Japanese Chef · Knives · Auckland

The Edge of
Japanese Craft

Makoto Omura — 6th Generation Chef

Head chef at Tanto Japanese Dining in Epsom. Authentic Japanese knives, professional sharpening and repair — from a chef who uses them every day.

Knives & Sharpening Dine with Makoto

オークランド · 大村誠

6thGeneration

About Makoto

A Legacy Refined
Over Generations

Sixth-generation heir of Chojiya, a long-established traditional restaurant in Japan.

Born and raised in Japan, Makoto ran Chojiya for 18 years as owner and head chef before bringing his craft to New Zealand. Today he leads the kitchen at Tanto Japanese Dining in Epsom, which he co-owns.

A chef's work begins with the knife. Makoto brings that same care to every blade he sells and sharpens — the knives he recommends are the knives he trusts in his own kitchen.

6th

Generation

30+

Years in kitchens

Epsom

Tanto, Auckland

Japanese Knives

Blades of Tradition

Genuine handcrafted Japanese knives from master smiths in Sakai, Gifu and Seki — the heartlands of Japanese bladesmithing — chosen and imported by Makoto.

Authorised dealer of Miura Knives
三浦刃物店正規取扱店

Miura 三浦刃物 Suisin 酔心 Zanmai 三昧

Ask about a knife Book sharpening

刃

Knife Sales

Gyuto · Santoku · Petty · Yanagiba

Find the right knife for your hand and your kitchen. Makoto will advise on shape, steel and care.

Range & availabilityOn enquiry
Viewing at TantoBy appointment

研

Sharpening

Hand-sharpened on whetstones

Restore a true Japanese edge. Western and Japanese knives, single and double bevel.

Standard knife$ —
Large / single bevel$ —
Turnaround— days

直

Repair

Chips · Broken tips · Re-profiling

Chipped edges, broken tips and worn profiles brought back to working shape.

AssessmentFree
RepairQuoted

Drop-off and pick-up at Tanto Japanese Dining, 250 Manukau Road, Epsom, during opening hours. Please enquire first so Makoto can confirm timing.

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Celebrate at Tanto

Makoto's cooking is served at Tanto Japanese Dining, where he leads the kitchen. For special occasions, he prepares menus to order in the restaurant.

Functions & group dining — birthdays, farewells and team dinners at Tanto.
Chef's special menus — sashimi boats, seasonal courses and celebration platters, arranged in advance.
Family occasions — including Okuizome, a baby's first-meal celebration.

Book at Tanto Enquire about a function

Makoto no longer offers off-site catering or private-chef visits. All events are hosted at Tanto, 250 Manukau Road, Epsom.

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