In special stores and restaurants, but even then, can put a hole in your wallet. An example would be the website "http://www.kobe-beef.com/".
True Kobe beef from Japan is illegal to bring into the U.S, since 2002. Prior to 2002 some of the Kobe beef cattle from Japan were brought to America, and cross bred with American Angus cattle, and they have produced what is referred to as American Kobe beef. It is still considered by far the most premium form of beef in America, but it is not considered equal to the Japanese Kobe beef.
Wagyu is a broad term which literally means Japanese cattle. While Kobe beef is the term which is used for beef actually raised in the province of Kobe. There are other regulations that beef in Kobe must follow in order to be certified Kobe beef. Wagyu can be raised anywhere in the world and still use the term Wagyu. Both Kobe and Wagyu are well marbled beef but Wagyu a bit less so and is priced less expensively.
Iron Chef America The Series - 2005 Flay vs- MacMillan American Kobe Beef 3-2 was released on: USA: 5 March 2006
Wagyu cattle are the most common breed that is used for Kobe beef.
Wagyu is a broad term which literally means Japanese cattle. While Kobe beef is the term which is used for beef actually raised in the province of Kobe. There are other regulations that beef in Kobe must follow in order to be certified Kobe beef. Wagyu can be raised anywhere in the world and still use the term Wagyu. Both Kobe and Wagyu are well marbled beef but Wagyu a bit less so and is priced less expensively.
Kobe beef
His dad named him after Kobe beef Kobe beef (神戸ビーフ Kōbe Bīfu?) refers to beef from the black Tajima-ushi breed of Wagyu cattle, raised according to strict tradition in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Kobe beef is renowned for its flavour, tenderness, and fatty well-marbled texture. Kobe beef can be prepared as steak, sukiyaki, shabu shabu, sashimi, teppanyaki, ground hamburger patties and more.
Kobe beef
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Kobe beef is hand massaged for tenderness as well as hand-fed to ensure a certain fat content too.
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yes, Kobe beef is one of the most expensive beef there is... they give the cow massages so the beef will come like that!! ________________________________________________________________ I have tried it and found absolutely nothing as far as any difference I could taste.