A Guide to Beef: The Difference Between Wagyu and Kobe Beef Albertina Roca | January 14, 2015 | 51 reviewsReview this postWhat is the difference between Wagyu and Kobe beef? This, like many others in the food world, is a tricky question. To answer it, we need to define two things: 1) what is Wagyu beef, and 2) what is Kobe beef. Wagyu means “Japanese cow” - “Wa” for cow, “Gyu” for cow – and refers to four specific breeds of Japanese cows: Japanese Black, Japanese Brown, Japanese Polled and Japanese Shorthorn. These breeds are genetically privileged, with a natural web of intramuscular fat, called marbling, that delivers a rich and creamy flavor and superior tenderness. Wagyu beef must come from one (or a mix) of these four breeds. So what then, is Kobe beef? Kobe beef is Wagyu beef, but only from cows born, raised and slaughtered in the actual city of Kobe, in the Hyōgo prefecture of Japan. So what does it all mean, beef-wise? Take two genetically identical Wagyu cows; feed them the same fed, raise them the same way, but raise one in Kobe, Japan, and the other anywhere else around the world (say, Australia or USA). The beef from the Japanese cow will be called Kobe beef, and the other will be called Wagyu beef. Same exact cow, same exact beef, with a geographical distinction. So much like all Champagne must come from Champagne, France, to be called so, all Kobe must come from Kobe, Japan, to be called Kobe. And no matter where it comes, Wagyu beef is always spectacular! Try These Favorites Previous set of productsNext set of products Wagyu Beef Porterhouse Steaks, 24 oz ea, MS3 from Australia by Broadleaf Massive Wagyu porterhouse steaks worthy of the manliest, meatiest appetites only!5(1 review)Select Product Size $469.80 • 6 pieces, 24 oz ea Wagyu Beef Rib Eye Tomahawk Steaks, MS5 from Australia by Broadleaf Add dramatic flair to your table and exceptional flavor to your plate with these Wagyu Tomahawk steaks! Select Product Size $519.40 • 4 pieces, 28 oz ea $519.40 • 4 pieces, 28 oz ea $556.50 • 4 pieces, 30 oz ea $556.50 • 4 pieces, 30 oz ea Wagyu Beef Sliders from Australia by Broadleaf Made of Australian Wagyu beef, these mini burgers have flavor of epic proportions. Incredibly juicy and beefy.4.5(2 reviews)Select Product Size $146.00 • 80 patties, 2 oz ea Wagyu Beef Tomahawk Steaks, MS3 from Australia by Broadleaf Large, manly and succulent Australian Wagyu ribeye cuts with frenched bone left in, available in several sizes5(1 review)Select Product Size $451.50 • 4 pieces, 26-28 oz ea $451.50 • 4 pieces, 26-28 oz ea $541.80 • 4 pieces, 30-32 oz ea $511.70 • 4 pieces, 30-32 oz ea $602.00 • 4 pieces, 36-40 oz ea $602.00 • 4 pieces, 36-40 oz ea