Japan’s Greatest Bartender | ASMR Collection

The greatest bartender of Japan, Hiroyasu Kayama of Ben Fiddich, is a mixology magician straight out of Tokyo.

Hiroyasu Kayama
IG @benfiddich_tokyo

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[janbruger]

- Add 10 ml of Gin
- Add 5 ml of Simple Syrup
- Stare into viewers soul while shaking well

[av]

I feel like this man would be the bartender at the Restaurant at the End of the Universe.

[BbDle]

He's not just a bartender, he's also known to give quests to persons of interest.

[because-strudels]

The "Stare of the Potion Master" Experience
3:30
7:09
9:36
10:33
13:20
18:32 (Bonus- Oozy slimy eggs)
19:13
20:48
24:55 (Bonus- Kayama contemplating his numerous past lives as a potion master)
27:03
32:47
33:47
37:48
In all seriousness it was so awe-inspiring to see Kayama-san so meticulous with every part of his craft, right down to his subtle mannerisms. Wonderful to see.

[arpitgupta]

In addition to all the comments about his artistic finesse- can we just appreciate that the man made Campari from scratch?! I kept wondering where the bottle is, and then realised he's just used the herbs to make it! This is different level alchemy.

[ZerLifeNegi]

Just had the pleasure of actually visiting this place. It’s called Ben Fiddich and the drinks are fantastic. A bit pricy but well worth it for the experience and the product. Kayama-San was not working last night but all the workers there are just as careful and elegant. Truly master craft bar tending.

Edit: My mistake, I went to the downstairs bar B&F, also run by Kayama-san that night, but went up the 9th floor to Ben Fidditch the following week.

[luccass]

I can't be the only one to laugh at the gas cylinder popping out and completely contrasting the entire scenario

[Dasalsim]

This guy doesn't make drinks, he makes elixirs.

[sz]

I respect a man that gives up part of their life to master a skill. I am amazed

[orangehunter]

This was 38 minutes of pure Joy, elegance and perfection the video cuts on his focused eyes were mind popping. Thumbs up for the production.

[andyroberts]

I think the camera man was in a different genre before this.

[cubbeige]

0:09 Forest Cocktail
4:33 Fresh Campari Cocktail
8:24 Wormwood Gimlet Cocktail
11:32 Gin Apple Fennel Cocktail
14:49 Lychee and Muscat Cocktail
18:20 Eggdrop Cocktail
22:12 Hot Buttered Chartreuse Cocktail
26:17 Daikon Lotus Cocktail
29:40 Bourbon and Fresh Root Beer Cocktail
35:07 Smokey Corpse Reviver no. 2

[The_child-catcher]

I'll admit I laughed when he pulled that big ass carbonation tank out from under the counter.

[GordiansKnotHere]

I started cracking up at 2:42. Wasn't quite expecting that device...

[TinaSotis]

This is like watching a magician performing in slow motion. SUCH a pleasure. Thank you.

[mannym]

I’ve been sober for 8 years, but I’ll be honest: if this man presented me with one of these works of art, I’d have to drink it out of straight up respect. This man isn’t a bartender, he’s a master craftsman.

[SpencerKelly]

This is a man who respects, has perfected and enjoys his craft. I never get sick of watching these...

[noisevieux]

I know to many this might look like pretentious and over exaggerated but in the bartending community people like him, Marian Beke, Simone Caporale (just to name a few) are complete genius and no different to Michelin star Chefs . The work, study and dedication they have put into this profession in mind blowing. Especially in Japan being a bartender is seen as a honourable profession and the making of each single cocktail is treated as a ceremonial and unique experience. I really invite anyone to dig into the mixology world

[angelbabydragon]

Mechanical movements like oiled clockwork, elegant like a dancer, precise and smooth like a well-made manuscript, yet filled with energy and momentum. A glass filled till the border. No more, no less. And that is what makes it amazing.

[jonfredette]

Though every aspect of this video is quality, I find his small, repeated mannerisms to be the most satisfying. The way he agitates the shakers, the twirl of the spoon into the water, how he twists the bottles and presents the glasses. It is all ritual. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.