The best part of our job is getting to know our customers, restaurants, cafes, beauticians, mechanics and so on. We learn more and more about their business’ every time we chat to them on the phone or see them in store. I had the pleasure of having a chat to owner of Cochin, Jason recently, and was interested to find out more about his new restaurant.

Jason’s new restaurant Cochin, formally known as Grandma Funks is inspired by the Southern Vietnamese region of Cochin which was that was settled by the French Colonists. This influence makes for a delicious Vietnamese cuisine with a French twist.  Jason has been in the hospitality game since he was just 8 years old and although sometimes he thinks he might be insane he loves the human contact, food and wine. Situated in Richmond Cochin has moody sultry lighting, dark timbers and flavoursome, healthy food and a all round great atmosphere.

If you are ever in Richmond, be sure to pop in and see Jason and the team at Cochin, make sure you try the The Chateaubriand (Jason supplied the recipe for it, so its a personal fave!) So what does Cochin have to offer, Where do I start…? After a major face lift Cochin have created a smashing wine bar with a delicious dining experience that is not to be missed.

Check it out HERE.