Sukiyaki beef sets can be hard to choose between, since the amount, shelf life, and the actual pattern of reviews are not always clear at a glance. This article organizes the publicly available product information and review-site listings for Niku no Higuchi’s Hida Gyu sukiyaki nabe set into five points: amount, storage method, ingredient labeling, gift suitability, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- The amount and roughly how many servings it makes
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredient and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in publicly posted 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 | Niku no Higuchi Hida Gyu Sukiyaki Nabe Set |
|---|---|
| Name | Hida Gyu sukiyaki nabe setSource: product page description (viewed September 28, 2026) |
| Amount | Serves two (Hida Gyu shoulder loin [chuck roll] 300g / vegetable set 〈napa cabbage 300g, 2 flower-cut carrot slices, 6 diagonally-cut leek pieces, 2 fresh shiitake mushrooms〉 / sukiyaki sauce 360ml / raw konjac 200g). “Serves two” is the guideline shown on the product page; no per-person amount is given. For the konjac, the Amount field lists it as thread-style konjac (ito-konnyaku), while the Product Information field lists it as raw konjac (200g)Source: same as above |
| Cut / Part | Shoulder loinSource: same as above |
| Storage Method | Keep the meat refrigerated at 4℃ or below and the vegetables refrigerated at 5℃ or below. Store the sukiyaki sauce at room temperature away from direct sunlight (refrigerate at 10℃ or below after opening). Store the raw konjac away from direct sunlight and high humidity (refrigerate at 10℃ or below after opening)Source: product page description (viewed September 28, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | The meat and vegetables keep 4 days refrigerated. The sukiyaki sauce keeps 1 year (unopened). The raw konjac keeps 120 daysSource: same as above |
| Country of Origin | Meat: Gifu Prefecture / Vegetables, sukiyaki sauce, and raw konjac: Domestic (Japan)Source: product page description (viewed September 28, 2026) |
| Place of Processing | Kani City, Gifu PrefectureSource: product page description (address listed for the processor, viewed September 28, 2026) |
| Condition / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Needed) | The seller’s guidance says to cook it before eatingSource: product page description (viewed September 28, 2026) |
| Notes After Opening | The seller advises that after opening, the sukiyaki sauce and raw konjac should be refrigerated at 10℃ or below and used up promptlySource: same as above |
| Shipping | Cool TA-Q-BIN (chilled), via Yamato TransportSource: product page catchphrase and description (viewed September 28, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Neo Prime Higuchi Co., Ltd. (株式会社ネオプライムヒグチ) / 1236-1 Hiromi, Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, JapanSource: product page description (viewed September 28, 2026) |
| Shop | Niku no Higuchi (Rakuten Ichiba) |
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Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The meat and vegetables are fresh foods, so no ingredient list is shown for them. The included raw konjac’s ingredients are: konjac potato (domestic), refined konjac flour (domestic), seaweed powder, and calcium hydroxide (a coagulant for konjac). The sukiyaki sauce’s ingredients are: tamari soy sauce (contains wheat and soy, made in Japan), sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, brewed vinegar, mirin, dashi (bonito flakes, kelp, dried sardines, dried shiitake), salt, honey / alcohol, seasoning (amino acids, etc.), and acidulantSource: product page description (viewed September 28, 2026)
As an allergen, the tamari soy sauce used in the sukiyaki sauce is labeled as containing wheat and soy. If you have a food allergy, please contact the shop before purchasing, or check the food information label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, “About Allergen Labeling” (viewed September 28, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / servings | Serves two (the guideline shown on the product page). Hida Gyu shoulder loin 300g, vegetable set, sukiyaki sauce 360ml, and raw konjac 200g are all included | Product page description (viewed September 28, 2026) |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Meat refrigerated at 4℃ or below, vegetables refrigerated at 5℃ or below, both keeping 4 days. The sauce keeps 1 year at room temperature, and the konjac keeps 120 days away from direct sunlight and high humidity (both refrigerate at 10℃ or below after opening) | Product page description |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | The sukiyaki sauce carries a wheat and soy allergen label. The meat and vegetables are fresh foods with no ingredient list | Product page description |
| 4. Whether it works as a gift | The page says noshi, furoshiki wrapping, and a message can be added. The type of noshi inscription and gift-box grade are Not confirmed | Product page listing (not stated whether this applies specifically to this product) |
| 5. Review trends | 4.74 stars from 325 reviews (default sort order; posts range from May 10, 2025 to September 20, 2026, with the most recent on September 20, 2026). This trend may not reflect the product’s current condition. Many comments praise the tenderness of the meat and the convenience of the vegetable-and-sauce set, while some point out that the sauce is strongly flavored | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 28, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product page states that noshi, furoshiki wrapping, and a message can be added. However, this is stated within the shop’s general description, and it is not made clear whether it applies specifically to this product. The type of noshi inscription and the distinction between gift box, simple gift box, or gift wrapping are also not confirmed, as the product page does not state them. If you are considering it as a gift, checking the following with the shop before buying can help avoid mismatched expectations.
- Whether your preferred noshi inscription type is available
- Which form it will arrive in: gift box, simple gift box, or gift wrapping
- Whether a message card can be added, and what it can say
- Whether you can specify a delivery date, given it ships chilled
What Public Reviews Say
Below is an organization of the ratings and review-page listings publicly available on Rakuten Ichiba. What we read was the rating distribution and review summary shown on the product and review pages (Rakuten’s own auto-generated feature, covering 325 reviews); this trend may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Count | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.74 / 5 | 325 reviews | September 28, 2026 |
What Reviewers Praise
Rakuten’s review-summary feature (auto-generated by Rakuten, introduced here as reference information) highlights comments praising the tenderness and flavor of the meat and the convenience of having the vegetables and sauce included as a set, saying it was well received as a gift for family and relatives or for a special-occasion meal.
Source: review summary display on the Rakuten customer reviews page (viewed September 28, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
The same summary feature also introduces a comment noting that the sukiyaki sauce is strongly flavored. The star breakdown is 5★ 256 / 4★ 56 / 3★ 12 / 2★ 0 / 1★ 1, with a total of 1 low rating (1–2 stars).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed September 28, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Those who want a small sukiyaki dinner for two
- Those who want to skip the prep work with meat, vegetables, sauce, and konjac all in one set
- Those who want to give a Hida Gyu sukiyaki set as a gift
Who Should Be Careful
- Those with a wheat or soy allergy (from the sukiyaki sauce)
- Those who want to confirm the noshi inscription type and wrapping style before gifting it
- Those who want to confirm the chilled-delivery date beforehand
Price, stock, shipping cost, and delivery dates are subject to change. The information in this article was gathered on September 28, 2026. Please check the linked pages before purchasing.
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Summary
- The amount is a fixed set that serves two (Hida Gyu shoulder loin 300g, a vegetable set, sukiyaki sauce 360ml, and raw konjac 200g)
- The meat is refrigerated at 4℃ or below and the vegetables at 5℃ or below. The meat and vegetables keep 4 days, the sukiyaki sauce keeps 1 year, and the raw konjac keeps 120 days; the sukiyaki sauce carries a wheat and soy allergen label
- Rakuten customer reviews show 4.74 stars from 325 reviews. Many comments praise the tenderness of the meat and the convenience of the set, while some point out that the sauce is strongly flavored (this trend may not reflect the product’s current condition)
Related Pages
This article organizes information publicly available on sales sites and review sites. Product details such as amount, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the seller’s listing for the latest information.
Assessments of taste or quality are summaries of third-party posts with their sources noted, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our editorial approach is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: September 28, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “Niku no Higuchi” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency “About Allergen Labeling”
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