The “元楽チャーシュー 本格煮豚” (braised pork) covered in this article is braised pork from the ramen shop 元楽, which started in Kuramae, Tokyo, delivered vacuum-packed by chilled delivery. On the same product page you choose between two sizes: a whole piece of about 750g or a half piece of about 350g. This article is written mainly around the 750g piece, with the 350g listed alongside. We organized what the Rakuten Ichiba product page and reviews say into 5 points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. The features we could confirm on the product page are that a special sauce and sesame oil come with it, and that serving ideas such as ramen toppings and over rice are given.
At a Glance
Key points
- You can choose a whole piece of about 750g or a half piece of about 350g on the same page. Both are described as arriving vacuum-packed
- A special sauce and sesame oil (in a bottle) come with it. Serving ideas given include a ramen topping, over rice (“ぶためし”, pork over rice), otsumami (a small dish to go with drinks) and a filling for fried rice (chahan)
- Rakuten rating 4.73 (256 reviews). As shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed November 4, 2026. Reviews rated 1★ or 2★ total 6, and all of them were posted in February 2023 or earlier
- It arrives by chilled delivery, and the best-before date is printed on the product label. The product page gives about 1 month as a guide
Watch out for
- About 12 reviews within what we read (the first 59 in Rakuten’s default order and all 17 reviews rated 1★ to 3★, 76 in total) said the flavor was strong or salty (see the reviews section for details)
- Noshi (gift wrapping label), a gift box, thawing method and number of servings are not stated on the product page and are not confirmed
- The shop says that, because it is pork belly, the ratio of lean meat to fat and the color vary from piece to piece
Good for: people who want chilled braised pork for the ramen topping or over-rice uses the shop suggests
The features are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (product description and product photos, viewed November 4, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed November 4, 2026). The reviews are trends within what we read, namely the first 59 in the default order (posted July 2021 to August 2026, latest August 2026) and all 17 reviews rated 1★ to 3★, and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Basic Information
- Product Name
- 元楽チャーシュー 本格煮豚 (braised pork)
- Amount
- About 750g (1 piece) / about 350g (half piece)
- Included Items
- Special sauce and sesame oil (bottle)
- Country of Origin of Ingredients
- Pork (Brazil)
- Storage
- Keep refrigerated (the best-before date is printed on the product label; about 1 month as a guide)
- Allergen Labeling
- Soybeans, wheat (stated as contained in part of the ingredients)
- Price
- Not listed because it changes
- Shipping
- Chilled delivery. The shop says it ships within 5 business days
- Noshi / Gift
- The product description includes guidance on using it as a gift (noshi, gift box and wrapping are Not confirmed)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
The ingredients and allergen labeling of the included sauce and sesame oil are not stated on the product page and are not confirmed. If you have an allergy, ask the seller before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, accessed November 4, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items (15 items)
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
- Product Name
- 元楽チャーシュー 本格煮豚 (braised pork; 750g 1 piece / 350g half piece)The product name shown on the Rakuten product page is a long one that lists words such as year-end gift, mid-year gift and gift. Here we show only the product name part.
- Amount
- Two sizes: about 750g (1 piece) and about 350g (half piece). The included items are a special sauce and sesame oil (bottle). Because it is pork belly, the ratio of lean meat to fat and the color vary from piece to piece, and the shop says the amount of fat and the look may differ from the photo. The number of servings is not stated and is Not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Options
- Weight: 2 options, 750g (1 piece) and 350g (half piece). The shop says both ship within 5 business daysSource: options field on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Price
- The price differs by size and changes, so it is not listed in this articleSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Ingredients
- Pork (Brazil), soy sauce, mirin, medium-grain raw sugar (chuzarato), seasoning (amino acids), preservative (sodium benzoate). It is stated that soybeans and wheat are contained as part of the ingredients. The ingredients of the included sauce and sesame oil are Not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Allergen Labeling
- Soybeans, wheat. The entry says they are contained as part of the ingredients, and we found no contradiction within the product page. The allergen labeling of the included sauce and sesame oil is Not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Storage Method
- Keep refrigerated. The shop says the storage temperature is printed on the product label. We found no guidance on freezing on the product page, so it is Not confirmedSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Best-Before Date
- The shop says it is printed on the product label. The page gives about 1 month as a guideSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Thawing Method
- The thawing method and how long it keeps after thawing are not stated on the product page and are Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page and product photos (viewed November 4, 2026)
- After Opening
- Guidance on how long it keeps and how to store it after opening is not stated on the product page and is Not confirmed
- Country of Origin of Ingredients
- The pork is labeled as from Brazil. The shop writes that it changed from Spain, which it used beforeSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Processing Location
- The manufacturing location is stated as Kuramae, Taito City, TokyoSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page and company information (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Condition / How to Eat (Cooking Required?)
