When you order ramen by mail, even products that carry the same shop name are hard to compare from the product name alone: how many servings come in the box, whether it can be kept at room temperature, and whether the noodle ingredients are listed. This article looks at Keika Ramen (桂花ラーメン) Black Mayu Oil (黒マー油) Tonkotsu Ramen, 4 Servings (semi-fresh noodles), sold by Foody’s on Rakuten Ichiba, and organizes what the published product page states and the Rakuten Ichiba reviews into five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and a guide to how many servings it gives
- 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 | Foody’s 桂花ラーメン 黒マー油 豚骨ラーメン 4食（半なま麺） (Foody’s Keika Ramen Black Mayu Oil Tonkotsu Ramen, 4 Servings, Semi-Fresh Noodles) |
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| Name | Chinese-style noodles (semi-fresh)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 11, 2026) |
| Amount | 4 servings (noodles 100 g × 4, soup 40 g × 4, special mayu oil 10 g × 4). The page does not state how many people it serves; it says only “4食” (4 servings).Source: same as above |
| Storage Method | Store away from direct sunlight and high heat and humidity. We could not find any statement on storage after opening.Source: same as above (product description) |
| Best-Before Date | 90 days from the date of manufacture. However, a note states that for items from existing stock, the best-before period is not 90 days.Source: same as above (product description) |
| Country of Origin (Raw Materials) | Not confirmed |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed |
| Condition / How to Eat (Whether Heating Is Required) | The page says the cooking instructions are printed on the back of the product. The guide image on the product page shows a cooking (heating) procedure: boil plenty of water (about 2 liters) in a pot, add the noodles once it boils, and boil them for about a minute and a half, loosening them lightly, to your taste.Source: same as above (product description and guide image) |
| Shipping | Yamato Nekopos (simple envelope, ambient delivery). It may be delivered into your mailbox, and you cannot specify an arrival date or time. Dispatch is within 3–5 business days (excluding weekends and holidays), and the page says it takes about 2–5 days from shipment to arrival.Source: same as above (product description and guide image) |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed(We could not find a manufacturer listed on the product page) |
| Shop | Foody’s (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
The ingredients of the soup and the special mayu oil are listed in the Rakuten Ichiba product information (product description) (viewed October 11, 2026).
- Soup: bone-based stock (ガラスープ), dextrin, salt, protein hydrolysate, sugar / seasonings (amino acids, etc.), caramel color
- Special mayu oil: lard, garlic, edible animal fat, green onion (negi), edible vegetable oil, edible refined processed fat / antioxidant (vitamin E)
As for allergens, the end of the soup’s ingredient list carries a statement that it partly contains chicken, wheat, soybeans and pork. We could not find any allergen labeling on the special mayu oil side.The ingredients of the noodles (Chinese-style noodles) and their allergen labeling are not found on the product page and are not confirmed.
If you have an allergy, please be sure to check the food information label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 11, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Item to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / how many servings | 4 servings (noodles 100 g × 4, soup 40 g × 4, special mayu oil 10 g × 4). A single specification with no options. The number of people it serves is not stated | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Store away from direct sunlight and high heat and humidity. The best-before date is 90 days from the date of manufacture (a note says items from existing stock may not be 90 days). | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 3. Ingredient and allergen labeling | Listed for the soup and the mayu oil (the soup side states that it partly contains chicken, wheat, soybeans and pork). The noodle ingredients are not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product information (product description) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | No mention of support for noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping or message cards. It may be delivered into your mailbox, and an arrival date and time cannot be specified | Product description and guide image on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 5. Review trends | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.65/5 (97 reviews). This figure is the tally at the time of viewing and does not necessarily reflect the product’s current condition. Individual trends are summarized in the reviews section below | Rakuten Ichiba product page display (October 11, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product page does not confirm support for noshi, wrapping or message cards in any form. We also could not find any mention of a gift box or name printing. If you are considering it as a gift, please keep the following in mind (Source: product description and guide image on the Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 11, 2026).
