Hida Gyu Karubi Yakiniku Tera Portion 2kg is beef for yakiniku (Japanese grilled meat), sold on Rakuten Ichiba by 昭和31年創業 飛騨牛 肉のひぐち as 4 packs of 500g (2kg in total); the product page’s catchphrase says it serves 8 to 10 people. Frozen delivery is the basic option, and the thawing method and allergen labeling are not stated on the product page and are not confirmed. This article organizes what the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews say into five points: quantity, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
The number of servings is the wording of the product page’s catchphrase.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and a guideline for 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 Rakuten Ichiba product page. However, the “Not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | Hida Gyu Karubi Yakiniku, 4 packs of 500g, Tera Portion, 2kg in total (飛騨牛 カルビ 焼肉用 500g×4パック テラ盛り 計2kg)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string with many search terms. Only the product-name part is shown here. “Tera Portion” (テラ盛り) is the shop’s own name for this large quantity. |
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| Name | Hida Gyu KarubiSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| Quantity | 4 packs of 500g (2kg in total). There is no option field for choosing a size; this is the only size. The product page’s catchphrase says it serves 8 to 10 people. The product description does not state the number of servings or the amount per personSource: same as above |
| Choices that change what arrives | Chilled or frozen delivery. An information image says that because this is a cut prone to discoloration, frozen delivery is basically recommended, and strongly recommended in hot seasons. You can choose chilled delivery, but the image says you must accept the possibility of discoloration. It also says that in areas where chilled delivery takes 2 or more days to arrive, and for delivery on the day after the shop’s closed days, an order for chilled delivery is changed to frozen delivery and you are notified by emailSource: information images on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| Cut | The product name says Karubi. The breakdown of cuts and fat in each pack is Not confirmed. Some reviews mention packs with a lot of fat and tough meat (see the reviews section)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| Storage | Frozen at −18°C or below; chilled at 4°C or belowSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Best-before date | 30 days frozen. The product page does not state from when the days are counted. We found no stated limit for chilled storageSource: same as above |
| Origin of ingredients | Beef (Hida Gyu) / Gifu PrefectureSource: same as above |
| Place of processing | Not confirmed (the processor, manufacturer, and seller is located in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture)Source: same as above |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | The cooking method field says to eat it cooked. We found no guidance on eating it rawSource: same as above |
| Thawing method | Not confirmed (how long it keeps after thawing is also not stated on the product page) |
| Delivery | Yamato Transport Cool TA-Q-BIN. Frozen delivery if combined with a chilled item. Packed in a cardboard boxSource: same as above |
| Manufacturer | 株式会社ネオプライムヒグチ (Neo Prime Higuchi Co., Ltd.; processor, manufacturer, and seller; 1236-1 Hiromi, Kani City, Gifu Prefecture)Source: same as above |
| Shop | 昭和31年創業 飛騨牛 肉のひぐち (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 ingredient field on the product page lists beef (Hida Gyu). Within what we could check, we found no allergen labeling on the page. Allergen labeling is Not confirmed.
Note that beef is among the items for which labeling is recommended under Japan’s Food Labeling Act (items equivalent to specified ingredients). If anyone eating it has a food allergy, please be sure to ask the seller before buying, or check the label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 14, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to check | For this product | Basis |
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| 1. Quantity and number of servings | 4 packs of 500g (2kg in total), the only size. “8 to 10 people” is the wording of the product page’s catchphrase; the product description does not state the number of servings | Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Frozen at −18°C or below, with a best-before date of 30 days frozen. Chilled at 4°C or below. Thawing method and how long it keeps after thawing: Not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | The ingredient is beef (Hida Gyu). Allergen labeling: Not confirmed (not stated on the page) | Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| 4. Suitable as a gift | The product page’s gift field (noshi, wrapping, message card) has no entry for this product. The catchphrase mentions home use, personal use, and a large quantity | Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 14, 2026) |
| 5. Review trends | The rating is 4.52 out of 5 (634 reviews). We read the first 57 reviews in the default order on Rakuten, plus all 11 ★1 reviews and all 18 ★2 reviews (86 in total), posted from January 2011 to October 2026, the latest in October 2026 (5 of the 57 reviews in the default order were posted in the last two years). These trends do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product. Some comments mention taste and the convenience of the separate packs, while others mention a lot of fat, toughness, and differences from pack to pack | Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 14, 2026) |
The same shop has another article on Hida Gyu Karubi Yakiniku Mega Portion 1kg (2 packs of 500g). That is a different size, 2 packs of 500g (1kg in total), so its quantity differs from the 4 packs of 500g (2kg in total) covered in this article.
