From Wednesday, July 1 to Monday, August 31, 2026, ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama (15-1 Ekimotomachi, Kita-ku, Okayama City; General Manager Yusuke Watanabe) serves the twin parfait "Midsummer" (¥3,000, tax and service charge included) at its first-floor restaurant, Casual Dining Urbano. The dessert generously features Muscat of Alexandria grapes from Funao and white peaches from Soja. Through Friday, July 31, serving hours are extended so guests can enjoy the parfait alongside a summer evening.
This popular seasonal parfait lets guests savor both fruits at once: Funao's Muscat of Alexandria grapes, known as the "queen of fruits," and Soja's white peaches, prized for their melt-in-the-mouth flesh and refined sweetness.
This year's version has been refined with a vibrant design inspired by Okayama summers and a layered composition that lets the flavor evolve until the very last bite, drawing out even more of the appeal of these in-season Okayama fruits.
This year also marks the 140th anniversary of Muscat of Alexandria cultivation in Funao, and to celebrate, the hotel is offering a limited-time "Muscat of Alexandria Drink" made with 100% straight juice at restaurants and bars throughout the property.
The Twin Parfait "Midsummer" — Funao Muscat of Alexandria and Soja White Peach
Components
- Sugar candy art (amezaiku)
- Raspberry meringue
- Chocolate garnish
- White peach macaron
- Funao Muscat of Alexandria
- Leaf-shaped cookie
- Black tea mousse glacé
- Soja white peach
- Feuilletage (puff pastry)
- Yogurt sorbet
- Green apple and lemon granita
- Two kinds of muscat gelée
- Chantilly cream
- Berry sauce
- Custard cream
- Rosehip and hibiscus gelée
The sugar candy art evokes the freshness of the fruit and the brilliance of an Okayama summer, giving the parfait a vivid design that captures the feel of the season. It's decorated with a colorful array of details, including a white peach-inspired macaron and leaf-shaped cookies reminiscent of summer greenery, making the dessert beautiful from every angle. The lower layers combine yogurt sorbet, berry sauce, and rosehip-hibiscus gelée for a light, refreshing taste, while green apple and lemon granita and two kinds of muscat gelée highlight the fruits' freshness, adding shifts in texture and aroma along with flavor.
It's a special, season-only parfait that lets guests fully enjoy Okayama's two prized seasonal fruits without a dull moment, right down to the last bite.
A Commitment to Okayama-Grown Fruit
Funao's Muscat of Alexandria
Funao in Kurashiki City accounts for about 40% of Okayama Prefecture's Muscat of Alexandria production, making it one of Japan's leading growing areas. Grown with care by local producers in a mild climate with good airflow, the grapes are prized for their fragrant aroma and refined sweetness, earning the fruit its nickname "the queen of fruits."
Members of JA Hareno-kuni Okayama's Funao Grape Young Farmers' Association
Soja's White Peach
The white peaches used are grown by producers of the JA Hareno-kuni Okayama Soja White Peach Growers' Association, who individually bag each peach by hand as it grows. They're known for their beautiful white color, smooth skin, rich aroma, and melt-in-the-mouth flesh. "Midsummer" uses half a Soja white peach at its peak season; the juicy flesh and gentle sweetness harmonize with the black tea mousse glacé and custard cream, creating a refined, layered flavor in every bite.
White peaches grown in Soja City, Okayama Prefecture, are known nationwide for their juicy, mellow sweetness. ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama uses white peaches carefully grown by producers of the JA Hareno-kuni Okayama Soja Peach Growers' Association.
Comment from the Pastry Team
"Midsummer" was created with the idea of delivering a dessert that draws out the full appeal of Okayama fruits at the very peak of their season. Each vibrant parfait is crafted by hand with care.
We design desserts full of seasonal character so that guests can feel Okayama's unique charm while enjoying each sweet.
Please enjoy a dessert that not only brings out the best natural flavor of the ingredients but also reflects careful attention to delicate, beautiful presentation.
Product Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Funao Muscat of Alexandria and Soja White Peach Twin Parfait "Midsummer" |
| Available | July 1 (Wed) – August 31 (Mon), 2026 |
| Venue | Casual Dining Urbano |
| Hours | 2:45 PM–5:00 PM (L.O. 4:30 PM); extended through July 31 (Fri) to 2:45 PM–7:30 PM (L.O. 6:30 PM) |
| Price | ¥3,000 (tax and service charge included) |
| Reservations / Inquiries | Restaurant Reservations: 086-898-2284 (10:00 AM–7:00 PM) |
Menu contents may change depending on ingredient availability.
Limited-Edition Drink Celebrating Funao's 140th Anniversary of Muscat of Alexandria Cultivation
This year, Funao in Kurashiki City marks the 140th anniversary of the start of Muscat of Alexandria cultivation. To commemorate the milestone, a 100% straight juice made entirely from Muscat of Alexandria grapes was created: "Muscat of Alexandria Juice."
ANA Crowne Plaza Okayama is offering a limited-time "Muscat of Alexandria Drink" made with this 100% straight juice at restaurants and bars throughout the hotel.
The juice was developed from a producer's desire to give new value to fruit that couldn't be shipped to market for eating due to blemishes or damage, delivering the fruit's appeal in the new form of a juice. It contains no additives, and the pulp and natural sediment are deliberately left in to preserve the grape's original fragrant aroma, refined sweetness, and layered flavor.
At the hotel, this 100% straight juice is served on the rocks or mixed with soda. It's a drink that lets guests enjoy the fruit's rich natural flavor while also connecting with a sustainable initiative that creates new value from fruit that couldn't be sold for eating, and with the producers' dedication behind it.
Product Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Muscat of Alexandria Drink |
| Available | July 1 (Wed) – August 31 (Mon), 2026 |
| Venues | Casual Dining Urbano, Japanese Dining Kuriyasen, Teppan Corner Osafune (inside Japanese Dining Kuriyasen), Sky Bar & Lounge Sen |
| Price | ¥1,400 (tax and service charge included) |
About Casual Dining Urbano
The restaurant offers a luxurious course-style lunch built around seasonal ingredients, a tea time featuring specialty coffee and tea alongside seasonal fruit parfaits and afternoon tea sweets, and a dinner showcasing the chef's carefully crafted dishes paired with wine. In a casual yet relaxed space, it accompanies guests through many different moments of the day, delivering quality time that leaves them feeling satisfied.
