Yangdup is based in India and is known to be one of India's finest mixologists. He has been featured by Drinks International Magazine in the Bar World 100 list of most influential people in the global beverage industry 2020 – the first Indian to feature on this list. This follows the feat of having his bar Sidecar win a coveted spot as India's best bar in 2021 and the Asia's 50 Best Bars Awards 2020 and 2021 and the Joint Nikka Highest Climber Award 2021.