This is Namie Yakisoba (なみえ焼きそば) Extra-Thick Noodles, Original-Flavor Sauce (元祖味ソース), 4 Servings (Room Temperature), made with wheat flour (made in Japan [国内製造]) and sold by 合資会社旭屋 of Soma, Fukushima Prefecture (the shop name on Rakuten Ichiba is 旭屋製麺所). With extra-thick-noodle yakisoba, it is hard to tell what comes with the 4 servings, how long it keeps at room temperature, and how people take the thickness of the noodles. This article organizes what the product page and Rakuten customer reviews say into five points: quantity, storage method, ingredient labeling, gift support, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and about how many 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 | Namie Yakisoba Extra-Thick Noodles, Original-Flavor Sauce, 4 Servings (Room Temperature) (なみえ焼きそば 極太麺 元祖味ソース4食（常温）) |
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| Name | Boiled Chinese-style noodles (ゆで中華めん)Source: description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 13, 2026) |
| Quantity | 4 servings. Noodles 130g × 4 / sauce × 4 / ichimi chili pepper (一味唐辛子) × 4 / lard × 4. The amount in each sauce, ichimi chili pepper, and lard portion is Not confirmed. The page gives no number of people and counts in servingsSource: same as above |
| What changes with your choice | Number of servings. The product page lists these options: 3-serving gift box / 4 / 9 / 12 / 18 / 27 / 36 / 45 / 99 servings. This article covers the 4-serving option. Please check the options currently available on the purchase screenSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 13, 2026) |
| Storage | Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. The page advises eating it as soon as possible after openingSource: description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Best-before date | 90 days (stored at room temperature)Source: same as above |
| Country of origin of ingredients | The wheat flour in the noodles is stated as made in Japan (国内製造). Origin of the other ingredients: Not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Processing location | The seller’s location is stated as Soma, Fukushima Prefecture. The page does not state it as the manufacturing or processing locationSource: same as above |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | These are pre-boiled noodles. The shop’s description says to stir-fry them with bean sprouts and sliced pork belly and, if you like, sprinkle on the included ichimi chili pepper. Whether cooking is required, and details of the cooking steps such as the order in which to add the sauce and lard, were not found: Not confirmed. We did not find any guidance about eating it rawSource: same as above |
| Delivery | Room temperature. The estimated shipping time cannot be confirmed from the product page: Not confirmed. An image announcing a bonus gift within the product page states that buying 2 sets at the same time is delivered as 2 Nekoposu (ネコポス) shipments, and buying 3 or more sets at the same time is delivered by Takkyubin (宅急便) courier deliverySource: image within the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 13, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmedThe product page shows only 合資会社 旭屋 (Soma, Fukushima Prefecture) as the seller, and no separate manufacturer is shown (Rakuten Ichiba product page, accessed October 13, 2026) |
| Shop | 旭屋製麺所 (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 page lists the following ingredients for the noodles and the sauce.
- Noodles: wheat flour (made in Japan [国内製造]), wheat protein, egg white, vegetable oil, salt / emulsifier (derived from soybeans), acidulant, gardenia pigment, kansui (alkaline noodle agent)
- Sauce: Worcestershire sauce, sugar, animal fat, powdered sauce, salt, glucose-fructose syrup, tomato, onion, spices / seasonings (amino acids, etc.), caramel color, acidulant, antioxidant (vitamin E)
The allergen labeling lists wheat, egg, and soybeans for the noodles, and wheat and soybeans for the sauce (the product page had no inconsistencies in these entries). The ingredient labeling for the included lard and ichimi chili pepper is not found on the product page: Not confirmed. If you have allergies, please inquire with the shop before purchasing, or be sure to check the food information label on the product you receive. Labeling may change.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 13, 2026)
Source: description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 13, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| Item to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quantity and servings | 4 servings. Noodles 130g × 4, with 4 each of sauce, ichimi chili pepper, and lard. The page gives no number of people: Not confirmed | Description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 2. Storage method and shelf life | Store at room temperature (away from direct sunlight). Best-before date is 90 days. The page advises eating it as soon as possible after opening | Description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 3. Ingredients and allergen labeling | Wheat, egg, and soybeans are listed for the noodles, and wheat and soybeans for the sauce. Ingredient labeling for the lard and ichimi chili pepper: Not confirmed | Description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (no inconsistencies in the entries) |
| 4. Whether it works as a gift | No display of noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping, or message card was found: Not confirmed. The gift box is listed for the 3-serving option; the 4-serving option has no such entry | Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 13, 2026) |
| 5. Trends in reviews | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.51 / 5 (651 reviews). Within what we read, namely the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to October 2026, with the latest in October 2026) and all 25 ★1 and ★2 reviews (posted June 2019 to April 2025), some reviewers praise the thickness and satisfying bite of the noodles, while others said it was like yaki-udon (stir-fried udon). These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition | Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 13, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The Rakuten Ichiba product page shows no display of noshi (gift wrapping label), wrapping, or message card (accessed October 13, 2026). The options on the same product page include a 3-serving gift box, but we found no gift box entry for the 4-serving option covered in this article.
