So, you’re stuck. You’ve been running around Inazuma and Sumeru for what feels like years, and the Gourmet Supremos on the Road questline just won’t trigger or, worse, you’re missing that one specific achievement. It’s frustrating.
Genshin Impact is famous for its layered world-building, but the Gourmet Supremos—a ragtag group of foodies consisting of Xudong, Parvana, and Julie—represent some of the most complex RNG (random number generator) gating in the entire game. Honestly, it’s a bit of a nightmare if you don't know the specific order of operations. This isn't just about a few Primogems. It’s about the lore of Teyvat and how culinary traditions bridge the gap between Liyue, Inazuma, and the rainforests of Sumeru.
Let’s get into what actually happens with the Gourmet Supremos on the Road and why so many players get tripped up by the requirements.
The Messy Reality of Gourmet Supremos on the Road
Most people think you just talk to the NPCs and the quest moves forward. Nope. HoYoverse decided to tie this specific world quest to Daily Commissions. If you haven't been lucky with your daily RNG in Inazuma, you basically can't progress to the Sumeru portion of their journey.
The quest Gourmet Supremos: Within Our Duties is the one people usually mean when they search for "on the road" because it’s the climax of their traveling arc. But before you even see that, you have to complete a series of specific commissions. We’re talking about Gourmet Supremos: Breakthrough Thinking.
Here is where it gets tricky. During Breakthrough Thinking, you are sent to Liyue to talk to Chef Mao. Most players just follow the quest marker, talk to Mao, and go back. That is a mistake. To unlock the later "on the road" content, you have to ignore the prompt to give ingredients to Mao and instead head over to Qingce Village to find Xiangling. If you don't find her, the flag for the follow-up world quest doesn't trigger. It’s a classic "hidden objective" that feels very old-school RPG.
Why does this matter?
Because the Supremos are the only bridge we have to understand how international trade and "fusion cuisine" work in Teyvat. Parvana is a researcher from the Sumeru Akademiya, and her perspective on Inazuman ingredients is basically a precursor to the entire Sumeru expansion's focus on botany and chemical reactions.
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The Sumeru Shift and What Changed
Once you finally finish the Inazuma headaches—specifically the Gourmet Supremos: Where'd the Ingredients Go? and Gourmet Supremos: The Game’s On—the group finally moves to Sumeru. This is the true Gourmet Supremos on the Road experience.
You find them right near Port Ormos. But again, the game doesn't just hand it to you. You have to have completed the Archon Quest "The Morn a Thousand Roses Brings." If you haven't finished that loop, Xudong and the gang simply won't appear at their campfire.
In Sumeru, the stakes feel a bit more personal. They aren't just looking for a "tasty snack" anymore. They are looking for the "all-purpose spice." It’s a narrative pivot. The story shifts from a comedy about a guy who can't cook (Xudong) and a martial artist who protects them (Julie), to a deeper look at Parvana’s home life and her struggle with Akademiya bureaucracy.
It’s actually kinda sad. Parvana left the Akademiya because they didn't value practical, "street-level" culinary science. They wanted high-concept theory. By traveling with the Supremos, she’s proving that the common people’s diet is just as scientifically significant as whatever the Sages are cooking up in their ivory towers.
Tracking the Achievements
There are several achievements tied to this group that drive completionists insane:
- Samurice: You get this from the "Extreme Cookery" commission by helping Kamei Munehisa harvest ingredients from both sides of a camp.
- Meal For Two: This one comes from "Cook-Off" where you have to help both Xudong and Munehisa in different instances of the commission.
- A Question of Diet: You have to answer Parvana’s questions correctly during "Foodie Quiz." If you get them wrong, you have to wait for the commission to cycle back, which could take months.
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The biggest roadblock is the "Regional Commission" setting in your Adventurer’s Handbook. If you have your commissions set to "Random" or "Mondstadt," you will never, ever finish the Gourmet Supremos on the Road.
You must set your commissions to Inazuma. Even after you think you're done, stay in Inazuma until you get the "Breakthrough Thinking" commission and talk to Xiangling. Only after you see the World Quest icon appear in Inazuma City (near the Adventurer's Guild) and complete "Within Our Duties" should you move your commission preference to Sumeru.
A lot of players also forget that Julie—the combat expert of the group—actually has a back-story that explains why she's a Doushin in the first place. If you rush through the dialogue, you miss the fact that she’s basically the only reason Xudong hasn't been eaten by a Hillichurl yet. Her presence adds a layer of "protection detail" realism to the idea of gourmet chefs traveling through monster-infested wilderness.
Honestly, the way HoYoverse handled this questline is a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, it rewards long-term play. On the other, it’s a massive barrier for newer players who want to experience the full lore of Sumeru’s culinary world.
Actionable Steps for Completion
If you are looking at your quest log and seeing a void where the Supremos should be, follow this exact sequence. No shortcuts.
- Check your Inazuma Reputation: Go to the Madarame Hyakubei in the Kamisato Estate. Look at the quest list. If "Gourmet Supremos: Within Our Duties" is greyed out or missing, you haven't finished the Inazuma commissions.
- Force the "Breakthrough Thinking" trigger: Set your daily commissions to Inazuma. When you get the quest, go to Liyue. Do not talk only to Chef Mao. Find Xiangling. She is usually located slightly southwest of the Qingce Village teleport waypoint among the bamboo stalks.
- The Wait: After talking to Xiangling and finishing the commission, a World Quest will appear in Inazuma City. Complete it. This is the official end of the Inazuma chapter.
- Migration: Teleport to Port Ormos in Sumeru. Walk north along the main road toward the city outskirts. If you’ve met the prerequisites, the Supremos will be standing near a cooking pot.
- The Final Push: The Sumeru questline involves finding "Harra Fruit" and "Zaytun Peaches." Keep these in your inventory so you don't have to go foraging mid-quest.
The Gourmet Supremos on the Road is more than a fetch quest. It’s a testament to the game's commitment to small, human stories. These characters don't have Visions. They aren't gods or ancient spirits. They’re just people who really, really like good food and are willing to cross continents to find a decent spice blend.
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To wrap this up, verify your commission region right now. It is the single most common reason players can't finish this. Once you get the "Don't Blame the Hermit" achievement in Sumeru, you'll finally be done with this years-long saga. It’s a long road, but for the lore and the extra recipes like "Creamy Stew" or "Sashimi Platter," it’s worth the RNG headache.