【Omi Beef Morishima Omihachiman Restaurant】A Long-Established Restaurant Serving One of Japan’s Top Three Wagyu Beef Varieties

Established 140 years ago, Omi Beef Morishima is a long-standing restaurant that has been walking hand in hand with one of Japan's top three Wagyu beef varieties, Omi Beef, since the Meiji Restoration. The Omi-Ryuo region is known for its clear water and air, and the cattle are carefully raised individually on their private farm. Morishima is proud of its traditional Omi Beef, which remains unchanged throughout the ages.
Name
Morishima Omi Hachiman Main Store
Address
866-1, Higashikawa-cho, Omi Hachiman City, Shiga Prefecture, 523-0027
Business Hours
Mon-Sat 11:00-20:30 / Sun & Holidays 11:00-20:00
Closed
Wednesdays
Phone number
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Omi Beef Raised by Morishima

近江牛

With its ruby-like red luster, tender fibers, and an exquisite balance of evenly distributed marbling, Morishima’s Omi Beef is truly a masterpiece worthy of being called a work of art. The moment you take a bite, you can experience the melting texture and fragrant aroma, and as you slowly chew, the sweet, savory juices burst, filling your heart with satisfaction. Why not spend a blissful moment enjoying such high-quality Omi Beef dishes?

Savor Omi Beef with the Famous Ishiyaki, Steaks, and Sukiyaki!

すき焼き

Morishima’s signature dish is Ishiyaki (starting from 9,240 yen) in which Omi beef is deliciously grilled on stones made from Aso granite! You can choose from three patterns for the fillet (steak only) and sirloin (steak, yaki-shabu, or a combination of both).

In addition, there’s a rich lineup of meals suitable for special occasions and business entertainment, such as Sukiyaki (starting from 9,240 yen), Shabu-shabu (starting from 9,240 yen), and the chef’s choice, the beef-centric course meal Miyabi Kaiseki. You can experience the beauty of Omi beef in various ways, including taste, appearance, and aroma. There’s also an extensive selection of à la carte dishes, such as Roast Beef (2,200 yen), Beef Yukke (2,200 yen), and Beef Toro Sushi (1,100 yen).

With a variety of alcoholic beverages, including sake, shochu, and wine, it’s also interesting to enjoy pairing them with your dishes. Don’t miss the takeout menu that lets you enjoy Morishima’s flavors at home! There’s a selection of special bento boxes, such as the Steak Bento (3,240 yen) with a thick-cut steak as the main dish, the Steak Jyu Bento (2,700 yen) with a generous serving of thick-cut steak on top of rice, and the Yakiniku Bento (1,620 yen), which lets you taste the grilled meat set from the restaurant menu.

Omi Beef Raised with Love at Morishima Farm

Morishima Farm is located in eastern Shiga Prefecture, an area known for producing Goshu rice (Omi rice) since ancient times. It is situated at the center of the Aichi, Hino, and Yodo river basins, which flow from the Suzuka mountain range into Lake Biwa. This region is blessed with clear water, abundant grain resources from double-cropping, and a unique basin climate, creating an ideal environment for raising cattle.

On their private farm, Morishima protects and preserves the traditional bloodlines and fattening techniques passed down through generations and carefully selects and imports calves. Over a two-year fattening period, the farm strives to create a relaxing environment for the cattle to grow, tailoring feed individually according to each animal’s age and development.

Morishima prides itself on delivering top-level taste, aroma, tenderness, and satisfaction, making it a perfect choice for a gift as well.

Beautiful Relief Created by Artist Taro Kojima in Nunobiki-yaki Ware

外見

The two-story restaurant features a spacious first-floor dining area with casual table seating, allowing guests to enjoy meals without reservations. There’s also a shop where you can purchase the high-quality meat served in the restaurant. Many original Morishima products, such as Omi Beef Curry, make perfect souvenirs. It is possible to prepare cuts of meat not displayed in the showcase as well. The flowers displayed throughout the space allow you to experience the seasons of Omi.

In the corridor facing the courtyard, there is a relief of Nunobiki-yaki pottery created by artist Taro Kojima specifically for this space. Nunobiki-yaki is a creative ceramic art from Higashiomi City in Shiga Prefecture that is characterized by its unique and rich colors known as “seven-color tenmoku.” The beautiful colors depict the inhabited island of Okishima floating on the serene Lake Biwa in a fantastical manner. On the second floor, there are private rooms for special occasions and receptions, as well as a large hall for gatherings and banquets. Just like on the first floor, Taro Kojima’s Nunobiki-yaki relief “Hachimanbori” is displayed at the entrance of the second-floor hall.

Hachimanbori is a canal that was constructed by Toyotomi Hideyoshi when he built Hachimanyama Castle to connect Lake Biwa and the urban area. Today, it serves as a tourist resource in the old city of Omihachiman and is cherished by both locals and visitors from outside the prefecture.

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