Ebisoba Ichigen (えびそば一幻) 4 servings (Ebimiso & Ebishio) is an assortment with two servings each of two soups, shio and miso. The “Hokkaido” (北海道) in the shop name and the product name is a name for the shop and the product as a whole, not an indication of where the ingredients come from (the country of origin of the ingredients is not stated on the product page and is not confirmed). “Ichigen” (一幻) in the product name is part of how the product is named; the manufacturer listed on the product page and the operating company of the shop are both Kikusui Co., Ltd. (株式会社菊水). This article organizes five points from the product page and the reviews: amount, shelf life, ingredient and allergen labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews on Rakuten Ichiba.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and how many servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredient 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 | Ebisoba Ichigen (えびそば一幻) 4 servings, ambient delivery, Ebimiso & Ebishio, Hokkaido ramen, ramen, Kikusui (菊水), ramen, mail-order, popular gourmet, gift, prize, food, presentSource: the product name shown on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (some words omitted; viewed September 30, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Name | Ebisoba Ichigen shio & miso, 4-serving assortment (えびそば一幻しお・みそ4食詰合)Source: the “product name” field in the product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 30, 2026) |
| Amount | 632 g (noodles 110 g × 4). 2 servings of shio and 2 of miso, 4 servings in total. There is no field for choosing a size; this one type onlySource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 30, 2026) |
| Soup Types | Two servings of Ebishio soup and two of Ebimiso soup. Ebishio is described as a soup that combines the umami and aroma of shrimp with the mellowness of tonkotsu, and Ebimiso as a soup that adds the richness of miso to the mellowness of tonkotsu. The product description lists only the noodles and the two kinds of soup as the contentsSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 30, 2026) |
| Storage | Store in a cool place, away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humiditySource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 30, 2026) |
| Best-before date | 45 days including the manufacturing dateSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 30, 2026) |
| After Opening | The page states to eat the product soon after opening the inner bagSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 30, 2026) |
| Country of Origin of Ingredients | Not confirmed The ingredient list shows “made in Japan” (国内製造) for the noodles’ wheat flour, but we did not find a country-of-origin field for the ingredientsSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 30, 2026) |
| Processing Location | Not confirmed |
| Condition / How to Eat (Heating Required?) | An image on the product page explains how to prepare it by boiling the noodles (cooked). Detailed figures such as boiling time and amount of water are not given in this articleSource: the preparation guide image on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 30, 2026) |
| Delivery | Ambient delivery (as stated in the product name)Source: the product name shown on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 30, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Kikusui Co., Ltd. (株式会社菊水) (北海道江別市工栄町19-6)Source: the manufacturer field in the product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 30, 2026) |
| Shop | 北海道麺SHOP 北の麺ぐるめ (Rakuten Ichiba). The shop is operated by Kikusui Co., Ltd. (株式会社菊水)Source: the company profile of the shop on Rakuten Ichiba (viewed September 30, 2026) |
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 description on the product page shows the ingredient list and allergen labeling. The labeling is divided into the noodles, the Ebimiso soup, and the Ebishio soup, and the following 7 items are labeled for the product as a whole.
| Section | Items labeled (contained in part) |
|---|---|
| Product as a whole (allergen field) | Shrimp, crab, wheat, egg, soybeans, chicken, pork |
| Noodles | Wheat, egg, soybeans |
| Ebimiso soup | Shrimp, crab, wheat, soybeans, chicken, pork |
| Ebishio soup | Shrimp, wheat, soybeans, pork (crab is not labeled) |
Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed September 30, 2026). We found no discrepancies in the labeling within the product page. We have not checked it against the manufacturer’s official website.
As shrimp-related ingredients, the Ebimiso soup lists shrimp sauce (えび醤), shrimp powder, and shrimp extract, and the Ebishio soup lists shrimp seasoning and shrimp powder. Crab and chicken are labeled on the Ebimiso soup side.
