Foreign Concept - Calgary

Name: Foreign Concept - Calgary
Address: 1011 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1J2, Canada, R, 2, Canada

4.5/5 ★ based on 8 reviews

About Foreign Concept

CHEF DUNCAN LY

Chef Ly is one of Calgary’s most well-respected and award-winning chefs. Originally from Lethbridge, his career has taken him across Western Canada and found him working at some of the country’s most esteemed dining establishments including Tofino’s Wickaninnish Inn, Vancouver’s Diva and Calgary’s Catch, Hotel Arts, Kensington Riverside Inn and as Culinary Director for The Vintage Group of restaurants.

During his career, Chef Ly has won numerous competitions including two second-place finishes in Gold Medal Plates Calgary, followed by a win in 2014. This top place finish gave him the chance to compete at the national Gold Medal Plates competition where he placed second. In earlier years, Chef Ly was awarded the prestigious Karl Schier award as Vancouver’s Top Apprentice and represent Canada at the Bocuse d’Or, one of the top international culinary competitions held in France.

Contact Foreign Concept

Address :	1011 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1J2, Canada
Phone :	📞 +79788
Postal code :	2
Website :	http://www.foreignconcept.ca/
Categories :	Asian fusion restaurant ,
City :	R
Description :	Upscale restaurant featuring modern Asian fusion plates & craft cocktails in an elegant, airy space.

1011 1 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1J2, Canada

Best Asian fusion restaurant in Canada

W	Wes Inaba on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An unassuming Asian fusion restaurant in Calgary that was surprising to say the least. The restaurant has stunning images on full walls that convey a beautiful sense.of Asian infusion. Otherwise, the facility was nothing spectacular. However, the food and service were amazing. We had the imperial rolls, lamb lollipops and chocolate ganache (see attached). And we had the Peking Duck crepes (not attached). The food was innovative and so delicious. As well, the server was so helpful and patient. And long after everyone had left he continued to wait on us after the lights were off. I highly recommend this great locale.
C	Chad Duggan on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Foreign Concept is one of my favorite restaurants in Calgary. They have a unique upscale menu and a very broad wine and cocktail menu. Make sure you try the Pork Siu Mai I always get two orders worth. The bologi beef sliders are delicious. But if you're looking for something very unique and full of flavor, please try the green mango and papaya slaw. These are hands down the go to favorites for appetizers. For main courses. You won't go wrong with ordering the beef short rib dish and the pork belly. I will get pictures next time I visit for a full meal. You will love it all..just writing this is making me crave some more.
f	fatemeh farnia on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Amazing food. I really enjoyed the dishes we ordered. They are creative and delicious. Definitely my favourite Asian fusion restaurant
M	Marie Ann Nicole on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ My husband and I, walk in for dinner for the first time. This place is great! The atmosphere is chill and cool the staff is extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations. Excellent food. We're definitely heading back.
D	Devon Bateman on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The food was delicious. Great Asian flavours with a modern flair. The service was excellent as well. Looking forward to going back and trying new things.
I	Ishita Biswas on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Fantastic food, very unique taste and nice ambiance. Tried the lamb, fish, pork belly, duck & squid ink pasta. The papaya & mango slaw was also very refreshing and delicious. The dessert was also quite good. Highly recommend!
L	Lily A on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Our first time eating here—early Valentine’s celebration— and one of the few restaurants that live up to its hype in our opinion (yup—he and I both agreed ?). Kudos to our attentive server for making the experience enjoyable. 1. Green Mango and Papaya Salad: A must-try! All the flavours balanced from the sourness of the green mango, refreshing basil, to the texture of the beef (normally chicken sate) jerky. 2. Lemon grass glazed duck breast & duck confit with ‘crepe’. The Asian influence and French technique work in harmony when you bite into the self-prepared wrap. Omg, the perfectly-cooked duck breast, so tender & juicy ? 3. Steelhead trout with scallion rice noodles with a gocchujang-based shrimp paste: This fish is the winner in my eyes because you know me and how much I love eating fish. It’s not often that you find chefs that cook fish that is tender & flakey while still delivering a perfectly crispy skin. This is a dish that you must gather all the components together—crispy skin, flakey trout, scallion noodles, and the shrimp paste to truly capture its flavour ?? 4. Lemon Curd Beignet with a coconut sorbet & strawberry coulis: I’ll be the first to say I’m not a huge fan of French pastries. I like it, but often find it too heavy for my tastes. Another well-executed dish where all flavours worked in harmony. The crunch of the deep-fried pastry; the light zing from the lemon curd; a touch of the mint garnish; the tartness from the strawberry; the balanced coconut sorbet—all of these flavours together had Danny & I fighting for the last bite. We can’t wait to go back there again ?
N	Noemi V on Google ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I came here with my girlfriends for their Chinese New Year dinner special. The food was absolutely savory and delicious. I didn't think I would be full as the portions are more traditional "fine dining" portions, but the flavors were remarkable, and by the end of the last course I was full. I was overall very impressed with the food and service here. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. There was a Chinese Dragon Dance performance as well, it was a lot of fun to watch the dragons and to hear the drums. My girlfriends and I had a memorable experience here. I will be going back for sure.