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Bites and Snacks
Forbidden Rice Sourdough, Palm Sugar, Smoked Cultured Butter
8
Warmed Oyster, Perilla Soy, Finger Lime, Chives, Paperbark
8
Smoked Scallops, Turmeric Mayo, Tamarind Jam, Baguette
15
Duck Sausage Sanga, Leatherwood Honey, Onion, Peanut Hoisin
18
Wagyu Tongue, Marrow, Vietnamese Sate, Pepperberry, Betel Leaf
24
Small Plates
Torched Ora King Salmon, Black Pepper, Fennel, Horseradish
30
Mushrooms, Tofu Curd, Finger Lime, Chinese Fried Doughnut
25
Raw Beef, Smoked Oyster, Salted Chilli, Macadamia, Sourdough
30
Pate En Croute, Flavours Of Banh Mi
34
Kingfish Collar, Dry Native Curry, Orange Kosho, Lime
24/48
Large Plates
Pumpkin, Smoked Eggplant, Spiced Grains, Warrigal Greens
38
Barramundi, Buttermilk Dashi, Yuzu Kosho, Leek, Blood Lime
54
Roasted Chicken, Ginger, Sourdough Bread Miso, Confit Garlic
48
14-Day Dry Aged Duck, Rhubarb, Black Cabbage, Bamboo
68
Vegetables and Sides
Green Papaya, Jalapeno Nahm Jim, Desert Lime, Blistered Tomatoes
18
Savoy Cabbage, Enoki Mushroom, Umami Butter, Pepperberry
24
Wok Fried Greens, Cucumber, Fermented Soybean, Mint
22
Rice and Noodles
Chow Mein Noodles, Black Garlic, Allium Stem, Typhoon Shelter
32
Spanner Crab Fried Rice, White Kampot Pepper, Sweet Corn
45
Clay Pot Broken Rice, Char Siu Pork Belly, Sweet Soy, Egg Yolk
36
Desserts
Kaya Jam, Davidsons Plum, Salted Koji Waffle
24
Wattleseed Cake, Burnt Butter, Macadamia Miso, Popcorn
24
Scorched Pavlova, Coconut, Passionfruit, Cultured Cream
24
Sourdough ‘Lamington’, Chocolate, Raspberry, Viet Coffee
24

Our wines have been carefully selected with our food in mind, an eye on diversity, and a dynamic approach to wine culture in Melbourne that continues to inspire us. We respect the Old World and the New, and are eager to celebrate the stories and work of visionaries who have striven at their craft.

 

This list reflects both those close to us and across the world, who respect their land, practice thoughtfully, and possess passion to create wines that sing with integrity.

 

It is accompanied by an inimitable cocktail menu.

 

Bottoms up and cheers!

Wine Program

STAY OVER

Mothers Day

Goolwa pippies tossed in a luscious chicken butter, desert lime and lemongrass sauce. Skull Island prawns finished over the fire with blistered tomatoes and a native curry dressing…

 

This Mother’s Day, we’ll be serving these two menu additions, along with a wine list spanning sparkling starters to voluptuous reds.
Aru Stay Over

Book lunch or dinner at Aru and add on a stay at The Windsor at an exclusive, diners-only price.

 

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Inclusions

 

Overnight accommodation in a Superior Room [+$195] OR Deluxe Room [+$220] – room only

 

Self-parking for one car till 12pm the next day

 

Monday to Thursday nights till 29 June 2023. To book, select the Aru Stay Over option when making your reservation.

 

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T&Cs

 

1/ The Stay Over package is valid for bookings and stays up to 29 June 2023.

 

2/ It is subject to availability at time of booking and may include black out dates.

 

3/ Both offers are for room and parking only and do not include dining at Aru.

 

4/ Accommodation must be booked for the same night as your Aru reservation.

 

 

Private Dining

Furnished in rich spotted gum, our private dining room, Banda closes off to the rest of the restaurant, and seats 12 for celebrations and business lunches.

 

The private dining room opens up onto The Terrace with a wall dedicated to wines, concealed behind a mesh curtain that separates it from the dining room. Seating 30, this area can be booked in addition to our private dining room.

 

For enquiries, please contact info@aru.net.au.

Private Dining Packages

About

Named after the group of islands which 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 centred round a wood-fired hearth.

 

Open from noon to late for snacks, cocktails, good wine and meals.

 

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The Age Good Food Guide 2023 – Two Hats

Gift Cards

Gift a dining experience at Aru with our digital gift cards, sent immediately to you or a recipient of your choice.

 

Gift cards are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase.

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