Robata & Warayaki
Robatayaki & straw-grilled
Bonito from Kochi and Omi beef from Shiga, grilled over straw right before you. Seasonal fish and vegetables draw out their fullest flavor over charcoal.
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Our story
Located in the heart of Moriyama, Shiga, Uomaru is a seafood izakaya where fresh fish and carefully selected sake meet the craft of robatayaki grilling.
Sashimi finished by skilled hands from fish delivered straight from the port, bonito from Kochi, and Omi beef from Shiga — grilled dynamically right before you over straw and charcoal.
A calm Japanese space with lively counter seats and relaxing private rooms — for dates, family dinners, and company banquets alike.
Commitment
In spring, young 2-3kg first-catch bonito; in autumn, richly fatty 4-5kg returning bonito, carefully selected by season.
Most Kochi bonito is pole-and-line caught, leaving it beautiful and undamaged. We ship our select bonito direct from the port.
We use straw hand-cut ourselves from vast contracted fields in Shiga. Dried straw burns hot with the finest smoky aroma.
Over straw flames reaching 1000 degrees, we sear a crust about 5mm into the flesh, then finish with residual heat to lock in flavor.
Cut over 1cm thick so the straw aroma fills your mouth, brimming with bonito flavor and a springy texture.
A fully sun-dried salt handmade by artisans from Kochi seawater. We select larger crystals for a mellow mineral taste.
Service
Five pleasures to savor in Moriyama
Robatayaki & straw-grilled
Bonito from Kochi and Omi beef from Shiga, grilled over straw right before you. Seasonal fish and vegetables draw out their fullest flavor over charcoal.
Selected Japanese & Shiga local sake
A generous selection of sake chosen from across Japan, including local Shiga brews — from dry to sweet. Our staff suggest the one glass that suits your dish, so you can enjoy sake tasting in Moriyama.
Port-fresh fish & sashimi
Fresh fish shipped straight from the port, finished into sashimi by skilled hands. Enjoy the seafood of Moriyama in seasonal plates such as our five-kind sashimi platter.
Shiga Omi beef & chicken
Shiga's specialty Omi beef, straw-grilled or miso-marinated, and overnight-dried Omi chicken. Enjoy Shiga's premium ingredients dynamically over charcoal in Moriyama.
Private rooms, banquets & full venue
Fully private tatami rooms for 2–20 guests, banquet courses with free-flow drinks, and full-venue bookings for 30–40. Steps from Moriyama Station — ideal for company parties and gatherings.
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Bonito from Kochi and Omi beef from Shiga, grilled over straw right before you. Seasonal fish and vegetables draw out their fullest flavor over charcoal.
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A generous selection of sake chosen from across Japan, including local Shiga brews — from dry to sweet. Our staff suggest the one glass that suits your dish, so you can enjoy sake tasting in Moriyama.
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Fresh fish shipped straight from the port, finished into sashimi by skilled hands. Enjoy the seafood of Moriyama in seasonal plates such as our five-kind sashimi platter.
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Shiga's specialty Omi beef, straw-grilled or miso-marinated, and overnight-dried Omi chicken. Enjoy Shiga's premium ingredients dynamically over charcoal in Moriyama.
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Fully private tatami rooms for 2–20 guests, banquet courses with free-flow drinks, and full-venue bookings for 30–40. Steps from Moriyama Station — ideal for company parties and gatherings.
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How to enjoy Robata
How to enjoy straw-grilling and robata
The straw grilling happens on the ground floor. From the counter the flames are close at hand, and the crackle of burning straw carries to the table and terrace seats.
Take it plain first. The contrast between the smoke-wrapped surface and the moist flesh left inside is the first thing worth noticing.
Change direction halfway through the plate. Rock salt and citrus lighten the finish on straw-grilled Omi beef and on richly fatty bonito alike.
Upstairs there are three fully enclosed tatami rooms with walls and doors, each seating seven to ten guests. Out of view, you can linger over Shiga sake from dry to sweet.
Producers
Tosa-Saga Port, KochiIkkatsu no Daiki
Saga is where the Kuroshio current first meets Japan, a town thriving on pole-and-line bonito fishing and one of Kochi's foremost fishing towns.
Tano, KochiTanoya Seihachi
A genuine sun-dried salt made using only the sun's heat, with painstaking care. Entirely handmade, it grows into crystals that melt in the mouth, the very finest sun-dried salt.

