Ice Diamonds and Classic Cocktails at Bar High Five

When visiting Japan, tourists often make ramen and sushi the top priorities on their culinary explorations. But the country’s cocktail scene is not one to be overlooked-and that's especially the case with Hidetsugu Ueno, the bartender and owner of Bar High Five. Nestled on the fourth floor of an office building in Tokyo's Ginza neighborhood, Mr. Hidestsugu, with intense focus and attention to detail, concocts libations worthy of any cocktail pilgrimage. And if you’re lucky enough score a seat in this tiny bar, you will certainly see why.
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[@gabrielleong2357]

“I can’t drink alcohol” I guide others to a treasure I cannot possess

[@dzulareef3779]

Words bro,words👌🏻😂

[@__RYN_]

Ye looks like it

[@YourMomFartedd]

Gabriel Leong red skull and the soul stone

[@vortexuk]

Yeah when I heard that I got confused. How does he taste it then?

[@7-ten]

Alcohol sucks anyway! Smoke weed instead, it's way better!

[@zuko1569]

Everything about this guy is so classy and smooth. He's like a japanese version of Alfred from Batman

[@tallyslapper9946]

Zuzu we just get random kids to be bartenders. Of course in Japan your going to be practicing as much as our drs before u get to mix drinks somewhere decent.

[@brucevrodoor4781]

I hate Pokémon

[@xCOBRAxVENOMx]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@badshahg4375]

Yea you're right🤣

[@porschet5898]

Nahh more like kingsman

[@noufilmuhammad1344]

He looks like he's secretly a Mafia leader and there's a secret entrance somewhere in his bar which is why it's so small

[@murder1625]

it's japan their land is really small population id highly

[@_9maggot]

@@murder1625 wut????

[@danatay5508]

R 9272 nigga i had a stroke trying to read that

[@_9maggot]

@@danatay5508 ikr xD

[@beidouuser8017]

@@murder1625 huh?

[@Jason_from_cal]

"I've been teaching bartenders for years to make an ice diamond. But they are all bad and still can not do it" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hilmiamrullah5082]

Dat face tho

[@vadiks20032]

well being good at something doesn't mean you can be a perfect teacher of it

[@cypherusuh]

Japanese craftsman in a nutshell. The moment your master / sensei said you're "good enough", it means he could entrust the rest of the business to you or you're qualified enough to open your own shop.

[@thalesdantas788]

He sharpened a Japanese knife so many times that it has become a butter knife

[@Kite-ju7bd]

A really fucking sharp butter knife

[@martinerhard8447]

Maybe instead of sharpening he should have honed the blade more

[@martinerhard8447]

@Gray Au I think after 12 years of constant use I would be attached to the knife.

[@ringtailx3719]

Thales Dantas your fucking stupid

[@mikerandall8289]

Can you imagine carving with a knife 3 times that size. I think he is full of shit, the size it is now is more user friendly for carving. Yes I may be looking too far into it. But can you really see yourself carving with a knife 3 x that size

[@noahm.walters4526]

I would like to compliment how well English spoken this man is.

[@TheFreshSpam]

Lots of Western tourists would visit

[@KING-bt1tm]

@NEGUS MBARKA. You couldn’t think of anything more random to comment, could you?

[@kingrichard6150]

NEGUS MBARKA I bet your a 10 year old kid that tries to insult kids with the most random shit you can find then just say it chill out

[@vivianne8829]

NEGUS MBARKA how weak lmao

[@gojo3954]

Holyshit i didnt notice he was speaking english mb

[@officer401]

1:36 when she says "you roll the dice right tonight, you might get to hit this"

[@4gerars500]

Lol

[@backpackpepelon3867]

😂😂

[@emmanueljuma7925]

Holy shit LMAO, this shit had me sent😭

[@officer702]

😂😂😂

[@northflower423]

hi dad cop

[@leifdux7277]

"It used to be three-times longer." He means a sword.

