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Why You Need to Experience A5 Wagyu Beef

Chef holding A5 Wagyu Beef with white gloves

If you are interested in experiencing top-of-the-line cuisine, let us introduce you to A5 Wagyu beef. Known as the most luxurious and highest-quality Japanese beef, A5 Wagyu has a strong reputation for its unique flavor, marble appearance, and various health benefits. Overall, this delicacy is rare due to the stringent standards governing its creation and production. 

One taste is all it takes! This rare delicacy is known for melting in your mouth, so be prepared for a luxuriously delicious rollercoaster of instant buttery and umami notes, with sweet and nutty flavors. If you consider yourself to be a steak connoisseur, consider A5 Wagyu to be a must-try! A5 Wagyu is one of the creamiest and healthiest steaks ever produced. Keep reading below to learn more about this beloved delicacy. 


What is Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef?

For those who don’t know, the Japanese term “Wagyu” translates to “Japanese Cow”. Just so we are clear, not any cow can produce this luxurious beef. Japanese Wagyu cows are bred and raised under rigorous conditions; for instance, they are fed a high-nutrient diet and raised in a low-stress environment. Due to their lifestyle and diet, Wagyu cattle live twice as long as most American cattle.

Compared with other Wagyu breeds like Kobe and Matsusaka, A5 Wagyu has a reputation for being juicier and more tender due to its higher intermuscular fat content. Other types of meat have exterior fat that detracts from flavor, whereas A5 Wagyu does not. You can see the difference yourself! A5 Wagyu has remarkable marbling, which is always an extravagant sight! 


The Health Benefits of A5 Wagyu Beef

There are various health benefits from consuming A5 Wagyu beef. For starters, it serves as an excellent source of both Omega-3 & Omega-6, and it has fewer calories than most steaks worldwide. The beef contains melt-in-your-mouth protein that helps increase your nutrient intake. 


What Does “A5” Mean?

A5 is not just a name; it’s a status that not all wagyu beef can achieve. Before the meat is sold, Wagyu cattle are graded, and an A5 rating means the meat has achieved the highest possible rating! There is an alphabetic score for each type of cattle (A, B, and C) that, overall, determines the ratio of meat to carcass weight. Grading meat is determined by marbling, color, fat, firmness, and texture. Receiving an A5 grade is rare, which thereby declares A5 Wagyu a rare delicacy! 


Experience A5 Wagyu Beef at XOXO Sushi Bar Near Boston, MA

Just outside of Boston, MA, you can experience the rarest and most luxurious Japanese beef at XOXO Sushi Bar. Visit our restaurant in Chestnut Hill, MA, and experience A5 Wagyu beef, as well as many other Japanese cuisines featuring high-quality, seasonal ingredients and sophisticated cocktails. For more information about our menu or services, contact us today by calling (617) 505-3378 or by filling out our contact form