* Producer information is provided by the shop. Producer photos are pending.
Pairing
3 questions to suggest a pairing from our selected sake. Ask our staff about the day's lineup.
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Today's moodWhat are you in the mood for today?
Reserve
Reserve by phone or online booking. Weekends and peak hours fill up — early booking recommended.
Reserve 02 / Course & PartyEight courses with 2 hours of free-flow drinks, from ¥5,500 (tax incl.). Perfect for company parties and gatherings.
See courses 03 / Private venueFully private tatami rooms for 2–20 guests; full-venue bookings for 30–40 guests. Please consult us for size and dates.
InquireCourse
Eight banquet courses built around our signatures — straw-grilled bonito, sashimi and robatayaki — each with 2 hours of free-flow drinks. From the standard course to Omi duck and Omi beef charcoal-grill, the alfonsino and clam hot pot and Omi beef sukiyaki. Perfect for company parties and celebrations.
11 dishes
¥5,500 (tax incl.)
10 dishes
¥6,600 (tax incl.)
10 dishes
¥7,700 (tax incl.)
7 dishes
¥11,000 (tax incl.)
* All courses include 2 hours of free-flow drinks. Prices are tax-included. Reservation required. See all eight courses and details on the course page.
Signature

Fresh bonito from Kochi, seared over a roaring straw flame right before you — smoky aroma, concentrated flavor.

Shiga's premium Omi beef, grilled over straw to draw out its aroma and natural richness.

The day's freshest fish from the port, arranged with care by our skilled hands.

Plump, overnight-dried atka mackerel grilled to order — a robata classic.

Thick fried tofu grilled over charcoal — crisp outside, tender within.

Hakata mentaiko lightly seared over the robata to bring out its aroma — a fine partner for sake.

Pork belly slowly braised for eight hours until meltingly tender.

Rolled one by one by hand, brimming with dashi — a quiet signature.

