Kobe Beef
Hyogo, Japan
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We are proud to debut the world’s highest grade of Kobe Beef from Hyogo, Japan, as an Official Certified Retailer of Kobe Beef. Exclusive to Crowd Cow, we offer an extraordinarily rare collection of A5 BMS 12 Kobe Beef for the most discerning wagyu enthusiasts.
Kobe Beef
Hyogo, Japan
We are proud to debut the world’s highest grade of Kobe Beef from Hyogo, Japan, as an officially certified retailer of Kobe Beef. Exclusive to Crowd Cow, we offer an extraordinarily rare collection of A5 BMS 12 Kobe Beef for the most discerning wagyu enthusiasts.
Exclusive Kobe Offer
To commemorate the debut of our ultra-rare, BMS 12 Kobe Wagyu, receive a complimentary Kagoshima A5 Wagyu Steak with every Kobe Beef purchase — a culinary treasure in its own right. Use code KOBE24 at checkout.*
Kobe Beef represents less than 0.25% of Japanese Kuroge black cattle, making it one of the rarest and most sought-after gourmet experiences in the world.
The Most Iconic Wagyu
Kobe Beef is synonymous with luxury and instantly recognizable. The high quality standards and the fact that all Kobe Beef cattle are raised in Japan's Hyogo prefecture under strict breeding guidelines contribute to its iconic status. Only 10% of the 5,500 qualifying heads of Kobe Beef produced per year are marked for export worldwide, ensuring only the most premium beef bears its name. This year, we are proud to offer our first exclusive A5 BMS 12 Kobe collection - achieving the highest marbling score in the world - a culinary masterpiece few will ever experience. Learn more about Japanese Wagyu marbling scores.
Our Journey to Kobe Beef
More than seven years ago, co-founder Joe Heitzeberg visited Awaji Island, where most Kobe Beef cattle are raised, to learn about its production, rating, and auction process. Since then, Crowd Cow has mastered Japan's traceability system, meticulous ratings, and standards, building strong ties with Japanese leaders in Wagyu.
Our Journey to Kobe Beef
More than seven years ago, co-founder Joe Heitzeberg visited Awaji Island, where most Kobe Beef cattle are raised, to learn about its production, rating, and auction process. Since then, Crowd Cow has mastered Japan's traceability system, meticulous ratings, and standards, building strong ties with Japanese leaders in Wagyu.
100% Authentic and Traceable
Authentic Kobe Beef is strictly sold by certified members of the Kobe Beef Association. Crowd Cow is honored to be among the few retailers in the US authorized to sell this rare, premium product. We proudly mark each purchase with the Kobe Beef Nojigiku-han chrysanthemum trademark of officially approved Kobe Beef. Each purchase of Kobe Beef is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Track your Kobe cattle ID.
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Kobe Beef: Japan's Iconic Wagyu
Kobe Beef is legendary. From the Medina of Fez to a Kiev pool hall or a Papua New Guinea village, almost everyone knows its name. Few culinary delights are as revered or rare.
Why is "Kobe Beef" so famous?
"Kobe Beef" is renowned and almost mythical in the culinary world, yet often misunderstood and misused. Outside Japan, it's wrongly seen as synonymous with "Japanese beef" or "Wagyu," but it's not that simple.
Top Japanese Chef Reveals How to Cook A5 Kobe Beef
This Kobe Beef is unlike any other. Since it's undeniably expensive, check out these tips before cooking to ensure you get the most out of the experience.
What's written on a Japanese Wagyu cattle nose print certificate?
Japanese Wagyu stands out with its marbling, flavor, and 100% traceability. Nose print certificates track each animal's lineage and birthplace, ensuring unparalleled quality.
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*To claim a FREE Kagoshima A5 Wagyu Petite Striploin Steak, customer must place an order of at least one (1) Kobe Beef product. Limit of one promotion per order while supplies last.