[@frhn707]

Sex

[@pierat1242]

Sex

[@cactuz116]

Sex

[@dragonbullets2763]

Sex

[@ozen8499]

Sex

[@DP-qo9kl]

This gentleman has for sure fought side by side with John Wick.

[@markjohn9309]

Brady X Vayding without a doubt

[@theimmortalfroge2681]

Must of

[@M1X03]

No doubt

[@chaz2985]

How?

[@angelicannihilator]

What does a japanese bartender have to do with John Wick? Makes no sense 😂

[@RIIXER]

that diamond shaped ice cube fitting exactly on the glass was so satisfying...

[@vanillaicecream2385]

is to make you pay more for less

[@RydersCove]

GORESHREDDA you still get 1.5 oz of whiskey, which is pretty standard in any bar, 2oz whiskey is actually generous

[@vanillaicecream2385]

yea but when I say I want a glass of just vodka no ice they try to hide some

[@RydersCove]

GORESHREDDA then you’re going to the wrong place

[@vanillaicecream2385]

yea but they have good vodka I cup for about 10$ but they charge for extra ice and that's how they get ya but I talked to the owner and got things sorted out

[@D4t1guy]

Rappers: I got lots of ice This guy: pathetic

[@StraightOutThaBar]

Lmaoo he has the real bling

[@mikeydluffy2718]

rappers have havn't said anything worthwhile in over 20 years

[@moe2506]

@@mikeydluffy2718 you’re so woke bro omg 😳

[@lucasnlica737]

Why do rappers need ice?

[@Awn678]

@@lucasnlica737 to shove up their ass every once in a while

[@alhambra1]

This guy doesn’t drink because he follows the commandments rule “never get high on your own supply”.

[@georginikol5012]

BIG baby! Nice reference.

[@MostUndignified]

10/10 reference game

[@supahsuit]

I see your reference, and I raise you a “never trust a bartender that don’t drink”

[@krugersavage6347]

@@supahsuit What about mr. white

[@drdwkelley]

this guy looks like he's had a long history of serving yakuza

[@Jdstreetyo1]

In Japan, heart surgeon, number one

[@aweeeeh5255]

Now he just wants a quiet life KILLER QUEEN HAS ALREADY TOUCH THE "READ MORE" BUTTON

[@pratik1568]

Yakuza are not the only fancy people in japan stop watching too much anime u filthy weeb

[@dr.doofenshmirtz7576]

@@pratik1568 No, but they have money , numbers, and influence, diphead.

[@mookillays2283]

What, a beautiful... Duwang. This feels like a picnic.

[@hjkl8187]

Does anyone else feel relaxed listing to this guy.

[@Mo3Tah]

Me

[@Chatumpeh]

+hjkl yes

[@Milesco]

+hjkl : Yeah.

[@user-nf5hh2qj5f]

old ninja

[@ieuan2010]

Asmr

[@DEEPANJANBISWAS]

Any man who reduced the height of his folded iron knife to one third of original just by regular use over many years, have achieved a mastery over his trade🙏🙏

[@runt7930]

I just watched a man peel water for five minutes. Nice

[@someone5895]

Ice

[@filipchudziak2506]

Water

[@shehranazim4784]

@@someone5895 yes, crispy water.

[@cheradordecalcinhaoficial]

actually for 4:54, not 5 minutes.

[@Frilabird]

@@cheradordecalcinhaoficial ☝️🤓 "akshually" (I'm joking)

[@Fl0yd-]

He’s so classy I felt disgusted from myself wearing a hoodie

[@heythere9707]

Deady DeadSh0t Markie Zuck wears a hoodie and is a billionaire

[@lordsesshumaru3392]

@@heythere9707 u must not mention him, he is watching at all times.

[@Apnael]

@@heythere9707 class and money are different things, kanye west and floyd mayweather are tacky despite having tons of money.

[@slowmotionbetterthannomotion.]

NEGUS MBARKA chill out fucktard

[@shauryagaur342]

@@heythere9707 so?

