Fruit x3, Alginate x1, Calcium x1
Profit: +560G
Level 10 Recipes (Legendary Dishes)
Gold Leaf Dessert ✨
Dessert
⚡ +80 Energy | ???? Sells for 1300G
Ingredients: Gold Leaf x1, Chocolate x3, Cream x2, Strawberry x2
Profit: +800G
Full Course Dinner ????️
Main Dish
⚡ +150 Energy | ???? Sells for 2000G
Ingredients: Wagyu Beef x2, Lobster x2, Truffle x2, Caviar x1, Gold Leaf x1
Profit: +1200G ⭐ Second-best profit in the game!
Dragon’s Breath ????
Main Dish
⚡ +100 Energy | ???? Sells for 1600G
Ingredients: Dragon Fruit x3, Chili x3, Honey x2
Profit: +980G
Level 11 Recipes (Mystical Cooking)
Moonlight Soup ????
Soup
⚡ +100 Energy | ???? Sells for 1400G
Ingredients: Moonflower x2, Starfruit x2, Cream x2, Silver Dust x1
Profit: +850G
Rainbow Cake ????
Dessert
⚡ +90 Energy | ???? Sells for 1200G
Ingredients: Flour x3, Egg x3, Rainbow Essence x1, Cream x3
Profit: +720G
Rich Red Tea Drink ????
Drink
⚡ +45 Energy | ???? Sells for 380G
Ingredients: Red Tea x2, Milk x2
Profit: +130G
Milkshake ????
Drink
⚡ +50 Energy | ???? Sells for 350G
Ingredients: Milk x2, Any Fruit x2
Profit: +150G
Rich Milk Tea ????
Drink
⚡ +48 Energy | ???? Sells for 400G
Ingredients: Red Tea x2, Milk x2
Profit: +150G
Cocoa Milk Tea ????
Drink
⚡ +52 Energy | ???? Sells for 420G
Ingredients: Red Tea x2, Cocoa Bean x2
Profit: +120G
Blueberry Milkshake ????
Drink
⚡ +52 Energy | ???? Sells for 360G
Ingredients: Milk x2, Blueberry x2
Profit: +160G
Strawberry Milkshake ????
Drink
⚡ +52 Energy | ???? Sells for 360G
Ingredients: Milk x2, Strawberry x2
Profit: +160G
Apple Milkshake ????
Drink
⚡ +50 Energy | ???? Sells for 340G
Ingredients: Milk x2, Apple x2
Profit: +140G
Orange Milkshake ????
Drink
⚡ +50 Energy | ???? Sells for 340G
Ingredients: Milk x2, Orange x2
Profit: +140G
Pineapple Milkshake ????
Drink
⚡ +52 Energy | ???? Sells for 360G
Ingredients: Milk x2, Pineapple x2
Profit: +160G
Grape Milkshake ????
Drink
⚡ +50 Energy | ???? Sells for 340G
Ingredients: Milk x2, Grape x2
Profit: +140G
Raspberry Milkshake ????
Drink
⚡ +52 Energy | ???? Sells for 360G
Ingredients: Milk x2, Raspberry x2
Profit: +160G
Level 12 Recipes (Ultimate Masterpieces)
Phoenix Feast ????
Main Dish
⚡ +200 Energy | ???? Sells for 3000G
Ingredients: Phoenix Feather x1, Dragon Fruit x3, Gold Leaf x2, Starfruit x2, Flame Essence x1
Profit: +1800G ⭐ HIGHEST PROFIT IN THE GAME!
Fresh Green Tea Drink ????
Drink
⚡ +50 Energy | ???? Sells for 400G
Ingredients: Tea Leaves x2, Milk x2
Profit: +150G
Fresh Milk Green ????
Drink
⚡ +52 Energy | ???? Sells for 420G
Ingredients: Tea Leaves x2, Milk x2
Profit: +170G
Matcha Milk Green ????
Drink
⚡ +55 Energy | ???? Sells for 480G
Ingredients: Tea Leaves x2, Matcha Powder x2
Profit: +180G
Rose Tea ????
Drink
⚡ +45 Energy | ???? Sells for 500G
Ingredients: Tea Leaves x2, Red Rose x2
Profit: +200G
Daisy Tea ????
