Good food in Bali
A testament to Bali’s rapidly rising popularity as one of Southeast Asia’s top tourist destinations, dining venues in the island province have evolved from a few small warungs serving locals on the street to some of the best fine dining restaurants anywhere in Asia. The unprecedented expansion and development of 5-star hotels and resorts across Bali has been a wake-up call for experienced and aspiring chefs around the world. They come to Bali, drawn by the promise of an ever-growing tourism industry and the desire to create truly special dining experiences.
In a relatively short period of time, Bali has seen the beginning of a host of world class fine dining restaurants, cafes and bars. While most tend to cluster around major tourist cities like Ubud, Kuta, and Nusa Dua in the south, less-crowded areas like Lovina in the north are also seeing a rise in luxury resorts with fine-dining establishments. Some of the newest and most exciting fine dining restaurants include Minami in Ubud, offering authentic Osaka cuisine straight from Japan to the heart of Bali’s verdant Ubud Valley. Another great example of fine dining is CIRE at Alila Villas in Uluwatu. CIRE offers diners the best of contemporary western cuisine and seafood using the freshest local organic produce possible.
Long overlooked by the food scene, North Bali’s Lovina Beach is home to Kwizien, which opened in 2007. A smart and casual bar/bistro/brassiere, Kwizien boasts a diverse menu of soups and European-style entrees paired with an excellent selection of entrees ranging from fresh, locally caught seafood to juicy chicken, sizzling steak, and grilled pork dishes.
More relaxed and affordable than Bali’s southern districts, Lovina Beach in the north of the island is an area with huge growth potential. With the planned construction of a new International Airport in North Bali, the entire region is expected to experience tremendous growth in the near future. The 5-star Lovina Beach Resort villas and apartments are an excellent property investment opportunity in Bali right now.