Having grown up with limited amenities, Coco Zeng spent her childhood years out in nature learning about farming, fishing and livestock, picking up many skills along the way. Now she and her family bring fresh ingredients, luxury tea, and an inviting atmosphere to Canberra with their tea-infused fine dining restaurant, TC Restaurant & Bar. 

What led you to where you are now?

“Having helped run our family business within a luxury brand of Wild Yunnan Tea across both importing and exporting, and my experience working within the hotel industry last 15 years both in Australia and in Japan, I developed a passion for the food industry.

“I enjoy being able to offer high-quality service to our customers and I love seeing their happy faces after enjoying a great meal and the atmosphere within our restaurant. Now a mum of two little ones, aged 3 and 4 years, I enjoy the fast pace of running a business whilst keeping positive.”

Tell us about your organisation and your role within it.

“TC Restaurant & Bar is really a family-owned business. My father and brother are both chefs and have been in the hospitality space for some time. My brother is currently a private Chef in Shanghai working with a number of high-end restaurants. I am the Managing Director and keep everything together and in order.”

What do you consider your organisation’s key strengths?

“Our food! Everything is made fresh on-site by our chef and team. Our restaurant wouldn’t be what it is today without the team, especially my father and mother.

“Our restaurant also sets us apart from others around Canberra as we offer the finest tea in Australia which can be purchased online and in our restaurant.”

Who inspires you?

“My parents are my inspiration. They taught me to be positive and caring and to always help others when I can; my parents mean a lot to me.”

Experience the family style atmosphere at TC Restaurant & Bar, 07/2 Batman St, Braddon; teaconnoisseur.com.au

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