In pursuit of this mission, we are bringing together top talent from around the world — uniting creativity, expertise, and passion under one vision.
In November 2024, we launched our MetaJourney project — a bold step toward turning our dreams into reality. Each month, guests can look forward to exclusive international guest shifts and four-hands dinners, featuring some of the most exciting names in the global food and beverage scene.
Stay tuned — the journey has just begun.
Episode 1.
BARC (Kathmandu, Nepal) #39 Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024
BARC, an intimate speakeasy, draws inspiration from grandiose arches with rustic colors, framed photographs of non-iconic Nepalese art adorning the walls. Barc offers a contemporary space that feels both familiar and foreign, unique in the Nepali market. Barc’s menue is a fusion of international flavours with local ingredients, carefully balanced to include classic hits and experimental blends.
Our dear friends Abhishek Tuladhar and Sagar Bista joined Himitsu for increadible guest shift. It was a start of our Metajourney and we were honored to welcome such talented and inspiring guys.
In these short interviews Abhishek and Sagar share with us their story and fun stories of industry.
Episode 2.
St. Regis Saadiyat Island (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
Don Bodhinayake, the Bar Manager of the Year in the Middle East for 2023 (Cater Awards) and top 7 mixologists in the UAE (Red Hand Campaign by Campari) with his Head mixologist John Matthew, Marriot Rising Star Europe, Middle East and Africa 2024 Winner, joined Alba for incredible presentation of their The Illusions menu and collaboration with Alba Bar team.
In these short interviews Don and John share with us their story and which cocktails represent their personality best.
Episode 3.
USE BAR (Hanoi, Vietnam) Best Sustainable Bar 2023 by B.A.R. Award, Champion Diageo World Class Vietnam 2023
Chris, beverage manager of USE Bar, joined Himitsu for guest shift to collaborate and present unique cocktails, unique approach for delivering the taste and achieve the highest sustainability of service. Chris is genuine and passionate to create magic flavours.
In these short interviews Chris shares with us his unique approach and why he is Chris.
Episode 4.
Birds (Dubai, UAE)
Daniil Mikheev, Bar Manager, with Kirill Pogrebnyak joined Alba for guest shift presenting the art of decoration.
Daniil has an interesting carrier – from two star Michelin Oger Bruno kitchen to Rising star Bar Manager, explore more in short interviews below.
Episode 5.
El Bosque Bistro (Caracas, Venezuela) 50 Best Discovery 2024
Ivan Garcia Chef, The Best Chef one knife 2024, and Renny Dorante Director Creativo/Mixologia joined Himitsu for special 4 hands dinner and 4 hands bar guest shift with Metafoodies Brand Chef and partner Vladimir Chistiakov, 50 Best Discovery 2019.
