What is wagyu?

Wagyu · Japanese

Japanese cattle breeds (and their crosses raised elsewhere) known for intense, lacy marbling.

What it tastes like

Buttery and melting, almost as rich as foie gras, which is why it usually comes in small portions.

Where you’ll see it

Steakhouses, Japanese restaurants, burgers and sushi bars, from American wagyu to Japanese A5.

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