The お肉の神様 Selectable Beef Tongue 1kg is a product where you choose an option from thick-cut, thin-sliced and ultra-thin, and the thickness of the meat that arrives changes depending on the option. Based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews, this article organizes five points: amount, shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
*The Amazon link goes to the same store’s item in different specifications (Amazon offers only the three single-cut 1 kg options: thin, thick and extra-thin. Rakuten Ichiba also has the assorted sets). The amount and contents in this article are based on the Rakuten Ichiba item. Please check the details on the Amazon product page before purchasing.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and approximate number of servings
- Storage and shelf life
- Ingredient 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 | 神様の 選べる 牛タン 1kg（薄切り 厚切り 極薄） (Kamisama’s Selectable Beef Tongue 1kg (Thin-Sliced, Thick-Cut, Ultra-Thin))Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 2, 2026). The shop’s product name contains many promotional phrases, so only the part that identifies the product is excerpted here; this is not the full name. The product name begins with a display about a bonus offer, but its period, conditions and contents cannot be confirmed on the product page and are not confirmed |
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| Name | Beef tongue from EuropeSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 2, 2026) |
| Amount | Approx. 1kg (the shop’s listing gives approx. 10–11 servings)Source: same as above |
| What Changes Depending on Your Choice | The options are thick-cut / thin-sliced beef tongue / ultra-thin (for tongue shabu-shabu) / a 2-type assortment (3 pairings: thin-sliced and thick-cut, thin-sliced and ultra-thin, thick-cut and ultra-thin). The assortment is described as 500g × 1 pack of each. The thickness of the thin-sliced option is described as 3mm and the ultra-thin as 1.5–1.8mm, and the thick-cut is described as having cuts scored into it. Packaging can be chosen from standard / gift box (with noshi) / gift box (without noshi)Source: the selection fields on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and the explanatory images on the page (viewed October 2, 2026) |
| Cut | Not confirmed (no description of the cut was found on the product page) |
| Storage Method | Keep frozen (−18°C or below)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 2, 2026) |
| Best-Before Date | Stated separately on the product label (the field name on the product page is “use-by date”). The number of days is Not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Country of Origin of Ingredients | From Europe. The country name is Not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Place of Processing | Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture (the location of the “processor” listed on the product page)Source: same as above |
| Condition / How to Eat (Whether Cooking Is Needed) | This is frozen beef tongue. No guidance on whether it needs to be cooked or can be eaten raw was found on the product page. The shop’s explanatory images show serving examples: frying pan, grilling over a net, searing, and tongue shabu-shabuSource: the Rakuten Ichiba product page and the explanatory images on the page (viewed October 2, 2026) |
| Thawing | Not confirmed |
| Delivery | It is stated to be delivered by frozen delivery (Yamato Transport’s Cool TA-Q-BIN). The thin-sliced meat is stated to arrive sealed rather than vacuum-packedSource: same as above |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed (the product page lists ジャンボフーズ株式会社 as the “processor,” and it is unclear whether it is the manufacturer) |
| Shop | お肉の神様 (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
Within what we could check, no ingredient names, additives or allergen labeling were found on the product page. This item is Not confirmed.
The product name shown on the Rakuten product page includes the word “additive-free” (無添加), but nothing on the product page shows what is free of additives. This article does not judge whether it is additive-free. If you have allergies or want to check additives, ask the shop before buying or check the food information label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 2, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to Check | This Product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Amount / servings | Approx. 1kg. The shop’s listing gives approx. 10–11 servings. The 2-type assortment is 500g × 1 pack of each | Rakuten Ichiba product page and explanatory images on the page |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Keep frozen (−18°C or below). The shelf life is stated on the product label, and the number of days is Not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 3. Ingredient and allergen labeling | Not confirmed (not stated on the page) | Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | The packaging selection field has a gift box (with / without noshi). The type of noshi inscription is Not confirmed | Selection fields on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and explanatory images on the page |
| 5. Review trends | Rakuten Ichiba rating: average 4.52 / 5 (596 reviews). The reviews we read are the first 60 in the “Standard” sort order plus all 33 at 1★ and 2★, 93 in total, and may not reflect the current condition of the product. The trends are collected in “What Public Reviews Say” below | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 2, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The packaging selection field at purchase has “gift box (with noshi)” and “gift box (without noshi),” and standard packaging can also be chosen. The explanatory images on the product page also carry text saying that gift wrapping and noshi are available.
