How to Complete The Great Taste of Pharloom in Hollow Knight Silksong

One of the more rewarding side quests in Hollow Knight Silksong is The Great Taste of Pharloom, where Hornet must gather rare ingredients across Pharloom and deliver them to Loyal Mergwin in the Choral Chambers. Completing this quest not only tests your exploration and combat skills but also rewards you with the powerful Pale Oil, which upgrades Hornet’s Needle.

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This guide walks you through every step of The Great Taste of Pharloom quest in Hollow Knight Silksong, from locating ingredients to defeating bosses and surviving the final timed delivery.

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Step 1: Collect the Crustnut from the Sands of Karat

Begin by traveling to the Sands of Karat. Descend through the spiked passages on the left until you reach a dead end. Use the wall climb ability to reach an upper section, then continue left. You’ll find a large shell with a glowing object inside—the Crustnut.

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Step 2: Acquire the Mossberry Stew

Next, head to Bone Bottom to meet the Moss Druid. If you completed the earlier Berry Picking Wish quest, you’ll recognize this NPC. Before the Druid gives you the stew, you’ll need to gather several Mossberries. Return with the berries, and the Mossberry Stew will be yours.

Step 3: Defeat Lugoli for the Pickled Muckmaggot

Travel to Sinner’s Road and make sure you have the double jump ability unlocked. At the top-most section of the area, strike the circular bell to summon Lugoli, the Disgraced Chef.

This boss battle emphasizes parrying and quick dodges. Once defeated, Lugoli will drop the Pickled Muckmaggot, another essential ingredient.

Step 4: Collect Vintage Nectar in Greymoor

In Greymoor, visit Halfway Home and pay 480 Rosaries to Creige to unlock access to the basement. Once inside, descend and interact with a glowing object to trigger an enemy gauntlet.

You’ll face bugs, ant-like foes, and other aggressive enemies. After clearing the area, you can safely collect the Vintage Nectar.

Step 5: Obtain the Courier’s Rasher (Final Stage)

The last ingredient, Courier’s Rasher, is tied to other side quests. You must first complete “My Missing Courier” and “My Missing Brother” from the Bellhart wishboard. Once done, talk to Tipp and Pill to receive the Rasher.

Important: Accepting the Courier’s Rasher starts a time limit, making this the most stressful part of the quest. The longer you take—or the more you get hit—the faster the Rasher fades.

• No fast travel allowed.
• Every hit shortens the timer.
• Avoid fights unless necessary.

The quickest path to the Choral Chambers is through:

Bellhart → Shellwood → Blasted Steps → Grand Gate → Choral Chambers.

With practice and careful movement, you’ll reach Loyal Mergwin before time runs out.

Quest Completion & Reward

Delivering the ingredients to Mergwin completes The Great Taste of Pharloom side quest. Your reward is the Pale Oil, an upgrade material that enhances Hornet’s Needle, making it one of the most worthwhile side quests in Hollow Knight Silksong.