Hiroyasu Kayama is not just Japan’s greatest bartender and mixologist but also a YouTube sensation. Set in the captivating backdrop of what appears to be an eighteen-century alchemy shop, Kayama crafts an enchanting experience reminiscent of Willy Wonka’s magical world in the bartending industry. His artistry has garnered millions of views online.
Kayama’s venture Bar BenFiddich in Tokyo has occupied the fourth position in Asia’s 50 Best Bars List for quite some time now. Kayama who was recently in Bengaluru for a bar takeover as part of the ZLB23 at the Leela Palace, spoke to Metro Plus about Bar BenFiddich and his love for Indian spices.
