The terms “Sendai Gyu” (仙台牛) and “A5 grade” (a rank in Japan’s beef grading system) in this article are part of the product name, and the product page states that the country of origin of the beef is Miyagi Prefecture, Japan (the place of processing is not confirmed). For sirloin steak, the product name alone does not tell you how many people two pieces serve, how to thaw them, or whether the meat is very fatty. In this article, we organized what the public product page and reviews say about the Sendai Gyu sirloin steak, 200–220g × 2 pieces, sold by 肉のいとう (manufacturer: WIDEFOOD株式会社) of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, under five points: amount, storage, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and how many people it serves
- 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 | 仙台牛 A5ランク サーロインステーキ 200〜220g×2枚 焼き方レシピ付 (Sendai Gyu A5 grade sirloin steak, 200–220g × 2 pieces, with grilling recipe) |
|---|---|
| Name | Beef (sirloin)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Amount | 2 pieces (200–220g each), 400–440g in total. There is no size selection; this is the only option. The product page gives no guide to how many people it serves and no figure for thickness (not confirmed)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Cut / Part | Sirloin (as shown in the “Name” field)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Storage Method | Keep frozen (-18°C or below)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | Frozen: 30 days from the date of manufactureSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Country of Origin | Beef (Miyagi Prefecture). As shown in the place-of-origin field of the product descriptionSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Place of Processing | not confirmed (the manufacturer’s address is listed as Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture) |
| Grading / Certification | The product name includes “A5ランク” (A5 grade) and “仙台牛” (Sendai Gyu) (the seller’s own labeling). We could not find any label in the product description indicating the grade or Sendai Gyu certification (such as a certification number or certificate) (not confirmed)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page name and description (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Condition / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Needed) | This product is shipped frozen. The product name says it comes with a grilling recipe, but we could not find the recipe’s contents on the product page. We found no guidance stating directly whether it can be eaten raw or must be cookedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page name and description (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Thawing | not confirmed (the product page does not state how to thaw it, how long it keeps after thawing, or precautions after opening) |
| Delivery | Frozen deliverySource: Rakuten Ichiba product page name (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | WIDEFOOD株式会社 (肉のいとう), 1-6-8 Komegafukuro, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0813 (〒980-0813 宮城県仙台市青葉区米ケ袋1-6-8)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Shop | 肉のいとう 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
As far as we checked, the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description) does not give a separate listing of ingredients or allergen labeling. This item is not confirmed.
Note that “beef” is included among the items for which labeling is recommended under Japan’s Food Labeling Act (items equivalent to the specified allergens). If someone with a food allergy will eat this product, please contact the shop before purchasing or check the label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 8, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / servings | 2 pieces (200–220g each), 400–440g in total. No guide to servings or thickness figure on the product page (not confirmed) | Rakuten Ichiba product page (description, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Keep frozen (-18°C or below). Best before 30 days from the date of manufacture. No thawing method or post-thaw shelf life on the product page (not confirmed) | Rakuten Ichiba product page (description, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | not confirmed (no separate listing on the page) | Checked the Rakuten Ichiba product page (description) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | The shop says it supports various types of noshi (gift wrapping label) (bow-knot by default). We could not confirm guidance for each type of inscription or a message card. Text the shop placed in an image says the meat is shipped in a dedicated box wrapped in wrapping paper | Rakuten Ichiba product page (description and description images, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.73/5 (264 reviews). We read the first 59 reviews in the standard order (Rakuten’s default), plus all 2 two-star reviews and 8 three-star reviews (69 in total), posted between August 2015 and September 2026 (the latest in September 2026). Many say the meat is tender, has good umami, or was appreciated as a gift, while some say it is fatty or thinner than expected. These trends may not reflect the product’s current condition | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”, viewed October 8, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The description and description images on the Rakuten product page give the following guidance on noshi and wrapping (Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 8, 2026).
- Noshi: The shop says it supports various types of noshi. Unless requested otherwise, a bow-knot (chōmusubi) noshi is used by default, and if you want a tied-knot (musubikiri) or Buddhist-style one, you are asked to write it in the remarks field. We could not find guidance on the product page for each type of inscription (such as return gift (uchi-iwai) or oseibo (year-end gift)). The same description section also notes that some products cannot be given noshi or gift wrapping. Please check on the product page before purchasing whether this product is supported.