[@BBQGuys]

Wow, this guy is like the Yoda of bartending.. the ice carving is strong with this one.

[@BBQGuys]

How do his hands not freeze? My thoughts exactly!

[@01305200]

+Charlie Osburn chefs do the same :T

[@mzikiller13]

+BBQGuys.com He is all show, no skills. Rule #1, always fine strain cocktails with fresh juice or fruit. #2, in general always fine strain cocktails, served with no ice. After shaking there are ice shards on top of the cocktails which dilutes it more than needed, thus taking away some flavour. #3, ALWAYS taste the cocktail after shaking/stirring/rolling/whatever. You cant adjust a cocktail, say its perfect and then dilute it with 15-20ml of water. It completely changes the depth of flavour and balance -.-

[@mada1356]

+martin olesen Yeah yeah yeah the internet bartender knows more then one of the best bartenders in japan.

[@mzikiller13]

I have been bartending for quite a while now at Jiggers in Herning. Also, instead of arguing back and forth, try reading the article on finestraining on the site difford's guide. Also, Hidetsugu Ueno-san has been a renowned bartender since 1992, but as many other asian top bartenders, they develop a couple of things themselves, and then sticks to it. Almost refusing to accept better techniques.

[@destined1536]

Japanese people go crazy with their passion for art, however niche it might be.

[@drunkenhobo64]

The result of ages of a cultural desire to perfect whatever it is they're passionate about

[@akashparua4606]

including war

[@valentine4220]

youse are so orientalist holy shit

[@alexanderbrambila8274]

@@drunkenhobo64 I think that's half of the equation. The other half is the fact they are an island nation with almost no natural resources so they focus on service instead of production

[@berksarioz969]

I always admire the accuracy, precision, and perfection that Japanese masters achieve in whatever they do.

[@humphrey4480]

*that masters achieve in whatever they do

[@ronnana694]

@@humphrey4480 everyone comments this on Japanese videos lol and Simone always comes back with this.

[@jaysonchamberlain9833]

The only thing I hear when I’m on the toilet 1:17

[@valo-fun50]

Wtf jesus 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AViewCado69420]

Fucken hell man! 😂😂😂

[@fhtd3165]

😭😭😭

[@themusicsauce]

Yup

[@saveriannathan1415]

Lmao

[@QuangTran.]

This man so much passion to it, that I just want to come here to have a drink!

[@hamzakais1762]

Quang Tran Oh really! You want to go to a bar just to DRINK?

[@AR-ng4gr]

i think thats why people originally go to any bar...

[@farah7284]

Quang Tran u my fav KZbinr

[@SpandanGuha]

You don't say?

[@PhilBushay]

make a huge version of his drink and mukbang it

[@vianaztraguzt]

When you talk about dedication and discipline, no one beat Japanese. Salute

[@alexnajera3483]

Who else gets chills when they see ice being shaved off and as well as the sound?

[@thegamingpanda1176]

That’s ASMR my dude. Look up Ice Shaving ASMR.

[@TARINunit9]

Now this is the face and posture of a man confident that he's about to get all the five-star reviews

[@hoshiryu]

And then he earns 6 stars

[@unread24]

More of this guy. One of the few bartenders I enjoyed seeing making drinks.

[@JAZR0]

the fact that he covers his mouth while testing his drinks shows how professional and careful he works.

[@augustaspaulauskas91]

Yes 👌

[@Therealdogecoin]

Professional

[@giovalleyk]

Professional

[@joshjohnburgess]

Yet he doesn’t wear gloves when carving the ice ...

[@AksamRafiz]

@@joshjohnburgess perhaps cutting ice without bare hands make it difficult. Besides it's unusual if he goes through all this but doesn't take care to sanitize his hands.

[@randomfactsthatdontmatter3466]

I want to see more of this guy. He's so calming and smooth about everything

[@OrdinaryMoe]

I vote that Hidestsugu-san gets a full episode.

