Hinai Jidori (a local chicken variety) is an ingredient of the tsuyu (broth), and no chicken meat or vegetables are included. This trial set from 林泉堂 (Akita Prefecture) is a 2-serving set of three items that arrives at ambient temperature: kiritanpo (rice sticks), Hinai Jidori tsuyu, and Inaniwa udon (稲庭本生うどん). Based on the Rakuten Ichiba product page and reviews, we organized the contents, shelf life, ingredient labeling, gift support and reviews. Its distinguishing point is that it can be kept without using a freezer.
At a Glance
Key points
- Three items: kiritanpo, tsuyu and udon. The set has 3 kiritanpo (180g), 3 bags of Hinai Jidori tsuyu (60ml), 1 bag of Inaniwa udon (110g) and 1 recipe sheet
- No chicken meat or vegetables are included. The product page says Hinai Jidori is an ingredient of the tsuyu and that no meat or vegetables are in the set
- It can be stored at ambient temperature, as the page explains. The best-before dates, counted from the shipping date, are stated as about 30 days or more for the kiritanpo, about 60 days or more for the tsuyu and about 30 days for the udon
- Rakuten rating: 4.63 (1,522 reviews). Viewed October 24, 2026
Strength in the comparison: Among the 7 hot pot sets (nabe) featured on Ochinity (as of October 24, 2026), this is the only one that arrives at ambient temperature. The other 6 are frozen or chilled.
Watch out for: You prepare ingredients such as chicken, vegetables and seri (Japanese parsley) yourself.
Suits: Someone who wants to keep it even when the freezer has no room, or who wants to try kiritanpo nabe first for 2 servings
The comparison covers the 7 hot pot sets currently featured on Ochinity (as of October 24, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. Contents are from the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026). The rating is as shown on Rakuten (viewed October 24, 2026). We read 84 reviews, and they may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Compared with 7 Similar Items
Among the 7 hot pot sets featured on Ochinity (as of October 24, 2026). Each value is as of the date its own article was researched and may differ from the current listing. The rating is as shown on Rakuten and may not represent the product’s current condition. The fewer the reviews, the more easily the figure moves. The table is ordered by product name in Japanese syllabary (gojūon) order.
| Product | Delivery temperature | Serving guideShop’s wording | Rakuten rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 鴨鍋三昧セット (Duck Hot Pot Set), 3 Kinds of Duck Meat | Frozen | 2–4 servings, 6–8 servings | 4.8512 reviews |
| シェフ桑原 Duck Hot Pot Set | Frozen | 4–5 servings | 4.72396 reviews |
| 水郷のとりやさん Tebagyoza Nabe Set | Frozen | 2-3 servings | 4.5755 reviews |
| 佃善 Jagabuta Commercial 1kg | Frozen | Not confirmed | 4.63403 reviews |
| Hakata Hanamidori (博多華味鳥) Mizutaki Set | Frozen | 3–4 servings | 4.612264 reviews |
| ふく一 Torafugu Sashimi and Fugu Hot Pot Set | Chilled | 2–3 servings | 4.37119 reviews |
| 林泉堂 Kiritanpo Nabe Trial SetThis article | Ambient | 2 servings | 4.631522 reviews |
You can go to each product’s article from its name.
- Of the 7 items, this is the only one whose delivery temperature is ambient. Of the other 6, 5 are frozen and 1 is chilled
- This product comes without chicken meat or vegetables, so you prepare them yourself. In the table, the 鴨鍋三昧セット and the Hakata Hanamidori Mizutaki Set are introduced in their articles as including meat
Basic Information
- Product name
- 林泉堂 比内地鶏きりたんぽ鍋 おためしセット 2人前 (Kiritanpo Nabe Trial Set with Hinai Jidori Tsuyu, 2 servings)
- Contents
- 3 kiritanpo (180g) / 3 bags of Hinai Jidori tsuyu (60ml) / 1 bag of Inaniwa udon (110g) / 1 recipe sheet
- Not included
- Chicken meat and vegetables (stated on the product page)
- Storage
- Ambient temperature
- Best-before date
- Counted from the shipping date: kiritanpo about 30 days or more / tsuyu about 60 days or more / udon about 30 days
- Delivery
- Mailbox delivery for up to 2 sets
- Allergens
- Wheat, soybeans, chicken, pork, gelatin (within what is labeled)
- Noshi and gifts
- Noshi (gift wrapping label) and gift support are stated as not available
This list transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
If you have an allergy, ask the shop before buying, or be sure to check the label on the product when it arrives (reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”, viewed October 24, 2026).