Drink
⚡ +45 Energy | ???? Sells for 500G
Ingredients: Tea Leaves x2, White Daisy x2
Profit: +200G
Top 10 Most Profitable Recipes
Here’s the money-maker list—bookmark this if you’re serious about farming gold:
| Recipe | Level | Sell Price | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ???? Phoenix Feast | Lv.12 | 3000G | +1800G |
| ????️ Full Course Dinner | Lv.10 | 2000G | +1200G |
| ???? Dragon’s Breath | Lv.10 | 1600G | +980G |
| ???? Kaiseki Course | Lv.9 | 1500G | +900G |
| ???? Moonlight Soup | Lv.11 | 1400G | +850G |
| ????️ Foie Gras | Lv.9 | 1200G | +720G |
| ???? Rainbow Cake | Lv.11 | 1200G | +720G |
| ???? Caviar Service | Lv.9 | 1100G | +680G |
| ???? Wagyu Steak | Lv.8 | 1100G | +650G |
| ???? Sushi Platter | Lv.8 | 1000G | +600G |
Real Talk: Phoenix Feast is the endgame profit king, but getting those ingredients is no joke. Full Course Dinner and Dragon’s Breath are more accessible alternatives once you hit Level 10.
Pro Cooking Tips & Strategies
Level Up Your Cooking Skill Fast
Want to unlock those high-level recipes ASAP? Here’s the grind:
- Cook simple recipes in bulk—House Salad, Fried Egg, and Tomato Soup are cheap and quick
- Quantity over quality when leveling—doesn’t matter if it’s low-profit, just keep cooking
- Set up ingredient farms early so you’re never waiting on materials
Maximize Your Profit Margins
The secret to making bank? Grow your own ingredients. Buying everything from vendors kills your margins. Here’s the strategy:
- Farm tomatoes and mushrooms religiously—they’re in tons of profitable recipes
- Raise livestock for eggs, milk, and meat once you unlock home plots
- Focus on recipes with easily farmable ingredients in the early-to-mid game
- Save rare ingredients (like Truffle, Caviar, Phoenix Feather) for the absolute highest-profit dishes
Energy Management for Long Sessions
Some activities drain your energy fast (looking at you, fishing and bug catching). Keep these high-energy foods on hand:
- Mushroom Stew (+70 Energy, easy to mass-produce)
- Seafood Paella (+80 Energy)
- Wagyu Steak (+110 Energy)
- Kaiseki Course (+120 Energy)
- Full Course Dinner (+150 Energy)
- Phoenix Feast (+200 Energy—the ultimate stamina bomb)
Star Quality Matters
Here’s something the game doesn’t spell out clearly: ingredient star ratings affect your final dish quality. Higher-star ingredients = higher-star dishes = better sell prices AND more energy restoration.
Always use your best ingredients when cooking for profit or personal use. Save the low-star stuff for leveling up your cooking skill.
Quick Reference: Recipe Stats at a Glance
- Total Recipes: 98
- Cooking Levels: 12
- Max Single Dish Profit: +1800G (Phoenix Feast)
- Max Energy Restoration: +200 (Phoenix Feast)
- Best Early-Game Recipe: Fish N Chips (+150G profit, Level 1)
- Best Mid-Game Recipe: Mushroom Stew (+500G profit, Level 3)
- Best Endgame Recipe: Phoenix Feast (+1800G profit, Level 12)
Download Heartopia & Start Cooking
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s the fastest way to level up my cooking skill?
Mass-produce simple Level 1-2 recipes like House Salad, Fried Egg, or Tomato Soup. The XP gain is all about volume, not profit or complexity. Just keep cooking and you’ll level up quickly.
Should I sell all my cooked dishes or save some for energy?
Keep a small stockpile of high-energy foods (like Mushroom Stew or Seafood Paella) for fishing/bug catching sessions, but sell the rest. You can always cook more when you need it. Maximize that gold flow!
What ingredients should I prioritize farming?
Tomatoes, mushrooms, potatoes, eggs, and milk are your bread and butter (pun intended). They appear in tons of profitable recipes across all levels. Once you unlock higher-level crops, prioritize anything used in Level 8+ dishes.
Is it worth cooking high-level dishes if the ingredients are expensive?
Absolutely if you’re growing/raising the ingredients yourself. Phoenix Feast might seem crazy expensive, but if you’ve farmed the materials, that +1800G profit is pure gold. Never buy rare ingredients just to cook and sell; you’ll lose money.
Cooking in Heartopia is one of the best ways to rack up gold once you’ve got your ingredient supply chains running. Start with Fish N Chips, work your way through the mushroom dishes, and eventually you’ll be serving up Phoenix Feasts for massive profits. Need more gold-making tips? Check out our beginner’s guide, learn how to play with friends, or grab some free rewards with codes. Want a fresh look while you cook? Here’s how to change your hairstyle!
Happy cooking! ????????✨
