A5 Japanese Wagyu

Japanese A5 Wagyu, in two lines

A5 is the top grade Japan gives beef: A for the highest yield, 5 for the highest meat quality, which requires marbling of BMS 8 to 12 on Japan's 12-point scale. For the full explanation of the grade, taste and preparation, read our A5 Wagyu steak guide.

Shop A5 Wagyu steaks by cut

Start with how you'll serve it. For a tasting where everyone gets a few slices, choose the most marbled cuts: ribeye or rib cap. For two people who want a tender, elegant bite, choose filet. For a classic steakhouse texture, choose striploin. For the most A5 per dollar, choose Denver or picanha.

A5 Wagyu ribeye

The most marbling and the most flavor. We carry three: the Miyazaki Ribeye (16 oz, $175), our #1 seller; the Kagoshima Ribeye (12 oz, $125); and the Kobe Wine Ribeye (16 oz, $190). Compare them on our Japanese A5 Wagyu ribeye page, or taste two origins side by side in the Ribeye Experience Box.

A5 Wagyu filet

The most tender cut and the most expensive per ounce, about $20/oz. The Miyazaki Filet (8 oz, $165) and Kobe Wine Filet (8 oz, $160) each serve two. The Miyazaki Petite Filet (4 oz, $85) is the smallest way into Miyazaki A5.

A5 Wagyu NY Striploin

Firm, beefy and balanced. The Kobe Wine NY Striploin (12 oz, $135) is our #2 seller overall. The Miyazaki Striploin (10 oz, $115) is a classic steakhouse cut in A5 form.

Denver and picanha

Big marbling at the friendliest price per ounce. The Miyazaki Denver (8 oz, $80) is our everyday Miyazaki cut. The Kagoshima Picanha (8 oz, $80) has a fat cap that sears beautifully.

Rib cap, sirloin and skirt

The Kagoshima Rib Cap (8 oz, $55) is the most accessible way to taste A5; see the Wagyu ribeye cap page. Kagoshima Top Sirloin (8 oz, $75) is the leaner A5 choice, and the Kagoshima Inside Skirt (8 oz, $60) is made for searing and slicing.

Miyazaki, Kagoshima or Kobe Wine: which origin?

• Miyazaki A5 Wagyu: Miyazaki Prefecture's Wagyu won the Prime Minister's Award at four consecutive national Wagyu competitions, held every five years, spanning 15 years (2007–2022). Fine, even marbling and a clean, buttery finish.
• Kagoshima A5 Wagyu: from southern Kyūshū. Kagoshima placed first in 6 of 9 categories at Japan's 2022 National Wagyu Competition (the 12th Zenkyo). It gives the widest range of cuts we carry, from rib cap to picanha.
• Kobe Wine A5 Wagyu (Hyōgo): Japanese Black cattle raised in Hyōgo Prefecture on feed that includes by-products of Kobe Wine production. Kobe Wine is its own brand, not certified Kobe Beef, and we label it that way.

A5 Wagyu price

Our Japanese A5 steaks run from $55 (Kagoshima Rib Cap, 8 oz) to $190 (Kobe Wine Ribeye, 16 oz), roughly $7 to $21 per ounce depending on the cut. Experience boxes run $250 to $600, and a whole Miyazaki boneless striploin (11 lb) is $1,375. Filets cost the most per ounce; ribeye, striploin and Denver give the most A5 per dollar. Our pricing stays the same all year. For what drives the cost, see our A5 Wagyu price breakdown.

How much A5 per person, and how thick

A5 is very rich. Plan on 3 to 4 ounces per person, sliced and seared. Cut it about ¾ inch or thinner. A 16 oz ribeye serves four to five, and an 8 oz filet serves two. More in our portion size guide.

How to cook it (the short version)

Bring it to room temperature. Sear hard in a dry cast-iron pan for about a minute a side. Salt at the end. Rest briefly and serve in small slices.

How to know it's authentic

Every Japanese cut we sell is graded A5 in Japan, and every Japanese order ships with a certificate. Japanese beef can also be traced by each animal's 10-digit individual identification number, which records the farm and lineage. See How to verify your A5 Wagyu is the real thing.

How we ship and our promise

Every order ships frozen in a styrofoam cooler wrapped in insulated Cool Shield bubble wrap with ice gel packs, from Los Angeles by FedEx 2-Day Air or Overnight, Monday to Thursday (order by 12 PM PT for same-day processing). In Los Angeles we also offer same-day delivery with personal concierge service. Orders of $250+ ship free 2-day with a complimentary Wagyu gift; $350+ adds a premium gift; $500+ ships free next-day with our top-tier gift. Arrives perfect. We will always make it right.

Talk to a person, not a chatbot

Your concierge personally helps you choose and cook, even mid-sear. Text (310) 683-7078 or call (310) 683-7076.

Sources: Miyazaki awards from pref.miyazaki.lg.jp and miyazakigyu.jp; Kagoshima 2022 result from pref.kagoshima.jp; grading from the Japan Meat Grading Association.