Kobe beef

noun

Ko·​be beef ˈkō-bē- 

-ˌbā-

variants or less commonly Kobe

: highly marbled premium beef from Japanese Wagyu cattle of the Kobe region of southern Honshu that is noted for exceptional tenderness and flavor

Examples of Kobe beef in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noko Hospitality touts that this will be the only restaurant in Tennessee that is allowed to serve authentic Kobe beef from Japan. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026

Skewers from the vast robatayaki menu include beautifully tender scallops and rich Kobe beef. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Signature dishes include succulent cuts of American Black Angus, Australian Wagyu, and Japanese Kobe beef. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

At the Butcher Shop by Niku, diners can access wagyu and Kobe beef, as well as smashburgers and chicken katsu sandwiches. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 16 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Kobe, Japan

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Kobe beef

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