Suitable as a Gift?
The gift field on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (noshi, wrapping, message card) has no entry for this product. The product description mentions a service where the shop prints the message card text and various kinds of noshi (gift wrapping label), but these appear in the shop’s overall introduction, and it is not stated whether they apply to this product. The catchphrase says “for home use,” “for yourself,” and “large quantity,” and does not say it is meant for gifts (Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, viewed October 14, 2026).
- Types of noshi inscriptions: not stated. Not confirmed
- Gift box, simple gift box, gift wrapping: not stated. The packaging is stated to be a cardboard box. Not confirmed
- Message card and name printing: mentioned in the shop’s introduction, but whether they apply to this product is Not confirmed
- Delivery: Yamato Transport Cool TA-Q-BIN. You can choose chilled delivery, but it may be changed to frozen delivery depending on conditions. Please check on the purchase field of the product page whether you can specify a delivery date and time
If you plan to give it as a gift, check with the seller before buying whether noshi is available and when it will arrive, and confirm in advance that the recipient can receive 2kg of frozen food on that day and has room in the freezer. This helps avoid a mix-up.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba by topic. Rating figures are as of the time of viewing and change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
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| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.52 / 5 | 634 | October 14, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 432 / ★4 140 / ★3 33 / ★2 18 / ★1 11 (as displayed on Rakuten Ichiba, accessed October 14, 2026)
What we read: the first 57 reviews in the default order (posted August 2011–October 2026, latest October 2026), plus all 11 ★1 reviews (posted August 2012–October 2023) and all 18 ★2 reviews (posted January 2011–October 2024), 86 in total. Most posts are old, from 2011 to 2016. In the last two years (October 2024 onward), 5 of the 57 reviews in the default order were posted, and there were 0 among the ★1 and ★2 reviews. These are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
What Reviewers Praise
Tenderness, sweetness, and flavor
About 8 of the 57 reviews in the default order said the meat was tender, or that the fat had sweetness and flavor. 2 of them were posted in the last two years.
Convenience of separate packs and yakiniku for a large group
About 6 of the 57 reviews said the separate packs of 500g were convenient, or that they ate it at a barbecue or gathering with many people (4 mentioned the separate packs). 1 of them was posted in the last two years.
Price for the amount
About 7 of the 57 reviews said the price was reasonable for the amount. None were posted in the last two years.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 14, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
A lot of fat
About 3 of the 57 reviews in the default order said there was a lot of fat, or that some packs were mostly fat, and about 10 of the 29 ★1 and ★2 reviews did (2 of the ★1 and 8 of the ★2 reviews). 1 of them was posted in the last two years.
How to check: the breakdown of cuts and fat in each pack is summarized in the “Cut” row of this article’s “Basic Information” (not stated on the product page, so not confirmed).
Toughness and sinew
About 12 of the 29 ★1 and ★2 reviews said the meat was tough, or had sinew and was hard to bite through. None were posted in the last two years.
Differences from pack to pack, and small scraps
About 2 of the 57 reviews in the default order and about 8 of the 29 ★1 and ★2 reviews said that among the 4 packs, the meat quality or the amount of fat differed from pack to pack, or that small scraps were mixed in. None were posted in the last two years.
How to check: the breakdown in each pack is summarized in the “Cut” row of this article’s “Basic Information” (not stated on the product page, so not confirmed).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 14, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want a large amount of beef ready for a yakiniku or barbecue on a day when family or relatives gather
- Looking for beef for yakiniku in separate packs of 500g
- Have room for 2kg in the freezer
Who Should Be Careful
- Want to check the allergen labeling before buying (not stated on the page)
- Want the amount of fat and the meat quality to be the same in every pack (some reviews point out differences from pack to pack)
- Want to know the thawing method and how long it keeps after thawing in advance (not stated on the page)
- Want to give it as a gift with noshi or gift wrapping (not stated for this product)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 14, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- The quantity is 4 packs of 500g (2kg in total), the only size. “8 to 10 people” is the wording of the product page’s catchphrase
- The best-before date is 30 days frozen, and frozen delivery is the basic option. The thawing method and allergen labeling are not stated on the product page; for allergies, ask the seller before buying or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives
- The rating on Rakuten customer reviews is 4.52 (634 reviews). Among the 86 we read, some comments mention tenderness and the convenience of the separate packs, while others point out a lot of fat, toughness, and differences from pack to pack (these trends do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product)
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on various retail sites 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 14, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “昭和31年創業 飛騨牛 肉のひぐち” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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