Japanese A5 Wagyu Rib Cap
The Japanese Wagyu Rib Cap, also known as Ribeye Cap or “lifter meat,” is revered for its exceptional marbling and silky texture. Cut from the outer layer of the ribeye, it offers a rich, buttery finish and signature umami flavor. This rare A5 Wagyu cut is ideal for grilling or searing, making it perfect for sharing—or savoring solo—for an indulgent gourmet experience.
Kagoshima Farms
Kagoshima took the top prize at Japanese most recent Wagyu Olympics.
A5 Wagyu from Japan. Its intense marbling and rich taste will send your umami sensors soaring while it literally melts in your mouth. This is some of the most sought-after beef in the world, curated from the best producers we can find and brought directly to your kitchen table.
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Award-winning Wagyu with supreme marbling and deep flavor
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Award-Winning Wagyu
Since 1966, Japan's beef industry has held a nationwide competition every five years to crown the best beef in the country. Known as "The Wagyu Olympics" (Zenkoku Wagyu Noryku Kyoshin-kai / 全国和牛能力共進会), it features 11 prize categories. One interesting category measures the quality of fats, looking for health-promoting and umami-generating oleic acid. There is also an overall winner based on the average scores across all categories. In 2017 and 2022, Kagoshima beef took the top prize based on overall contest scores (総合得点による「団体賞」は、鹿児島県が１位). You could say that Kagoshima's A5 Wagyu is among the very best Japanese beef you can buy!
Kago Melt-In-Your-Mouth Flavor
A5 Wagyu gets its legendary flavor from intense marbling. Get ready for a sweet, buttery, and decadent delight with every bite.
And there's science to back up the happy dance your taste buds are doing. Research shows that beef from Kuroge-washu contains more omega-3, omega-6, and monounsaturated fatty acids (the good fats) than other beef. The unique composition of A5 Wagyu means it melts at room temperature, so it's no exaggeration to say it "melts in your mouth." This is just another reason why Japanese Wagyu is considered the pinnacle of the beef world.
Kago Myths & Facts: J.Wagyu & American Wagyu
We've been writing extensively about A5 Wagyu to give you some background on the Japanese beef and its well-earned reputation for rich marbling. One thing that’s become increasingly evident in the course of our research and travels to Japan is the fact that there’s a scary amount of myths out there about A5 Wagyu from Japan.
So we thought we’d do some myth-busting.
