“伊達の牛たん本舗 Thick-Cut Shintan Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 120g × 4 Packs” (伊達の牛たん本舗 厚切り芯たん 塩仕込み 120g×4包) is frozen beef tongue made by 株式会社伊達の牛たん本舗 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, and sold on Rakuten Ichiba by “仙台発祥 伊達の牛たん本舗”. The beef tongue, whose ingredient origin is Uruguay, Ireland and others, is seasoned with salt, and comes in four 120g packs, 480g in total. 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 slices cut thick at about 1cm, a best-before period labeled as 270 days from manufacture when frozen, and guidance on noshi (gift wrapping label) support and two wrapping options.
At a Glance
Key points
- 120g × 4 packs, 480g in total. The images on the product page say each slice is cut thick, at about 1cm. The product name says about 4 servings (the shop’s indication as a guide)
- Store frozen at −15°C or below; best-before period is 270 days from manufacture when frozen. How long it keeps after thawing is not stated on the product page and is Not confirmed
- Rakuten rating: 4.69 (294 reviews). Viewed October 21, 2026. The ratings of the 9 beef tongue items featured on Ochinity (as of October 21, 2026) range from 4.26 to 4.9 (20 reviews), and 4.69 is the same figure as Rikyu Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 100g × 5 Packs (71 reviews)
- Noshi support, in a gift box, two wrapping options. The images on the product page say the inscription can be specified to suit the occasion, and that you can choose between simple wrapping, with wrapping paper over only the top of the box, and wrapping that covers the whole box
Watch out for
- The total amount comes in only one specification, 480g. Compared with items that arrive at 1kg, such as お肉の神様 Selectable Beef Tongue 1kg, the amount delivered at one time is smaller
- How to thaw it and how long it keeps after thawing are not stated on the product page as far as we could find, and are Not confirmed
Suits: Someone who wants to give thick-cut, salt-seasoned beef tongue as a gift with noshi and a gift box
The comparison covers the 9 beef tongue items currently featured on Ochinity (as of October 21, 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 21, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 21, 2026) and may not represent the product’s current condition.
Compared with 9 Similar Items
Among the 9 beef tongue products featured on Ochinity (as of October 21, 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 may not represent the product’s current condition. 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 | Rakuten rating |
|---|---|---|
| 伊達の牛たん本舗 Thick-Cut Shintan Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 120g × 4 PacksThis article | 480g | 4.69294 reviews |
| お肉の神様 Selectable Beef Tongue 1kg | 1kg | 4.52596 reviews |
| Beef Tongue Wakeari Thick-Cut 1kg | Choose from 300g to 2kg | 4.443303 reviews |
| Extra-Thick 10mm Premium Beef Tongue Shigoku (Tongue Base Only) 1kg | 1kg | 4.531314 reviews |
| Gokujō Beef Tongue, Thick-Cut / Thin-Cut, 500g–2kg | Choose from 500g to 2kg | 4.26182 reviews |
| Sendai Rikyu Beef Tongue Stew, 300g × 4 Packs | 1.2kg | 4.920 reviews |
| 肉のいとう Aged Thick-Cut Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 300g | 300g | 4.621766 reviews |
| 肉のいとう Thick-Cut Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 500g | 500g | 4.632330 reviews |
| Rikyu Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 100g × 5 Packs | 500g | 4.6971 reviews |
You can go to each product’s article from its name.
- Among the 9 beef tongue items featured on Ochinity (as of October 21, 2026), the products that arrive in only one specification of 500g or less are 4 items: this product (480g), 肉のいとう Aged Thick-Cut Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 300g (300g), 肉のいとう Thick-Cut Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 500g (500g) and Rikyu Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 100g × 5 Packs (500g). 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 9 items range from 4.26 to 4.9 (20 reviews), and this product is 4.69 (294 reviews). Rikyu Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 100g × 5 Packs is also 4.69 (71 reviews), the same figure. The number of reviews varies by product, from 20 to 3303
Basic Information
- Product name
- 伊達の牛たん本舗 厚切り芯たん 塩仕込み 120g×4包 (伊達の牛たん本舗 Thick-Cut Shintan Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 120g × 4 Packs)
- Seller
- 仙台発祥 伊達の牛たん本舗 (Rakuten Ichiba)
- Content volume
- 480g in total (120g × 4 packs). Cut thick, at about 1cm
- Country of origin (ingredients)
- Beef tongue: Uruguay, Ireland, others
- Storage
- The page says to store it frozen at −15°C or below
- Best-before date
- The page says 270 days from manufacture when frozen
- Allergen labeling
- The ingredient list states that it contains beef in part (一部に牛肉を含む)
- Delivery
- Delivery method: Not confirmed
- Noshi and gifting
- Noshi support, in a gift box. Wrapping: choose simple wrapping or wrapping of the whole box (list of inscription types: 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.
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 21, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (15 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
- 伊達の牛たん本舗 厚切り芯たん 塩仕込み 120g×4包 (伊達の牛たん本舗 Thick-Cut Shintan Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 120g × 4 Packs)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string of search keywords. Only the product-name part is shown here.
