“Rikyu Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 100g × 5 Packs” (利久の牛たん 塩味100g×5パック), sold on Rakuten Ichiba by 牛たん利久楽天市場店, is frozen beef tongue in five 100g packs, 500g in total. The country of origin of the ingredient is labeled as Australia. Based on the product page and Rakuten reviews, we organized five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The three features we could confirm on the product page are a five-pack structure of 100g each, a best-before period labeled as 6 months when frozen, and noshi (gift wrapping label) support.
At a Glance
Key points
- 5 packs of 100g, 500g in total. The packs are divided individually, so it is easy to decide how much to use at a time
- Frozen (store at −18°C); best-before period is 6 months when frozen. The product page says it can be eaten until the date printed on the product itself, and that it should be eaten within 3 days after thawing
- Rakuten rating: 4.69 (71 reviews). Viewed October 16, 2026. Among the 8 beef tongue items featured on Ochinity (as of October 16, 2026), the products that arrive in only one specification of 500g in total are this product and 肉のいとう Thick-Cut Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 500g, 2 items, with ratings of 4.69 (71 reviews) and 4.63 (2330 reviews) (this product has fewer reviews)
- The country of origin of the ingredient is Australia. The allergen labeling is stated as beef (beef tongue). Noshi support is indicated
Watch out for
- The product page does not list a breakdown of the ingredient names (salt, seasonings, etc.), so what the seasoning consists of is not confirmed
Suits: Someone who wants salt-seasoned beef tongue divided into 100g portions, delivered frozen
The comparison covers the 8 beef tongue items currently featured on Ochinity (as of October 16, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. The features are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 16, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 16, 2026) and may not represent the product’s current condition.
Compared with 8 Similar Items
Among the 8 beef tongue products featured on Ochinity (as of October 16, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. The rating is as shown on Rakuten, and the fewer the reviews, the more easily the figure moves. The table is ordered by product name in Japanese syllabary (gojūon) order, with this article first.
| Product | Total amount | Delivery temperature | Rakuten rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rikyu Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 100g × 5 PacksThis article | 500g | Frozen | 4.6971 reviews |
| Beef Tongue Wakeari Thick-Cut 1kg | Choose from 300g to 2kg | Frozen | 4.443303 reviews |
| お肉の神様 Selectable Beef Tongue 1kg | 1kg | Frozen | 4.52596 reviews |
| Extra-Thick 10mm Premium Beef Tongue Shigoku (Tongue Base Only) 1kg | 1kg | Frozen | 4.531314 reviews |
| Gokujō Beef Tongue, Thick-Cut / Thin-Cut, 500g–2kg | Choose from 500g to 2kg | Frozen | 4.26182 reviews |
| Sendai Rikyu Beef Tongue Stew, 300g × 4 PacksAnother type from the same shop | 1.2kg | Ambient temperature | 4.920 reviews |
| 肉のいとう Aged Thick-Cut Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 300g | 300g | Frozen | 4.621766 reviews |
| 肉のいとう Thick-Cut Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 500g | 500g | Frozen | 4.632330 reviews |
You can go to each product’s article from its name.
- Among the 8 beef tongue items featured on Ochinity (as of October 16, 2026), the products that arrive in only one specification of 500g in total are this product and 肉のいとう Thick-Cut Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 500g, 2 items. The other products come in a single specification of 300g, 1kg or 1.2kg, or let you choose from several total amounts. Compared with the products that arrive at 1kg (お肉の神様 Selectable Beef Tongue 1kg and Extra-Thick 10mm Premium Beef Tongue Shigoku (Tongue Base Only) 1kg), the amount delivered at one time is smaller
- The Rakuten ratings of the same 8 items range from 4.26 to 4.9 (20 reviews), and this product is 4.69 (71 reviews). The number of reviews varies by product, from 20 to 3303
Basic Information
- Product name
- 利久の牛たん 塩味100g×5パック (Rikyu Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 100g × 5 Packs)
- Seller
- 牛たん利久楽天市場店 (Rakuten Ichiba)
- Content volume
- 500g in total (100g × 5 packs)
- Country of origin (ingredients)
- Beef tongue: Australia
- Storage
- The page says to store it frozen (−18°C)
- Best-before date
- The page says 6 months when frozen, and within 3 days after thawing
- Allergen labeling
- The page lists beef (beef tongue)
- Delivery
- The page says delivery is by Kuroneko Yamato (クロネコヤマト), as Cool TA-Q-BIN
- Noshi and gifting
- Noshi support indicated (types of inscription and wrapping: Not confirmed)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The breakdown of the ingredient names is not given on the product page. If you have an allergy, ask the shop before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed October 16, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (12 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product name
- 利久の牛たん 塩味100g×5パック (Rikyu Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 100g × 5 Packs)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string of search keywords. Only the product-name part is shown here.
