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24 Best Restaurants in Bali for Post-Surf Seafood, Vegan Tasting Menus, and Indonesian Classics

Dec 12, 2025 - cntraveler.com

When one thinks of Asia’s major culinary hubs, it’s Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Bangkok that spring to mind. But it’s high time for Bali, with her beautifully potent blend of local gastronomic traditions and international influences, to be added to that list. Indonesia may not yet have a Michelin Guide—though in 2025 the first spate of Michelin Keys was handed out to 21 hotels and resorts on Bali—but the quality, creativity, and sophistication of the island’s current dining scene begs for it.