- Type of food
- Seasoned beef tongue, salt flavor (味付け牛たん 塩味, as shown in the name field)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Content volume
- The page says 120g × 4 packs (480g in total). The product name says about 4 servings (the shop’s indication as a guide). The images on the product page say it is sliced thick, at about 1cmSource: product description, product name and images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Options
- The contents on this product page are one option, 120g × 4 packs. The same shop’s 120g × 2 packs, 120g × 3 packs and 120g × 5 packs are on separate product pages, and the images on the product page say 2-, 3- and 5-serving sets are also availableSource: images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Cut
- The product name shown on the Rakuten product page contains the words 芯たん (shintan, the core of the tongue) and タン元 (tongue base). We found no detailed explanation of the cutSource: product name on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Storage method
- The page says −15°C or belowSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Best-before date
- The page says 270 days from manufacture when frozenSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- How to thaw
- The images on the product page say you only need to grill it after thawing. The thawing steps and how long it keeps after thawing are not stated as far as we could find, and are Not confirmedSource: images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 21, 2026)
- Country of origin and ingredients
- The page lists the ingredients as beef tongue, salt / pH adjuster, seasoning (organic acids, etc.), enzyme, (contains beef in part). It says the country of origin of the beef tongue ingredient is Uruguay, Ireland and others. It also says this manufacturing facility makes products containing milk ingredients, wheat, soybeans and sesameSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Place of processing
- Not confirmed (we found no statement of the processing site’s location. The manufacturer’s address is as in the Manufacturer row below)
- Condition / how to eat (whether heating is needed)
- Beef tongue seasoned with salt, labeled for frozen storage. The images on the product page say to grill it after thawing and then eat it. We found no guidance on heating, such as grilling timesSource: product description and images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Delivery
- Not confirmed (we found no statement of the delivery method)
- Noshi and gifting
- Noshi support is indicated. The images on the product page say various noshi papers are available and the inscription can be specified to suit the occasion. The list of inscription types is Not confirmed. For wrapping, the page says you can choose between simple wrapping, with wrapping paper over only the top of the box, and wrapping that covers the whole box in wrapping paper. The catchphrase says it comes in a gift box (化粧箱入り), and the product description says it is packed in a gift box. Message cards are Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (catchphrase, product description and images; viewed October 21, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- The page says 株式会社伊達の牛たん本舗 (2-40 Rokuchonome-kitamachi, Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Shop
- 仙台発祥 伊達の牛たん本舗 (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 | 294 reviews | October 21, 2026 |
Prices are not listed here because they change. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
Rating breakdown: 5★ 229 / 4★ 47 / 3★ 13 / 2★ 2 / 1★ 3 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 21, 2026)
What we read: 58 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted December 2014 to October 2026; latest October 2026; 56 of them from the last two years), plus all 3 reviews at 1★, all 2 at 2★ and all 13 at 3★ (none overlapping with the 58 in default order), 76 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The 1★ to 3★ reviews total 18, and all of the 2★ and 3★ reviews were posted in July 2024 or earlier. 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 23 of the 58 in default order)
About 23 of the 58 reviews we read in default order were posts saying the recipient was pleased after it was given as an ochugen (mid-year gift), an oseibo (year-end gift), an uchi-iwai (return gift), a birthday present or the like.
Thickness and tenderness (about 14)
About 14 of the same 58 reviews said it is thick and satisfying to eat, or tender (these are the reviewers’ impressions).
Repeat orders (10)
10 of the same 58 reviews said the reviewer is a repeat customer or buys it every year.
Noshi and wrapping service (3 to 4)
3 to 4 of the same 58 reviews said the noshi or wrapping service was good.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 21, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Pricey, or expensive for the amount (about 6 of the 76)
About 6 of the 76 reviews we read said the price is on the high side or expensive for the amount (2 in default order, 4 among the 2★ and 3★ reviews). Because prices change, this article does not state a price.
Tough or sinewy (4 of the 76)
4 of the 76 reviews we read said it was tough, had sinew and could not be bitten through, or that only part of it was tender (1 in default order, 3 among the 1★ to 3★ reviews).
How to check: the labeling of the cut is given in the “Cut” row of the details under “Basic Information” in this article.
Fat comes out when grilled, or the texture changes (3 of the 13 at 3★)
3 of the 13 reviews at 3★ said fat spattered when it was grilled, or that the finish and texture changed depending on how it was grilled. All of them were posted between 2015 and 2020.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 21, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want to give thick-cut, salt-seasoned beef tongue as a gift, and you want to choose the noshi inscription and the wrapping when you send it. If those two are your conditions, this product’s page matches both (weak point: the total amount comes in only one specification, 480g, which is less than items that arrive at 1kg, such as お肉の神様 Selectable Beef Tongue 1kg, among the 9 beef tongue items featured on Ochinity (as of October 21, 2026)).
- It comes in 120g × 4 packs sliced thick at about 1cm, and the page says to store it frozen at −15°C or below, with a best-before period of 270 days from manufacture when frozen
- The page says it supports noshi, the inscription can be specified to suit the occasion, and the wrapping can be chosen from simple wrapping or wrapping of the whole box
- The Rakuten rating is 4.69 / 5 (294 reviews). Among the 58 reviews we read in default order, about 23 said it was given as a gift and well received
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 beef tongue divided into 5 packs of 100g, there is Rikyu Beef Tongue, Salt-Seasoned, 100g × 5 Packs (rating 4.69, 71 reviews).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 21, 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 21, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: October 21, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page (仙台発祥 伊達の牛たん本舗), Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
