How to Use Wagyu in a Sentence

Wagyu

noun
  • The rendang, rich and fatty, is made with Wagyu beef cheek.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 2024-12-27
  • Each bite of nigiri or Wagyu was its own show of flavor and texture.
    — Gracie Wiener, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The gift of rice that fresh — good rice — is worth more than a Wagyu steak or a diamond engagement ring in my book.
    — Eric Kim, New York Times, 2025-02-19
  • Expect finely aged meats from local heritage herds and Kobe-style Wagyu beef.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 2023-07-18
  • Each guest selects a Wagyu knife from a box presented tableside.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 2024-02-27
  • Resort chefs harvest honey from the property’s own hives, and source meat from the Wagyu beef raised on the ranch.
    — Graham Averill, Outside Online, 2024-11-24
  • The crunchy cabbage and carrot offer a nice contrast in texture to the soft Wagyu beef patty and rice.
    — Irene Adeline Milanez, Sacbee.com, 2025-06-22
  • Kobe Beef Kobe is a type of beef that comes specifically from Wagyu cattle.
    — Josie Goodrich, USA TODAY, 2023-07-07
  • Iwate Wagyu beef, artisanal sake, and succulent seafood are some of Tōhoku’s culinary stars.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Notable dishes include Wagyu dumplings, papaya salad, adobo pork ribs, miso cod, chicken karaage and filet mignon.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 2025-05-28
  • Local fish and farm raised Wagyu beef were the among the highlights of the restaurant at Tu Tu’ Tun.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Main entrees include Wagyu steak and eggs, salmon, filet medallions, berry French toast, and crab Benedict.
    — Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 2024-03-22
  • What to order: The Wagyu beef shawarma, slow-cooked on a vertical spit, is the best protein option on the menu.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2024-04-05
  • Ghee and Wagyu beef tallow For cooking fat, McHale likes to use Wagyu beef tallow or ghee.
    — Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The 3-pound Wagyu tomahawk steak is served with au gratin potatoes and roasted garlic asparagus.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 2023-06-23
  • Cogan: The more that people want to eat the Wagyu beef of true crime as opposed to the Big Mac true crime is good for us.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 2023-07-28
  • The beef Philly cheesesteak features Wagyu roast beef and is accompanied by thick red and green peppers, and provolone cheese.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The Wagyu Tetela is a modern twist on a classic Oaxacan dish, filled with nutrient-rich greens and tender wagyu beef.
    — Caroline Tell, Forbes, 2024-10-30
  • Pad thai can be a vegetarian dish, but different chefs also put their own spin on it by adding the protein of their choice, such as shrimp, crab, salmon or even Wagyu beef.
    — Isabelle Kliger, Smithsonian Magazine, 2024-07-01
  • Two smash burgers were topped with strips of Wagyu steak, black truffle puree, secret sauce, crispy halal beef bacon, caramelized onions and portobello mushrooms.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2024-07-01
  • According to the brand, the Wagyu was wrapped in twine and suspended in the clay pots to cook for 14 hours during the first part of the distillation process.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2024-08-12
  • Tien elevates the idea by wrapping ground Wagyu beef, perfumed with lemongrass and funky with fish sauce, in easier-to-find perilla leaves that give the meat a minty freshness.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 2024-03-01
  • Catch is one of the few places on the planet that’s certified to sell authentic True A5 Kobe, the highest grade of Wagyu beef.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2024-05-06
  • The group also dug into Wagyu cheesesteak bites and crab legs while sipping on Coors Lights before hitting the casino floor for a little gambling.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 2024-02-24
  • In his hands, the sort of drive that makes anyone plate and trash dozens of Wagyu steaks one after another begins to seem less like hustle, more like trauma displacement tinged with narcissism.
    — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 2024-07-09
  • Menu supplements like caviar, foie gras, Iberico pork secreto, black truffle and A-5 Wagyu beef are also available.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 2024-09-18
  • There, everyone is eating sushi flown in daily from Tokyo and exotic Japanese beef, lobster dumplings, Wagyu sandos and trout roe toast.
    — Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 2023-11-29
  • Its eight- and 11-course tasting-only menus are guided by the seasons, but Wagyu beef tartare, homemade ricotta gnudi and striped sea bass are signature dishes.
    — Mariette Williams, USA Today, 2025-07-24
  • For a course of Wagyu beef, a nearly purple marbled wedge grilled on a charcoal stove called a shichirin, I was presented with a selection of rustic knives with handles made from tree branches or antlers.
    — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 2023-12-11
  • The menu’s Japanese A5 Wagyu, dry-aged or wood-fired steaks, costing roughly $145 on average, are paired with rich dipping sauces, from bearnaise to creamy horseradish.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2024-07-08

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