[@SmokeumPeacepipe]

+OrdinaryMoe add my vote to that ha

[@TheArtsyshep]

+OrdinaryMoe I vote that he gets a chef's night out special. Bartender's night out!

[@noemie8148]

yeah I want more

[@NeuroHead]

Hell yeah , im down with that . The Japanese masters are always inspiring and interesting to watch in whatever they do. So much attention to detail and technique .

[@MrSuperchicken95]

OrdinaryMoe b

[@ryzen7611]

you know its gourmet when even their ice is better than yours

[@antoniowombdiska3073]

NEGUS MBARKA yeah but it’s gourmet so I bet the tips are good

[@elruso8380]

Antonio Wombdiska they don’t accept tips in Japan or it’s considered rude to say the least

[@mauricioenriquez8890]

I mean, he is the owner of a classy bar

[@mohamadfhazril7876]

I made your comment 1k

[@VanNessy97]

I think it's so the managers have to pay their servers fair wages.

[@jerseythedog]

What he just said means that ice diamonds are actually more rare than the real thing. He truly is a master.

[@sky3_ow]

I mean yeah, the fucking brownie that i just made is rarer than diamonds, because i ate it

[@solo3959]

I just realized hes holding ice for a very long time

[@justinjakeashton]

How does his hand not hurt?

[@sirchris6047]

@@justinjakeashton because he's cooler than that block of ice

[@magapiff1]

@@sirchris6047 how cool are you? I'm so cool I can hold ice without my hands getting numb

[@martinerhard8447]

huh you must live somewhere with mild winters

[@maxmaxtrial2075]

Nothing like your bartender holding your ice for a long time after handling tips.

[@rottenvlogger4564]

I really wish bartenders here in Las Vegas would taste the drinks before they send them. A 14 dollar drink shouldn't taste like lighter fluid or medicine.

[@seangreen9633]

RottenVlogger $14? You must went to a cheap bar

[@theuglyducklingisgodlevelt6104]

Also places like Vegas don’t focus on quality as much as quantity. It’s a Tourist location so there’s always people moving in and out they focus on getting as many drinks as sold as possible

[@Neodova]

@Dalim Mont Who shit in your cereal?

[@tmurphy9869]

Man just get drunk

[@thatoneguy12ize]

@Dalim Mont You don't KNOW how to spell shut the fuck up

[@jlopez1017d]

I've always admired Japanese attention to detail . They take no shortcuts no matter what they do that's why their products are top notch

[@eberbacher007]

+jlopez1017d but this only works, because these kind of bars are located near the financial center and people from banks and so on, come every evening. They can pay 15$ for a standard Gin&Tonic and 20+$ for the better stuff

[@eberbacher007]

***** Well i never said that, but its just a level of quality that would not be doable at a normal bar

[@johng45746]

everything they do they are detailed. when I went to the McDonald's there, they neatly double bagged a mcflurry that I was going to eat right away.

[@vonwaq]

John Giang I can confirm, been to japan 3 times and their service are the best i've ever experienced throughout my life.

[@cognition26]

jlopez1017d This a country who's congress has their tea cups string aligned or a fight will break out. Also the types of rice you can get from the same patty but they are still different because of the way the husk is cut.

[@Jsjsjsjsjshaja]

I’ll see y’all in another 3 years when this is recommended again

[@dpsnap6324]

Don't worry I've tagged in for you

[@RanielDadcliffe]

fun fact i saw this like 2 years ago for the first time xD and today im here again

[@degenerate6109]

See ya

[@pedrosantos6183]

Until then brother.

[@DanielshowMY]

Hi

[@OceanSwimmer]

Compliments and big respect to this gentleman for his love of his work. Visiting his bar must be a very satisfying and pleasant experience.

[@__BERSERKER__]

Wow this guy makes Hipster Bartenders look like the fools they are.

[@fast0025ify]

Exactly!

