Bar Centifolia — Where Mixology Becomes a Living Art
Hidden in the elegant district of Azabu-Juban, Tokyo, Bar Centifolia is far more than a cocktail bar. It is an intimate theatre where drinks become performances, and every night turns into a memory. Wrapped in warm wood, marble reflections and soft lighting, this sanctuary of Japanese nightlife offers a sensory experience at the crossroads of art, ritual, and taste.
A Name That Blooms Like an Idea
“Centifolia” refers to a rose of a hundred petals — a symbol of beauty, longevity and devotion. For founder and bartender Yuzo Komai, it embodies his vision: a bar meant to live long, evolve, and inspire, like a flower preserved through time.
Yuzo Komai — The Maestro of the Cocktail Stage
Some bartenders pour drinks.
Yuzo Komai performs them.
Often described as the Best Bartender Alive, Komai is a national cocktail champion and one of the most captivating figures of Japan’s drinking culture. Behind the counter, every gesture is precise, controlled, almost choreographed.
Guests may witness him:
• Carving ice blocks into perfect diamonds by hand
• Summoning blue flames that dance around the glass
• Moving shakers and long spoons with the grace of a dancer
A cocktail at Centifolia is not served — it is unveiled.
Where the Cocktail Becomes Theatre
No standard menu here. Cocktails are often tailored to the guest, inspired by seasons, mood, or even the story shared across the bar. Each drink is presented in one of over a hundred vintage glasses, carefully chosen to match the character of the creation.
An Immersive Experience
The bar is small — intentionally. Time slows here. Voices soften. Every sound of ice, every flame, every detail becomes part of the experience. It feels less like visiting a bar and more like attending a private performance.
For travellers seeking authenticity, elegance and emotion, Bar Centifolia stands as one of Tokyo’s essential destinations.
In Conclusion — Emotion Poured Into Glass
Centifolia is not just a place to drink;
it is a place to feel.
Under the skilled hands of Yuzo Komai, cocktails are living artworks, each movement a gesture of hospitality, each sip a piece of Japan’s soul. For lovers of craft, beauty and rare moments, this bar is a must-see — a night to remember, a rose that never fades.