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.
Column
For those seeking a special, memorable time in Moriyama, our restaurant offers a blissful culinary experience woven from the depth of Shiga's famed Moriyama sake and the exquisite taste of Omi beef, one of Japan's top three wagyu brands. We provide a variety of distinctive spaces and heartfelt cuisine suitable for numerous occasions, from meals with loved ones and lively gatherings with friends to company banquets. In this column, we will introduce the specific attractions and ways you can enjoy a wonderful experience at our restaurant.
When choosing a restaurant, do you ever wonder, Do they really have delicious sake?, How well does it pair with the food?, Are private rooms fully available?, or Can they accommodate a large party? For those who wish to fully enjoy Moriyama sake and savor the local specialty, Omi beef, a restaurant that can fulfill both desires is a rare find. Our establishment is committed to meeting these expectations, with a focus on sake, Omi beef, and the ambiance of our space. We hope you will find tips in this article to further enrich your precious time with us.
We take particular pride in our lineup of Moriyama sake, a local treasure. Shiga Prefecture is blessed with rich nature and pure water, hosting numerous unique sake breweries. We have curated a wide selection, from seasonal limited editions and nationally renowned brands to hidden gems loved by locals. We offer a variety of types to satisfy everyone, from sake novices to knowledgeable connoisseurs.
If you're unsure which sake to choose, please feel free to ask our staff. We will recommend the perfect bottle to match your preferences or complement your meal. For instance, a crisp, dry sake enhances the sweetness of Omi beef's fat, while a rich, savory sake deepens the complexity of the dish. Experiencing the wonderful marriage of sake and cuisine is one of the greatest appeals of our restaurant.
The star of our cuisine is undoubtedly Omi beef. As one of Japan's top three wagyu brands, Omi beef is characterized by its fine texture and melt-in-your-mouth sweet fat. To bring out its maximum appeal, our chef has crafted various course meals. Enjoying Omi beef in its different forms—such as charcoal-grilled, shabu-shabu, or sukiyaki—paired with Moriyama sake creates a truly blissful experience.
Our chef's recommended courses are designed to let you enjoy Omi beef prepared in various ways, with the overall balance from appetizer to dessert carefully considered. For example, one course might begin with Omi beef nigiri, followed by a dish featuring seasonal seafood, then a main of Omi beef steak, and conclude with seasoned rice using seasonal ingredients, offering a gourmet experience that appeals to all five senses. Pairing each dish with the optimal sake infinitely expands the depth of flavor. We offer multiple courses to suit your budget and purpose, so please see the details.
In addition to Omi beef, we actively incorporate the most delicious seasonal ingredients. By featuring the blessings of each season—such as fresh vegetables grown in Shiga's rich nature and seafood from Lake Biwa—in our courses, we offer new discoveries and delights with every visit. Please fully enjoy the harmony created by seasonal ingredients, Omi beef, and Moriyama sake.
To make your dining experience more comfortable and special, we offer various types of private rooms. Our Moriyama private tatami rooms are especially popular with families and guests with children, as you can stretch out your legs and relax. For situations requiring private conversation, such as business entertainment or formal introductions, the features of our Moriyama fully private izakaya truly shine. You can talk and enjoy delicious food and sake with your important companions without worrying about your surroundings.
We have a wide variety of private rooms to accommodate everything from small groups to large parties. You can choose the perfect space for your occasion and group size, including calm horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu) style rooms, spacious table rooms, and traditional tatami rooms. All private rooms are designed to ensure privacy and allow for a relaxed dining experience.
Our commitment as a Moriyama izakaya with fully private rooms goes beyond simply having partitioned walls; it's about enhancing the quality of the entire space. The calm atmosphere created by indirect lighting, seasonal decorations, and meticulous interior details provides our guests with a sense of escape and tranquility. From important business entertainment to memorable private moments with family and friends, we are fully prepared to welcome you for any purpose.
For large banquets or special events, our Moriyama banquet courses and Moriyama private buyout services will meet your needs. We offer a variety of banquet plans for all kinds of gatherings, including year-end parties, new year parties, farewell and welcome parties, as well as wedding after-parties and reunions. We support the organizers to reduce their burden and ensure all attendees can thoroughly enjoy the event.
Our banquet courses range from luxurious options centered on Omi beef to those that fully showcase seasonal flavors, allowing you to choose according to your budget and purpose. We also have extensive all-you-can-drink plans that include a rich lineup of Moriyama sake, as well as beer, shochu, wine, cocktails, and a wide variety of other beverages, ensuring everyone can enjoy their preferred drinks.
For those who desire a more private space and a highly flexible banquet, our Moriyama private buyout service is the perfect choice. By booking the entire restaurant, you can create a custom-made event tailored to your requests, such as changing the layout or bringing in special decorations. For example, unique, original events like corporate award ceremonies or club parties are also possible. If you consult with us in advance, a dedicated staff member will carefully listen to your needs and provide total support from the planning stage to the day of the event. We strive to provide meticulous service to make it a memorable occasion for everyone.
Here are the practical steps to fully enjoy Moriyama sake and Omi beef at our restaurant. We have compiled tips from booking your reservation to making the most of your dining experience, so please make use of them.
First, please choose the best course for your group size, purpose, and budget. You can check the details on our website or menu. If you are undecided, feel free to consult our staff by phone or when making your reservation. For example, if you share specific requests like, I'd like a course centered on Omi beef in a quiet private room for a business dinner, or Could you recommend a Moriyama sake that pairs well with the food, as I want to enjoy it leisurely?, we will provide the best suggestions for you.
If you wish to book a Moriyama private tatami room or use our Moriyama fully private izakaya facilities, we recommend booking as early as possible. Popular seats can fill up quickly. When making a reservation, please provide details such as your desired room type, number of guests, and the purpose of your visit. If you are considering a Moriyama private buyout for a large group, detailed arrangements regarding guest numbers, dates, and desired special features are necessary, so contacting us early will ensure smooth preparations.
Please arrive with ample time on your reserved date. If it's your first visit and you have trouble finding us, don't hesitate to call. Upon arrival, our staff will guide you and provide service tailored to your needs. If you have any questions about the dishes or our Moriyama sake, please ask our staff at any time. We will do our utmost to ensure you can fully enjoy our food, sake, and atmosphere.
In this article, we have detailed the appeal of our restaurant, focusing on Moriyama sake, our chef's recommended courses featuring Omi beef, and our Moriyama private tatami rooms and Moriyama fully private izakaya facilities. We hope this has answered any questions or concerns you might have about choosing a restaurant and helped you to concretely envision your visit.
Through our delicious cuisine, high-quality sake, and comfortable atmosphere, we aim to provide an unforgettable and special time for our guests. Whether for important business dinners, family celebrations, conversations with friends, or large Moriyama banquet courses and Moriyama private buyouts, we promise hospitality that exceeds your expectations for any occasion.
Please come and experience the deep flavors of Omi beef, which concentrates the rich blessings of Shiga, and the Moriyama sake nurtured by the same land. 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.