A UNIQUE INDIAN RESTAURANT IN SURRY HILLS THAT TELLS A TALE WITH EACH DISH.
Our Story
Foreign Return arrives on Australian shores as a wise and monocled Indian Rock Pigeon. Before 1851 and the arrival of the telegraph, this noble bird carried messages of love and hope across the land. In joyful continuation of this tradition, Foreign Return now brings to Surry Hills a treasure of age-old Indian recipes, modern Indian fare, and an edgy, Indian-inspired cocktail list.
Our FOOD & DRINKS
Our menu centres the conversation about varied regional areas of India, instead of looking at Indian cuisine as a whole.
Our food is a celebration of the unconventional going beyond just curries, featuring familiar favourites, and hand-picked, rare recipes we've brought back to life with our signature twist. More than that, it's a love letter to the Indian diaspora and a nod to the cultural influences that have shaped us. Each time you dine at Foreign Return, you will experience many firsts, and we think you will be pleasantly surprised by the evolution of Indian cuisine as it is portrayed through each dish.
Our beverage philosophy is rooted in the belief that a perfect drink is more than just a liquid; it's a work of art that requires a blend of technique, precision, and innovation. And at our bar, we take that philosophy to the next level.
Each drink is a journey that takes you on a thrilling ride of taste, texture, and aroma, bringing you back to the sights, sounds, and smells of India.
Fresh off the press
"We want to serve food as you'd have it back in India, unaltered"
- Good Food -
“The latest Indian eatery broadening our palates by introducing us to the country’s varied fare is a Surry Hills diner dedicated to regional specialties, “lost recipes” and spice-infused cocktails."
- Broadsheet -
"Foreign Return has arrived to expand your horizons."
- Urban List -
Check out Foreign Return Catering Co. for our bespoke Indian catering.
The experience
going against the grain
Get ready to challenge your preconceived notions of traditional Indian cuisine. 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. If you think you know what to expect, you’d be mistaken. 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.
