Published on 14, Feb 2023

Wagyu Steak is Making the Rounds on Social Media and People are Losing Their Minds

SAN DIEGO, California – Wagyu steak has recently been featured prominently on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter and users are raving about the aesthetic, the quality, and the amazing flavor of Wagyu. 

“IT WILL RUIN EVERY OTHER STEAK FOR YOU BUT OH MY GOODNESS ITS WORTH IT,” one user commented. “That’s beautiful,” another wrote. “How does it cook so fast?? That’s crazy.” With as much attention on Wagyu beef, many are wondering what Wagyu is exactly.

Wagyu refers to a breed of Japanese cattle known for its meat, which is “unbelievably rich” in flavor according to The Meatery Founder/CEO Nicholas Fiorentino. “The A5 Wagyu is the highest quality Wagyu there is and it’s known for being the most decadent experience a diner could have with steak,” Fiorentino explains. The beef from Wagyu cattle is significantly more tender compared to your typical steak, as it contains a high percentage of saturated fat that provides an excellent flavor, richness, and moistness to the steak. 

American, Australian, and Japanese Wagyu: What’s the Difference?

While subtle, the differences between the Japanese A5 Wagyu steak, the American Wagyu steak, and the Australian Wagyu steak are notable and are immediately recognizable by a diner who’s eaten all three. Not having nearly the level of richness of the Japanese A5 Wagyu, The Australian Wagyu steak boasts a much more balanced, savory, and beefy flavor than the Japanese Wagyu steak with its hints of sweetness and overall depth of flavor. While Australian or American Wagyu is more accessible, it’s very possible that you’ll prefer the rich, decadent, melt-in-your-mouth flavor and texture of Japanese Wagyu steak.

The Meatery Offers a Variety of Wagyu Beef

The Meatery offers American Wagyu, Australian Wagyu, and Japanese A5 Wagyu, with gorgeous cuts including the Wagyu Ribeye, the Wagyu Tomahawk, the Wagyu Picanha, and many others boasting the distinct reputation that is characteristic of Wagyu beef. 

A hit at parties, many products also double as statement dishes, like the tomahawk, the filet mignon skewers, and the gorgeous Japanese A5 Wagyu Denver Steak. Alternatively, many products using high-end Wagyu are available, such as jalapeno cheddar beef sausage. With so many cuts of every kind of Wagyu, The Meatery is ensuring that you can have the best culinary experience possible from the comfort of your own home. “People who buy our products, whether the American Wagyu, the Australian Wagyu ribeye, or the Japanese A5 Wagyu steak, our customers have been incredibly loyal so far, many coming back to try different things to get an awareness for their preferences,” Fiorentino says. “I think the appeal for people is that it ends up being a little culinary journey for you. As a niche product, there are definitive places to go while not being too overwhelming for the average consumer.”

The Meatery is opening its third location next year and recently unveiled a new website to streamline the order process. To try for yourself, visit TheMeatery.com and order some cuts today.