[@BenRangel]

+911LexVegas You're just sayin that cause he's old. If he was in his 20s you'd call him a hipster too ;)

[@BenRangel]

antonthewall Read his comment again. You've misunderstood completely

[@mzikiller13]

+antonthewall He is all show, and lacks in skills. Rule #1, always fine strain cocktails with fresh juice or fruit. #2, in general always fine strain cocktails, served with no ice. After shaking there are ice shards on top of the cocktails which dilutes it more than needed, thus taking away some flavour. #3, ALWAYS taste the cocktail after shaking/stirring/rolling/whatever. You cant adjust a cocktail, say its perfect and then dilute it with 15-20ml of water. It completely changes the depth of flavour and balance -.-

[@KienPham-bf3lb]

+martin olesen jealous internet bartender wanna be famous

[@user-di8dx1vr4s]

man, it's so weird seeing a middle aged japanese man be cool af

[@robertimmanuel577]

He looks older

[@CousinBowling]

@@robertimmanuel577 do you know what "middle aged" is?

[@kapnken2342]

Even Dante from the Devil May Cry series?

[@rickya9206]

Looks like he walked out of a cowboy bebop episode

[@FxxkBoi]

I think they only exist in JAV 🤣

[@kaljamibee]

I love how this video pops up at least once a year and I'm intrigued every time

[@mowieboy]

How can you not love this guy and the passion he has for this job. Awesome. Who else would demand fresh ice shipped in, and different cubes and shaking motions for different drinks. Very cool.

[@pastethat]

now I just need to find a sushi chef that doesn't eat fish, then I can say I have seen it all

[@marsitown1]

+ALL ex yes, he just taste them all, at the end of the day he'll be druuunk

[@90hug]

+ALL ex O so have you seen a man eat his own head

[@kakaman05]

+ALL ex Chinese american restaurant cooks don't eat Chinese american food

[@ZKZ123]

+David Y you got that right!

[@RikerLovesWorf]

+ALL ex I live in Japan and a lot of people often say "I can't drink", but what they really mean to say is "I'm a light drinker", so they DO drink, but just not much. It's a language thing. One beer or cocktail can give them a strong buzz.

[@Goreface69]

Honestly, what ISN'T an artisanal occupation in Japan?!

[@taelend5301]

Good point. They seem to put more reverence and time/care into positions we consider lesser so therefore they are top notch in that aspect

[@Meloncholy19]

In japan when you get a job most people treat it as a job for life and feel there is a massive expectation of them so a lot of employees become masters in their area of occupation

[@ctfcNIG]

Meloncholy19 I can see the satisfaction in it. Im trying to be a jack of all trades and end up being master of none

[@-ninetailed-7172]

I can see the satisfaction in it. Im trying to jack off on all trades and end up being master of pron

[@yourdestination6897]

Fapping. Oh wait, there's hentai...

[@bucky4698]

I swear, any vocation done with this much passion, love and precision always makes for the most intriguing viewing... I freaking love these kinds of videos, and massively admire this man's dedication to his craft!!

[@airplanetowardsthesky3265]

“Not many people can do it. I mean zero bar tenders can do it” 😂

[@BuffaloNickel9]

"Zero OTHER bartenders"

[@linro]

A Japanese in Japan speaking fluent English. Quite impressive.

[@ronkerdonker3226]

Lemme be ur first comment in 2 years

[@dakotacox10]

Hi

[@edgelord3617]

iKota YT 3rd comment

[@Adamaru5]

actually, every time they see someone that's not japanese they try to paractice their english, and him as a bartender makes him more often to know people from other countries

[@AngelineL.]

Also since he is in Tokyo, it is a natural hot spot for tourists so he probably meets a lot of people from different countries

[@iplayroblox9471]

1:18 sounds like my shit hitting the water 😂 😂

[@Adam-lq1yn]

underated comment

[@MartinRidez]

Adam no u

[@KevinKwak9324]

LOL

[@BadmanPictures]

ur watching in 2019 we get it

[@ssoul4610]

You should get some jesus in your life

[@zyanidwarfare5634]

I love how cool bartenders setups behind them look, so many shiny bottles of things most of which I’ve never heard of

[@batmantomgaming2262]

I have seen this 20 times and I still am amazed

[@MickyAvStickyHands]

I'd be too embarrassed to get drunk there. And I'll get drunk anywhere. Too much work and pride going into the drinks to just down them like a hooligan.

