Enjoy Seasonal Italian Cuisine by the Early Summer Beach: Sol Poniente Launches 4 Limited-Time Menu Items in May

Fujisho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sanyo-Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture; Representative Director: Toshihiko Fujita), a group company of Fujisho Group Holdings Co., Ltd., operates the restaurant & cafe "Sol Poniente" (Location: Kirara Beach Yakinoyama, Sanyo-Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture). For a limited time from May 1 (Friday) to May 31 (Sunday), 2026, Sol Poniente will offer a monthly changing menu featuring an abundance of seasonal ingredients.

This time, two pasta dishes, one pizza, and one cheese melosso dish featuring ingredients that evoke the arrival of early summer will be introduced. We have put together a menu that utilizes the charms of seasonal ingredients such as baby octopus, seared bonito, bamboo shoots, new onions, and colorful vegetables.

You can enjoy the refreshing atmosphere typical of a seaside restaurant and the aromatic flavors unique to Italian cuisine.

Baby Octopus Puttanesca 1,600 yen (tax included)

This dish is a plate of "Puttanesca," a traditional southern Italian dish, finished with early summer flavors. Based on the refreshing acidity of tomatoes, the saltiness of olives and capers, and the aroma of garlic are layered to create a deep, appetizing sauce.

Paired with tender and flavorful baby octopus, the aroma of the sea that spreads with every bite melts into the sauce, giving the entire pasta a rich taste. While it has a firm umami, the acidity of the tomatoes makes the aftertaste light, making it perfect for an early summer lunch.

This is a classic Sol Poniente pasta that allows you to savor the blessings of the sea while feeling the cheerful atmosphere of Southern Italy.

Seared Bonito and New Onion Peperoncino 1,600 yen

This is a seasonal peperoncino that generously uses seared bonito, which is in season. The fragrant and strong umami unique to seared bonito is combined with an oil sauce flavored with garlic and chili peppers.

Furthermore, by adding new onions, which become sweeter in early summer, the umami of the bonito is gently enveloped, creating depth and unity in the overall flavor. The crisp texture and natural sweetness of the new onions add an accent, resulting in a dish that feels light despite its richness.

This is a pasta unique to this season, where the umami of seafood, the aroma of aromatic vegetables, and the sweetness of seasonal vegetables come together in harmony.

Homemade Bacon, Bamboo Shoot, and New Onion Pizza 2,000 yen

This is an aromatic pizza suitable for the season transitioning from spring to early summer. The main ingredients are homemade bacon, which has had its umami thoroughly extracted, seasonal bamboo shoots, and new onions. The moderate saltiness and aroma of the bacon, the crunchy texture of the bamboo shoots, and the sweetness of the new onions come together to create a pizza that highlights the individuality of each ingredient.

The crisp texture of bamboo shoots adds seasonality and a pleasant accent to the pizza. The gentle sweetness of new onions pairs well with the aroma of cheese and dough, bringing everything together harmoniously. The addition of homemade bacon's umami creates a satisfying flavor.

This is Sol Poniente's recommended limited-time pizza for May, where you can enjoy the excellent balance created by the fragrant crust and seasonal ingredients.

Homemade Sausage and Colorful Vegetable Cheese Melosso 2,200 yen

This is a satisfying cheese melosso combining flavorful homemade sausage and colorful vegetables. Rich homemade sausage and the aroma and texture of colorful vegetables are combined with a cheese-flavored melosso, similar to an Italian risotto.

With every bite, the meaty umami of the sausage, the richness of the cheese, and the refreshing taste of the vegetables spread. While rich, the light taste of the colorful vegetables ensures that you can enjoy it without getting tired until the end, creating a well-balanced dish.

This visually appealing menu item brightens up the early summer dining table. It is recommended for those who want a hearty meal and those who want to enjoy seasonal vegetables.

New Texture Sweet "Crystallized Crunchy Soft Serve Ice Cream" Now on Sale

The adjoining cafe has started selling "Crystallized Crunchy Soft Serve Ice Cream," Sol Poniente's original new-texture sweet.

We offer "Craft Milk" for enjoying the rich taste of classic milk, as well as "Chocolate," "Matcha," and a limited-time flavor "Sicilian Salt Lemon." It is recommended for after-meal desserts and cafe time.

Rich and smooth melt-in-your-mouth texture.
A classic craft soft serve ice cream that allows you to enjoy the original richness of milk.

It's a luxurious milk taste that you can savor precisely because of its simplicity.

A mature flavor where matcha and rich milk overlap.
The crispy and sweet crystallized topping adds a pleasant accent to the smooth soft serve ice cream.

It's a Japanese craft soft serve ice cream where everything is in harmony.

A luxurious item combining rich milk soft serve with the richness of chocolate.

Topped with crispy and sweet chocolate-flavored crystallized sugar.

Smoothness and light texture overlap, allowing you to enjoy the soft serve until the very end.
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