Culture, Craft & Ingredients
Explore the stories behind our cuisine and the premium ingredients from Tasmania's pristine waters
Where Fire Meets Mastery
Step inside Hejo's kitchen and witness the passion behind every dish.
Gifts from the Edge of the World
Tasmania boasts some of the Southern Hemisphere's cleanest marine environments. We source six premium seafoods directly from local fishermen, blending Tasmania's pristine natural flavors with millennia-old Sichuan culinary techniques.
The Soul of Sichuan: A 2,000-Year Journey
Sichuan cuisine is one of China's Eight Great Cuisines, known for its bold flavors, pungent and spicy taste, and use of Sichuan pepper.
The Art of Peking Duck: 600 Years of Perfection
Peking Duck is one of China's most iconic dishes, with a history dating back to the imperial era of the Ming Dynasty.
Sichuan Pepper: The Ingredient That Changes Everything
Sichuan pepper isn't actually a pepper at all — it's the dried berry of the prickly ash tree, and it creates a sensation unlike anything else.
Yum Cha: The Art of Morning Tea
Yum cha (饮茶) literally means 'drink tea' in Cantonese, but it represents much more — a centuries-old tradition of community, family, and shared food.
Tasmanian Rock Lobster: The Ocean's Crown Jewel
Tasmanian rock lobster is prized worldwide for its sweet, firm flesh — a product of Tasmania's pristine, cold Southern Ocean waters.
Tasmanian Abalone: The Ocean's Gold
Tasmanian abalone is considered the finest in the world — slow-grown in cold, clean waters and prized in Chinese cuisine for centuries.
Tasmanian Oysters: Pure Ocean in Every Shell
Grown in Tasmania's pristine bays and estuaries, Pacific oysters here develop a unique briny sweetness that reflects the island's exceptional water quality.
Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon: Raised in Pristine Cold Waters
Tasmania's cold, clean ocean waters produce Atlantic salmon with vibrant color, rich omega-3 content, and a flavor that has made it one of Australia's most celebrated seafood exports.
Tasmanian Scallops: Sweet Jewels of the Sea
Hand-dived from the cold waters of Bass Strait, Tasmanian scallops are celebrated for their exceptional sweetness and delicate texture.
Tasmanian King Crab: The Ultimate Seafood Experience
The giant Tasmanian king crab (Pseudocarcinus gigas) is the world's second-largest crab species, found only in the deep cold waters of southern Australia.