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Tom Sarafian

Chef · Owner / operator — Armenian-Lebanese cooking over live fire; Middle Eastern technique.

chef-owner of Zareh; previously head chef at Rumi and Bar Saracen; cooked at St. JOHN and Moro in London.

Their own reviews and picks.

Their own judgment, in their own words, by the piece it appeared in.

• Broadsheet Melbourne, 'Where Chefs Eat: 14 Top Chefs Share the Best Melbourne Restaurants for When You're With a Group' (Audrey Payne) ↗their pick · 2025-11-17
  • Jim's Greek TavernCollingwood

    “hands down the best experience for a large group. No menu, no fuss and BYO beers and wines make for the best fun!”

• Broadsheet Melbourne, 'Even Tom Sarafian Can't Get a Chae Reservation' (Audrey Payne) ↗their pick · 2025-01-22
  • Caretaker's CottageCBD

    “Kick on to Caretaker's afterwards and try to hustle a spot at the bar in between the Pitt & Giblins speakers, where I stay until someone kicks me out.”