All About Wagyu

Wagyu (pronounced 'wag-you') is a breed of cattle native to Japan and is considered one of Japan's national treasures. The Japanese word Wagyu can be translated to mean Japanese beef - as "wa" means Japanese and "gyu" means beef.

Characteristically, Wagyu beef is highly marbled. This means that the muscle is finely interspersed with monounsaturated fat. This marbling gives the beef its "melt in the mouth" moisture and tenderness. When cooked, the marbling dissolves and gives the meat its tenderness and flavour.