Harden's says
Ara Restaurant, from Turkish-born chef-patron Murat Kilic (who also owners Amber and Route), is a May 2025 newcomer near Shoreditch in the Aldgate East area. The 76 indoor-cover restaurant (with 20 outdoors) aims to offer a fusion of global flavors inspired by Murat's travels, with a menu showcasing eclectic dishes and a focus on environmentally conscious practice. Sample dishes include: Grilled potato flatbread with homemade cultured butter, Mussels skewers with roasted chicken wings in butter sauce, Blackened leeks with muhammara and XO sauce, and Slow-cooked short rib with date demi-glaze.
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Summary
From Turkish-born chef-patron Murat Kilic (who also owns Amber and Route) – a promising March 2025 arrival in Aldgate East. The 76 indoor-cover restaurant (with 20 outdoors) aims to offer an eclectic fusion of global flavors inspired by Murat’s travels. Sample dishes include: Grilled potato flatbread with homemade cultured butter, Mussels skewers with roasted chicken wings in butter sauce, Blackened leeks with muhammara and XO sauce, and Slow-cooked short rib with date demi-glaze. Top Tip – there’s also a breakfast and brunch menu.
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1 New Drum Street, London, E1 7AY
Ara Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Mixed feelings. I visited early for my reservation, to their credit they allowed me to order an item not available until 12 at 11.25. I ordered the lamb skewer, the salad with it was nice, some of the lamb was borderline on my personal minimum of cooking (bearing in mind I eat my beef “still mo’ing)! The herb sorbet was sensational!"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £55.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £10.00 | £24.00 | £5.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £34.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.40 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
1 New Drum Street, London, E1 7AY
Opening hours
| Monday | 8 am‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am‑10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am‑10 pm |
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