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 Noji, Kusatsu, Shiga — steps from Minami-Kusatsu Station — 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 facing the straw grill — for dates, business dining and company banquets alike. Smoking is permitted at all seats, so guests under 20 cannot enter.
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 Minami-Kusatsu
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 Minami-Kusatsu.
Port-fresh fish & sashimi
Fresh fish shipped straight from the port, finished into sashimi by skilled hands. Enjoy the seafood of Minami-Kusatsu 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 Minami-Kusatsu.
Banquets & full venue
Banquet courses with free-flow drinks, and full-venue bookings for 35–45 guests. Steps from Minami-Kusatsu 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 Minami-Kusatsu.
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Fresh fish shipped straight from the port, finished into sashimi by skilled hands. Enjoy the seafood of Minami-Kusatsu 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 Minami-Kusatsu.
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Banquet courses with free-flow drinks, and full-venue bookings for 35–45 guests. Steps from Minami-Kusatsu Station — ideal for company parties and gatherings.
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How to enjoy Robata
How to enjoy straw-grilling and robata
One to two minutes from the east exit of Minami-Kusatsu Station, at Liberty Minami-Kusatsu 2F. From the counter seats facing the straw grill you can watch the bonito wrapped in flame.
Straw-grilled bonito starts at 1,490 yen for the medium, about two portions. Take the first slice unseasoned and taste the smoke held in the surface.
Work through the condiments, rock salt and citrus. The large, about four portions at 2,480 yen, gives you enough to keep shifting the flavor to the last piece.
All 45 seats allow smoking, and guests under 20 cannot enter. We suggest Shiga sake, dry through sweet, to sit alongside the straw-grilled plates.
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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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 venueFull-venue bookings for 35–45 guests are available on request. 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.
Minami-Kusatsu
A 1–2 minute walk from the east exit of JR Minami-Kusatsu Station, at Liberty Minami-Kusatsu 2F, 1-7-21 Noji, Kusatsu. All 45 seats at Uomaru Fresh Fish & Robatayaki Minami-Kusatsu allow smoking, and guests under 20 cannot enter.
We have counter seats facing the straw grill. Bonito sent directly from Tosa-Saga port is seared over a straw flame: medium (about two portions) 1,490 yen / 1,639 yen incl. tax, large (about four portions) 2,480 yen / 2,728 yen incl. tax.
We take full-venue bookings for 35 to 45 guests across all 45 seats. There are no private rooms, so the whole floor is yours. Please call 077-561-5133 to discuss dates.
Eight courses with two hours of free-flow drinks, from 5,500 yen including tax — from the Uomaru Standard (11 dishes, 5,500 yen) up to the Omi beef sukiyaki course at 11,000 yen, each built around straw-grilled bonito and sashimi.
We are open every day from 17:00 to 24:00 (food L.O. 23:00, drinks L.O. 23:30). A single plate and a glass at the counter is perfectly fine. We close irregularly, roughly once every three months.
There are no private rooms, but we seat you at quiet table seating. Try straw-grilled Omi beef from Shiga (1,690 yen / 1,859 yen incl. tax) or the selected five-kind sashimi platter of fish gathered from across Japan (1,290 yen / 1,419 yen incl. tax). Since smoking is allowed at every seat, it is worth telling your guests in advance.
A 5% service charge applies, waived when you order a course. E-money is not accepted; we take cash, major credit cards and PayPay. There is no dedicated car park — please use the coin parking around Liberty Minami-Kusatsu.
Scenes
From dates to banquets, solo drinking to business dining — Uomaru Minami-Kusatsu fits many scenes near Minami-Kusatsu Station with counter seats, full-venue bookings and courses.
A calm Japanese space for a special evening. Pair fresh sashimi with local Shiga sake in Minami-Kusatsu.
Calm seating steps from Minami-Kusatsu 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 full-venue bookings for 35–45 guests for company parties in Minami-Kusatsu.
Steps from Minami-Kusatsu Station — ideal after 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.
A varied menu for gatherings and reunions, steps from Minami-Kusatsu Station. Smoking is permitted at all seats, so guests under 20 cannot enter.
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Thank you to everyone who found us through the search term Private Party for 45 in Minami-Kusatsu. We understand that choosing a venue for a large banquet or special gathering involves great effort and responsibility for the organizer. However, please rest assured. Here in Minami-Kusatsu, we are ready to provide the best dining experience and an unforgettable time with our heartfelt hospitality.
