Description

The word Wagyu means “Japanese cow” and refers to specific cattle breeds that originated in Japan. Historically, Buddhist leaders prohibited the consumption of meat, so Wagyu cattle were initially bred for their strength and ability to carry heavy loads.

This ban was lifted by the mid-19th century. By then, Wagyu cattle had developed a distinctive intramuscular fat pattern known as marbling, which gives the beef its renowned tenderness, succulence, and flavour.