The Cochin

Name: The Cochin
Address: 76 Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, MK40 2RP
Telephone: 01234 364038
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

10 Reviews

£25 and under

South Indian

Welcome to The Cochin Restaurant

At Cochin, our philosophy is simple. Our aim is to convey our passion for South-North coastal Indian cuisine in a way which gives you a perspective on our quest for perfect ingredients, technique, and a deep-seated desire to continue learning and evolving through old traditions and modern tastes.

There is a real thirst for home-style South-North coastal Indian cuisine outside of India; we know this because we have seen it and felt it. Our ethos demands that we not only satisfy this need, but that we work to ensure that this is done without compromising on the foundation of this cuisine.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
South Indian, Indian, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Monday, Wednesday: 6pm - 11pm Thursday - Friday: 12pm - 2pm, 6pm - 11pm Saturday: 12pm - 2pm, 6pm - midnight Sunday: 12pm - 2pm, 6pm - 11pm
Phone number
01234 364038
Website
http://thecochinbedford.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
76 Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 2RP
Neighborhood
Bedford
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bedford train station is a 15 minute walk away

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.2Service
3.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

10 Reviews

CJ
CJKFISH
Bedfordshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A small place with a very understated decor and simple furnishings. No need for gimmicks or flash interiors as the food speaks for itself. There are many restaurants in the same street which look lovely but They are all empty as everyone is at The Cochin! Beautiful food with great flavours. A very different experience from your average Indian restaurant. Delicate flavours well presented with options for all including plenty of fish or vegetable dishes. We were introduced to the one in Hemel and have since introduced others to the Bedford restaurant and I am sure they will introduce their friends too ! A great place to share good food with good company 😀
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Lizzle
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food is gorgeous, not at all the usual Madras/Korma offering. The tasting menu is a great introduction to all of the flavours, and the fish dishes particularly stood out, as did the chicken with coconut. The experience could be improved if the decor was as upmarket as the food!
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Jac261077
Bedfordshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Myself and my partner, on recommendation, decided to try the Cochin restaurant for a meal on Saturday night....and were blown away! The staff and the service was amazing but the food was totally out of this world. My partner had the whole sea bass and I had the traditional Cochin prawn curry. We will most definitely be going back!
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Sassy27
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, beautifully cooked, full of flavour and not greasy. The fish curry is to die for as is the fish soup starter. Also recommend the Lamb and spinach curry and the aubergine curry and chilli paneer as sides. The popadom dish is really different too. Took my Indian friend there who thought it was superb. And very reasonably priced too. I always come away feeling I have had a feast and end up with a bill that doesn't redlect the quality.
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RachelM
Bedfordshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Fantastic food as always.
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Andy76
Bedfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were staying at Centreparcs Woburn Forest and decided to go into Bedford for a meal without the kids. We chose The Cochin on the strength of the TripAdvisor reviews and wow we were so glad we did!!! We had the meat thali (which included a large bowl of seafood soup to start and a desert) plus a masala dosai. My family is Sri Lankan so I am familiar with South Indian flavours and I have to say we were both extremely impressed with everything that was served. The curries were very flavoursome and authentic and everything was fresh and well cooked. The portions were enormous. To cap it off, it was really very good value. We would have been happy to pay double for the same meal. Service was friendly and helpful too. The manager told us that there are a lot of Indian restaurants in Bedford that have been established for many years and their regular clientele seem hesitant to try something new at The Cochin. I for one hope that people do try it because (a) they will love it and (b) I want it to thrive so that it's still around when we're next in the area as we will be making a beeline...
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Abbie
Bedfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful time at The Cochin and would recommend it to anyone. South Indian food is very different from your usual Indian restaurant and there are lots of delicious options for vegetarians as well as meat and fish fans. The staff were very helpful and made great recommendations, as well as telling us a bit about each different dish. Lovely experience, will be back to try some more!
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Stonemonkey
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easy to understand menu, with a variety of starters and main courses. Spices enhance the taste of the food instead of swamping it. Staff are friendly and welcoming. They are willing to go that extra mile to make your dining experience wonderful.
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Glyn
Bedfordshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food tastes good and there is plenty of choice, however, my husband found several bones in his starter which could have proved a choking hazard. The service was mixed. The waiter was friendly and polite throughout but the waitress gave the impression she didn't want to be there. She took our order and promptly came back to check she'd got the starter right. When the drinks arrived she'd brought me red instead of rose so l had to send it back. Before the main meal she bought fresh cutlery. She plonked mine down directly onto the bare table and slid my husbands across to him, it was like being in a cafe instead of a restaurant. When the main meal arrived there was only one portion of rice and not even one we had ordered, however, when we pointed this out the lovely waiter apologised and remedied the situation. I think if we'd been served by this charming man then our dining experience would have been much better.The house wine incidently was not pleasant, my husband finished off what l didnt drink and there seemed to be a chrystal type substance in the bottom of the glass. Sadly we wont be dining there again but would definately order a takeaway as the food was lovely.
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livetoeat
London
60 reviews
3.0
60 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately we had a wasted journey to The Cochin. After booking a table we arrived to find the restaurant closed for renovation work. Call the restaurant directly to avoid disappointment.
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The Cochin does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat.

The Cochin is rated 4.4 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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76 Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 2RP

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bedford
Hours of operation
Monday, Wednesday: 6pm - 11pm Thursday - Friday: 12pm - 2pm, 6pm - 11pm Saturday: 12pm - 2pm, 6pm - midnight Sunday: 12pm - 2pm, 6pm - 11pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
South Indian, Indian, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bedford train station is a 15 minute walk away
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://thecochinbedford.com/
Phone number
01234 364038

The Cochin

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