For company banquets, welcome and farewell parties, reunions, and celebrations, a private booking for a group of 45 is essential for creating both a sense of unity and privacy. At our restaurant, we welcome you with a spacious setting and exquisite dishes crafted by our skilled chef, ensuring that every guest can enjoy themselves to the fullest. In particular, our straw-roasted bonito, made with fresh fish delivered directly from Kochi, is characterized by its fragrant aroma and concentrated umami, promising to leave a lasting impression.
In this article, we will detail the appeal of our restaurant for hosting a successful private party for 45 in Minami-Kusatsu and introduce the special course our chef confidently recommends. We will provide specific information on how we can support you, the organizer, to alleviate any concerns and ensure you can genuinely say, I'm so glad we chose this place!
When planning a large banquet, organizers often face various challenges. We are very familiar with these concerns. For example, do any of the following worries sound familiar?
These are common challenges for organizers of large banquets. We address each of these concerns with care, providing our full support to help you realize the best possible banquet in Minami-Kusatsu. Our strengths lie in our spacious private venue, our focus on fresh seafood, and our meticulous service tailored to support the organizer.
To ensure the success of a large private banquet for 45 people in Minami-Kusatsu, the choice of venue is crucial. We are dedicated to resolving the organizer's concerns and providing a special experience that brings a smile to every participant's face.
We pride ourselves on a spacious environment that can comfortably welcome private parties of 45 in Minami-Kusatsu. You can enjoy a banquet with a sense of togetherness in a private space, without having to worry about adjacent tables. If you consult with us when booking, we can also propose the optimal layout for your event, accommodating a wide range of needs from formal sit-down dinners to casual semi-standing parties that encourage mingling.
Our signature dish, the Straw-Roasted Bonito Fresh from Kochi, is a special treat that stimulates all five senses. Fresh bonito delivered directly from Kochi is boldly seared over straw by our expert chefs, creating a dish that is fragrant on the outside and moist on the inside. The straw flame concentrates the umami of the bonito and imparts a unique aroma, allowing you to enjoy a rich flavor you won't find elsewhere. This dish is truly a worthy centerpiece for any banquet in Minami-Kusatsu.
In addition to our straw-roasted dishes, we carefully select the finest seasonal seafood to showcase the charm of Minami-Kusatsu's seafood. Our assorted sashimi platter, made with an abundance of fresh seafood, is visually stunning and allows you to fully enjoy the rich bounties of the sea. Our course meals feature this seasonal seafood prepared in various ways to keep your palate delighted. While based on Japanese cuisine, we can also arrange dishes according to your requests. For example, we can prepare a course that includes dishes like:
Organizing a large private party involves many preparations. We have a meticulous support system to reduce the organizer's burden, from the initial reservation to the day of the event. Please feel free to consult with us about anything, including menu details, allergy accommodations, surprise planning, and budget adjustments. Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your requests and propose the best plan. This allows you, the organizer, to enjoy the banquet wholeheartedly on the day.
For a private party of 45 in Minami-Kusatsu, the quality and content of the food are paramount to ensuring all guests are deeply satisfied. Here is the special course our chef creates with care, using select seasonal ingredients at their peak.
This blissful banquet course features our signature Straw-Roasted Bonito from Kochi and is lavishly packed with the best Minami-Kusatsu seafood of the season. We adjust the contents monthly so you can experience the changing seasons with your palate, ensuring a new taste discovery every time you visit.
We can also adjust the content and number of dishes according to your budget and requests. For instance, we will do our best to accommodate requests like adding more meat dishes or including specific seafood in the course.
Drinks are essential for any banquet. We offer a wide variety of all-you-can-drink plans perfect for a gathering near Minami-Kusatsu Station. From beer, sake, shochu, wine, cocktails, and whiskey to non-alcoholic drinks, our extensive lineup caters to everyone's tastes.
We can also flexibly respond to your requests regarding the duration and types of drinks for the all-you-can-drink plan, so please feel free to discuss this when booking. We will provide prompt drink service so that everyone can drink and chat to their heart's content.
For organizers planning a large banquet for a private party of 45 in Minami-Kusatsu, here are the specific steps from booking to the event day, along with tips for success.
