This is the 林泉堂 Chilled Yokote Yakisoba (横手やきそば) Trial 4-Serving Set (おためし4食), sold by 林泉堂株式会社 of Yokote, Akita Prefecture (the shop name on Rakuten Ichiba is 林泉堂 楽天市場店), with wheat flour in the noodles stated as made in Japan (国内製造). With chilled boiled noodles, it is hard to tell what comes with the 4 servings, how long they keep, and how people take the sauce flavor. This article organizes what the product page and Rakuten customer reviews say into five points: quantity, storage method, ingredient labeling, gift support, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and about how many servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | 林泉堂 Chilled Yokote Yakisoba Trial 4-Serving Set (dedicated boiled noodles and straight sauce) (林泉堂 冷蔵 横手やきそば おためし4食（専用茹で麺・ストレートソース）) |
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| Name | Yokote yakisoba (dedicated boiled noodles and straight sauce) (横手やきそば（専用茹で麺・ストレートソース）)Source: description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| Quantity | Noodles (boiled noodles) 150g × 4 bags / sauce 85cc × 4 bags / 1 recipe sheet. The page states 235g per serving. No toppings such as fukujinzuke (pickled-vegetable relish), egg, meat or vegetables are included. The page gives no number of people and counts in servingsSource: same as above |
| What changes with your choice | Number of servings and storage temperature. Besides the chilled 4-serving trial set covered in this article, the shop has separate product pages for a 6-serving set and frozen 10- and 20-serving sets. The purchase page for this product has no option selector. The 6-serving and frozen products are not covered in this articleSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| Storage | Keep refrigerated (store at 10°C or below). The shop does not recommend freezing, and says the flavor may decline and quality cannot be guaranteedSource: description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Best-before date | About 10 days from the shipping date. The page advises eating it early because it is a perishable fresh productSource: same as above |
| Country of origin of ingredients | The wheat flour in the noodles is stated as made in Japan (国内製造). Origin of the other ingredients: Not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Processing location | The seller’s location is stated as Yokote, Akita Prefecture. It is not stated as the manufacturing or processing location: Not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | These are boiled noodles, and one recipe sheet is included. The product name says “one frying pan” (フライパンひとつ). Whether cooking is required, and details of the cooking steps, were not found: Not confirmed. We did not find any guidance about eating it rawSource: same as above |
| Delivery | Chilled courier delivery. The page says it cannot be bundled with items shipped by Yu-Packet (ゆうパケット) or with frozen productsSource: same as above |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmedThe product page shows only 林泉堂株式会社 (Yokote, Akita Prefecture) as the seller, and no separate manufacturer is shown (Rakuten Ichiba product page, accessed October 14, 2026) |
| Shop | 林泉堂 楽天市場店 (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The product page lists the following ingredients for the noodles and the sauce.
- Noodles: wheat flour (made in Japan [国内製造]), edible oils and fats, salt / modified starch, alcohol, kansui (alkaline noodle agent), glycilin (グリシリン), preservative (shirako [しらこ]), shell calcium (貝Ca), vitamin B1, gardenia pigment, chili pepper pigment
- Sauce (stated not to be a powdered type): Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pork extract, bonito extract, mixed powder (bonito, frigate mackerel [そうだ], mackerel), potato starch, spices, apple juice / seasonings (amino acids, etc.), caramel color, pH adjuster, thickener (tamarind), sweetener (sucralose)
The allergen labeling lists wheat, soybeans, pork, mackerel, and apple (the product page had no inconsistencies in these entries). If you have allergies, please inquire with the shop before purchasing, or be sure to check the food information label on the product you receive. Labeling may change.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 14, 2026)
The nutrition labeling per serving (235g) is stated as energy 279 kcal, protein 10.0 g, fat 1.7 g, carbohydrate 56.1 g, and salt equivalent 3.7 g.
Source: description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 14, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Item to check | For this product | Basis |
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| 1. Quantity and servings | Noodles 150g × 4 bags and sauce 85cc × 4 bags. No toppings included. The page gives no number of people and counts in servings | Description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Keep refrigerated (10°C or below). Best-before date is about 10 days from the shipping date. The shop does not recommend freezing | Description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | Wheat, soybeans, pork, mackerel, and apple are listed. The sauce is stated not to be a powdered type | Description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (no inconsistencies in the entries) |
| 4. Whether it works as a gift | “Gift / noshi” (ギフト・のし) is stated as not supported. No display of wrapping or message card was found either | Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| 5. Trends in reviews | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.64 / 5 (3,778 reviews). Within what we read, namely the first 56 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted July 2013 to October 2026, with the latest in October 2026), all 16 ★1 reviews, and 30 ★2 reviews, some reviewers praise the chewy texture of the noodles and the freedom in how to eat them, while the main reason for ★1 and ★2 reviews is that the flavor, sweetness, or richness of the sauce did not match their taste. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 14, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page states that “Gift / noshi” (ギフト・のし) is not supported (accessed October 14, 2026). The product page also shows no display of noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping, or message card.