See the transcribed details, sources and “not confirmed” items
- Product name
- 林泉堂 比内地鶏きりたんぽ鍋 おためしセット 2人前 (Kiritanpo Nabe Trial Set with Hinai Jidori Tsuyu, 2 servings)The product name shown on the Rakuten page is a long string with many search keywords. Only the product-name part is shown here.
- Content volume
- Kiritanpo, 3 pieces (180g) × 1 bag / Hinai Jidori tsuyu (60ml) × 3 bags / Inaniwa udon (110g) × 1 bag / 1 recipe sheet. The shop’s wording is 2 servingsSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026)
- Not included
- The notice on the product page says vegetables and meat are not included. Hinai Jidori is an ingredient of the tsuyuSource: same as above
- Options
- Number of sets only. There is no field for choosing the kind of kiritanpo, tsuyu or udonSource: same as above
- Ingredients
- Kiritanpo: japonica rice (Akitakomachi), salt
Hinai Jidori tsuyu: glucose-fructose syrup blended with sugar (made in Japan), soy sauce, salt, fermented seasoning, sugar, hydrolyzed protein, chicken extract, Hinai Jidori chicken-bone soup, chicken fat, bonito extract, shiitake mushroom extract, kelp extract / seasoning (amino acids, etc.), pH adjuster, caramel color, antioxidant (V.E)
Inaniwa udon: wheat flour (made in Japan), salt, reduced starch syrup / modified starch, sake, sodium lactate, thickening polysaccharides, pH adjuster, phosphate (Na)Source: same as above - Allergen labeling
- Tsuyu: wheat, soybeans, chicken, pork, gelatin / Udon: wheat (as shown on the product page). We found no labeling about soba (buckwheat) on the product pageSource: same as above
- Nutrition information
- Per serving: energy 400kcal, protein 8.8g, fat 1.7g, carbohydrate 85.9g, salt equivalent 8.2gSource: same as above
- Storage method
- Ambient temperature. The page advises storing it away from direct sunlight and from high temperature and humiditySource: same as above
- Best-before date
- Counted from the shipping date, the page gives about 30 days or more for the kiritanpo, about 60 days or more for the Hinai Jidori tsuyu and about 30 days for the Inaniwa udonSource: same as above
- Cautions after opening
- The page’s guidance on how long it keeps after opening is Not confirmed
- Country or region of origin of ingredients
- A dedicated field is Not confirmed. In an image in the product description, the seller describes the kiritanpo as made with Akitakomachi rice from carefully selected areas within Akita, known as a rice-producing regionSource: explanatory image on the Rakuten Ichiba product page (viewed October 24, 2026)
- Place of processing
- A dedicated field is Not confirmed. The address in the manufacturer field is in Yokote City, Akita PrefectureSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Condition / how to eat (whether heating is needed)
- A hot pot set that you heat before eating, and the page says 1 recipe sheet is included. How to dilute the tsuyu and the heating time are not described on the product page: Not confirmed. The seller explains that, because the kiritanpo is sterilized at high temperature while still in its bag, the edges may soften or water may collect in the bagSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page and explanatory images
- Delivery
- Arrives at ambient temperature. The page explains that up to 2 sets are sent by mailbox delivery and 3 or more sets by home delivery service (宅配便). Okinawa and remote islands use mailbox delivery even for 3 or more setsSource: Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Noshi and gifts
- The gift and noshi (gift wrapping label) field says “対応不可” (not available). We found no information on gift wrapping or message cardsSource: same as above
- Manufacturer
- 林泉堂株式会社 (Yokote City, Akita Prefecture; address: 秋田県横手市十文字町仁井田字八萩101)Source: manufacturer field on the Rakuten Ichiba product page
- Shop
- 林泉堂 楽天市場店 (Rakuten Ichiba)
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the Rakuten Ichiba product reviews by point of view. The rating figures are as of the time of viewing and will change afterward. The following are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
| Site | Rating | Count | Viewed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (“Minna no Review”, product page) | 4.63 / 5 | 1,522 reviews | October 24, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,099 / 4★ 326 / 3★ 72 / 2★ 12 / 1★ 13 (as shown on Rakuten Ichiba, viewed October 24, 2026)
What we read: the first 59 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted October 2025 to September 2026), plus all 13 reviews at 1★ (posted March 2019 to November 2025) and all 12 reviews at 2★ (posted December 2019 to February 2026), 84 in total. These are trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
The counts below are approximate figures from reading the text and counting, and do not include posts that are only about shipping or the shop’s service.
