Portrait of Rajani Mala
i. Biography
Rajani Mala is a Nepalese mixologist and the Bar Manager at Barc, an acclaimed cocktail lounge in Kathmandu, Nepal. Working alongside founders Abhishek Tuladhar and Adarsha Man Tamrakar, she has helped pioneer modern Nepalese cocktail culture, contributing to Barc receiving the Michter's Art of Hospitality Award 2025 from Asia's 50 Best Bars. She has also represented the bar at international guest shifts across Asia, including events in Hong Kong and Bangkok.