[Bartender Profile] Shirmy Chan, Bar Terumi (Kuala Lumpur)

She might look fierce with her tattoos and that semi-permanent long-sighted squint, but behind the bar Shirmy turns out some seriously mean cocktails.

Shirmy is one of Kuala Lumpur’s pioneering female bartenders, a trailblazer who has spent years proving her mastery of the craft. After cementing her reputation as a cocktail maven, the pandemic pause gave her the chance to recalibrate and finally realize a long-held dream: opening her own bar.

Today, she helms Bar Terumi, where her steady hand and refined palate shine through in her beloved signatures — from beautifully structured martinis to whisky-based classics. Shirmy’s journey is one of grit, vision, and unwavering dedication, and she continues to shape KL’s cocktail landscape with quiet confidence and exceptional hospitality.