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Overview

Named after the group of islands that ancient seafarers frequented as part of the Sino-Indonesian-Australian route, Aru touches on early techniques – fermentation, smoking, curing, preserving, and fire-licked meat, vegetables, and fish. This is a menu for getting together, for sharing, a coming together of cultures and cuisines centered around a wood-fired hearth.

Awards

Good Food Guide Australia

2 Hats, 2026

Australia’s Wine List of the Year

3 Glasses (outstanding), 2025

AGFG: Australian Good Food Guide

2 Hats (noteworthy), 2025

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