The “神様の切り落とし 食べ比べセット” (off-cuts taste-comparison set) from お肉の神様 (Rakuten Ichiba) is sold in a format where you choose between 500g and 1kg and among three combinations of Kuroge Wagyu and domestic beef, so it is easy to be unsure what to pick. This article organizes the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten reviews under five points: amount, storage, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews.
What We Confirmed
- Amount and approximate number of servings
- Storage and shelf life
- Ingredient and allergen labeling
- Suitability 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 | お肉の神様 神様の切り落とし 食べ比べセット（黒毛和牛・国産牛）Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 2, 2026; promotional wording removed from the shop’s long product name) |
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| Name | The name field reads Kuroge Wagyu, Hokkaido origin, and Kyushu and other origins. The name as a combined label is not confirmedSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Amount | Choose from about 500g (about 250g x 2 packs) or about 1kg (about 250g x 4 packs). The product page says 500g is about 5–6 servings and 1kg is about 10–11 servingsSource: same as above |
| What changes depending on your choice | There are three sets, and each pack is about 250g. The “黒毛和牛×国産牛 特上” set is Kuroge Wagyu off-cuts from Kyushu and other origins plus crossbred beef (交雑牛) off-cuts; the “黒毛和牛×国産牛 上” set is Kuroge Wagyu off-cuts from Kyushu and other origins plus domestic beef off-cuts from Hokkaido; and the “国産牛 特上×国産牛 上” set is crossbred beef off-cuts plus domestic beef off-cuts from Hokkaido. No grading class (such as A5) is found on the product pageSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page purchase section and product description (viewed October 2, 2026) |
| Storage | Keep frozen (−18°C or below)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| Best-Before Date | The date field on the product page says it is stated separately on the product label. The number of days is not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Raw Material Origin | The origin field says Kyushu and other origins (Wagyu) and Hokkaido (domestic beef). No individual origin is found for the crossbred beef, which is not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Place of Processing | Higashiosaka, Osaka (the processor’s location on the product page)Source: same as above |
| State / How to Eat (whether cooking is required) | The cuts arrive frozen. No clear guidance from the seller was found on whether they are raw or cooked, or whether cooking is required. Dish names such as sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, simmered dishes, and yakiniku are listed in the product nameSource: same as above |
| Thawing Method | Not confirmed (no description is found on the product page) |
| Shelf Life After Thawing | Not confirmed |
| Delivery | It is stated to arrive by frozen delivery (Yamato Transport’s Cool TA-Q-BIN). The purchase section shows an Asuraku next-day delivery mark and a guideline of shipping in 1–2 business days as a rule. Additional charges apply for delivery to Hokkaido, Okinawa, and remote islandsSource: same as above |
| Manufacturer | The field on the product page is labeled processor, and it says ジャンボフーズ株式会社 (Jumbo Foods Co., Ltd.; Higashiosaka, Osaka). Whether this is stated as the manufacturer is not confirmedSource: same as above |
| Packing and Notes (the shop’s guidance) | The shop explains that thin-sliced meat for shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, and similar dishes is not vacuum-packed because vacuum packing would damage its shape, and arrives sealed instead. It also explains that darkening of the meat is due to oxidation and does not affect quality. Items other than meat (such as vegetables and pots) are not includedSource: same as above |
| 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 the range we checked, no ingredient list or allergen labeling was found on the product page. This item is not confirmed. The product description image contains a shop statement to the effect that no seasoning sauce is used and that chemical seasonings, food additives, and the like are not included, but this is the shop’s own statement, not a fact confirmed by Ochinity, and it is not a substitute for an ingredient list or allergen labeling. If you have an allergy, 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 |
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| 1. Amount / servings | About 500g (250g x 2 packs) or about 1kg (250g x 4 packs). Stated as about 5–6 servings for 500g and about 10–11 servings for 1kg | Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Keep frozen (−18°C or below). The date is stated on the product label, and the number of days and the shelf life after thawing are not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product description |
| 3. Ingredient and allergen labeling | Not confirmed (not stated on the page) | Product page and product description images checked |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | The packaging options include a gift box (without noshi (gift wrapping label)) and a gift box (with noshi). The types of noshi inscription, wrapping, and message card are not confirmed | Rakuten Ichiba product page purchase section |
| 5. Review trends | The Rakuten Ichiba rating is 4.53 / 5 (142 reviews). The reviews we read were the first 60 in the default order plus 2 at 2★ and 8 at 3★, and they may not reflect the product’s current condition. The trends are organized in the reviews section below | Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 2, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The packaging options in the purchase section include, besides the standard one, a gift box (without noshi) and a gift box (with noshi). However, the types of noshi inscription and whether names can be written could not be confirmed on the product page. The product name contains words that mean gifts and birthdays, but this is not a statement showing support for noshi or wrapping.
