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 Yasu, 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 Yasu
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 Yasu.
Port-fresh fish & sashimi
Fresh fish shipped straight from the port, finished into sashimi by skilled hands. Enjoy the seafood of Yasu 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 Yasu.
Private rooms, banquets & full venue
Relaxing private rooms, banquet courses with free-flow drinks, and full-venue bookings on request. Steps from Yasu 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 Yasu.
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Fresh fish shipped straight from the port, finished into sashimi by skilled hands. Enjoy the seafood of Yasu 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 Yasu.
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Relaxing private rooms, banquet courses with free-flow drinks, and full-venue bookings on request. Steps from Yasu Station — ideal for company parties and gatherings.
Recommended
How to enjoy Robata
How to enjoy straw-grilling and robata
Thirteen counter seats, twelve table seats, eight in the private room and twelve on the terrace: 45 in all. In a room this size, the flames and the crackle of the straw reach every seat.
The finished surface carries the smoke of burning straw. Leave the first slice unseasoned and taste the natural sweetness underneath.
Later in the plate, shift with condiments, rock salt and citrus. Winter brings kanburi yellowtail, whose fat loosens and lightens against salt and citrus.
Every seat, including the twelve on the terrace, allows smoking. Our staff suggest Shiga sake, dry through sweet, to match your sashimi or straw-grilled dish.
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 & PartyNine courses with 2 hours of free-flow drinks, from ¥4,500 (tax incl.). Perfect for company parties and gatherings.
See courses 03 / Private venuePrivate rooms for relaxed dining; full-venue bookings available on request. Please consult us for size and dates.
InquireCourse
Nine 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, a sake-lover's course and Omi beef sukiyaki. Perfect for company parties and celebrations.
11 dishes
¥5,000 (tax incl.)
10 dishes
¥6,000 (tax incl.)
10 dishes
¥7,000 (tax incl.)
7 dishes
¥10,000 (tax incl.)
* All courses include 2 hours of free-flow drinks. Prices are tax-included. Reservation required. See all nine 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.
Yasu
Uomaru Yasu is a 45-seat seafood izakaya at 1-6-1 Kitano, about a 3-minute walk from JR Yasu Station, open every day from 17:00 to 24:00 (last orders: food 23:00 / drinks 23:30). There is no lunch service.
Private hire is for 20–30 guests, either one floor or the whole restaurant. Nine banquet courses start at 4,500 yen including tax with 2 hours of free-flow drinks, for 2–15 guests (the 10,000 yen Omi beef sukiyaki course is for 2–8). The six-dish Uomaru Casual Course at 4,500 yen runs Sunday to Thursday only.
The fully enclosed private room seats up to 8. The 45 seats break down as 13 at the counter, 12 at tables, 8 in the private room and 12 on the terrace. Smoking is permitted at every seat.
Straw-grilled bonito from Tosa-Saga port in Kochi is our signature, and in winter some courses switch it for cold-season yellowtail. Robatayaki of contract-farm Omi beef and Omi duck is also on the course menu, with ten sake labels including four Shiga brews — Daijiro, Kirakucho, Kazuhiro and Shichihonyari.
Mt. Mikami (Omi-Fuji), Mikami Shrine and the shore of Lake Biwa are all close by, and we are about 3 minutes on foot from JR Yasu Station. We open at 17:00, which makes us a first stop once it gets dark. For parking, please call 077-596-3366.
Scenes
From dates to banquets, solo drinking to family meals — Uomaru Yasu fits many scenes near Yasu 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 Yasu.
Private rooms near Yasu Station for relaxed business dining. Straw-grilled Omi beef and carefully selected sake leave a strong impression.
Nine banquet courses with 2 hours of free-flow drinks from ¥4,500 (tax incl.), plus private rooms and full-venue options for company parties in Yasu.
After a walk around Mt. Mikami or the shores of Lake Biwa. Open daily from 17:00 until 24:00 (L.O. food 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, near Yasu Station and Lake Biwa — a perfect stop while out around the Konan area of Shiga.
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I'm looking for an izakaya in Yasu, but which one is best?
I've been tasked with organizing a company party, a gathering with friends, or an important client dinner. It's so difficult to find a place that all attendees will truly enjoy…
We believe many event organizers share these concerns. Balancing the quality of the food, the variety of drinks, the restaurant's atmosphere, and the budget can be a real headache. We sincerely listen to these concerns and strive daily to ensure your event becomes a wonderful memory. In this article, we will carefully introduce the secrets to choosing a restaurant in Yasu that you can select with confidence, especially from the perspective of food and wine pairings.
Here in Yasu, we don't just want to serve delicious food; we want to provide a special experience that adds color to your gathering. That is our wish. In particular, the combination of fresh, local Yasu ingredients and perfectly paired wines will surely make your event unforgettable. We hope this article serves as a reliable guide for you when choosing an izakaya in Yasu as an event organizer.