What Reviewers Praise
Taste of the tsuyu (dashi) (about 25 of the 59)
About 25 of the 59 reviews in the default order said the taste of the tsuyu or the dashi (Japanese soup stock) was good. Some also mention changing the amount of water to get the strength they liked (reviewers’ own statements).
Chewy texture of the kiritanpo (about 8 of the 59)
About 8 reviews said the kiritanpo is chewy (mochimochi) and does not easily lose its shape even after time passes.
Inaniwa udon to finish, ease of cooking (about 10 of the 59)
About 10 reviews said they could also eat Inaniwa udon to finish the hot pot, and that the included recipe made it easy to cook even for a first time.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 24, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
No chicken or vegetables included, seri hard to find (about 10 of the 84 we read)
About 10 reviews said that chicken and vegetables were not included and they prepared them themselves, or that they could not get seri and used mizuna or other greens instead. One review also said they had expected Hinai Jidori meat to be included.
How to check: what is and is not included is summarized in the “Contents” and “Not included” rows of “Basic Information” in this article.
The amount is small for 2 servings (7 of the 25 reviews at 1★ and 2★)
7 of the 25 reviews at 1★ and 2★ said the amount felt small for 2 servings. On the other hand, one review (in the default order) said they added chicken and vegetables, ate it among 4 people and found the amount just right.
How to check: the amount is given in the “Content volume” row of “Basic Information” in this article.
Taste and texture of the udon, firmness of the kiritanpo (about 6 of the 84 we read)
About 6 reviews said the taste or texture (koshi) of the udon did not suit them, or that the kiritanpo was a little hard.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 24, 2026)
Summary: Is This the One for You?
Why choose it: You want to keep it at ambient temperature without using a freezer, and you want to try kiritanpo, tsuyu and Inaniwa udon for 2 servings first. If those two are your conditions, then among the 7 hot pot sets featured on Ochinity (as of October 24, 2026), this is the only one that arrives at ambient temperature (weak point: you prepare the chicken and vegetables yourself).
- The best-before dates, counted from the shipping date, are stated as about 30 days or more for the kiritanpo, about 60 days or more for the tsuyu and about 30 days for the udon
- The Rakuten rating is 4.63 / 5 (1,522 reviews). Among the 84 reviews we read, many mentioned the taste of the tsuyu (about 25)
Other options: For a duck set, there is 鴨鍋三昧セット (Duck Hot Pot Set), 3 Kinds of Duck Meat (2–4 servings, 6–8 servings, frozen); for a set that also includes chicken, there is Hakata Hanamidori Mizutaki Set (3–4 servings, frozen).
The basis for this section is the Rakuten Ichiba product page and Rakuten customer reviews (viewed October 24, 2026). These are review trends within what we read and may not reflect the product’s current condition.
Shipping fees, stock, availability and delivery conditions are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 24, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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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 24, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