[@zan3958]

undo.kat that's almost 40 quid

[@AndreasElf]

Walk up to the counter and order a drink...... Talk the drink, sweep it and just say "One more"..... ;)

[@iLoveTurtlesHaha]

Cocktails are not beer, you sip it and enjoy the taste. If you want to down something, drink beer. It's cheaper. It's like buying a bottle of good wine and downing it. No one in their right mind would do that. Those that drink alcohol for the taste are different than those that drink for getting drunk. It's really two different kinds of people and both are ok. Honestly, if you got drunk there and he judged you for it, then he'd be a bad bartender since the whole point of this craft is to serve people with respect. Go enjoy your drinks however you want and don't be embarrassed because it's your life man.

[@ThePopushi]

I love him omg. When I go to Japan again this year I'm going to visit this bar. I'm always so happy to find new places to enjoy through KZbin videos. THE POWER OF THE INTERNET

[@ElvenMans]

The power of shilling lol, but it seems like a great bar.

[@benm1414]

Couple tips- Get there when it opens because it's very small & they fill to capacity very quickly. Also make sure everyone in your party is there otherwise you won't be seated.

[@adamsmasher9738]

Hey I watch your videos

[@thehumbleonion6929]

well done for not putting sub titles under this guy, his English is impeccable and he's incredibly knowledgeable in his field. great video 👌👌

[@mellowyellow360]

He's the first japenese person i hear who can speak english in american interview 😂

[@koreylackford5621]

Master bartender. I tried being a sushi chef for 3yrs and enjoyed the discipline and the detail. True artwork form.

[@ThePreetgill]

this guy carves the ice into diamonds while dressed like a dapper G, The people need a full episode !!!!!!

[@juanvillarreal8718]

Beautiful and exquisite presentation and preparation 👌

[@chunkymilk1288]

This man seems like he’s straight outta John Wick

[@Ross175]

Dude he was cutting a block of solid freakin ice with a small knife like it was nothing! What he was doing is way harder than you think it would be.

[@MySpeedlink]

trys every drink and says "I dont drink alcohol" xD

[@kwaaaa]

Lol that was my favorite part.

[@bebop4141]

i don't drink alcohol.. sometimes.

[@pachii4198]

I guess what he mean is he doesnt drink for his own purpose, just for his job, bec he is low tolerant to alco

[@kwaaaa]

Yeah, but still a funny bit they purposely edited into the end.

[@saksezo]

hahahahaha i just noticed XD

[@SanTM]

I genuinely love this man

[@BiohazardBunney]

I like how this guy seems super chill but also really professional and intimidating

[@jennynguyen8775]

1:37 This is the quality content I’m looking for 😂😂

[@nickryan6787]

@mnemonic Max 😂😂

[@liannyirawan3528]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@senseiwilking_dc]

What’s that mean ? Hmm

[@gpm1945]

make a full episode of this guy im sure he drinks alot

[@michaelrosche]

He says at the end that he doesn't drink at all as he is a weak drinker

[@CANNIBALISMHOUR]

+Michael Rosche You have to factor in that he'll be trying other peoples drinks all night so drinking on top of that might affect his job.

[@BeardChest]

+Aiden Nathan you have to also factor in that he'll be trying to cover up the fact that he has an alter ego who's a raging alcoholic

[@LordWang]

Stupid comment.

[@BeardChest]

+Shawn Mahoney oh lighten the fuck up will you.

[@Jonathank021]

I have so much respect for this dude following his passion

[@donjon1155]

The way he said it “it’s beautiful” is how you know he knows art bc he is an artist!! 🙌🏼💎🖼

[@tc2241]

Holy cow that guy spoke fluent English, proper word use, phrasing, and intonation. I can't even say arigato without sounding like a tool

[@saxwastaken]

Don't be discouraged, 90% of japanese people can't even say Hello.