- Noshi: stated as not supported (the type of inscription is out of scope)
- Gift box / gift wrapping: no entry found
- Message card / name printing: no entry found
- Delivery: chilled courier delivery. The best-before date is about 10 days from the shipping date, and the page advises eating it early
This article does not treat it as a product for gifting.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the viewing date and change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Date viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.64 / 5 | 3,778 | October 14, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 2,715 / ★4 836 / ★3 180 / ★2 31 / ★1 16 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; accessed October 14, 2026)
What we read: the first 56 reviews in the default order (posted July 2013 to October 2026, latest October 2026; 40 of them were posted in 2013 to 2015), all 16 reviews filtered to ★1 (posted September 2013 to October 2017), and 30 of the 31 reviews filtered to ★2 (posted August 2013 to December 2025), 102 in total. These are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product. Counts are approximate, based on keyword counting and visual checks.
What Reviewers Praise
Chewy texture and thickness of the noodles
About 30 of the first 56 reviews in the default order mentioned that the noodles are chewy (“mochi-mochi”), or thick and satisfying to eat. Most were rated ★4 to ★5, and about 2 of them were posted within the last two years.
Adding ingredients or a fried egg
About 12 reviews said they combined it with vegetables they had at home or topped it with a fried egg (5 of them within the last two years). They include reviews saying that the included recipe makes it easy to cook.
Sauce flavor and how it coats the noodles
About 8 reviews mentioned that the sauce is Japanese-style and light, rich, or slightly sweet and coats the noodles well (3 of them within the last two years).
Repeat orders and keeping it on hand
About 20 reviews said they order it repeatedly or keep it on hand (about 5 of them within the last two years).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 14, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Sauce flavor, sweetness, or richness did not match their taste
About 13 of the 46 ★1 and ★2 reviews said that the flavor, sweetness, or richness of the sauce did not match their taste. This is the most common reason among the ★1 and ★2 reviews, which suggests that taste preferences differ. 1 review within the last two years (December 2025). About 5 of the first 56 reviews in the default order also mention the same point.
How to check: the sauce ingredients are summarized in the “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” section of this article.
Whether it is worth the price
About 5 of the 46 ★1 and ★2 reviews mentioned whether the taste is worth the price. All were posted in 2017 or earlier. 1 review in the default order (★4, October 2025) also mentions it.
Shipping delays, non-delivery, and a wet box
About 6 of the 46 ★1 and ★2 reviews said it arrived late, did not arrive, or came in a wet box. All were posted in 2013 to 2014, and none within the last two years.
How to check: what is stated about the delivery method is summarized in the “Delivery” row of this article’s “Basic Information.”
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 14, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to choose a chilled 4-serving set with noodles 150g × 4 bags and sauce 85cc × 4 bags
- People who can finish it within about 10 days of the shipping date
- People who can prepare ingredients such as fukujinzuke (pickled-vegetable relish), egg, meat, and vegetables themselves (no toppings are included)
- People looking for a product with a sauce that is not a powdered type and uses Worcestershire sauce
Who Should Be Careful
- People with a wheat, soybean, pork, mackerel, or apple allergy (listed)
- People concerned about their preference for the sauce’s flavor and sweetness (reviews are divided on taste)
- People who want to freeze it to extend its shelf life (the shop does not recommend freezing)
- People who want to send it as a gift with noshi or wrapping (“Gift / noshi” is stated as not supported)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 14, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- A chilled 4-serving set with noodles 150g × 4 bags and sauce 85cc × 4 bags. No toppings are included, and the page gives no number of people
- Keep refrigerated (10°C or below); the best-before date is about 10 days from the shipping date. The shop does not recommend freezing. “Gift / noshi” is stated as not supported
- Wheat, soybeans, pork, mackerel, and apple are listed. In the reviews, some praise the chewy texture of the noodles, while opinions are divided on the flavor, sweetness, and richness of the sauce
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Information as of: October 14, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “林泉堂 楽天市場店” product page, Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”), Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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