Verified • 6 orders
Best food I ever put in my mouth.
Indulge in the exceptional A5 Olive Wagyu Striploin Ends—a culinary masterpiece marbled to perfection. These exquisite cuts offer unparalleled versatility in preparation. Slice the smaller pieces into strips for a delightful cooking experience. Alternatively, relish the thicker sections as small individual steaks, savoring their distinct character. Each package may contain one or multiple steak ends, providing a range of culinary possibilities. Experience the extraordinary with our A5 Olive Wagyu Striploin Ends, an indulgence that will captivate discerning palates.
Olive Wagyu from Kagawa is the rarest beef in the world, finished on olives for a unique flavor.
Unmatched quality, taste & health benefits ― Olive Wagyu is almost mythical. Raised on upcycled olive pulp by a few farmers in remote Japan. With only 2000 cattle, it's hard to get & sells out fast. Rarely found even in Japan.
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You'd rather have a firm, even bite and clean beef flavor than a ribeye's richness and loose texture.
Moderate · Moderate marbling · Premium price
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Verified • 6 orders
Best food I ever put in my mouth.
Verified • 4 orders
We did notice a couple deep cuts/holes in the actual piece of meet. It still tasted up to standard, but that damage was not to our liking given the cost.
All of our meats are sourced from small, independent farms and fisheries that prioritize animal welfare and environmental sustainability. Enjoy high-quality cuts with a clear conscience.
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From Japanese A5 Wagyu to pasture-raised beef, our selection offers premium, restaurant-quality meats not found in grocery stores. Indulge in top-tier cuts that make every meal unforgettable.
A herd of just 2,200 cattle. A monthly harvest measured in dozens, not thousands. Finished on toasted olive pulp from groves along the Seto Inland Sea, Olive Wagyu has an extraordinarily low fat-melting point of just 77°F — well below body temperature. The result: beef that literally melts on your tongue, with bold umami depth that no other cut can match. Crowd Cow was the first to bring it to the U.S. in 2018 and remains one of the most trusted sources.
Hand-selected A5 Olive Wagyu — the cuts our customers come back for, again and again.
For centuries, Japan perfected the art of Wagyu — developing regional varieties like Kobe, Matsusaka, and Omi. But Olive Wagyu is a modern revelation, born on Shodoshima Island in Japan's Seto Inland Sea.
In 2006, cattle farmer Masaki Ishii had an idea: what if the very olives that defined Shodoshima could enhance Wagyu? He drew upon an old technique of drying persimmons by air in the Seto Inland Sea breezes — laying olive pulp out on rocks by the shore. Three years of trial and error produced a toasted, nutrient-dense feed his cattle loved.
In 2018, Crowd Cow founder Joe Heitzeberg traveled to Shodoshima to meet the farmers firsthand — forging the relationships that made Crowd Cow the first company to import Olive Wagyu to the United States. Every order includes a certificate of authenticity and harvest date, because when beef is this rare, provenance is everything.
The olive-rich diet transforms the meat at a molecular level. Higher concentrations of monounsaturated fats produce an almost buttery texture and a nutty-sweet finish unlike any other Wagyu variety.
The flavor profile is distinct: deep umami, a clean sweetness, and a richness that coats the palate without heaviness. Where standard A5 Wagyu can overwhelm with pure fat, Olive Wagyu delivers complexity — layers of flavor that unfold with each bite.
"One of the best steaks I've had. I've had American Wagyu, Australian Wagyu, Japanese Wagyu, Kobe — you name it. This was probably the best cut I've ever experienced."— Kyle C.
"Olive Wagyu is the best Wagyu I have ever had. It does not compare to the others. Shout out to Crowd Cow for an experience I will never forget."— James C.
"Fourth of July for your taste buds. One steak is enough for 2-3 people because the rich umami flavor is that intense."— Doc S.
One Bite Is All It Takes.
The rarest wagyu on earth. Certified A5. From Shodoshima Island, Japan — trusted at Crowd Cow since 2018.
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