[@weiner3393]

2:13 And then we *cov* it

[@ethanwho_]

na he messes up alot but sounds like he can pronounce the words right

[@RetardTE]

Yes. People in other countries speak multiple languages John

[@vladimirvaynkhadler8726]

maybe because you are a tool =)

[@NurikoDB]

"I can't drink alcohol"... samples every drink he makes... Seems legit :D

[@kowikowi465]

spit it out after you tasted it

[@Ryukushinn]

a few sips can't hurt right?

[@MistanceSkills]

0:18 thats what she said.

[@zevalvazen3638]

His English is so damn good and honestly the best one I've heard so far. GREAT PRONUNCIATION

[@strange7s545]

LOL im still laughing at that mood ring cocktail hahahahaha

[@matadorlowlids8180]

IKR

[@barbieswan4349]

+El capitane lol haha. it was cruel to put this video so close to his.

[@strange7s545]

Barbie Swan that was so bad.. now i just watch it when i need a laugh

[@GrandMaMaYT]

what?

[@neo_varna]

+El capitane at what moment in the video is that?

[@Gfcp100]

3:43 me: *drinks the drinks* Also me: *falls over* I'M goOd I'm GoOd

[@louis1424]

Lol

[@papapete8424]

Nah im just foking dying

[@ashrein5531]

I can imagine this happening

[@kcaikcai2766]

Nobody: Me at 3am in the toilet: 1:18

[@williamphillip9749]

I love how Japanese people take pride in everything, it’s truly awesome!

[@KBDProductionsTV]

That was very cool! :D

[@fastfoodpitstops]

We're all here :)

[@snepsnep8700]

+KBDProductionsTV omg ken!! hi

[@georgea.567]

+The KZbin Dictator I'm here to

[@markyork1]

heyyu I know this guy!

[@JorgeRodriguez-yb4kr]

+KBDProductionsTV get outta here Ken!

[@Rod.Machado]

this is the bartnder for gentlemen

[@joeking1157]

how much for whiskey? 5 dollars. what about with that diamond shaped ice? 50 dollars!

[@joeking1157]

@@TONY-dq1pk maybe, I would not know, it was just a random number to make the suggestion.

[@dannybloom]

@@joeking1157 Are you Wayne's brother?

[@joeking1157]

@@dannybloom i got a few brothers but wayne is not one of them.

[@dannybloom]

@@joeking1157 Apologies Joe, someone else. Stay safe 🙂

[@timtim1776]

How do you know?

[@ShadowPuppet3001]

great video, you sir make good drinks 🍸

[@SuperPussyFinger]

These $35 drinks are fun and delicious until the bill comes.

[@abishkarjungshah4539]

@@cembaturkemikkiran4109 here we witness murder by words

[@de_light641]

that doesn't make sense

[@JohnSmith-kt3yy]

​@Genes Where I'm from 35 dollars is the wage of about 2-3 hours.

[@alexdeathnote1]

@@slowjack7893 I don't know what you ment by this, but if it's what I thought of, you're a horrible human being.

[@joshuah1968]

@Genes I dont think it's idiotic to spend money at an expensive bar. The people who spend the money are the ones that can afford it. I'll tell you if I'm ever in the area I would definitely try a drink or three. You get a more classy experience at the high-end bars, but that experience will cost you.

[@PT111111]

Ginza... That's the fancy expensive part of Tokyo.

[@chrisporter7200]

The pride he has in his work is admirable.

[@rickthebirdie]

This ice stuff is cool to hear!

[@Cannibal713]

Damn, that is one man who takes some f**king pride in his work. I bet you can taste it in the finished product. Im kinda thirsty.

[@acethefiredragon8525]

4:24 oof that shake is so satisfying.

[@nhokonhokopuala]

So beautiful to watch

[@Dj_Eilon_omer]

Beautiful!

