“越前” (Echizen) in the shop name of the product introduced in this article is part of the store’s name and does not indicate where the beef used as the raw material was produced (the product page lists the raw material origin as beef (domestic [Japan]), and we did not find a prefecture of origin listed). With frozen roast beef, it is hard to tell from the product name alone how many servings it makes, how to thaw it, and what reviewers praise and point out. This article organizes the publicly available product page and Rakuten Ichiba review descriptions for the roast beef (round, 400g, 2 pieces of 200g) from 越前かに職人 甲羅組 into five points: quantity, storage method, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and number of servings
- Storage method, shelf life, and thawing method
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Support for gifting, such as noshi (gift wrapping label)
- 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 | Kuroge Wagyu Premium Roast Beef, Round, 400g (2 pieces of 200g), with Dedicated Sauce & HorseradishSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 3, 2026). The product name also carries the notation “名古屋市金山にある焼肉屋さん「みつ星」監修” (supervised by the yakiniku restaurant “Mitsuboshi” in Kanayama, Nagoya) |
|---|---|
| Name | Not confirmed (the product description has no [Name] field; the contents field reads “国産黒毛和牛ローストビーフ”, i.e. domestic Kuroge Wagyu roast beef)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Amount | 400g (2 pieces of 200g). The product page states that two blocks of about 200g each are delivered. A dedicated sauce and horseradish are included. A guideline for the number of servings is not listed on the product pageSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| What Changes by Selection | There are two purchase options: “しっとり柔らか♪ もも肉200g×2” (soft and moist, round, 200g × 2) and “【ギフト仕様】もも肉200g×2” (gift edition, round, 200g × 2). Both are 200g × 2, and the product page does not state what differs between them. The selection field of the reviews includes posts with labels that are not among the current options (sirloin, comparison set, multi-quantity discount, simple packaging / gift box, and so on)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page and review page |
| Cut | Round (inside round, uchimomo)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Storage Method | Frozen. We could not find a storage temperature on the Rakuten Ichiba product page. Shelf life after thawing and precautions after opening are Not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| Best-Before Date | The product page advises eating it within 1 month after arrival, stored frozen. The Amazon product page shows a different starting point for the period: 1 month frozen from the shipping date. Please check each product page before purchasingSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description; Amazon product page (viewed October 3, 2026) |
| Raw Material Origin | Beef: labeled as domestic (Japan). We did not find a prefecture or ranch of origin listed. The product name includes the notation “黒毛和牛” (Kuroge Wagyu), and we did not find a grade rating (such as A5) listedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Place of Processing | Not confirmed (the product is described as made at a factory in Japan, but no location is listed)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| State / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Required) | It is described as a low-temperature-cooked product slowly cooked with an original method. The page gives instructions to thaw, slice, and eat it, and we did not find any instruction to heat it before eating. We also did not find an explicit statement that it can be eaten as-isSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| Thawing Method | The page advises moving it from the freezer to the refrigerator and letting it thaw naturally over 24 hours. It states that thawing at room temperature lets the juices escape and affects the texture and flavor. It also states that cutting at a right angle to the grain of the meat makes it easier to cutSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page description and the shop’s introduction images (viewed October 3, 2026) |
| Shipping | We could not find the shipping method (the Cool TA-Q-BIN category) on the product page, so it is Not confirmed. Please check the product page. The page states that the delivery date can be specified from 4 days after the order up to within 30 days, and that “あす楽” (Asuraku, Rakuten’s next-day delivery service) is also supportedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed (no manufacturer is listed; the page shows 株式会社伝食 as the seller)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Shop | 越前かに職人 甲羅組 (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 product description on the product page lists the ingredients as: beef (domestic [Japan]), roast beef sauce (tamari soy sauce, starch syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, sugar, onion, rice fermented seasoning, garlic, brewed vinegar, salt, chili pepper, kelp extract), salt, pepper, black pepper / seasonings (amino acids, etc.), caramel color, sweetener (stevia), and states that it contains wheat, beef, and soybeans in part.Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page description (viewed October 3, 2026)
