How to Use Wagyu in a Sentence

Wagyu

noun
  • Each bite of nigiri or Wagyu was its own show of flavor and texture.
    Gracie Wiener, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Even though the menu changes every season, the Wagyu burger is a staple.
    Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
  • 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, 19 Feb. 2025
  • 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, 24 Nov. 2024
  • The crunchy cabbage and carrot offer a nice contrast in texture to the soft Wagyu beef patty and rice.
    Irene Adeline Milanez, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
  • Kobe Beef Kobe is a type of beef that comes specifically from Wagyu cattle.
    Josie Goodrich, USA TODAY, 7 July 2023
  • One booth is hawking Wagyu beef jerky, another wants to introduce you to gochujang cheese.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2024
  • 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, 28 May 2025
  • 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, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Lighter options include the young pea salad with marinated Wagyu, bean pods, and yuzu vinaigrette.
    David Farley, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024
  • Entrees include berry french toast, crab Benedict, filet medallions, sauteed salmon, Wagyu steak and eggs, and Duroc pork chop.
    Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
  • 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, 23 June 2023
  • In-house dry aging has been applied to a 26-ounce ribeye, and there’s both an Australian Wagyu strip and ribeye.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • Pets are greeted with a gourmet welcome treat (with their name embossed in peanut butter), amenities (such as a cozy pet bed), and room service for dogs with menu items like Wagyu beef.
    Tiffany Leigh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The Wagyu Tetela is a modern twist on a classic Oaxacan dish, filled with nutrient-rich greens and tender wagyu beef.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • 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, 1 July 2024
  • The restaurant is known for its Wagyu beef burgers and sliders as well as its fried chicken and Korean-style eggplant sandwiches.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Dudley Market’s patties are made with American Wagyu beef in a blend of half hanger, half chuck, which keeps the fat content high.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2024
  • Two larger plates of striped bass and Wagyu ribeye are rounded out with a corn ice-cream dessert and smaller traditional Korean sweets.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Lobster and Wagyu, not necessarily palace fare in the past, share the menu with more typical abalone with rice porridge, and a royal hot pot with scallops.
    Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
  • 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, 12 Aug. 2024
  • 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, 1 Mar. 2024
  • 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, 6 May 2024
  • 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, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Later, a sunset cruise on the Scout is followed by Chef Rusty’s dinner of Wagyu beef rubbed in his secret chipotle seasoning,.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
  • The meal starts with a selection of Japanese Wagyu, followed by a more Wagyu marinated for 48 hours in the chef’s special sauce.
    Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024

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