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 have been a wake-up call for aspiring and experienced chefs from 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 witnessed 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, which offers authentic Osaka cuisine straight from Japan to the heart of Bali’s verdant Ubud Valley. Another great example of good food is CIRE at Alila Villas in Uluwatu. CIRE offers diners the best in contemporary Western cuisine and seafood using the freshest possible local organic produce.

North Bali’s Lovina Beach, long ignored by the food scene, is home to Kwizien, which opened in 2007. A chic and casual bar/bistro/brasiere, Kwizien features a diverse menu of soups and European-style entrees paired with a fine 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 real estate investment opportunity in Bali right now.