Wheat is one of the specified raw materials that must be declared under Japan’s Food Labeling Act. When purchasing, please be sure to also check the food information label on the product that arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 3, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | For This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount and Number of Servings | 400g (2 pieces of 200g). The page states that two blocks of about 200g each are delivered. No guideline for the number of servings is listed on the product page | Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 3, 2026) |
| 2. Storage Method and Shelf Life | Frozen. The best-before date is stated as within 1 month after arrival, stored frozen (Amazon’s listing uses the shipping date as the starting point, which does not match). Thawing is described as taking 24 hours in the refrigerator | Rakuten Ichiba product page description; Amazon product page (viewed October 3, 2026) |
| 3. Ingredients and Allergen Labeling | Beef (domestic [Japan]), the dedicated sauce, and so on. Labeled as containing wheat, beef, and soybeans in part | Rakuten Ichiba product page description |
| 4. Suitable as a Gift | Noshi is supported (strip-sticker outer noshi only; Buddhist noshi is stated as not available). A list of selectable inscriptions, wrapping, and message cards could not be confirmed. The shop’s introduction images include a note about a gift box | Rakuten Ichiba product page and the shop’s introduction images (viewed October 3, 2026) |
| 5. Review Trends | Rakuten Ichiba’s rating is 4.35 out of 5 (361 reviews). The review trends are summarized in the “What Public Reviews Say” section. We read 92 reviews, and this may not reflect the product’s current state | Rakuten Ichiba review page (viewed October 3, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
Here is the gift-related information we could confirm on the product page (viewed October 3, 2026).
- Noshi (gift wrapping label): the product page shows that noshi is supported. Only strip-sticker noshi (outer noshi) is available, and Buddhist noshi is stated as not available. The page states that noshi is selected in the shopping cart steps (the STEP 3 screen). The sample in the introduction image shows the inscription “御歳暮” (oseibo, year-end gift), but no list of selectable inscriptions is given on the product page, so we could not confirm one. The page states that the sender’s name is not printed on the noshi and is instead written on the delivery slip. It also states that when multiple products are ordered to the same delivery address, noshi is basically attached to only one of them
- Gift box and packing: the shop’s introduction image states that, for gifts, the 2 packs are set in a gift box, the noshi is attached to the right side of the gift box, and it is double-packed in a cardboard box. The product page does not state how the “【ギフト仕様】” (gift edition) purchase option corresponds to this note
- Amount and delivery slip: the page states that nothing showing the amount is included. It also states that a delivery slip or invoice is not enclosed with the product
- Wrapping, message card, and name printing: we could not confirm these on the product page
The product is stored frozen, and the best-before date is stated as within 1 month after arrival, stored frozen. Because the page states that the delivery date can be specified from 4 days after the order up to within 30 days, checking in advance the date on which the recipient can receive it, and whether they have room in the freezer for 2 pieces of 200g, can help avoid misunderstandings.
What Public Reviews Say
Below is a summary of the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba, organized by theme. The rating figures are as of the time we viewed them and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
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| Rakuten Ichiba (review page) | 4.35 / 5 | 361 | October 3, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5: 232 / ★4: 73 / ★3: 24 / ★2: 13 / ★1: 19 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; viewed October 3, 2026)
Range read: the first 60 reviews in the standard sort order (Rakuten’s default) (posted December 2020 to May 2026; the latest is from May 2026), all 19 reviews when filtered to ★1 (posted November 2020 to May 2026), and all 13 reviews when filtered to ★2 (posted December 2020 to April 2026), for a total of 92. This is a trend within the range we read and does not necessarily represent the product’s current state.
The selection field of the reviews includes posts with labels that are not among the current product page options (sirloin, comparison set, multi-quantity discount, simple packaging / gift box, and so on). Among the 60 reviews in the standard sort order, 19 showed the same “しっとり柔らか♪ もも肉200g×2” (soft and moist, round, 200g × 2) label as today, 36 showed labels not among the current options, and 5 had no label in the selection field. Please note that this includes posts from a time when the specifications were different.
