[Yumihari no Oka Hotel 30th Anniversary] "Restaurant Taste" at Home | Launch of Retort Series

Yumihari no Oka Hotel (Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture), a resort hotel beloved for its location overlooking Saikai National Park and Kujukushima, celebrated its 30th anniversary on April 26, 2026. Zona ITALIA, on the other hand, has been a popular Italian restaurant chain operating mainly in Hiroshima Prefecture and the Chugoku region since its establishment in 1975. To commemorate this milestone, Ai Group has launched a retort series, bringing the "dining experience" of hotels and restaurants to your home. ■ Development Background The development of this series began with the desire to allow customers to take home the special dining experience of hotels and restaurants, sparked by customer feedback to Yumihari no Oka Hotel saying, "I want to enjoy this taste at home too." After approximately two years of manufacturing and development, the products have been commercialized, pursuing the quality that allows the familiar taste of the restaurants to be enjoyed at home. Yumihari no Oka Hotel offers two types of curry: a classic curry that reproduces the restaurant's taste, and an original product, "Beef and Miso Extreme Curry," which challenges a unique expression only possible with retort technology. Meanwhile, Zona ITALIA's bolognese sauce has been re-engineered based on its long-loved recipe. To allow it to be enjoyed with alcohol at home, it has been intentionally made spicy, resulting in a memorable finish. Development proceeded in response to requests from those who find it difficult to visit the restaurants from afar, and those who seek rich meal times even in their busy daily lives. This series was born from the common need of both brands to "take home the dining experience from that place." We were particular about retort technology to reproduce and express the taste of the restaurants, and refined the products through repeated trials and improvements. ■ Product Features ・Yumihari no Oka Hotel (Classic Curry / Beef and Miso Extreme Curry) Classic Curry (serving suggestion) *The photo is a serving example. Rice, pasta noodles, and side dishes are not included in the product. Beef and Miso Extreme Curry (serving suggestion) *The photo is a serving example. Rice, pasta noodles, and side dishes are not included in the product. Based on the taste long loved at Yumihari no Oka Hotel, two types of curry are offered. The lineup includes "Classic Curry," which reproduces the taste served at the hotel, and "Beef and Miso Extreme Curry," developed with a different approach. "Classic Curry" achieves both mellowness and depth by layering the sweetness of slowly sautéed onions and the acidity of tomatoes with the rich sweetness of fruits. It is finished with a taste that is loved by a wide range of generations. On the other hand, "Beef and Miso Extreme Curry" deeply brings out the umami of domestic beef by featuring Haccho miso as a main ingredient, not just a hidden flavor. It has a rich body and a lingering impression of spices. Both are unique hotel dishes that pursue compatibility with rice. ・Zona ITALIA (Bolognese Sauce) Bolognese Sauce (serving suggestion) *The photo is a serving example. Rice, pasta noodles, and side dishes are not included in the product. Based on the long-loved bolognese recipe, the taste has been adjusted to be optimal as a retort product. The richness of slowly simmered beef and the umami of ripe tomatoes are condensed, and considering the change in taste due to retort processing, spiciness has been added as an accent to be enjoyed with alcohol, resulting in a memorable taste. It is an adult-oriented bolognese sauce that can be used not only for pasta but also for a wide range of arrangements such as lasagna and gratin. It pairs well with red wine and craft beer, enriching your dining experience. ■ Concept This series is not just about selling food, but is based on the concept of "taking home the experience and memories spent in that place." We deliver the moments enjoyed with the beautiful scenery of Kujukushima and memorable dishes from the restaurant in a form that can be enjoyed at home. A special time to relax in your busy daily life. ■ Sales Information ・Yumihari no Oka Hotel (Classic Curry / Beef and Miso Extreme Curry) Sales start: Currently on sale Sales location: Yumihari no Oka Hotel [SHOP SIRENE] ・Zona ITALIA (Bolognese Sauce) Sales start: Sales begin April 29, 2026 Sales location: Available at all 9 stores Zona ITALIA (Furutadai / In Centro / Hachigamine / Tokuyama / Morioka / Fukuyama / Shimonoseki), KAIZOKU (Kaizoku di Maple City), sakanaya Sales price (tax included): Classic Curry 650 yen / Beef and Miso Extreme Curry 750 yen / Bolognese Sauce 890 yen *The prices listed are retail prices. Set sales including shipping are available on the EC site. These products have been on sale since April 27, 2026, on the official EC site "FUREAI" (Ai Group mail order site).