The product name of Tatsuya (辰屋), “神戸牛 サーロイン ステーキ” (the first part of the name), includes “神戸牛” (Kobe Gyu), but we could not find any label indicating Kobe Gyu certification (such as a certification number or certificate) on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. In this article, we organized the publicly available product information and review-site descriptions into five points: amount, storage method, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The amount is chosen from 8 options by number of pieces (2 to 5) and weight per piece (200g or 300g); storage is refrigerated (5°C or below), and the number of days for the use-by date is not on the product page (not confirmed).
What We Confirmed
- Amount and a guide to servings
- 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 | 神戸牛 サーロイン ステーキ (Kobe Gyu sirloin steak; the first part of the product name. The full name is as shown on the product page) |
|---|---|
| Name | Beef (sirloin)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (specifications field, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Amount | 2, 3, 4, or 5 pieces, 200g or 300g per piece, in 8 options (400g to 1.5kg in total). As a guide to servings, the “number of people (amount)” item in the specifications field shows 2 to 5 only for the 200g options, and we could not find it for the 300g options. The product page gives no breakdownSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (option selection field and specifications field, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| What Changes by Selection | Number of pieces (2 to 5) and weight per piece (200g / 300g). For packaging, 2 or 3 pieces are arranged on bamboo sheaths (竹皮), 4 pieces in a wooden box (折箱), and 5 pieces on a large platter (plastic), and they are put in a gift box, according to the product pageSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (specifications field, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Cut / Part | Both the product name and the “Name” field say “サーロイン” (sirloin). The shop’s product description says it is the cut running from the rib loin (リブロース) to the round (モモ) (this is the shop’s own description)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product name, “Name” field, and product description, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Storage Method | Keep refrigerated (5°C or below)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (specifications field, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | not confirmed (we could not find the number of days for the use-by or best-before date in the specifications field or product description of the product page) |
| Raw Material Origin | The country of origin / manufacture is Japan, and the place of origin (prefecture) is Hyogo. The “regional brand of beef” item in the specifications field is “神戸牛” (Kobe Gyu). We could not find a listing of ingredient names on the product pageSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (specifications field, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Place of Processing | not confirmed |
| Grading / Certification Labeling | “神戸牛” (Kobe Gyu) appears in the product name, the specifications field, and the shop’s catchphrase. We could not find any label in the product name, product description, or specifications field indicating Kobe Gyu certification (such as a certification number, certificate, or registration number), so this could not be confirmed (not confirmed). We also could not find a grade (such as A4 or A5) for this productSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (product name, product description, and specifications field, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Condition / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Needed) | The specifications field lists the food condition as refrigerated and the intended use of the meat (dish) as steak. We could not find any guidance on the product page stating directly whether it can be eaten raw or must be cookedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (specifications field, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Delivery | Refrigerated. We could not find the name of the chilled-delivery company or any guidance on the delivery date on the product page (not confirmed) |
| Manufacturer | 有限会社辰屋 (1-13-19 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (specifications field, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| Shop | 神戸牛専門店 辰屋 (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 (specifications field, product description, and the shop’s explanatory images) does not give a listing of ingredient names or allergen labeling. This item is not confirmed.
Note that “beef” (牛肉) is among the items for which labeling is recommended under Japan’s Food Labeling Act (those equivalent to the specified ingredients). If you have a food allergy, please contact the seller before purchasing, or check the labeling 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 and Number of Servings | Choose from 8 options: 2 to 5 pieces, 200g or 300g per piece (400g to 1.5kg in total). A guide to servings is shown only for the 200g options, and there is no breakdown | Rakuten Ichiba product page (option selection field and specifications field, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| 2. Storage Method and Shelf Life | Keep refrigerated (5°C or below). The number of days for the use-by or best-before date and the thawing method are not stated on the product page (not confirmed) | Rakuten Ichiba product page (specifications field and product description, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | not confirmed (not stated on the page) | Checked the Rakuten Ichiba product page (specifications field, product description, and explanatory images) |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift | Noshi (a Japanese gift-wrapping label; inner noshi and outer noshi), packaging, and shipping in a gift box are described. The types of noshi inscription are not confirmed. A message card could not be confirmed in the product page’s items | Rakuten Ichiba product page (specifications field, viewed October 8, 2026) |
| 5. Review Trends | The rating is 4.84 out of 5 (439 reviews). We read the first 60 in the standard order (Rakuten’s default), all 2 two-star reviews, and all 6 three-star reviews (68 in total), posted from January 2009 to July 2026 (the latest in July 2026). Many comments say it pleased the recipient as a gift or was tender, while a few say it was too fatty and heavy or contained tough sinew. This trend may not reflect the product’s current condition | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 8, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The specifications field of the Rakuten Ichiba product page gives the following guidance on noshi, packaging, and boxing (Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 8, 2026).
- Noshi: for 2, 3, or 4 pieces, the noshi is attached at the stage of wrapping the arranged meat in the original wrapping paper (inner noshi). For 5 pieces, the noshi is attached to the gift box (outer noshi). We could not find a list of noshi inscription types (such as 御歳暮 [oseibo, year-end gift] or 内祝い [uchi-iwai, return gift]) on the product page.
- Packaging: 2 or 3 pieces are arranged on bamboo sheaths, 4 pieces in a wooden box, and 5 pieces on a large platter (plastic), according to the product page.
- Boxing: it is described as being put in a gift box together with “神戸肉之証”, a recipe, and a cold pack. The issuer and content of “神戸肉之証” are not stated on the product page. For those using it as a hand-delivered gift, a carrier bag is said to come with 2 to 4 pieces, and a non-woven furoshiki wrapping cloth with 5 pieces.
