Japanese Knife & Kitchen Shop in Bali: Inside Our Sanur Store

If you've been searching for a Japanese knife shop in Bali — somewhere you can actually pick up a hand-forged gyuto, feel its balance, and talk to someone who knows the difference between Aogami and Shirogami steel — this is it. Our Sanur store is Bali's dedicated Japanese kitchen shop: premium knives from more than ten Japanese makers, sharpening stones, Banko-yaki donabe clay pots, and professional-grade cookware, all under one roof on Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai.

What makes this Bali's Japanese kitchen destination

Most knife shopping in Indonesia happens on a screen. We built the Sanur store so it doesn't have to. Every knife on display can be picked up and handled — because a knife that's perfect on paper can still be wrong in your hand. Our team will ask what you cook, how you sharpen, and what you're used to, then put two or three honest options in front of you. No script, no upsell for its own sake; the goal is that the knife still feels right five years from now.

The selection covers the full range: approachable first knives from Tojiro and Shimomura, workhorse classics from Sakai Takayuki and Kanetsune Seki, and collector-grade blades from forges like Nigara and Masamoto. Alongside the knives: Suehiro whetstones and Atoma diamond plates, Hasegawa professional cutting boards, GINPO donabe and rice cookers, Yoshikawa cookware, and the Japanese kitchen tools that are hard to find anywhere else on the island.

Who shops here

• Home cooks across Bali upgrading from a supermarket knife to something that makes daily cooking a pleasure.
• Chefs and restaurant kitchens — from Denpasar to the resort corridors — who need serious blades, boards, and stones that survive professional use.
• Villa owners and private chefs outfitting kitchens that guests remember.
• Travelers and expats who'd rather fly home with a hand-forged Japanese knife than another souvenir. (Tip: knives go in checked luggage — we'll pack yours so it travels safely.)

Check what's on the shelf before you drive

The Sanur store's inventory is live on our website: the Bali Branch collection shows exactly what's physically in stock in the store today. Browse it from Ubud, Canggu, or Uluwatu, message us on WhatsApp to set something aside, and it'll be waiting at the counter when you arrive.

Where to find us in Sanur

Upscale Living Bali
Roxy Sanur Arcade
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.750
Sidakarya, Denpasar Selatan, Bali 80237

Hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 · Saturday 08:00–15:00 · closed Sundays
WhatsApp: +62 877-5078-4738

We're on the main bypass between Denpasar and Sanur — an easy stop on the way to or from the beach, with the arcade's own parking. From most of south Bali it's a straightforward drive up Bypass Ngurah Rai.

Frequently asked

Can I try the knives before buying?
Yes — that's the point of the store. Handle anything on display; our team will help you compare weight, balance, and edge feel.

Do you have whetstones and sharpening supplies in Bali?
Yes — a full range of Japanese water stones, flattening plates, and strops, plus honest advice on a starter setup.

What if the knife I want isn't in the Sanur store?
Anything from our full catalog on upscaleliving.id can be delivered to you anywhere in Bali — or reserved into the store for pickup. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll arrange it.

Is there parking?
Yes — the Roxy Sanur Arcade has parking right in front.

Reading up before you visit? Start with our guides to choosing your first knife shape and understanding blue steel grades — then come put them in your hand. Also see the overview of both our shops if you're ever in Jakarta.