Foreign Return

Foreign Return Get ready to challenge your preconceived notions of traditional Indian cuisine. If you think you know what to expect, you’d be mistaken.

At Foreign Return, we’re fighting stereotypes to re-define Indian food for modern times, with a boldness that is balanced by a touch of playfulness. Our food centres around seasonal, Australian produce used to create dishes from our mother’s kitchens. Prepare to be surprised by the flavours of these once lost recipes that have been carried down through generations, only to arrive at your table as if they had been there all along.

Behind every unforgettable dish is a chef who pours passion into every detail.Meet Chef Tanvi Goswami — the creative for...
05/06/2026

Behind every unforgettable dish is a chef who pours passion into every detail.

Meet Chef Tanvi Goswami — the creative force helping bring bold flavours, modern Indian cuisine, and memorable dining experiences to your table.

The next time you visit, know there’s a whole lot of heart behind every plate. 👩‍🍳

Taste the creations for yourself. Reserve your table via the link in bio.

03/06/2026

Good food is an art. Great food becomes an experience.

At Foreign Return, every dish is thoughtfully crafted to bring together bold flavours, beautiful presentation, and stories inspired by India.

From the first bite to the last, it’s a journey designed to delight every sense.

✦ Ready to experience the art of modern Indian dining?

Reserve your table today via the link in bio.

Did you know one of India’s most iconic dishes was born from a simple kitchen problem?Butter Chicken was created by Kund...
02/06/2026

Did you know one of India’s most iconic dishes was born from a simple kitchen problem?

Butter Chicken was created by Kundan Lal Gujral as a way to repurpose leftover tandoori chicken — and the result became a global favourite loved across continents.

At Foreign Return, we honour that legacy with every rich, flavourful serving.
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Taste a piece of culinary history. Book your table through the link in bio.

30/05/2026

lunch plans?
consider this your sign. 🍽️✨

Step away from the desk, gather your favourite people, and make the middle of the day the best part of it.
Comforting flavours, crafted drinks, and the kind of conversations that deserve a little extra time.

Because a good lunch isn’t just a meal.
It’s a reset.

For Reservations, link in bio.

That first sip, first bite, first look across the table… yeah, that kind of night.Some evenings deserve more than just d...
28/05/2026

That first sip, first bite, first look across the table… yeah, that kind of night.

Some evenings deserve more than just dinner—they deserve a little drama, a little sparkle, and a lot of good wine.

Come for the meal, stay for the chemistry. We’ll handle the ambience.

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Some cocktails don’t whisper sophistication—they announce it.Bright, botanical, and beautifully balanced, this is the ki...
26/05/2026

Some cocktails don’t whisper sophistication—they announce it.

Bright, botanical, and beautifully balanced, this is the kind of drink that makes you pause after the first sip.

Elegant enough for the camera roll, dangerous enough for “just one more.”
Proceed responsibly.

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25/05/2026

Some nights start with “let’s go out for a bit”
and somehow end with one more cocktail, one more plate, and stories you’ll laugh about later. ✨🍸

That’s the thing about Foreign Return.
The food feels comforting, the drinks keep flowing, and the vibe makes you want to stay longer than planned.

Good music. Better company.
Exactly how evenings should feel.

For Reservations, link in bio.

Consider this your sign to stop saying “we should catch up soon.”The table’s set, the glasses are ready, and your evenin...
21/05/2026

Consider this your sign to stop saying “we should catch up soon.”

The table’s set, the glasses are ready, and your evening plans just sorted themselves out.

Whether it’s date night, dinner with friends, or a spontaneous midweek treat we saved you a seat.

All that’s left is showing up hungry.
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19/05/2026

happy hour?
more like losing track of time over cocktails and “just one more” conversations. 🍸✨

Good drinks hit differently when the vibe’s right.
At Foreign Return, the music’s louder, the pours are better, and the evenings somehow last longer than planned.

Come thirsty. Leave with stories.

For Reservations, link in bio.

Good food has a funny way of becoming the main character at every event.From the first bite to the last “who made this?”...
17/05/2026

Good food has a funny way of becoming the main character at every event.

From the first bite to the last “who made this?”, our catering is built to keep guests talking long after the party ends.

Thoughtfully crafted, beautifully served, and impossible to forget.
If you’re hosting, let the food do the flexing.

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16/05/2026

Just something cold, good, and exactly what the evening needed. 🍸✨

No complicated plans.
Just great drinks, easy conversations, and one round slowly turning into another.

The kind of vibe Foreign Return does best.

For Reservations, link in bio.

Comfort food, but with a Foreign Return passport.Our Dhaba Anda Masala brings bold highway-style flavours, rich gravy, a...
13/05/2026

Comfort food, but with a Foreign Return passport.

Our Dhaba Anda Masala brings bold highway-style flavours, rich gravy, and just the right amount of spice to the table.

It’s rustic, nostalgic, and deeply satisfying—the kind of dish that demands bread on standby.

Messy fingers encouraged.