The challenges an event organizer faces when choosing a venue are diverse. Can you find a satisfying course within budget? Can you accommodate guests' preferences and allergies? Is the atmosphere suitable for the occasion? Above all, the question of will everyone truly enjoy the combination of food and drinks? is a constant source of pressure for any organizer.
In response to these challenges, we offer a new proposal from the perspective of food and wine pairings. As an izakaya in Yasu, we aim to enrich your event not just by listing items on a menu, but by suggesting the perfect drink for each and every dish.
For organizers searching for that perfect izakaya in Yasu, our wine pairing proposal will be a significant draw. Generally, izakayas are associated with beer and sake. However, at our establishment, we introduce our guests to the surprising and wonderful compatibility of Japanese cuisine, seafood, and wine.
Fresh seafood and white wine: Taking advantage of Yasu's prime location, we source fresh seafood daily. For example, a crisp, dry white wine with refreshing citrus notes is a perfect match for fresh white fish sashimi. It enhances the fish's delicate natural umami, creating an exceptional harmony in your mouth. For seared or grilled fish, we also recommend a slightly richer white wine or an oak-aged variety.
Seafood ajillo and sparkling wine: For an ajillo with plump shrimp and scallops, a sparkling wine with pleasant bubbles is a perfect fit. The rich flavor of the olive oil and the crisp acidity of the sparkling wine will further stimulate your appetite. Experiencing this combination at an izakaya in Yasu is sure to be a new discovery.
Seasonal vegetable tempura and rosé wine: Tempura made with seasonal vegetables pairs exceptionally well with a light rosé wine. The gentle fruitiness and acidity of the rosé envelop the sweetness of the vegetables and the fragrance of the oil, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste.
We carefully select the optimal wine for each dish and propose it to our customers, aiming to provide a dining experience that transcends the conventional izakaya framework. For organizers looking for an izakaya in Yasu, we invite you to consider this new approach to take your event to the next level.
Isn't an organizer's greatest concern whether all attendees will be genuinely happy and think, I'm glad I came? At our izakaya, we make the most of wine pairings to suit various event scenes and enhance everyone's satisfaction.
Quiet private rooms and specially selected wines: For dinners with important clients, we provide quiet and calm private rooms and select high-quality wines that won't interrupt the conversation. For instance, with a course featuring seasonal ingredients prepared by our head chef, we suggest an elegantly aromatic wine that won't overpower the flavors of the food. We will choose the perfect bottle of red, white, or sparkling wine to match your guest's preferences, facilitating smooth conversation and creating a special atmosphere.
Flexible accommodation for allergies and preferences: By inquiring about your needs in advance, we can adjust the menu and wine selection to accommodate allergies, dietary restrictions, and drink preferences. This thoughtful consideration conveys our hospitality and supports a seamless event. We are here to help make your banquet in Yasu a success with our meticulous service.
Enjoyable house wines and dishes: When gathering with close friends, you want to enjoy delicious wine and food in a relaxed setting. Our house wines are carefully chosen to pair well with any dish, and the option to try various wines by the glass is another great feature. Our convenient access from Yasu Station makes us an ideal choice for a stop after work or on a day off.
Recommendations from our wine list: Even if you have wine lovers in your group, we can recommend selections from our extensive lineup. For example, a white wine with a vibrant aroma for a carpaccio made with Yasu seafood. Or a medium-bodied red wine for grilled local vegetables. Enjoy pairings that spark conversation and create a memorable time.
Adding wine to all-you-can-drink plans: The joy of wine pairing can be incorporated even into large-scale banquets. We offer an option to add several types of wine to our standard all-you-can-drink plan, allowing attendees to choose drinks according to their tastes. This provides a wider range of choices beyond just beer and sake, significantly enhancing the banquet's satisfaction level.
Shared platters and bottle service: For dishes served on large platters for sharing, we recommend ordering a few bottles of wine for the group. Placing several types of wine on the table allows everyone to discuss and enjoy different food and wine combinations, fostering a sense of togetherness. As an izakaya in Kitano, our staff is dedicated to creating an environment that deepens your connections.
As you can see, our izakaya can offer flexible wine pairing suggestions tailored to the organizer's purpose and the attendees. When searching for an izakaya for your event in Yasu, please take advantage of our detailed service.
An organizer's responsibilities extend beyond just choosing a venue to include booking, consulting on the course menu, and managing the event on the day. As an izakaya in Yasu, we have a detailed support system in place, from the reservation stage to the day of the event, to ensure you can approach your banquet with peace of mind.
Course customization: We listen to your budget, number of guests, and the purpose of the event to propose the optimal course. We are not limited to existing menus and can flexibly accommodate special requests, such as menus featuring seasonal ingredients and Yasu seafood, as well as allergy considerations. Our head chef or sommelier can also consult with you directly.
