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Robata & sake in Ishiyama — Robata & Sake Uomaru Ishiyama

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Seasonal robata and freshly arrived local sake are now available.
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Commitment

1

The size of the bonito

In spring, young 2-3kg first-catch bonito; in autumn, richly fatty 4-5kg returning bonito, carefully selected by season.

2

Raw bonito from Kochi

Most Kochi bonito is pole-and-line caught, leaving it beautiful and undamaged. We ship our select bonito direct from the port.

3

Straw from Shiga

We use straw hand-cut ourselves from vast contracted fields in Kohoku, northern Shiga. Dried straw burns hot with the finest smoky aroma.

4

The grilling

Over straw flames reaching 1000 degrees, we sear a crust about 5mm into the flesh, then finish with residual heat to lock in flavor.

5

The thickness of the cut

Cut over 1cm thick so the straw aroma fills your mouth, brimming with bonito flavor and a springy texture.

6

Our chosen salt

A fully sun-dried salt handmade by artisans from Kochi seawater. We select larger crystals for a mellow mineral taste.

Service

01

Robata & Warayaki

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.

02

Sake & Local Brews

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 Ishiyama. Sake-friendly bites such as seared Hakata mentaiko are ready to pair.

03

Seafood & Sashimi

Fresh fish shipped straight from the port, finished into sashimi by skilled hands. Enjoy seafood in landlocked Shiga in seasonal plates such as our five-kind sashimi platter.

04

Omi Beef & Omi 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 Ishiyama.

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Banquets & Private Hire

Relaxed table and open-terrace seating, banquet courses with free-flow drinks, and full-venue bookings (50+) on request. Steps from Ishiyama Station — ideal for company parties and gatherings. Plenty of shareable plates, such as our fried chicken, round out the table.

How to enjoy Robata

Robata Story

01

One minute from either station, then to the hearth

About a minute on foot from the south exit of JR Ishiyama Station, and about a minute from Keihan Ishiyama Station. Once inside the 78 seat room, go and stand where the straw flames rise.

02

Tosa-Saga bonito, exactly as it comes

The bonito is shipped direct from Tosa-Saga port in Kochi. Begin at the smoke-wrapped surface, with nothing added, and confirm the sweetness of the fish itself.

03

Bring in condiments, rock salt and citrus

Change the flavor for the second half. Straw-grilled Omi beef from Shiga also finishes lighter with rock salt and a squeeze of citrus.

04

A cup on the open terrace

Counter, table and sofa seats, plus an open terrace. Cigarettes are allowed on the terrace only, and it suits a drink after a walk along the Seta River or the Seta no Karahashi bridge.

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.

Straw-grilled bonito — Robata & Sake Uomaru Ishiyama

Pairing

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Your pairing

Crisp & CleanLight-dry junmai × white fish & shellfish sashimi

Crisp, dry junmai such as Shiga's Daijiro or Kochi's Akitora, to lift the delicate sweetness of white fish and shellfish sashimi. Refreshing from the first sip to the last.

Rich & BoldRich junmai ginjo × straw-grilled Omi beef

Full, savory junmai such as Shiga's Shichihonyari or Fukuoka's Wakanami — with depth to stand up to straw-grilled Omi beef and rich robata. Savory meets savory.

Aromatic & SmokyAromatic ginjo / warm kan × straw-grilled bonito

Aromatic sake such as Kirakucho Junmai Ginjo or Oze no Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo, to echo the smoky char of straw-grilled bonito. Fragrance layered on fragrance.

Warm & BalancedGentle warm kan × seasonal robata & dashimaki

A gentle warm kan such as Shiga's Kazuhiro or Shimane's Juji Asahi, to match seasonal robata and dashi-rolled omelette. A calm, comforting balance for a long evening.

Reserve

01 / Reservation

Table reservation

Reserve by phone or online booking. Weekends and peak hours fill up — early booking recommended.

Reserve 02 / Course & Party

Banquet courses (free-flow drinks)

Nine courses with 2 hours of free-flow drinks, from ¥4,500 (tax incl.). Perfect for company parties and gatherings.

See courses 03 / Private venue

Banquets & full venue

Relaxed seating for groups; full-venue bookings (50+) available on request. Please consult us for size and dates.

Inquire

Course

11 dishes

Uomaru Standard Course

¥5,000 (tax incl.)

10 dishes

Omi Duck Charcoal-Grill

¥6,000 (tax incl.)

10 dishes

Omi Beef Charcoal-Grill

¥7,000 (tax incl.)

7 dishes

Omi Beef Luxury Sukiyaki

¥10,000 (tax incl.)

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Signature

Straw-grilled bonito — Robata & Sake Uomaru Ishiyama
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Straw-grilled bonitoStraw-grilled bonito

Fresh bonito from Kochi, seared over a roaring straw flame right before you — smoky aroma, concentrated flavor.

Straw-grilled Omi beef — Robata & Sake Uomaru Ishiyama
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Straw-grilled Omi beefStraw-grilled Omi beef

Shiga's premium Omi beef, grilled over straw to draw out its aroma and natural richness.

Fresh sashimi platter — Robata & Sake Uomaru Ishiyama
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Fresh sashimi platterFresh sashimi platter

The day's freshest fish from the port, arranged with care by our skilled hands.

Overnight-dried atka mackerel — Robata & Sake Uomaru Ishiyama
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Overnight-dried atka mackerelOvernight-dried atka mackerel

Plump, overnight-dried atka mackerel grilled to order — a robata classic.

