When you think of Japanese A5 Wagyu, what comes to your mind? To those of you who know, you will know it as the highest quality of beef you can get. For those who are not too sure, let’s take a look at everything you need to know right here. You might find out some really interesting facts too! Listed below is everything you need to know about why Japanese A5 Wagyu is a hit in the dining world!

 

1. Japanese A5 Wagyu is the most premium type of beef you can get 

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It is also known as the most expensive meat in the world. This is due to its immense meat quality which is out of this world. The amazing fat marbling is the main contributor which gives A5 Japanese Wagyu its amazing buttery tenderness and umami flavour. The taste is completely different from any other type of meat you have probably tried and or once you’ve tried it there’s no going back. You’ll surely be coming back for more! All Japanese Wagyu meat also comes directly from Japan as they come from a pure bloodline so it's as authentic as it can get.

 

2. A5 Olive Wagyu is the world’s rarest and most expensive type of Wagyu

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The A5 Olive Wagyu is extremely rare to find as it is only produced by a handful of farmers in Japan. There are only around 2000 of these cows in the world. The Olive Wagyu bloodline line goes back almost 1,300 years ago. Now let’s get into why this bloodline is named Olive Wagyu, this is as this breed originates from a small island called Shodoshima in Japan that was known for its olive trees and olive oil production. The cows' food incorporated leftover olive pulp as a way to repurpose the remains of the olives. The meat is much softer and richer in umami flavour than other Wagyu. Some sources say it tastes like gold!

 

3. The meat is strictly graded by the Japanese Meat Grading Association

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A5 is the highest grading Japanese Wagyu can achieve which means it’s the best quality! The carcasses between the sixth and seventh rib are used for the grading. The overall grading is based on yield and grade. Yield refers to the ratio of meat to the actual weight of the carcass that is designated by A, B, C with A being the highest amount of yield. Grade refers to the meat quality based on 4 factors represented by numbers 1-5. These factors are marbling, meat color & brightness, firmness and texture of meat, and color, luster, & quality of fat. The Beef Marbling Score (BMS) also has to be between 8-12 to be awarded grade 5. This is how Japanese Wagyu gets its grading score!


4. Japanese A5 Wagyu be prepared in various ways

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Japanese A5 Wagyu can be prepared in many different ways. The most famous types of Japanese Wagyu dishes include seared Wagyu beef sushi, Sukiyaki, Shabu-shabu, Yakiniku (grilled meat), and Wagyu steak. Sukiyaki is thinly sliced beef cooked along with vegetables, tofu, and other ingredients in a shallow iron pan. Moving on, Shabu-shabu is also thinly sliced beef but instead cooked in hot broth with vegetables and other ingredients. Yakiniku simply refers to Japanese BBQ as the meat is prepared by grilling. Japanese A5 Wagyu is simply amazing no matter the preparation style and will surely give you a delightful dining experience!

 

5. You can get Japanese A5 Wagyu at various restaurants in Malaysia

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Although Japanese A5 Wagyu is known as top-quality meat, you can still find it pretty easily in Malaysia nowadays, imported all the way from Japan! Here are a few restaurants that serve Japanese A5 Wagyu specialties:
  • Ozeki Tokyo Cuisine, Menara TA One
  • Tsukiji No.8, Wisma Lim Foo Yong
  • Fu Rin Japanese Restaurant, Glenmarie Golf & Country Resort 
  • Tenfuku by Nihon Shoku, MyTOWN Shopping Centre
  • Ishin Japanese Dining, Jalan Klang Lama
  • Ming Ren Xuan, Avenue K

 

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