- The shop says it delivers braised pork, pork belly simmered in a sauce, vacuum-packed. Serving ideas given are a ramen topping, over rice (“ぶためし”, pork over rice), otsumami (a small dish to go with drinks) and a filling for fried rice (chahan), and the page also says the fat melts when it is warmed. We found no guidance on whether it needs to be heatedSource: product description and product photos on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Delivery
- The shop says it is delivered by chilled delivery, by Yamato Transport (ヤマト運輸) Cool TA-Q-BIN. The shop says both sizes ship within 5 business daysSource: options field and shop guide on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Noshi / Gift
- The product description says it can also be used for gifts such as お歳暮 (oseibo, year-end gift), お中元 (ochugen, mid-year gift), 父の日 (Father’s Day) and 敬老の日 (Respect for the Aged Day). We found no noshi, wrapping or message card items on the product page, so the kinds of noshi inscription and whether a gift box is available are Not confirmedSource: product description and options field on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Manufacturer
- Stated as 株式会社元楽フードサービス (the manufacturing location is Kuramae, Taito City, Tokyo)Source: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed November 4, 2026)
- Shop
- らーめん元楽チャーシューショップ (Rakuten Ichiba; the seller is 株式会社元楽フードサービス, Taito City, Tokyo)Source: company information on Rakuten Ichiba (viewed November 4, 2026)
The price differs by size and changes, so it is not listed here. Please check the current price and stock availability at the link above.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the viewing date and change afterward. What follows are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Number of Reviews | Date Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.73 / 5 | 256 | November 4, 2026 |
Breakdown of ratings: 5★ 215 / 4★ 24 / 3★ 11 / 2★ 1 / 1★ 5 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; accessed November 4, 2026)
What we read: the first 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted July 2021 to August 2026, latest August 2026), all 5 reviews rated 1★ (posted October 2020 to February 2023), the 1 review rated 2★ (posted January 2022) and all 11 reviews rated 3★ (posted September 2020 to May 2026), 76 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Reviews rated 1★ or 2★ total 6, and all of them were posted in February 2023 or earlier. The review options matched this product’s 2 sizes (750g 1 piece and 350g half piece). The counts below are approximate figures from reading the text, and do not include posts only about delivery or the shop’s service, or posts written before eating.
What Reviewers Praise
Easy to eat with the included sauce and sesame oil (about 24 of 70)
About 24 of the 70 reviews (the 59 in the default order and the 11 rated 3★) said they ate it with the included sauce or sesame oil, or that it goes well over rice. About 14 of these were posted within the last 2 years.
Easy to use in a variety of dishes (about 20 of 70)
About 20 of the same 70 reviews said they used it in ramen, rice bowls (donburi), cold ramen (hiyashi chuka), otsumami (a small dish to go with drinks) and so on. Some describe dividing one piece over several uses for different dishes.
Tender (about 13 of 70)
About 13 of the same 70 reviews said the meat is tender, or that it falls apart into pieces when put in ramen.
Buying it again and again (about 15 of 59)
About 15 of the 59 reviews in the default order said they buy it repeatedly or have bought it many times. About 9 of these were posted within the last 2 years.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed November 4, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Strong flavor or salty (about 12 of 75)
About 12 of the 75 reviews (the 59 in the default order, the 5 rated 1★ and the 11 rated 3★) said the flavor was strong or salty. 4 of these were posted within the last 2 years.
Impressions of the amount of fat are split (about 11 of 76)
Of the 76 we read, about 8 reviews said there was little fat and the meat was dry or hard, while 3 reviews said, on the contrary, that there was a lot of fat and it felt heavy. Some also wrote that they would prefer more fat.
How to check: The shop’s guidance that the ratio of lean meat to fat varies from piece to piece is in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Wish for a version without the box or included items (3 of 70)
3 of the 70 reviews (the 59 in the default order and the 11 rated 3★) said it would be good to have a version without the gift box or included items.
How to check: Whether a gift box is mentioned is covered in the “Noshi / Gift” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed November 4, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: you want chilled braised pork for a ramen topping or over rice, and you want to choose between a whole piece of about 750g and a half piece of about 350g on the same page. If those two are your conditions, this product fits.
- Rakuten rating 4.73 / 5 (256 reviews). Among the 76 we read, many mentioned that it is easy to eat with the included sauce and sesame oil (about 24 of 70) and that it is easy to use in a variety of dishes (about 20 of 70)
- A special sauce and sesame oil come with it, and it arrives vacuum-packed by chilled delivery. The best-before date is printed on the product label, and about 1 month is given as a guide
- The weak points are that about 12 reviews said the flavor was strong, and that noshi, a gift box and the thawing method are not confirmed
Other options: If you want to slice a frozen pork shoulder loin block to any thickness you like, see 武田ハム Pork Shoulder Loin Chashu Block, approx. 600g × 2 (frozen, about 1.2kg in total, Rakuten rating 4.68 / 612 reviews).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (accessed November 4, 2026). These are trends in the reviews within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is November 4, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Information as of: November 4, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “らーめん元楽チャーシューショップ” product page, company information and shop guide, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