- Type of noshi inscription: Not confirmed
- Message card / name printing: could not be confirmed
- Specifying the delivery date and time: could not be confirmed. The product page notes that even when ordering with “あす楽” (next-day delivery), deliveries to remote islands, Sundays and national holidays, and so on are not covered
- It arrives by frozen delivery, so you need to check when the recipient can receive it and whether they have freezer space
The product name lists words for uses such as childbirth celebration, return gift (uchi-iwai) and birthday, but these are words the shop attached, and it has not been checked whether each use is covered. Among the reviews we read, several posts said it was bought as a gift, such as for a birthday (Source: Rakuten customer reviews, viewed October 2, 2026).
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by viewpoint. The rating figures are as of the time viewed and change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Number of Reviews | Date Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.52 / 5 | 596 | October 2, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 420 / 4★ 117 / 3★ 26 / 2★ 16 / 1★ 17 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 2, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in the “Standard” sort order (posted October 2024 to October 2026; latest October 2026), and all reviews filtered to 1★ and 2★ (17 at 1★ and 16 at 2★; posted September 2021 to September 2026), 93 in total. These are trends within the range we read and may not reflect the current condition of the product.
What Reviewers Praise
Thinness and ease of eating
About 20 of the 60 posts in the “Standard” sort order said, for the thin-sliced and ultra-thin options, that they are thin and easy to grill and easy for children and older people to eat. Some posts wrote that they used it for tongue shabu-shabu or yakiniku.
Ease of taking meat out of the pack
6 posts said that sheets are placed between the pieces of meat so they do not stick together and are easy to take out, and that they are neatly arranged.
Tenderness and little odor
5 posts mentioned that it is tender, and 3 posts said there was no unpleasant smell or that it did not bother them.
Amount and repeat purchases
About 15 posts mentioned the large amount and how easy it is to use for family meals and barbecues. About 26 posts also said they buy it repeatedly.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 2, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Toughness
About 16 of the 33 posts at 1★ and 2★ (7 at 1★ and 9 at 2★) mentioned that it was tough or hard to bite. 2 of these were posted in the last two years, and most were posted between 2021 and 2023.
How to check: The differences in thickness by option are collected in the “What Changes Depending on Your Choice” row of the “Basic Information” section of this article.
Smell
About 9 of the 33 posts at 1★ and 2★ mentioned the smell characteristic of imported beef. 1 of these was posted in the last two years.
How to check: The country of origin of the ingredients is collected in the “Country of Origin of Ingredients” row of the “Basic Information” section of this article.
Mixed-in cuts
About 8 of the 33 posts at 1★ and 2★ mentioned that parts such as the tongue tip and edges were mixed in, and that it was not only the core part. 1 of these was posted in the last two years.
How to check: Whether the cut is described is collected in the “Cut” row of the “Basic Information” section of this article.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 2, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Those who want to choose, from thick-cut, thin-sliced and ultra-thin, the thickness that suits how they eat it
- Those who want to compare two thicknesses, 500g × 1 pack of each
- Those who want to keep a large amount frozen for yakiniku or tongue shabu-shabu
- Those who have room in the freezer for 1kg
Who Should Be Careful
- Those who have allergies or are concerned about additives (the labeling is not confirmed, so an inquiry is needed)
- Those who worry about toughness, smell, or mixed-in cuts (pointed out in the reviews)
- Those who want to check the country name of the origin and the type of noshi inscription in advance
- Those who have difficulty arranging when to receive it
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 2, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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*The Amazon link goes to the same store’s item in different specifications (Amazon offers only the three single-cut 1 kg options: thin, thick and extra-thin. Rakuten Ichiba also has the assorted sets). The amount and contents in this article are based on the Rakuten Ichiba item. Please check the details on the Amazon product page before purchasing.
Summary
- You choose an option from thick-cut, thin-sliced, ultra-thin and a 2-type assortment; it is approx. 1kg. Allow 1kg of freezer space
- Store at −18°C or below. The shelf life is stated on the product label, and the number of days is not confirmed
- The ingredient and allergen labeling, the country name of the origin, and the noshi inscription could not be confirmed on the product page. If you need them, check with the shop before buying
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This article organizes information publicly available on the sales sites and review pages. Product details such as the amount, storage method, and ingredients may 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 2, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “お肉の神様” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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