If you’re thinking Japan’s Kobe beef, you’re partially right. That’s the cut that’s legendary, hard to find and often counterfeited. Don’t make yourself crazy. With a little knowledge, steak lovers can more easily partake of Japan’s meaty largesse through its many examples of hyper premium beef, simply called wagyu (or Japanese cow).
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