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11/05/2026

Some places are just restaurants.
Foreign Return is where dinners become plans that last longer than expected. 🍸✨

Crafted cocktails, bold Indian flavours, slow conversations, and a table that somehow always feels like the right place to be.
Whether it’s brunches, celebrations, date nights, or “let’s just go out” evenings — there’s always a story waiting here.

For Reservations, link in bio.

Autumn has officially moved in—and frankly, it suits us.The lights glow warmer, the cocktails get cosier, and dinner som...
10/05/2026

Autumn has officially moved in—and frankly, it suits us.

The lights glow warmer, the cocktails get cosier, and dinner somehow turns into a long evening without anyone noticing.

This is the season for slow pours, shared plates, and staying for “just one more.”

If you needed a sign to romanticise your evenings, here it is.

For Reservations, link in bio.

08/05/2026

going with the trend… ✨

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She’s spent years making sure everyone else is fed first.This Mother’s Day, bring her somewhere she can simply sit back,...
05/05/2026

She’s spent years making sure everyone else is fed first.

This Mother’s Day, bring her somewhere she can simply sit back, sip, and smile.

A table full of comfort, conversation, and the kind of meal she doesn’t have to cook herself.
Because this season is for her.

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04/05/2026

There’s more than one way to dine at Foreign Return.
From intimate dinners and crafted cocktails to full-scale catering and celebrations, we bring the same signature experience wherever the occasion calls for it.

Thoughtful hospitality, bold flavours, and moments designed to linger.
However you gather, gather exceptionally.

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These aren’t just cocktails. They’re stories in a glass with a passport.Layered with nostalgia, texture, aroma, and a li...
02/05/2026

These aren’t just cocktails. They’re stories in a glass with a passport.

Layered with nostalgia, texture, aroma, and a little bit of theatre, every sip takes you somewhere unexpected.

The kind of drinks that start conversations and end in second rounds.
Adventure tastes better chilled.

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Not all journeys happen on land — some happen in a bowl.Bangla Sagorer Jhol is our ode to the coast, where seafood, spic...
29/04/2026

Not all journeys happen on land — some happen in a bowl.

Bangla Sagorer Jhol is our ode to the coast, where seafood, spice, and coconut come together in perfect harmony.

It’s comforting, it’s bold, and it tastes like a story that has travelled through generations.

One spoon and you’ll know — this is Bengal in a bowl, the Foreign Return way.

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Did you know the humble potato wasn’t always Indian?Introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century, the aloo slowly fo...
27/04/2026

Did you know the humble potato wasn’t always Indian?

Introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century, the aloo slowly found its way into our curries, our street food, and eventually, our everyday comfort food.

What started as a foreign ingredient became a desi favourite — and honestly, we can’t imagine our kitchens without it now.

At Foreign Return, we love telling stories through food, and our Chowpatty Aloo is exactly that — familiar, nostalgic, but with our own twist. Bold flavours, a little texture, a little drama — just like the streets it is inspired by.

Sometimes, the simplest ingredient has the most interesting story to tell.

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Some places you go for the food.Some places you go for the drinks.And then there are places you go for the people, the c...
23/04/2026

Some places you go for the food.
Some places you go for the drinks.

And then there are places you go for the people, the conversations, and the moments that turn into memories.

Foreign Return has always been about that — long conversations, shared plates, laughter across the table, and “one more drink?” that’s never really the last.

Come for the food, stay for the stories, and leave with a reason to come back.

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21/04/2026

A familiar classic, told a little differently.

Our take on Machher Jhol brings together a seafood medley simmered in fragrant spices, finished with a hint of coconut for that unmistakable coastal warmth.

Light, comforting, and layered with flavour—just the way good stories should be.

Come, take your time with this one.

Reserve your table via the link in bio.

Brunch at Foreign Return is not a meal, it’s a weekly ritual.A little bit of spice, a lot of good food, and drinks that ...
18/04/2026

Brunch at Foreign Return is not a meal, it’s a weekly ritual.

A little bit of spice, a lot of good food, and drinks that keep the conversation flowing.

It’s where long afternoons turn into great stories and second rounds feel like a great idea.

If weekends had a flavour, this would be it.

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17/04/2026

Slow-cooked, layered, and built to impress.

The Avi Kaval brings together tender braised lamb neck, deep aromatic spices, and a rich, savoury jus—resting perfectly on toasted gluten-free bread and finished with fresh greens for balance.

Every bite is bold, comforting, and unapologetically indulgent.

This isn’t just a dish, it’s a slow story on a plate.

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Some walls don’t just hold frames, they hold stories.At Foreign Return, every corner has a past, a memory, a conversatio...
15/04/2026

Some walls don’t just hold frames, they hold stories.

At Foreign Return, every corner has a past, a memory, a conversation waiting to happen.

You might come for dinner, but you’ll stay for the stories on the walls and the ones at your table.

Because here, the ambience is as carefully curated as the menu.

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Address

527 Crown Street
Sydney, NSW
2010

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 10pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 10:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+61 2 8399 5084

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