- Packaging options: three, namely standard / gift box (without noshi) / gift box (with noshi). Even though an option name says “with noshi”, the types of inscription are not confirmed
- Whether it is a decorative box or a simple box: not confirmed
- Wrapping, message card, and name printing: could not be confirmed on the product page, and whether they are supported is not confirmed
- Because it arrives by frozen delivery, checking in advance when the recipient can receive it makes mix-ups less likely. If you are sending 1kg, it also helps to check that the recipient’s freezer has room for four 250g packs
Among the reviews we read, many posts said it was used as a gift to parents or relatives, as Oseibo (year-end gift), or as a birthday gift (counts are given in the reviews section).
Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page purchase section (viewed October 2, 2026), Rakuten customer reviews
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by theme. The rating figures are as of the viewing date and may change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Viewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.53 / 5 | 142 | October 2, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 87 / 4★ 45 / 3★ 8 / 2★ 2 / 1★ 0 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 2, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in the default order (posted September 2020 to August 2026; latest August 2026), plus the 2 reviews filtered to 2★ (posted July 2022 to May 2025) and the 8 reviews filtered to 3★ (posted January 2021 to January 2026), 70 in total. There were 0 reviews at 1★. Because 1★ and 2★ together number fewer than 10, we also read the 3★ reviews. These are trends within the range we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition. All of the first 60 reviews in the default order were 4★ or 5★ posts.
What Reviewers Praise
The counts per theme are approximate figures among the 60 reviews in the default order, counted by keywords and a read-through.
Sent as a gift to family and appreciated
About 15 of the 60 reviews said they sent it to parents, relatives, or family, and it was appreciated, or used it as Oseibo (year-end gift) or a birthday gift. About 10 of them were posted within the last two years (October 2024 onward).
Buying again with no disappointments
About 13 of the 60 reviews said they buy it repeatedly and have had no disappointments so far. About 9 of them were posted within the last two years.
Good amount and quality for the price
About 12 of the 60 reviews said they were satisfied with the amount or quality for the price. About 8 of them were posted within the last two years.
Tender and easy to eat
About 9 of the 60 reviews said it was tender when eaten as shabu-shabu or sukiyaki. About 3 were posted within the last two years, and the rest were older posts.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 2, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Of the 10 reviews at 2★ and 3★, 3 were posted within the last two years (October 2024 onward) and the rest were older. For each theme, we add the count from the last two years.
Very thin meat
3 of the 10 reviews at 2★ and 3★ (1 of them posted within the last two years) wrote that the meat was too thin to be sliced any thinner, tore easily, or had little meat flavor. They were posted from December 2023 to May 2025. Another post said that, even while noting the thinness, simmering it in a dish brought out its savoriness.
Fatty and produces scum
4 of the 10 reviews at 2★ and 3★ (2 of them posted within the last two years) wrote that it was fatty, produced scum, or smelled of fat. They were posted from July 2022 to May 2025.
Felt tough
3 of the 10 reviews at 2★ and 3★ (1 of them posted within the last two years) wrote that it was tough. They were posted from January 2021 to May 2025.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 2, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- People who want to compare Kuroge Wagyu and domestic beef off-cuts
- People who want to thaw only as much as they need from 250g packs
- People who want to choose between 500g and 1kg
- People with freezer room for two to four 250g packs
Who Should Be Careful
- People with allergies (because the labeling is not confirmed, you need to ask the shop or check the label on the product when it arrives)
- People expecting thick-cut meat (a review says it is thin)
- People who do not like fatty meat
- People who want to send it as a gift assuming a certain thawing method, shelf life, or type of noshi inscription (all not confirmed)
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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* Amazon has a product page with the same shop name and the same combination of specifications (2 sizes x 3 sets). As of October 2, 2026, we confirmed the seller, the specifications and that it could be added to the cart. The link opens on the 1 kg set (the “特上” × “上” combination) by default; the size and combination can be changed on the Amazon product page. No gift box option was found on the Amazon product page.
Summary
- Each pack is about 250g, with 2 packs in the 500g option and 4 in the 1kg option. There are three sets
- Storage is frozen (−18°C or below). The date is stated on the product label, and the number of days, the thawing method, and the shelf life after thawing are not confirmed
- Ingredient and allergen labeling could not be confirmed on the product page. Among the reviews, satisfaction as a gift and repeat purchases come up often, while some posts point to thin meat, fattiness, and toughness
Related Pages
This article organizes information publicly available on sales sites and review sites. Product information such as amount, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the seller’s labeling 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, Amazon product page (availability check only), Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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