About Devender Kumar Sehgal

Devender Kumar began his bar career in his native India in 2006, working in top bars in both Delhi and Mumbai, where he headed up the bar team of renowned Mumbai restaurant  Ellipsis, and also had a stint behind the bar at the illustrious Taj Hotel. In 2013, Kumar moved to Hong Kong where he joined the team at Michelin-starred eatery 8 1⁄2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana as its head mixologist. It was here that Kumar took his bartending expertise to the next level, further refining his palate and understanding of food, stretching the bounds of his creativity in the inspiring surroundings of Chef Bombana’s iconic Italian restaurant.

In addition to crafting a world-class cocktail program and steering 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo onto both the World’s Best Bars (No. 26, 2017) and Asia’s 50 Best Bars (No. 24, 2018) lists,  Kumar has also established a reputation as one of Hong Kong’s most affable and likeable hospitality personalities, amongst both industry friends and guests alike. His professional repertoire is defined in equal measures by his flair for hosting guests and creating memorable experiences, as it is his mastery of the fine craft of cocktails.