Elegant wasanbon sweetness under a crisp, bittersweet caramel to close the night.
Moriyama
About a 3-minute walk from JR Moriyama Station, at 14-2 Umeda-cho. On the second floor we have three fully private tatami rooms with doors and walls, each sized for 7–10 guests, usable for parties of 2 to 20.
Parties of 6 or fewer are seated in a semi-private room. All three fully private rooms are tatami, and together they take 2 to 20 guests.
We offer eight banquet courses with two hours of free-flow drinks, from 5,500 yen including tax — from the Uomaru Standard (11 dishes, 5,500 yen) to charcoal-grilled Omi duck and Omi beef, the alfonsino and clam dashi hot pot, and the Omi beef sukiyaki course at 11,000 yen.
We take full-venue bookings for 30 to 40 guests, and seated banquets for up to 50. There are 80 seats in all: tables, counter and terrace on the first floor, tatami on the second.
Families are very welcome. Smoking is separated — the first floor is non-smoking, while the second floor and terrace allow smoking — so please tell us your seating preference when you book.
The fully private tatami rooms have doors and walls, so they suit business dinners across the southern Shiga area. We build the meal around straw-grilled Omi beef from Shiga (1,690 yen / 1,859 yen incl. tax) and straw-grilled bonito sent directly from Tosa-Saga port (medium, about two portions, 1,490 yen / 1,639 yen incl. tax).
A 5% service charge applies (waived when you order a course), plus a 500 yen (before tax) otoshi seating charge. We accept cash, major credit cards and PayPay; e-money is not accepted. There is no dedicated car park, so please use a nearby coin parking. We open daily at 17:00 and close at 24:00 (food L.O. 23:00 / drinks L.O. 23:30); there is no lunch service.
Scenes
From dates to banquets, solo drinking to family meals — Uomaru Moriyama fits many scenes near Moriyama Station with private rooms, counter seats and courses.
A calm Japanese space and private rooms for a special evening. Pair fresh sashimi with local Shiga sake in the heart of Moriyama.
Private rooms near Moriyama Station for relaxed business dining. Straw-grilled Omi beef and carefully selected sake leave a strong impression.
Eight banquet courses with 2 hours of free-flow drinks from ¥5,500 (tax incl.), plus private rooms and full-venue options for company parties in Moriyama.
Drop in on the way home from work. Open daily from 17:00 until 24:00 (food L.O. 23:00 / drinks 23:30).
Lively counter seats where solo guests watch the cooking up close. A single plate and a glass of sake, at your own pace.
Family-friendly with a variety of dishes, moments from Moriyama Station — with tatami seating upstairs for a relaxed family meal.
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Preparing to enjoy wine pairing with a private booking in Moriyama is very simple. Just follow these three steps to make your special time even more enriching.
When you make a reservation by phone or online, please state that you would like a private booking in Moriyama and are interested in wine pairing. This allows our staff to understand your needs in advance and ensure a smooth experience. We can discuss the availability of private bookings and the details of wine pairing beforehand.
After booking or upon arrival, please let us know your specific wishes, such as what kind of food you would like to eat and what your budget is for wine. We can accommodate detailed requests, such as a course centered on seafood from near Moriyama Station or one that incorporates seasonal ingredients. Regarding the type of wine, letting us know your preferences or wines you've enjoyed in the past will help us propose the best pairing. For those who enjoy Japanese sake, new ways of enjoyment, such as comparing it with wine, are also possible.
On the day of your visit, our wine-savvy staff will assist you at your table. We will serve and explain the wines in sync with when the dishes are brought out, so you can relax and enjoy. If you have any questions about the aroma or taste of the wine or its compatibility with the food, please feel free to ask at any time. We will do our utmost to ensure your Moriyama gathering becomes the best possible wine pairing experience. Please enjoy the meticulous service unique to our Umedacho izakaya.
To everyone in Moriyama City seeking a special dining experience that makes you forget the everyday: our private booking in Moriyama not only offers a private space but also promises a blissful time that stimulates the five senses through the new combination of Japanese cuisine and wine. The delicate dishes woven from fresh, seasonal ingredients, including seafood from near Moriyama Station, and the carefully selected wines that accompany them—this marriage is truly a form of gastronomic art.
It is our pleasure to provide a quality time and service that goes beyond the framework of a typical Moriyama izakaya. Whether it's a Moriyama gathering with friends, a meal with treasured family, or a business dinner, the space of a private booking in Moriyama and wine pairing will make your memories even more vivid. Please visit us to experience the marriage of our signature cuisine and wine. When you open the door to a private booking in Moriyama, a new world of food is sure to unfold.
We will serve you with all our hearts so that you can enjoy your food and wine to the fullest and have a fulfilling time. While you may be familiar with the charm of Moriyama's Japanese sake, discovering its surprising compatibility with wine will further expand your dining options. We sincerely look forward to your visit.
Voices
50過ぎのおっさん4人、高校時代の仲間で利用。2階の畳の間。鰹の藁焼きをはじめ、白米、醤油に至るまで、全て美味かったです。店員さんも優秀な人ばかりなのでしょう、空いた皿やコップが放置されるということが無かった。良いお店を見つけたと思いました。
接客がとても好印象でした! オススメの料理を教えてくれたり、空いたグラスやお皿もそっと下げてくれる気遣いがとても良かったです。 カツオのタタキ最高でした! 藁の香りがしてとても美味しかったです。フンワリしていて、塩で食べるのが私はとても気に入りました。 お箸がおみくじになっているの面白かったです。
2階の喫煙席でゆっくり過ごさせて貰えました。ご飯が美味しく、接客も丁寧でした。 入店前(店先)から気を配り、小柄な女性スタッフさんがこちらが呼ぶより先に対応に来てくれたり、全体的に雰囲気が明るく厨房の男性スタッフさんまでしっかり挨拶されていて、退店時まで終始対応が良かったです。 今回2回目の利用でしたが、次もまた行きたいと思います。
守山駅前の貴重な飲み屋に行くんや!! ということで「魚丸」さんへ 滋賀県内で複数店構えられている飲み屋さんですね 駅から徒歩すぐなので便利。 守山駅周辺は気軽に利用できる居酒屋が少ないイメージですね。 2軒目で利用させてもらいました 店員さんは若い人ばかりですが、元気で接客が丁寧で良いですね。 これだけでも推せる。 滋賀に来たので、何か滋賀独自のものを頼みたいと思っていたら結構ありました。 小鮎の佃煮は食べたことないのでありがたいです。 琵琶湖で獲れる焼きエビも初めて。 ドリンクも琵琶湖ハイボールは少し甘めで美味しかったです。 総じて大変良かったです。 ごちそうさまでした
明るい雰囲気とカウンターから調理している様子が見えて楽しかった! また接客の対応も丁寧で良かったです(^^) だし巻き玉子がめちゃくちゃ美味しかったです🥚
何度か魚丸さんには来させていただいていますが、 いつもスタッフさんが親切で大好きなお店です。 今回も携帯電話での飲み物のオーダーに手間取っているのを察知した店員さんが さりげなく注文を取りに来てくださいました。 またひとりが喫煙者だったために2階に席を変更していただいたり、 臨機応変に対応してくださるのが素敵です。 御料理も今回初めてコースにしましたがどれも美味しくいただきました。
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Group
Uomaru has sister restaurants across Shiga, near Lake Biwa and around Moriyama. Enjoy the same fresh seafood and robata at a location convenient for you.
Seafood & robata izakaya in Yasu.
View store Hikone, ShigaSeafood & robata izakaya in Hikone.
View store Minami-Kusatsu, ShigaSeafood & robata izakaya in Minami-Kusatsu.
View store Ishiyama, OtsuSeafood & robata izakaya in Ishiyama, Otsu.
View store Uomaru Sakaba StandA casual seafood stand from the Uomaru group.
View store Nadeshico GyozarouA gyoza specialty restaurant from the same group.
View store* All are Shiga-area group restaurants around Moriyama. Please check each store's site for details and hours.
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Get in touch
For reservations, courses and private bookings, please call us. We look forward to your visit.
HoursDaily 17:00–24:00 (food L.O. 23:00 / drinks 23:30)
Private rooms, banquet courses and full-venue bookings are easiest to arrange by phone — tell us your date, party size and budget and our staff will help.
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Events & notices
Autumn seasonal robata and new local sake are now available.
Open daily from 17:00; last orders — food 23:00, drinks 23:30.
Events and notices are updated here.