Frying Pan

The Frying Pan is a special item found in Paper Mario.

After Mario and his partners free the third Star Spirit, Skolar, and go back to Toad Town as usual, they see the Shy Guys from Shy Guy's Toy Box stealing items from Toads and doing pranks all over the town. When Mario goes near Tayce T.'s house, one of the Shy Guys steals her Frying Pan and hides it in Shy Guy's Toy Box. Since the Frying Pan is stolen, Tayce T. cannot cook recipes for Mario for the time being.

The item is located in the Pink Station area of Shy Guy's Toy Box. To access the station, Mario has to first get the Storeroom Key in the Blue Station area that is guarded by an enemy or an item cast by Kammy Koopa. After collecting the key from the treasure chest, Mario must return it to Harry, who then lets Mario access his storeroom. The storeroom contains an important item, the Toy Train. Just outside the Toy Box, Mario throws the Toy Train into the box, gaining access to the Pink Station. After Mario arrives at the Pink Station, he eventually notices an enemy or an item "guarding" the treasure chest containing the Frying Pan.

When Mario returns the Frying Pan to Tayce T., she rewards Mario by baking a Cake. The Cake is needed to pass Gourmet Guy.