- Wrapping: Text the shop placed in a description image says the meat is laid out piece by piece in a dedicated box, wrapped in wrapping paper, and shipped.
- Message card: Could not be confirmed. Name printing also could not be confirmed on the product page.
- Delivery date: The same product page on Yahoo! Shopping shows that a delivery date can be specified. We could not confirm this on the Rakuten Ichiba product page.
- Delivery: The temperature zone is frozen. If you are sending it as a gift, checking in advance when the recipient can receive it helps avoid a missed delivery.
- Reviews: About 26 of the 69 reviews we read said they used it as a gift and the recipient was pleased. This trend may not reflect the product’s current condition (Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 8, 2026).
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by topic. Rating figures are as of the date viewed and will change afterwards.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.73 / 5 | 264 | October 8, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 207 / ★4 46 / ★3 9 / ★2 2 / ★1 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 8, 2026)
Scope of reading: the first 59 reviews in the standard order (Rakuten’s default; posted August 2015 to September 2026, the latest in September 2026, of which 15 were posted in the last 2 years), plus all 2 two-star reviews (September 2015 to March 2020) and 8 three-star reviews (out of 9; November 2015 to December 2024), 69 in total. There were 0 one-star reviews, and because one- and two-star reviews together numbered fewer than 10, we also read three-star reviews. None of the two-star reviews were posted in the last 2 years (since October 2024), and 1 three-star review was. These are trends within the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Tenderness and juiciness
21 of the 67 reviews in the standard order and three-star reviews combined said the meat was tender or juicy (3 of them in the last 2 years). 17 were ★5 and 4 were ★4, posted from 2015 to 2025.
Umami and sweetness of the fat
About 44 of the 69 reviews we read said it tasted good or had umami or sweetness in the fat (8 of them in the last 2 years). Most were ★5, and the latest was posted in September 2026.
Appreciated as a gift
About 26 of the 69 reviews we read said they used it as a gift and the recipient was pleased (7 of them in the last 2 years). Most were ★5, with some ★4. They include posts from 2024 to 2025.
Size and volume
10 of the 67 reviews in the standard order and three-star reviews combined said each piece was large with plenty of volume. Most were ★5, with some ★4 and ★3, posted from 2015 to 2021. None were posted in the last 2 years.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 8, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Fatty
9 of the 69 reviews we read said it was fatty or heavy (3 ★4, 3 ★5, 2 ★3, and 1 ★2). They were posted from 2015 to 2024, with none in the last 2 years. This is a small number relative to the 264 reviews overall.
How to check: The cut is listed in the “Cut / Part” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Thinner than expected
11 of the 67 reviews in the standard order and three-star reviews combined said the pieces were wide and large but thin (5 ★5, 3 ★4, and 3 ★3). Some also wrote that it was hard to control the doneness. They were posted from 2015 to 2022, with none in the last 2 years.
How to check: The weight per piece is in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article. We could not find a thickness figure on the product page.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 8, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- You are looking for beef sirloin for steak
- You want two 200–220g steaks without having to choose a size
- You are looking for a product the shop says supports noshi
- You can store a product frozen (-18°C or below) with a best-before date of 30 days from manufacture
Who Should Be Careful
- You want to check the thawing method, ingredients, or allergen labeling before buying (not stated on the page)
- You want to confirm a label showing Sendai Gyu certification or grading before choosing (none in the product description)
- You are concerned about fattiness (some reviews say it is fatty)
- You want to know the thickness of the meat as a figure (not stated on the page; some reviews say it is on the thin side)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 8, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- The amount is 2 pieces (200–220g each), with no size selection. The product page gives no guide to servings or thickness figure, and we found no label in the product description indicating Sendai Gyu certification or grading
- Keep frozen (-18°C or below); best before 30 days from the date of manufacture. The thawing method, ingredients, and allergen labeling are not stated on the product page and are not confirmed
- Rakuten customer reviews: 4.73 from 264 reviews. Within the 69 we read, many mention tenderness, umami, or satisfaction as a gift, while some mention fattiness or thinness (this may not reflect the product’s current condition)
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on various retail and review sites. Product details such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients are subject to change. Please check the seller’s listing for the latest information.
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 8, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “肉のいとう 楽天市場店” product page, the same product page on Yahoo! Shopping, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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