- Content volume
- The page says 500g in total, 100g × 5 packs. It gives no number of servings: Not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 16, 2026)
- Options
- There is only one option for the amount (100g × 5 packs)Source: purchase section of the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 16, 2026)
- Storage method
- The page says to store it frozen (at −18°C)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Best-before date
- The page says the best-before period is 6 months when frozen, and that it can be eaten until the date printed on the product itself. It also says to eat it within 3 days after thawingSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Country of origin and ingredients
- The page says the country of origin of the beef tongue ingredient is Australia. The breakdown of the ingredient names (salt, seasonings, etc.) is Not confirmed. The allergen labeling is stated as beef (beef tongue)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Place of processing
- Not confirmed (we found no statement of the processing site’s location)
- Condition / how to eat (whether heating is needed)
- It arrives frozen. We found no guidance in the product description on whether heating is needed or whether it can be eaten rawSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Delivery
- The page says delivery is by Kuroneko Yamato (クロネコヤマト), as Cool TA-Q-BINSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Noshi and gifting
- The product name shown on the Rakuten product page contains “お歳暮熨斗対応可能” (oseibo (year-end gift) noshi available), and noshi support is indicated. The types of inscription, name printing on the noshi and message cards are Not confirmed. For packaging, the product name only says “ロゴ入りダンボール” (logo-printed cardboard box), and guidance on a gift box or gift wrapping is Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 16, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The page says 株式会社 利久 (Fukiage 2-chome 2-ban 36-1-go, Iwanuma, Miyagi Prefecture)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Shop
- 牛たん利久楽天市場店 (Rakuten Ichiba)
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by point of view. The rating figures are as of the time of viewing and will change afterward. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Count | Viewed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.69 / 5 | 71 reviews | October 16, 2026 |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Rating breakdown: 5★ 53 / 4★ 14 / 3★ 4 / 2★ 0 / 1★ 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 16, 2026)
What we read: 58 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted November 2023 to September 2026; latest September 2026), plus all 4 reviews at 3★ (posted December 2023 to December 2025), 62 in total. There were none at 1★ or 2★. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The 1★ to 3★ reviews total only 4, so the count alone cannot show how strong a trend is. The counts below are approximate figures from reading the text and counting by keyword, and do not include posts that are only about shipping or the shop’s service.
What Reviewers Praise
Given as a gift and well received (about 18 of the 62)
About 18 of the 62 reviews we read were posts saying the recipient was pleased after it was given as a present to family or friends, or as an oseibo (year-end gift) or ochugen (mid-year gift).
Repeat orders (about 17)
About 17 of the 62 reviews we read were posts saying the reviewer is a repeat customer or ordered again right away.
Comparison with the taste at Rikyu stores (about 14)
About 14 of the 62 reviews we read said it tastes the same as, or close to, what the reviewer ate at a Rikyu store (this is the reviewers’ impression).
Tenderness and ease of biting through (about 11)
About 11 of the 62 reviews we read said it is tender or easy to bite through.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 16, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Price on the high side or gone up (about 13)
About 13 of the 62 reviews we read said the price is on the high side or has gone up. Some continue by saying they are satisfied with the taste. Because prices change, this article does not state a price.
Thin or few slices (about 5)
About 5 of the 62 reviews we read said it is thinner than at the stores, has become thinner than before, or that the number of slices in 100g is small and unsatisfying.
How to check: the amount is given in the “Content volume” row of “Basic Information” in this article, as 100g × 5 packs, 500g in total.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 16, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want beef tongue divided into 5 packs of 100g, and you are looking for beef tongue indicated as supporting noshi. If those two are your conditions, this product’s page matches both (weak point: the number of reviews is 71, fewer than the 2330 of 肉のいとう Thick-Cut Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 500g, among the 8 beef tongue items featured on Ochinity (as of October 16, 2026)).
- The Rakuten rating is 4.69 / 5 (71 reviews). Among the 62 reviews we read, the most common were voices saying it was given as a gift and well received (about 18) and repeat orders (about 17)
- It is frozen, and the page says the best-before period is 6 months when frozen and within 3 days after thawing
Other options: If you want to receive 1kg at once, there is お肉の神様 Selectable Beef Tongue 1kg (rating 4.52, 596 reviews); if you want salt-seasoned at the same 500g total, there is 肉のいとう Thick-Cut Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 500g (rating 4.63, 2330 reviews).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 16, 2026). These are review trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 16, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Comments on taste or quality are summarized from third-party posts cited with their source, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: October 16, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page (牛たん利久楽天市場店), Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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