Wagyu for barbecue: which cuts to choose, how much to buy and how to cook it
Wagyu can work beautifully on a barbecue, but highly marbled A5 needs more control than a conventional steak. Learn which cuts and formats to choose,…
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What is a Japanese Wagyu individual identification number and what is it for?
Japan uses an individual identification number to manage cattle traceability. Learn what information it links to each animal, how it follows the beef supply chain…
Read the articleWagyu in a pan, on a griddle or grill: which method to choose
Pan, griddle and grill can all work with Wagyu, but they provide different levels of control and handle rendered fat differently. Compare the three methods…
Read the articleHow to buy Japanese Wagyu online: what to check before ordering
Buying Japanese Wagyu online requires looking beyond marbling. Learn how to check origin, grade, BMS, cut, weight, traceability, storage, delivery and real price before ordering.
Read the articleWhat is the Universal Wagyu Mark and how does it identify Wagyu produced in Japan?
The Universal Wagyu Mark is the unified logo created to distinguish Wagyu produced in Japan in international markets. Learn what it proves, what it does…
Read the articleHow to season Wagyu: salt, pepper, sauces and what to avoid
Highly marbled Wagyu usually needs less seasoning than conventional steak. Learn when to salt, how to use pepper and sauces, and how to add contrast…
Read the articleJapanese Wagyu for the first time: what to choose and how to enjoy it
Trying Japanese Wagyu for the first time does not require the biggest steak or highest BMS. Learn how to choose grade, cut, portion, format and…
Read the articleMajor Japanese Wagyu-producing regions: a guide to brands and origins
Kobe, Matsusaka, Omi, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Hida and Yonezawa are not interchangeable names. Explore major regions and learn how prefecture, breed, bloodline, regional brand and quality…
Read the articleWhat to serve with Wagyu: side dishes, sauces and how to balance the meal
Highly marbled Wagyu benefits from sides that create contrast rather than extra heaviness. Explore rice, vegetables, mushrooms, pickles, citrus and light sauces for a balanced…
Read the articleWhat does Japanese Wagyu taste like? Flavour, aroma, texture and marbling
Japanese Wagyu is not defined simply by tenderness or fat. Its experience combines umami, sweetness, Wagyu aroma, melting fat and a texture that changes with…
Read the articleYakiniku, teppanyaki, shabu-shabu and sukiyaki: four ways to enjoy Wagyu
Wagyu is not limited to pan-seared steak. Yakiniku, teppanyaki, shabu-shabu and sukiyaki use different cuts, thicknesses and heat. Learn how the experience changes in each…
Read the articleWhy is Japanese Wagyu so expensive? What is behind the price
Japanese Wagyu is expensive for more than one reason. Genetics, long rearing, feeding, grading, traceability, cut yield, supply, importing and cold-chain logistics all accumulate before…
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