Robata-grilled thick fried tofu — Robata & Sake Uomaru Ishiyama
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Robata-grilled thick fried tofuRobata-grilled thick fried tofu

Thick fried tofu grilled over charcoal — crisp outside, tender within.

Seared Hakata mentaiko — Robata & Sake Uomaru Ishiyama
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Seared Hakata mentaikoSeared Hakata mentaiko

Hakata mentaiko lightly seared over the robata to bring out its aroma — a fine partner for sake.

8-hour braised pork belly — Robata & Sake Uomaru Ishiyama
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8-hour braised pork belly8-hour braised pork belly

Pork belly slowly braised for eight hours until meltingly tender.

Uomaru dashi-rolled omelette — Robata & Sake Uomaru Ishiyama
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Uomaru dashi-rolled omeletteUomaru dashi-rolled omelette

Rolled one by one by hand, brimming with dashi — a quiet signature.

Wasanbon crème brûlée — Robata & Sake Uomaru Ishiyama
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Wasanbon crème brûléeWasanbon crème brûlée

Elegant wasanbon sweetness under a crisp, bittersweet caramel to close the night.

Ishiyama

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Scenes

Dates & anniversaries

A calm Japanese space and relaxed seating for a special evening. Pair fresh sashimi with local Shiga sake by Ishiyama Station.

Business dining

Calm seating near Ishiyama Station for relaxed business dining. Straw-grilled Omi beef and carefully selected sake leave a strong impression.

Banquets & groups

Nine banquet courses with 2 hours of free-flow drinks from ¥4,500 (tax incl.), plus full-venue bookings for 50 or more for company parties in Ishiyama.

After sightseeing

After a stroll around Ishiyama-dera Temple or the Seta River. Open daily from 17:00 until 24:00 (L.O. food 23:00, drinks 23:30).

Solo drinking

Lively counter seats where solo guests watch the cooking up close. A single plate and a glass of sake, at your own pace.

Family & sightseeing

Family-friendly with a variety of dishes, near Ishiyama Station and Lake Biwa — a perfect stop while touring the Otsu area.

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5種盛り合わせの焼きとりは味付濃くて美味しかったです! スタッフ全員も親切で親とゆっくり過ごせました。

Angel C Moody ★★★★★ 1 か月前

初めて友達に連れてきてもらいました。 店員さんオススメのももみはジューシーアツアツでめちゃくちゃ美味しいです！ 他の焼き鳥も美味しくてまた来たいと思いました！

西上久美 ★★★★★ 3 か月前

焼き鳥とレバーの火入れ加減が好みです。 バスクチーズケーキもおすすめ。 今後も通いたい！ たまに新人のかたへのシビアな指導がきこえるのが気になる。

なし ★★★★☆ 3 か月前

焼き鳥も美味しく、〆のラーメンも美味しかったです！ バイトのコたちの接客も気持ちよくて、外観も入ったところも雰囲気とても良かったんですが 個室と頼んだ2階が、ほんとに民家の2階の座敷という感じで、、 雰囲気台無しでとても残念でした😢 もう少し2階も考えたほうがいいかな？と思いました〜

nami_08 ★★★★☆ 4 か月前

焼き鳥がとても美味しいお店でした。 塩胡椒がしっかり効いていて、素材の旨みが引き立ってお酒が進みます！ 特にこころはぷりっぷりで、弾力のある食感が印象的でした。 店内の雰囲気も落ち着いていて、打ち上げやデートにもおすすめできるお店だと思います。 またぜひ伺いたいです。

つこけ ★★★★★ 7 か月前

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Open daily from 17:00; last orders: food 23:00, drinks 23:30.

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Name
Robata & Sake Uomaru Ishiyama
Address
4-9 Awazu-cho, Station Plaza 1F, Otsu, Shiga 520-0832
Tel
077-531-2440
Hours
Daily 17:00–24:00 (L.O. food 23:00 / drinks 23:30)
Access
1 min walk from JR Ishiyama Station (South Exit)
Seats
78 seats / counter, table, sofa and terrace seating / full venue for 50+ / smoking separated (paper cigarettes on the terrace only)
Pay
Cash, cards, QR payments (PayPay). 5% service charge (waived on course orders)
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Get in touch

Tel 077-531-2440

HoursDaily 17:00–24:00 (L.O. food 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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FAQ

What are your opening hours?
Open daily 17:00–24:00 (last orders: food 23:00, drinks 23:30). We do not serve lunch. Closed irregularly (no fixed closing day).
Can I make a reservation?
Yes. Especially on weekends and busy hours, we recommend booking in advance by phone or web.
What do you recommend?
Straw-grilled bonito from Kochi, straw-grilled Omi beef, and fresh sashimi from the port. Seasonal robatayaki is also popular.
Are there calm seats for a date or a business meal?
We do not have private rooms. We offer counter, table and open-terrace seating, and will arrange seats to suit your party size. Please let us know when booking.
How do I get there from Ishiyama Station?
About a 1-minute walk from JR Ishiyama Station (South Exit), at 4-9 Awazu-cho.
What kind of sake do you have?
A wide range of carefully selected sake from across Japan, including Shiga local brews to match your dishes.
What payment methods can I use?
Cash, major credit cards (VISA/Mastercard/JCB/AMEX/Diners) and QR code payments (PayPay). E-money is not accepted.
Is it comfortable for solo diners?
Yes, our lively counter seats are perfect for solo guests to enjoy the cooking right before them.
Can you host banquets or groups?
Yes. We offer banquet courses, and can arrange full-venue bookings for 50 or more guests. Please consult us.
Can I take out food?
We are sorry, but we do not offer takeout.

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