The success of your banquet begins with the initial consultation. Please contact us, even if you are still in the planning stages. We will listen to your requirements in detail and propose the best plan.
Providing this information will allow us to make a smoother proposal. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask, no matter how small. Our staff will answer them carefully.
Based on your consultation, our chef and staff will work with you to decide on the specific menu and drink plan. At this stage, please inform us in detail about any allergies, dietary restrictions, or special requests.
Through this meeting, we will finalize the optimal banquet plan for you. As an izakaya in Noji, we strive to meet your needs with our attentive service.
Based on the finalized plan, we will begin preparations for the day of your banquet. We will ask you, the organizer, to confirm the final number of guests and provide information to the participants.
We are fully prepared to ensure your private party for 45 in Minami-Kusatsu runs smoothly. On the day of the event, our staff will welcome you with our best smiles and hospitality, so that even the organizer can relax and enjoy the party.
We would be honored if you choose our restaurant as the place to spend a special time with your important guests here in Minami-Kusatsu. For a large private party of 45 in Minami-Kusatsu, we promise to provide a space and cuisine that fosters a sense of unity and openness, ensuring all participants can truly enjoy themselves.
Our fragrant specialty, straw-roasted bonito fresh from Kochi; our colorful course meals featuring an abundance of seasonal Minami-Kusatsu seafood; and our meticulous hospitality that fully supports the organizer. All these elements will come together to create the best Minami-Kusatsu banquet that will remain in your memories.
For everyone planning a gathering near Minami-Kusatsu Station, please spend an unforgettable time at our izakaya in Noji. If you have any questions or need to consult with us, please feel free to get in touch. Our entire staff sincerely looks forward to hearing from you.
Voices
滋賀県・南草津にある、ナデシコグループの 魚業態のお店。魚料理と日本酒を楽しめる 居酒屋です。 看板はカツオの藁焼き。しっかりと藁の香りが 立った仕上がりで、香ばしさとカツオの旨味を 存分に楽しめます。この香りだけで日本酒が 進む、看板メニューにふさわしい一品です。 日本酒の品揃えも豊富なので、魚料理に 合わせて色々な銘柄を試せるのが嬉しい ところ。魚と日本酒の組み合わせをじっくり 楽しみたい方にぴったりの構成です。 スタッフさんの対応も良く、気持ちよく 過ごせます。 南草津エリアで魚を肴に日本酒を飲みたい夜に、 頼りになる一軒です。 【利用シーン】南草津での食事、魚料理と 日本酒を楽しみたい時、藁焼きを食べたい時、 仕事帰りの一杯、友人との食事。 【アクセス】滋賀県草津市・南草津駅から 徒歩圏内。
ビワマスがすごく美味しかったです✨ お野菜のお料理も美味しく、こちらからの要望にも快く応えて下さり、気持ちの良い接客で嬉しかったです! またきます😊
料理は美味しかったです。カツオの藁焼きと粗塩はとてもマッチしていました。 喫煙できるお店のようで、幸い周りには喫煙者いなかったので良かったです。 サービス料?が別に取られていました。
居酒屋なので静かに飲むには向かないが、大きな店では無いので我慢できないレベルではない。何より店員さんがテキパキ笑顔で対応してくれるのが嬉しいです。日本酒も地酒豊富で大満足。南草津駅で時間が有るならオススメです。あいみちゃん、なかじーさん、ユーゴさん、アサヒさん、ありがとう。
とても繁盛していたので、予約して来店するのがおすすめだと思います。 スタッフの方々の接客も良かったです。食べ終わった皿なども定期的に下げてくだったので、皿で机のスペースがなくなることもありませんでした。 料理もとても美味しかったです。 どの料理もお酒に合う味付けでお酒が進みました。 魚と店名にあるだけあって特に海鮮料理は安定して美味しいと思いました。 帰る際にはふりかけをもらいました。後日食べましたが、とても美味しかったです。 草津駅の近くの魚丸にも行かせてもらっていますが、南草津店ならではのメニューもあって楽しかったです。 ウオマルだと草津店ばかり行っていたので、こちらのお店にも再度来店したいと思いました。
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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 Yasu, ShigaSeafood & robata izakaya in Yasu.
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. 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)
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.