What Reviewers Praise
Tenderness and moistness
Of the 60 reviews in the standard sort order, about 30 mentioned the tenderness of the meat or its moist texture. About 28 of them were posted within the last 2 years, mainly ★4 to ★5 reviews from December 2024 to May 2026. Among the same 60, some posts also say that some gristle may remain, alongside the tenderness.
How well it goes with the included sauce and horseradish
About 14 of the 60 reviews (of which about 13 were within the last 2 years) said that the included dedicated sauce and horseradish go well with the beef or taste good. Some describe the sauce as mellow, and some mention the horseradish as an accent.
Satisfaction from repeat purchases and gifting
About 15 of the 60 reviews said the reviewer buys it repeatedly or that it was well received as a gift. All were posted within the last 2 years, concentrated between December 2024 and January 2026. Some are written about New Year, Christmas, and oseibo (year-end gift) uses.
Source: Rakuten Ichiba review page (viewed October 3, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Variation in gristle, firmness, and dryness
Posts mentioning gristle, firmness, or dryness numbered 6 of the 60 reviews in the standard sort order, about 11 of the 19 ★1 reviews, and about 8 of the 13 ★2 reviews. Of these, the posts within the last 2 years were 6 among the standard 60, 4 among the ★1 reviews, and 2 among the ★2 reviews. Some say that only one of the two pieces was firm or had a lot of gristle, and ★1 posts from January, February, and May 2026 make the same point.
Variation in size and amount between the two pieces
Posts mentioning that the two pieces differed in size or that the amount felt small numbered 4 of the 60 reviews in the standard sort order, 2 of the 19 ★1 reviews, and 3 of the 13 ★2 reviews (within the last 2 years: 4, 1, and 1, respectively). Two ★2 posts say the pieces weighed less than the labeled 200g.
How to check: the quantity stated on the product page is summarized in the “Amount” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Simple packaging and missing instructions (older posts)
Of the 32 reviews in total at ★1 and ★2, about 5 mentioned that the simple packaging felt unsuitable for a gift, or that there were no instructions such as for the thawing method. All were posted between November 2020 and January 2022, and none are from the last 2 years.
How to check: the noshi and gift box information on the current product page and in the shop’s introduction images is summarized in “Suitable as a Gift?” in this article.
Source: Rakuten Ichiba review page (viewed October 3, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Want to eat a block of about 200g, deciding the slice thickness yourself
- Want to choose a set of 2 pieces of 200g
- Want to send it as a gift with noshi (strip-sticker outer noshi)
Who Should Be Careful
- Have a wheat, beef, or soybean allergy (labeled as contained in part)
- Find it hard to make time to thaw it for 24 hours in the refrigerator
- Value an explicit statement that it can be eaten as-is (not found on the product page)
- Are concerned about gristle, firmness, or variation in size between the two pieces (mentioned in reviews; within the 92 reviews we read, which may not reflect the product’s current state)
- Want to send it as a gift on the premise of a list of selectable noshi inscriptions, wrapping, or a message card (could not be confirmed)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 3, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- 400g (2 pieces of 200g); the page states that two blocks of about 200g each are delivered. No guideline for the number of servings is listed on the product page
- Frozen; the best-before date is stated as within 1 month after arrival (Amazon uses the shipping date as the starting point, which does not match). Thawing is described as taking 24 hours in the refrigerator
- Noshi is available only as a strip-sticker outer noshi. In reviews, there is praise for the tenderness and the sauce, while some posts point out gristle, firmness, or variation in size between the two pieces (within the 92 reviews we read, which may not reflect the product’s current state)
Related Pages
This article organizes information published on various retail sites and review pages. 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 3, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “越前かに職人 甲羅組” product page and review page, Amazon product page, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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