About Haru Zenda
In 2013, Haru Zenda started his career in Kyoto, where he studied to be a Sake Sommelier after completing a degree in and Chemistry and Japanese History. From there Zenda continued to forge his career in mixology. After competing in his first Shochu Competition, “Spirited Away,” Zenda had the honor of meeting many of the shochu producers in Kyushu, Japan—experiences that culminated into Zenda’s success today: Zenda has been a Sommelier and the Head Bartender at Masa (New York) since 2017.