Another shrug. Maybe he is aware. Maybe he isn't. Whatever way it is, what's certain is that Link's not inclined to tell.

If Dustin wants any answers about what he saw, he's going to need to get more specific.

As for the meal, Link does not hesitate or hold his food tentatively before eating: instead, he just goes for it. As Dustin would already know from their shared explorations with Felwinter, Link certainly likes to eat.