[@hoshiryu]

......this guy is one of a few who gained my respect ...he gains a whole new level of respect

[@fl_7912]

I appreciate this bartender knowing and speaking english fluently. After all, they are asia's best bar

[@allegedkurd]

The contrast collar is the best touch of this video.

[@littl3fing]

This Man make I want to drink . First time I see a barman care abt how his drinks look and the presentation 👍👏🏻👏🏻✨

[@Bermwolf]

I used to go to this bar all the time when I lived in ginza. Very chill spot, good company too

[@1000FeatheredOwl]

The first cocktail really reminded me of my favorite cocktail, the aviation. It's gin, maraschino liqueur, creme de violette, and lemon juice. :) very light taste of floral and fruit.

[@coreyform563]

This man Is passionate about his work, and it shows!

[@Anstroy95]

I can't imagine how this pandemic could have impacted his local store by having no customers

[@DerpASherpa117]

Japan was way less draconian with their measures compared to the rest. The mortality rate for COVID in Japan is around 8 per 2,000,000 people. Look it up yourself. It begs the question what Western countries are doing wrong, or if COVID is really as bad as we've been led to believe.

[@kuma8093]

@@sph9564 I’ve lived in japan for 3 years now and the only thing they”locked down” was international travel. Other than that I can walk outside and you literally can’t tell a pandemic is going on. Also out of all the military bases in japan and through the 1,000s of confirmed cases we’ve had, we have exactly 0 deaths.

[@billygilmusic5072]

just the fact that for decades almost all of Asia used face masks in public and this is socially acceptable and encouraged due to past epidemics like SARS is a great indicator of why Japan was able to fight the COVID-19 pandemic so effectively. They all used masks in public even before the pandemic, while in the U.S is still taboo to this day to use a mask, specially in highly Republican states like Texas where they give you funny looks and judge you for wearing a mask sometimes, and 0 use of masks in fanily or friends gatherings or they'll think you're crazy which is why we're this fucked atm

[@liberioescriba6158]

Nah, japanese arent obese or diabetic... they did ok with covid

[@SnowCompanion]

@@DerpASherpa117 they don't have shame or aversion to mask wearing even with regular illnesses like the cold. They are also more weary when it comes to hygiene and trash. Also Japan is a smaller country even if more condensed and usually everyone is more local with travel. Cheers

[@gatomaru]

classiest bartender ever

[@Nor1998_]

I thought he was holding a diamond. 😂. But really it was ice.

[@AdynKolm]

It’s so satisfying to see the ice being cut

[@FragmentSnake]

I always make the time to watch this video every time it resurfaces.

[@jesse962]

His English speaking is bougie af🔥

[@ninjabieber7695]

NEGUS MBARKA white people dobt talk like that they talk like pew pew

[@user-vf4kj3qd8v]

What does it mean "boogie af" I'm Japanese and I couldn't understand it.

[@user-vf4kj3qd8v]

Langdon Alger Just I did but there was no information therefore I asked you guys it to know:) thanks for your explanation

[@nuttkraker2127]

柊蒼 like good as fuck or impressive as fuck

[@darrenpeternazarene5968]

@NEGUS MBARKA well he is technically a white skin asian...so

[@Soniboy84]

That's why I love Japan, they do their work properly and take it to masterly level. Unlike some European countries where the "screw that, it's fine like that" attitude is what you see...

[@usarkarzts4207]

Soniboy84 it's no so simple. He can take all the time he needs. Others don't.

[@xxxxxx5868]

Your forgetting you probably have to wait an hour for your drink lmao

[@toncek5464]

Why is noone talking about his perfect engliish accent spite the fact that he is japaniese

[@NoOneAlive_]

Ikr? I can clearly understand his English.

[@NoOneAlive_]

@not sebi yeah, I spot it

[@gusfalk]

lol what? his accent is stereotypical japanese english

[@runningwolf7264]

I really like his vibe, master of his craft