Aru

About Aru

Aru is a fine-dining restaurant in Melbourne's CBD that draws on the culinary traditions of the historic Sino-Indonesian-Australian maritime trade route — named after the Aru Islands, a waypoint for ancient seafarers. The kitchen pairs native Australian ingredients such as muntries, quandong, and sunrise lime with Southeast and East Asian flavour techniques, cooking over a wood-fired hearth. The menu moves through snacks, small plates, large plates, and rice and noodle dishes, with a signature set menu available for groups.