- Noshi: no display found on the product page: Not confirmed (the same goes for the type of inscription)
- Gift box / gift wrapping: no entry found for the 4-serving option: Not confirmed
- Message card / name printing: no entry found
- Delivery: room temperature. An image announcing a bonus gift within the product page states that buying 2 sets at the same time is delivered as 2 Nekoposu (ネコポス) shipments, and buying 3 or more sets at the same time is delivered by Takkyubin (宅急便) courier delivery. The estimated shipping time is Not confirmed
Among the reviews we read, 5 of the first 60 in the default order mentioned sending it as a gift to a friend or taking it as a souvenir (source: Rakuten customer reviews, accessed October 13, 2026).
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.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Date viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.51 / 5 | 651 | October 13, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 443 / ★4 136 / ★3 47 / ★2 13 / ★1 12 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba; accessed October 13, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted October 2025 to October 2026, latest October 2026), plus all 12 reviews filtered to ★1 (posted June 2019 to April 2025) and all 13 filtered to ★2 (posted November 2019 to April 2025), 85 in total. These are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product. Counts are approximate, based on keyword counting and visual checks.
What Reviewers Praise
Thickness and satisfying bite
About 30 of the first 60 reviews in the default order mentioned that the noodles are extra thick and satisfying to eat. About 30 of these were posted within the last two years, mostly rated ★4 to ★5.
Chewy texture
About 16 reviews mentioned a chewy (“mochi-mochi”) or firm-bitten texture. All were posted within the last two years and rated ★4 to ★5.
Sauce flavor and how it coats the noodles
About 18 reviews mentioned that the sauce is rich or coats the noodles well. One of them (★4) described the sauce negatively.
Convenience of the included items
About 9 reviews said that sauce, lard, and ichimi chili pepper come with it, so you can make it with the set alone.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 13, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Like yaki-udon
About 8 of the 25 ★1 and ★2 reviews (3 rated ★1 and 5 rated ★2) said they had expected yakisoba but it was like yaki-udon (stir-fried udon). 2 of them were posted within the last two years. About 6 of the first 60 reviews in the default order mention the same point while writing favorably.
How to check: the type of noodles and the product name are summarized in the “Name” and “Product name” rows of this article’s “Basic Information.”
Too thick, hard, or hard to stir-fry
About 6 of the 13 ★2 reviews said the noodles were too thick, hard, crumbly, or hard to stir-fry. Most were posted in 2021 to 2022, and at most 1 was posted within the last two years.
Shipping delays and how it arrives
About 6 of the 25 ★1 and ★2 reviews said shipping was delayed by a rush of orders after a TV broadcast, or that there was no contact or apology (5 in March to April 2025 and 1 in August 2024). 2 reviews (2021 and 2022) said it was dropped into the mailbox in summer and they worried about the temperature.
How to check: what is stated about the delivery method and the estimated shipping time is summarized in the “Delivery” row of this article’s “Basic Information.”
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”) (accessed October 13, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to choose extra-thick-noodle yakisoba (noodles 130g × 4)
- People who want a 4-serving set with sauce, ichimi chili pepper, and lard included
- People looking for a product with a 90-day best-before date that can be kept at room temperature
- People who can prepare ingredients such as bean sprouts and pork belly themselves and stir-fry them
Who Should Be Careful
- People with a wheat, egg, or soybean allergy (listed; labeling for the lard and ichimi chili pepper is not confirmed)
- People concerned about their preference for noodle thickness and texture (some reviews say it was like yaki-udon)
- People who want to check the estimated shipping time beforehand (the product page: Not confirmed)
- People who want to send it as a gift with noshi or wrapping (Not confirmed)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 13, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- 4 servings: noodles 130g × 4, with 4 each of sauce, ichimi chili pepper, and lard. The page gives no number of people (not confirmed)
- Store at room temperature; the best-before date is 90 days. The page advises eating it as soon as possible after opening
- Wheat, egg, and soybeans are listed for the noodles, and wheat and soybeans for the sauce. In the reviews, some praise the thickness and texture of the noodles, while others said it was like yaki-udon (stir-fried udon)
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Information as of: October 13, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “旭屋製麺所” product page, Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”), Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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