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Wagyu & Kobe beef
Wagyu means Japanese cattle, and the best-known breeds put down fine, even marbling that melts at low temperatures. Kobe is a protected name for certified Tajima Wagyu from Hyogo. These places list Wagyu, Kobe or a Wagyu marbling score among their verified beef.
Before you go
What to know
- Check the origin: Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu are graded on different scales.
- Japanese A5 is very rich, so smaller portions or thin slices are typical.
- Real Kobe comes with a certificate number; ask to see it when the menu claims Kobe.
Top cities
- Jakarta (40)
- Melbourne (30)
- Las Vegas (17)
- Osaka (16)
- Brisbane (15)
- Bali (15)
- Kobe (15)
- Tokyo (14)
- Johannesburg (14)
- Sydney (12)
- Kyoto (12)
- Kuala Lumpur (12)
- Singapore (12)
- Bangkok (12)
- Miami (12)
- Gold Coast (11)
- Abu Dhabi (11)
- South Tangerang (10)
- Fukuoka (10)
- Riyadh (10)
- Houston (10)
- San Francisco (10)
- Ho Chi Minh City (10)
- Perth (9)
By country
Wagyu & Kobe beef by country
United States
Indonesia
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Japan
South Africa
United Arab Emirates
Italy
Canada
Spain
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Mexico
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Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Denmark
Germany
Hong Kong
Sweden
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Brazil
France
Belgium
Qatar
United Kingdom
Taiwan
Philippines
Austria
New Zealand
Peru
Portugal
South Korea
Chile
Uruguay
Argentina
Colombia
Ireland
Norway
Türkiye
A selection
Places worth the trip
Butcher & supplier
Meat at the Market
Family-owned Central Market stall selling mostly South Australian beef, lamb, pork and poultry, and a listed retail stockist of Sher Wagyu.
Butcher & supplier · Retail · Wholesale
Meat at Billy's Ashgrove
Independent butcher dry-ageing beef in-house for around 36 days, with further stores in Rosalie (Paddington) and Woolloongabba and a click-and-collect base in Windsor.
Butcher & supplier
The Food Forum
Butcher in Westfield Belconnen that positions itself as a Wagyu specialist and also sells chicken, duck, goat, lamb and pork, in store and online.
Butcher & supplier
Lakim Butcher
Small family-run butcher in Parap selling prime beef cuts including Wagyu, along with lamb and house-made sausages.
Butcher & supplier
Cav's Butchery
Butchery linked to Cav's Steakhouse selling the restaurant's aged steaks and ready meals, now trading from Metro Market in Biggera Waters.
Butcher & supplier
Vermey's Quality Meats
Family butcher established in Sandy Bay in 1964 and run by third-generation butcher Marcus Vermey, stocking free-range Tasmanian beef, dry-aged meat, Wagyu and game.
Butcher & supplier
Victor Churchill Melbourne
Melbourne branch of the luxury Victor Churchill butcher, opened in 2021; also ranked No. 31 on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2026 for its dining offering.
Butcher & supplier · Retail · Wholesale
Mondo Butcher & Grocer
Well-known Perth butcher and grocer founded by Vince Garreffa in 1979 as Mondo Di Carne, on Beaufort Street since 1997, selling premium meats, continental lines and…
Butcher & supplier
Victor Churchill
Luxury butcher operated by the Puharich family in a shop dating back to 1876, with a glass-fronted dry-ageing room and house charcuterie.
Steakhouse
Steak Boutique
Long-standing steak restaurant by Marco Mikulik in a lane near the cathedral, ageing Styrian and US beef on site and adding specialty cuts such as Wagyu.
Steakhouse
Dstrikt Steakhouse
Steakhouse inside the Ritz-Carlton on the Ring, grilling organic Austrian beef and Japanese cuts on a charcoal Josper grill.
FAQ
Common questions
Where can I find wagyu & kobe beef?
The Steak Directory lists 797 verified places for wagyu & kobe beef in 144 cities across 40 countries. The best-covered cities are Jakarta (40), Melbourne (30), Las Vegas (17).
How are places chosen for this list?
A place appears here only when its verified details, checked against public sources, mention wagyu & kobe beef. We do not accept payment for inclusion in collections, and every profile shows its sources and review date.
Should I call ahead?
Yes. Menus, stock and services change, so check the business’s own website or call before you travel for a specific steak.