Shrimp and crab are among the specified ingredients that must be declared under Japan’s Food Labeling Act. If you have a shellfish allergy or similar, please check the labeling above before purchasing, and also check the food information label on the package of the product you receive.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed September 30, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and how many servings | 632 g (noodles 110 g × 4). 2 servings of shio and 2 of miso, 4 servings in total | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Store in a cool place, away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Best-before date is 45 days including the manufacturing date | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 3. Ingredient and allergen labeling | 7 items for the product as a whole: shrimp, crab, wheat, egg, soybeans, chicken, pork. Crab and chicken are labeled on the Ebimiso soup side | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 4. Whether it works as a gift | We could not confirm support for noshi, wrapping, or message cards | No mention of support found on the product page |
| 5. Review trends | Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.62 / 5 (2,703 reviews). We read 101 of them, and these trends do not necessarily reflect the product’s current condition. What the trends contain is summarized in the reviews section | Rakuten Ichiba product reviews (viewed September 30, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product description and the gift-related fields on the product page state neither support nor non-support for noshi, wrapping, or message cards, so we could not confirm it (source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed September 30, 2026). The product name contains the words “gift” and “present,” but these are words the shop added and do not indicate support for noshi or wrapping. Near the bottom of the product page there are guide images about noshi and gift wrapping for another product on the same page, but the page does not say whether they apply to this product.
- Noshi, wrapping, message cards: could not be confirmed
- Estimated shipping date and delivery date specification: could not be confirmed
- The best-before date is stated as 45 days including the manufacturing date, so the number of days remaining when it arrives will be shorter than 45
- There is no option to choose a size; it arrives as a combination of 2 shio servings and 2 miso servings
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. Rating figures are as of the time viewed and will change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Count | Viewed On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (product page) | 4.62 / 5 | 2,703 reviews | September 30, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,902 / 4★ 638 / 3★ 122 / 2★ 23 / 1★ 18 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed September 30, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to September 2026; latest September 2026), plus all 18 filtered to 1★ (posted December 2020 to January 2026) and all 23 filtered to 2★ (posted February 2021 to May 2026), 101 in total. We did not read the 3★ reviews. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Shrimp flavor and aroma
About 18 of the first 60 reviews in the default order said they clearly noticed the flavor or aroma of shrimp. Some posts touch on both the Ebimiso and the Ebishio, and posts naming the Ebimiso as their preferred soup stand out.
Rich, full-bodied soup
About 11 of the first 60 reviews in the default order said the soup is rich and full-bodied. This includes posts saying they end up drinking the soup to the last drop.
The restaurant’s taste at home
5 of the first 60 reviews in the default order were from people who had eaten at the restaurant or at an airport and wrote that they could enjoy the same style of taste at home. How it compares with the restaurant’s taste varies from person to person, so this article does not say that it tastes the same as the restaurant.
Many buy it again
About 20 of the first 60 reviews in the default order mentioned repeat purchases or buying every time there is a sale. 2 posts also mention keeping a stock at home because it keeps well.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed September 30, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Mismatch in contents or accessories received
About 9 of the 41 reviews in the 1★ and 2★ filters (about 7 of them posted within the last two years) wrote that what arrived differed from what they had imagined from the photos and wording on the product page. These include remarks about how servings are counted and about expecting shrimp oil and shrimp tempura crumbs to be included. There are also 2 such posts among the first 60 in the default order. 4 posts, from March to May 2026, mention that the number of servings was smaller than in an earlier version. This article covers only the current 4 servings (2 shio, 2 miso).
How to check: the amount and the accessories are summarized in the “Amount” and “Soup Types” rows of “Basic Information” in this article.
Weak shrimp flavor or thin soup
About 10 of the 41 reviews in the 1★ and 2★ filters said they did not notice the shrimp flavor or found the soup thin. 2 of them were posted within the last two years, and most are older posts.
How to check: the shrimp-related ingredients listed for each soup are described in the “Ingredients and Allergen Labeling” section of this article.
Noodle texture and length
About 8 of the 41 reviews in the 1★ and 2★ filters said the noodles did not suit their taste. They mention noodles that are firm, break easily, or are short, and 2 of them were posted within the last two years.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed September 30, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to compare Ebishio and Ebimiso, 2 servings each
- Can store it in a cool place away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity
- Can finish it within the best-before period of 45 days including the manufacturing date
Who Should Be Careful
- Have an allergy to any of shrimp, crab, wheat, egg, soybeans, chicken, or pork
- Assume the same toppings as in the serving-suggestion image will come with it (a note on the product page says the serving suggestion does not include toppings)
- Want to use it as a gift, assuming noshi or wrapping
- Want to plan around the shipping date or a specified delivery time
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is September 30, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- The amount is 632 g (noodles 110 g × 4), with 2 servings of shio and 2 of miso, 4 servings in total. There is no option to choose a size
- Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity; the best-before date is 45 days including the manufacturing date
- The allergen labeling for the product as a whole is shrimp, crab, wheat, egg, soybeans, chicken, and pork. Crab and chicken are labeled on the Ebimiso soup side
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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: September 30, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “北海道麺SHOP 北の麺ぐるめ” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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