- Message card: the item on the product page was not set. Whether it is supported could not be confirmed on the product page. Name printing could not be confirmed on the product page.
- Delivery: the temperature zone is refrigerated. We could not find guidance on the delivery date on the product page (not confirmed).
- Reviews: about 28 of the first 60 reviews we read in the standard order 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).
Because the number of days for the use-by date is not on the product page, if you plan to give it as a gift, checking with the seller before purchasing and confirming in advance a day the recipient can receive it can help avoid misunderstandings.
![Explanatory image for using 辰屋's Kobe Gyu sirloin steak as a hand-delivered gift. On the left is a gift box printed with a photo of thinly sliced meat; on the right is a white carrier bag marked “辰屋”. Text the shop placed in the image reads “お手渡しギフトでご利用の方へ” (for those using it as a hand-delivered gift), “通常は化粧箱に直接、宅急便送り状を貼付しますが、手渡しでギフトをお渡しする場合など、直接化粧箱に貼りたくない方には、ビニールの包装を追加し送り状を貼付します。” (Normally the delivery slip is attached directly to the gift box, but for those who do not want it attached directly, such as when handing over the gift in person, vinyl packaging is added and the slip is attached to that.), “また手提げ袋も無料にてお付けできます。（※商品によって、画像の手提げ袋ではなく不織布風呂敷となる場合がございます。）” (A carrier bag can also be provided free of charge. [Depending on the product, a non-woven furoshiki cloth may be provided instead of the bag in the image.]), and “いずれも買い物かご最後のステップ「注文確認」の下部の備考欄にてご指定ください。” (For any of these, please specify in the notes field at the bottom of the final shopping-cart step, “Order confirmation”).](https://ochinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/prd-steak-10000002-3-en-600.webp)
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) | 4.84 / 5 | 439 | October 8, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 380 / ★4 51 / ★3 6 / ★2 2 / ★1 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 8, 2026)
Scope of reading: the first 60 reviews in the standard order (Rakuten’s default; posted February 2010 to July 2026, the latest in July 2026, of which 5 were posted in the last 2 years), plus all 2 two-star reviews (April 2012 to February 2016) and all 6 three-star reviews (January 2009 to March 2022), 68 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- or three-star reviews were posted in the last 2 years (since October 2024). These are trends within the reviews we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
What Reviewers Praise
Appreciated by the recipient
About 28 of the first 60 reviews in the standard order said they used it as a gift for occasions such as birthdays, 60th birthdays (kanreki), return gifts (uchi-iwai), and Father’s Day, and that the recipient was pleased (3 of them in the last 2 years). Most were ★5, with a few ★4 and ★3. They were posted from 2009 to 2026.
Tenderness and melt-in-the-mouth texture
About 18 of the first 60 reviews in the standard order said the meat was tender or melted in the mouth (2 of them in the last 2 years). Most were ★5, with some ★4. They were posted from 2011 to 2026.
The enclosed grilling recipe
About 14 of the first 60 reviews in the standard order said the enclosed recipe (grilling instructions) let them cook it without failure (1 of them in the last 2 years). Most were ★5, with 1 ★3. They were posted from 2011 to 2026.
Impressive marbling
About 8 of the first 60 reviews in the standard order said the marbling (sashi) was impressive or the meat looked beautiful. They were ★5 reviews, mostly posted from 2011 to 2020. None were posted in the last 2 years.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 8, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Fatty and heavy
3 of the 68 reviews we read said it was fatty and heavy, or a matter of personal taste (1 ★2, 1 ★3, and 1 ★4). They were posted from 2012 to 2014, with none in the last 2 years. This is a small number relative to the 439 reviews overall.
How to check: The cut is listed in the “Cut / Part” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Tough sinew mixed in
2 of the 68 reviews we read said tough sinew was mixed in (1 ★2 and 1 ★4). They were posted in 2012 and 2014, with none in the last 2 years. This is a small number relative to the 439 reviews overall.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 8, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Looking for beef sirloin labeled for steak
- Want to choose from 8 options by number of pieces (2 to 5) and weight per piece (200g / 300g)
- Looking for a product with described noshi (inner noshi and outer noshi) and gift-box shipping
- Able to handle a product stored refrigerated (5°C or below)
Who Should Be Careful
- Want to check allergen labeling and the number of days for the use-by date before buying (not stated on the page)
- Want to confirm whether it has Kobe Gyu certification, and its grade (such as A4 or A5), before choosing (no certification label or grade on the page)
- Want to know in advance the types of noshi inscription and whether message cards are supported
- Want to store it frozen for a long time (the storage method on the product page is refrigerated)
On the Rakuten Ichiba product page, you can choose from 8 options: 2 to 5 pieces, 200g or 300g per piece (as of October 8, 2026). 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 chosen from 8 options: 2 to 5 pieces, 200g or 300g per piece. The product name includes “神戸牛” (Kobe Gyu), but we could not confirm on the product page any label indicating Kobe Gyu certification or a grade for this product
- Keep refrigerated (5°C or below). The number of days for the use-by date, ingredients, and allergen labeling are not stated on the product page and are not confirmed
- Rakuten customer reviews: 4.84 from 439 reviews. Within the 68 we read, many mention satisfaction as a gift or tenderness, while a few point to fat or tough sinew (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 “神戸牛専門店 辰屋” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
![Product photo of thin slices of Omi beef for sukiyaki spread across a black plate with green leaves as a garnish (配送月が選べる 近江牛 すき焼き [Omi beef sukiyaki with a choice of delivery month]). Text the shop placed in the image: “定期便 容量も選べる” (subscription plans, size also selectable), “近江牛” (Omi beef), “すき焼き用” (for sukiyaki), “450g~470g”](https://ochinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eye-furusato-10000946-en-300x158.webp)
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