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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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 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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Are you looking for an izakaya in Minamikusatsu but wondering which one to choose? Do you wish to savor delicious food at a leisurely pace? Are you an organizer who wants to ensure a successful company gathering or get-together with friends? Many of you might be thinking this way. It can be surprisingly difficult to find a place that exceeds your expectations among the numerous options available. Especially when it comes to spending time with important people or hosting a special banquet, choosing the right venue becomes a careful decision, doesn't it?
To address these concerns for our customers, our chef has meticulously prepared a Recommended Course. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a regular, everyone can enjoy food and conversation to their heart's content, with luxurious seasonal ingredients that change with the seasons. We offer optimal choices tailored to various customer occasions.
As the first step to making your Minamikusatsu Izakaya experience the best it can be, please consider our course menu.
Among our course dishes, our highly acclaimed signature items are the Kochi Direct Straw-Seared Skipjack Tuna and the Assorted Sashimi. These are not just individual dishes but masterpieces that showcase our deep commitment to ingredients and the skilled craftsmanship of our chefs. We promise to provide an unforgettable dining experience for our customers.
Our Warayaki (straw-searing) technique involves quickly searing fresh skipjack tuna, directly sourced from Kochi Prefecture, over high-temperature straw flames. The dynamic flames rising before your eyes are an entertainment in themselves and whet your appetite. The rich aroma of the straw locks in the umami of the skipjack tuna, resulting in a perfectly seared, fragrant exterior and a moist, tender interior. With one bite, the savory aroma that fills your mouth and the concentrated natural flavors of the skipjack tuna create a moment of pure bliss. Please experience this authentic straw-seared skipjack tuna, unparalleled elsewhere, at our Minamikusatsu Izakaya.
Another point of pride is our Assorted Sashimi, showcasing the keen eye of our master chefs. We carefully select the most delicious seasonal seafood from across Japan and serve it with beautiful presentation that maximizes its freshness. As the contents change with each season, every visit brings new discoveries and delights. You can fully enjoy the natural sweetness and umami of fresh seafood, as well as the diverse textures and flavors of different fish.
These exquisite dishes often serve as the main highlights of our course menus, making your dining experience at Minamikusatsu Izakaya even more enriching.
When planning a Minamikusatsu Station drinking party or a Minamikusatsu banquet, selecting the optimal course according to participants' preferences and the event's purpose is crucial for organizers. Our restaurant offers a wide range of course variations to suit various occasions, so you are sure to find a plan that perfectly matches your needs.
For casual drinks with friends or a quick drink with colleagues, we recommend courses that offer a balanced selection of our popular dishes while keeping the number of items moderate. You can casually enjoy our signature straw-seared skipjack tuna and seasonal à la carte dishes, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable time. Since the per-person budget is also kept reasonable, these courses are very popular among younger generations.
For special occasions such as business entertainment for important guests, family celebrations, or anniversaries, we propose our Luxury Course, which lavishly uses carefully selected high-grade ingredients. In addition to fresh seafood directly from Kochi, we generously use delicious local ingredients from Shiga and rare, seasonal ingredients. These visually splendid dishes will enliven conversations and create a memorable day. Combined with the use of private rooms, you can enjoy your meal leisurely in a high-quality private space.
Organizers planning large gatherings for a Minamikusatsu banquet can rest assured. Our restaurant offers the option of renting out our spacious venue or various types of private rooms to accommodate different group sizes. These private spaces, where you can enjoy conversation and dining without worrying about your surroundings, are perfect for any large banquet, such as welcome and farewell parties, year-end and New Year parties, or class reunions. If you consult us in advance, we can also accommodate layout changes according to your requests, so please feel free to inquire.
Thus, we strive to meet all our customers' needs with meticulous course settings and space creation. All our staff sincerely welcome you to ensure you have the best possible time at our Minamikusatsu Izakaya.
As a Noji Izakaya, we aim to be a restaurant loved by everyone in the community. Therefore, in addition to the deliciousness of our food, we also focus on a drink lineup that truly satisfies our customers and meticulous service. We put effort into creative ways to help you savor your course meal even more deeply.
To further enhance our proud dishes, we are also particular about our drinks. Sharp, dry sake pairs wonderfully with seafood dishes like our Kochi Direct Straw-Seared Skipjack Tuna and Assorted Sashimi. We also stock many famous local sakes from Shiga Prefecture, allowing you to enjoy the unique flavors of the region. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of fragrant shochu, carefully selected wines, beers, and cocktails to suit a broad spectrum of customer preferences. We can also suggest drink pairings tailored to your course meal, considering their compatibility with the dishes. Please feel free to ask us.
To ensure our customers can enjoy their meal with peace of mind, we will do our best to accommodate any allergies or disliked ingredients if informed in advance. For customers with small children, we provide children's tableware and strive for meticulous consideration. We are also happy to assist with surprise arrangements for special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries. Please do not hesitate to consult us with any requests, such as bringing in a cake or preparing a message plate. All our staff will sincerely assist you to make your stay at our Minamikusatsu Izakaya the best possible memory.
Our cuisine, drinks, and heartwarming service – all merge to provide the warm hospitality unique to Noji Izakaya and create a special time for our guests.
To fully enjoy the charm of our Minamikusatsu Izakaya, we will guide you smoothly through the process from reservation to your visit and the day itself. Especially for organizers of Minamikusatsu banquets, we have compiled key points for a successful event, so please make use of them.
The procedure for using our chef's recommended course is very simple. Your satisfaction on the day will greatly depend on your prior preparation, so please be sure to check it.
To make your Minamikusatsu banquet a success and delight all participants, we have compiled key points for organizers to check.
By making these preparations, organizers can also enjoy the banquet at Minamikusatsu Izakaya on the day without any worries. We sincerely look forward to your visit.
If you're looking for an izakaya in Minamikusatsu, please visit our restaurant. You can enjoy an unforgettable time with our chef's meticulously prepared course meals. From our signature dishes like Kochi Direct Straw-Seared Skipjack Tuna and Assorted Sashimi to heartwarming seasonal cuisine, we are confident that everyone will be satisfied. Our courses are also perfect for Minamikusatsu Station drinking parties, Minamikusatsu banquets, or even for everyday use at a Noji Izakaya. We sincerely look forward to your visit.
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.