{"product_id":"japanese-fresh-a5-wagyu-striploin","title":"Japanese Fresh A5 Wagyu Striploin","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese A5 Wagyu Striploin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents one of the highest standards of premium beef, celebrated for its exceptional marbling, remarkable tenderness, and rich, buttery flavor. Imported directly from Japan and carrying the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA5 grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the highest classification in the Japanese Wagyu grading system, this striploin features intricate marbling that gradually melts during cooking and creates the distinctive umami richness associated with authentic Japanese Wagyu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach steak is precisely cut from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKuroge Washu (Japanese Black)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cattle raised with careful attention in select Japanese prefectures, including Kagoshima and Miyazaki. The cattle are grain-fed for more than 600 days under carefully managed conditions, developing finely distributed intramuscular fat, subtle sweetness, and a smooth, velvety texture. Handled fresh under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esushi-quality standards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this Wagyu is suitable for premium preparations including light searing (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etataki-style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), delicate thin slices for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshabu-shabu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or refined steak presentations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan (Kagoshima \/ Miyazaki Prefectures)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kuroge Washu (Japanese Black)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A5 (Highest Japanese Standard)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Striploin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $170\/lb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh, never frozen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 lb block (custom cuts available upon request)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep refrigerated at 32–38°F; consume within 3 days of purchase\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptionally soft, velvety, and tender\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich umami with buttery sweetness and subtle nutty notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarbling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine, snowflake-like fat distribution that melts evenly to create a smooth and luxurious mouthfeel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeared:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quickly sear over high heat for approximately 30 seconds per side to preserve its tenderness and marbling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShabu-Shabu:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slice thinly and briefly dip into hot broth for a delicate, melt-in-the-mouth texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTataki:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lightly sear the exterior and slice thinly for a traditional Japanese-style preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGourmet Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serve with sea salt, wasabi, or a truffle soy glaze to complement the Wagyu's natural flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondiments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maldon sea salt, freshly grated wasabi, or yuzu kosho\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine \u0026amp; Sake:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-bodied red wines such as Bordeaux or Barolo, as well as Junmai Daiginjo sake\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate values per 4 oz serving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 480\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtein:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 35g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIron:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.8mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmega-3:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 300mg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beef is naturally rich in monounsaturated fats and Omega-3 fatty acids, providing nutritional value alongside its distinctive flavor and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery A5 Wagyu cut can be traced back to its prefecture of origin and is certified by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Meat Grading Association (JMGA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Our Wagyu partners follow careful farming and feeding practices while maintaining traditional methods of animal care designed to support both animal welfare and authentic Japanese quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What does “A5” mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A5 is the highest Japanese beef grade. It combines a high level of marbling, with a marbling score of 8–12, along with desirable tenderness and color characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: How should it be cooked?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For optimal flavor, sear the steak quickly over high heat or cook it to medium-rare, allowing the marbling to gradually render.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Is it safe to enjoy raw?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This Wagyu is handled under sushi-quality standards, making it suitable for lightly seared or tataki-style preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What’s the difference between A5 and Australian Wagyu?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese A5 Wagyu generally features more extensive marbling and a silkier texture, while Australian Wagyu offers a firmer bite and more pronounced beef flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Can it be frozen?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes. Vacuum-seal the Wagyu immediately and freeze for up to 6 months without compromising its texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese A5 Wagyu Striploin – Fresh, Sushi-Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcases the craftsmanship and culinary heritage associated with premium Japanese Wagyu. With its intricate marbling, delicate balance, and carefully controlled sourcing, it offers an exceptionally refined combination of flavor and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caviaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53532503998753,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/5249\/0017\/files\/photo_2026-09-19_20-02-25.jpg?v=1789873357","url":"https:\/\/eatcaviaro.com\/products\/japanese-fresh-a5-wagyu-striploin","provider":"Caviaro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}