What does Hello Kitty and Wagyu beef have in come? They are both highly prized and sought after Japanese treasures. But unlike the Hello Kitty world takeover, Wagyu beef arrived in small increments, in the form of sliders, big burgers and meatballs, slowly working it’s way onto the palettes of very satisfied customers, and will occassionally show up on our “Special’s Menu.”
So, should you Wagyu? Absolutely. Here is the short history. The Wagyu, which means “Japanese beef”, toiled for centuries cultivating rice on top of it’s high alltitude dojo, being feed beer and messaged, resulting in a genetically superior, tasty and tender beef, far surpassing Angus. No offense. Not to be outdone, US ranchers crossbred the Angus with the Wagyu. It’s a tale of East meets West, a hard working, lean machine from the US falls for a pampered, fatty bovine from Japan, producing a nice, rich, flavorful alternative to all-American.
The best Japanese Wagyu breed is Kobe, a delicacy and national treasure, and it’s nearly impossible to find 100% Kobe in the US. If you do, don’t pay the $350 unless the chef can show you the birth certificate saying “Born in Kobe.”
In addition to the unique nature of the meat, our wagyu is grass-fed, hormone free and rich in healthy fatty acids. We prepare our sliders California style with herb mayo and avocado, and Southwestern style with fried onion strings, chedder cheese and bbq sauce.
One other thing. Hello Kitty is also not 100% Japanese. While she originated in Japan, she was actually born in London, England. How did she slide that past us. HELLO!?
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