- The product page does not state whether noshi, wrapping or message cards are supported
- Delivery is by Yamato Nekopos in a simple envelope and may be into your mailbox. You cannot specify an arrival date or time
- The page says it takes about 2–5 days from shipment to arrival
- Delivery slips, invoices and receipts are not enclosed as a rule; if you want one, you enter a request in the notes field when ordering
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. The 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) | 4.65 / 5 | 97 reviews | October 11, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 73 / 4★ 17 / 3★ 5 / 2★ 1 / 1★ 1 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 11, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in the standard order (Rakuten’s default) (posted April 2020 to September 2026; latest September 2026), plus all reviews filtered to 1★, 2★ and 3★ (one 1★, one 2★ and five 3★ reviews; posted November 2020 to May 2024), 67 in total. Of what we read, only 3 reviews, all in the standard order, were posted on or after October 11, 2024; most were posted between 2020 and the first half of 2024. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Comments that it tastes close to the flavor at the shop
About 25 of the 60 reviews in the standard order wrote that it tasted close to the flavor they had eaten at a Keika Ramen shop, or that it felt nostalgic (1 of them posted October 2024 or later). Many are 5★ posts. Whether it is close to the shop’s flavor is each reviewer’s own impression and does not show that this product has that flavor.
The toasty aroma of the black mayu oil
About 10 of the 60 reviews in the standard order mentioned the toasty aroma or flavor of the included black mayu oil (0 of them posted October 2024 or later).
Some reviewers order repeatedly
About 18 of the 60 reviews in the standard order wrote that they are repeat buyers or have ordered many times (1 of them posted October 2024 or later).
Texture of the semi-fresh noodles and the best-before date
About 6 of the 60 reviews in the standard order mentioned the texture of the noodles, and about 3 wrote that the best-before period is long and easy to keep on hand (0 of either posted October 2024 or later).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed October 11, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Differences from the flavor at the shop
About 4 reviews in total said it differed from the shop’s flavor or felt mild: about 2 of the 60 in the standard order, the one 1★ review, and about 1 of the five 3★ reviews (0 of them posted October 2024 or later).
Comments that the price feels high
About 4 reviews in total said the price felt high: about 2 of the 60 in the standard order and about 2 of the five 3★ reviews (0 of them posted October 2024 or later). Prices are not listed in this article because they change.
Boiling time
About 3 of the 60 reviews in the standard order wrote that the noodles become soft if boiled for long (0 of them posted October 2024 or later).
How to check: The boiling-time guidance is summarized in the “Condition / How to Eat (Whether Heating Is Required)” row of the “Basic Information” section of this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (viewed October 11, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to boil and eat, at home, a black mayu oil tonkotsu ramen that carries the Keika Ramen name
- Looking for a type that can be stored at room temperature (store away from direct sunlight and high heat and humidity; best-before date stated as 90 days from manufacture)
- Want to choose 4 servings that come as a set of noodles, soup and special mayu oil
Who Should Be Careful
- Have an allergy (the noodle ingredients and allergen labeling are not confirmed)
- Want to give it as a gift on the assumption of noshi or wrapping
- Want to specify an arrival date and time (it may be delivered into your mailbox, and a date and time cannot be specified)
- Expect it to match the flavor at the shop (some reviews say it felt different from the shop’s flavor)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 11, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- A single specification of 4 servings (noodles 100 g × 4, soup 40 g × 4, special mayu oil 10 g × 4). The number of people it serves is not stated
- Store away from direct sunlight and high heat and humidity; the best-before date is stated as 90 days from manufacture (a note says items from existing stock differ)
- Ingredients are listed for the soup and the mayu oil, but the noodle ingredients, manufacturer and place of processing are not confirmed. If you have an allergy, check the label on the product when it arrives
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on retail and review sites. Product information such as amount, storage method, and ingredients is 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 11, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “Foody’s” product page, Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”), Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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