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
Let's go out for a delicious meal today! When you make such a wonderful plan, the ideal is for everyone to truly enjoy their food and spend time smiling, isn't it? However, for those with allergies, dining out can sometimes bring anxiety. The challenge of choosing from a menu, communicating your needs to the restaurant, and the worry of what if can overshadow what should be a joyful occasion. For us at Umedacho Izakaya, it is truly heartbreaking to see a pleasant time clouded by such concerns.
We prioritize nothing more than ensuring each and every customer can enjoy their meal with peace of mind and to their heart's content. Here in Moriyama, as we continue to offer exquisite dishes that highlight seasonal blessings and the skill of our artisans, we make every effort to provide meticulous care and attention, so that even customers with allergies will feel, 'I want to come back again.' In this column, we will specifically detail our daily initiatives for allergy support and how you can help us. Please read to the end, and we hope this information will be useful for your next visit to Umedacho Izakaya.
What ingredients are in this dish? Even if I mention my allergies, will it be properly understood? Have you ever felt such doubts or anxieties when dining out? These concerns can intensify, especially when visiting a new restaurant, attending an important business dinner, or celebrating a family occasion. Finding a restaurant in Moriyama where you can dine with complete peace of mind can sometimes be a challenging task among the numerous izakayas available.
Allergy accommodation is a critical matter, as it directly relates to our customers' well-being. Therefore, at Umedacho Izakaya, we aim not merely to avoid allergenic ingredients, but to alleviate the very anxiety customers feel about dining out. Our mission is to discover and implement ways for our guests to truly relax and wholeheartedly enjoy robatayaki or Omi beef with Moriyama sake in hand.
At Umedacho Izakaya, we implement the following specific measures to ensure our customers can enjoy delicious meals with complete peace of mind. Our entire staff exercises the utmost care for your safety and satisfaction.
When you inform us of allergies at the time of reservation or upon your arrival, our staff with specialized knowledge will listen attentively to your concerns. We will inquire in detail about the type and severity of your allergies, specific ingredients to avoid, and also ingredients you can safely enjoy, aiming for a consultation that also considers your broader dietary preferences.
To deliver safe dishes to our customers, rigorous management is indispensable at every stage, from ingredient procurement to cooking. At Umedacho Izakaya, we precisely track information for carefully selected ingredients like fresh Omi beef and seasonal seafood, exercising extreme caution with any ingredients that could potentially cause allergies.
It's disheartening when your culinary options are limited due to allergies. At Umedacho Izakaya, after listening to your needs, we can arrange existing menu items or, at times, suggest special dishes exclusively for you. We respond flexibly to each customer's situation, offering dishes designed to pair perfectly with Moriyama sake or cooking methods that bring out the maximum umami of Omi beef.
At Umedacho Izakaya, we are fully committed to accommodating our customers' allergies, and the information you provide helps us deliver even more reliable and safe service. Please review and cooperate with the following points before your visit.
For allergy accommodation, advance preparation and confirmation are extremely important. Please note that last-minute changes on the day may be difficult, especially on weekends, holidays, or during anticipated busy periods. We would greatly appreciate it if you could provide as many details as possible when making your reservation.
Upon entering or when placing your order, please kindly re-confirm your allergies with our staff as a precaution. If you have any questions or concerns about the dishes served, please do not hesitate to speak to a staff member. For your safety, if you carry medication to alleviate allergy symptoms, we strongly recommend bringing it with you when you visit.
One of Umedacho Izakaya's proud offerings is Moriyama Robatayaki. Its simple cooking method allows you to fully savor the natural flavors of the ingredients. This simplicity is also a significant advantage when it comes to allergy accommodation.
Umedacho Izakaya aims to provide the finest dining experience for all customers in Moriyama. It is our heartfelt desire to offer delicious cuisine and warm hospitality to everyone, regardless of whether they have allergies.
Imagine savoring Moriyama Robatayaki, where seasonal ingredients are slowly grilled over charcoal, all while sipping Moriyama sake. Or perhaps delighting in the rich, melt-in-your-mouth umami of Omi beef. We want you to fully experience such blissful moments, built upon a foundation of absolute peace of mind.
Our restaurant also offers a relaxing dining environment in private spaces, serving as a Moriyama tatami private room or a Moriyama complete private room izakaya. A key advantage of our private rooms is the ability to discuss your allergies thoroughly and without concern for other diners.
The moment our customers say Gochisousama! (Thank you for the meal!) with peace of mind and a smile is the greatest joy for us at Umedacho Izakaya. If you have allergies, please visit with complete confidence. Our entire staff sincerely looks forward to making your special day a vibrant one, enriched with delicious food.
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.
Store
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.