Verified • 31 orders
I haven't eaten these yet, but past orders have always been a quality, delicious treat.
Kagoshima Wagyu
Japanese A5 Wagyu Striploin Ends
$84.37
These A5 Japanese Wagyu Striploin Ends have the perfect balance of tenderness, texture, and flavor. Thinner pieces can be cut into strips, while thicker sections can be left whole and prepared as small steaks.
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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Flavor Profile
Verified • 4 orders
More oxidized then the last couple of orders.
Verified • 6 orders
Surprising to find stringy and inedible fatty items in this piece of Wagyu
Verified • 8 orders
The thinner part of the steak had separations which made it difficult to use
Verified • 34 orders
Sinew w/in & tough fat around the edge. Not what I'd expect from A5 Wagyu, though this was a lesser cut than I've had before (Ribeye, NY Strip).
Why We Sourced It
We chose Kagoshima Farms for our Japanese A5 Wagyu Striploin Ends due to its championship pedigree and outstanding quality. Known as the pinnacle of beef, Kagoshima's A5 Wagyu boasts intense marbling that creates an unforgettable melt-in-your-mouth experience. Sourced from ethically raised Kuroge-washu cattle, this beef is celebrated for its buttery flavor and health-promoting fats, making it not just a meal, but a culinary delight. Experience the legacy of Japan's Wagyu Olympics with every exquisite bite!
Sustainably Sourced
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.
Transparency & Traceability
We provide full transparency about where your food comes from. Every product includes details about the farm, farmer, and sustainable practices, so you know exactly what you're serving.
Exclusive, Premium Quality
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.
Japanese A5 Wagyu
Kagoshima Kuroushi
Award-winning Wagyu with supreme marbling and deep flavor—named champion at Japan’s prestigious Wagyu Olympics.
Kagoshima Kuroshi
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.