Wine selection support: We can, of course, select wines to match the cuisine, but we can also cater to specific requests like I prefer dry wines or I want a full-bodied red. Even organizers who aren't familiar with wine can feel at ease. Our sommelier will listen carefully and propose a wine pairing that will please all your guests.
Thorough final confirmation: Before the banquet, we will carefully confirm all final details, including the menu, drink list, seating arrangement, and any surprise elements. We use a checklist with the organizer to ensure nothing is overlooked and to alleviate any anxieties.
Venue atmosphere and facilities: We will explain and prepare in advance any requests for private rooms or the use of equipment like projectors. As an izakaya in Kitano, we are committed to creating a comfortable space for everyone. We will have everything perfectly arranged to help you stage the best possible banquet in Yasu.
Dedicated staff support: On the day of the banquet, a dedicated staff member will work closely with the organizer to provide support. We will handle the timing of food and drink service, additional orders, and the execution of any surprises, working behind the scenes so that you can fully enjoy the event yourself.
Flexible response to sudden changes: We will respond as flexibly as possible to unexpected situations, such as changes in the number of guests or last-minute allergy notifications. If any issues arise, please don't hesitate to speak with our staff. As a drinking spot near Yasu Station, we promise to provide a place where everyone can have a good time without worry.
As an izakaya for event organizers in Yasu, we spare no effort to turn your worries into wonders. Please feel free to consult with us.
We've prepared a practical checklist for event organizers in Yasu to help ensure everything goes smoothly from venue selection to the day of the event. Use this list to realize the best banquet possible.
Is the number of participants and purpose (reception, social gathering, private, etc.) clear?
Has a budget limit been decided?
Do you know the age range, male-to-female ratio, and food preferences (meat lovers, fish lovers, etc.) of the participants?
Are you aware of any allergies, dietary restrictions, or types of alcohol that participants cannot drink?
Do you need a private room or a private event space?
Is the venue access (distance from Yasu Station, etc.) convenient for participants?
When searching for an izakaya for an event in Yasu, are you also considering the availability of wine pairings?
Check the course content, number of dishes, and portion sizes. If you want Yasu seafood, ask about the catch of the day.
Ask for details about the drink menu (especially wine types and price range).
Ask for the restaurant's recommendations for food and wine pairings.
Specifically confirm if they can accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions.
Check if wine is included in the all-you-can-drink plan or if it's available as an add-on.
Confirm the cancellation policy and the final deadline for changing the number of guests.
If you're planning a surprise (cake, bouquet, etc.), ask if they can accommodate it.
Send the final information to participants (date, time, location, cost, restaurant's contact info, etc.).
Communicate the final number of guests and any other requests (seating arrangement, message plates, etc.) to the restaurant.
Check the route to the restaurant and decide on a meeting spot.
Confirm how the fee will be collected and how payment will be made to the restaurant.
Build anticipation by letting participants know about the atmosphere and features of the Kitano izakaya.
By using this checklist, your preparations will be much smoother, and you'll be able to face the day of the banquet with confidence. As an izakaya for event organizers in Yasu, we sincerely support your success.
To all event organizers in Yasu. We deeply understand the pressure of choosing a venue and the strong desire to satisfy every guest. Within the izakaya category, we've written this article with the hope of making your banquet even more special by proposing the new appeal of food and wine pairings, in addition to the usual beer and sake.
The harmony woven by fresh seafood and wine here in Yasu will surely bring new excitement and joy to your guests. Whether it's a gathering with cherished individuals, an important business dinner, or a fun time with close friends, our izakaya promises hospitality that will exceed your expectations for any occasion.
Our mission is not just to provide food and drinks, but to offer a memorable experience. We hope that the appeal of wine pairings, our organizer support system, and the practical checklist introduced in this article will lead to your success in choosing an izakaya in Yasu.
If after reading this article you feel even a little bit interested in visiting our restaurant or hearing more, please do not hesitate to contact us. Conveniently located near Yasu Station, we are easy to stop by after work and look forward to welcoming you. At our izakaya in Kitano, our entire staff will be wholeheartedly dedicated to helping make your banquet a wonderful memory.
Thank you for all your hard work, organizers. Let's create the best banquet together.
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Group
Uomaru has sister restaurants across Shiga, near Lake Biwa. Enjoy the same fresh seafood and robata at a location convenient for you.
Seafood & robata izakaya in Moriyama.
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 Kusatsu, ShigaA casual seafood stand from the Uomaru group.
View store Kusatsu, ShigaA gyoza specialty restaurant from the same group.
View store* All are group restaurants across Shiga. 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 (L.O. food 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 order: food 23:00 / drinks 23:30.
Events and notices are updated here.