Wagyu beef is the champagne of the meat world. The prime cut, if you will.

Thanks to its high percentage of quality fat, the beef has a distinct marbled appearance and is flavoursome, juicy and much sought-after.

It’s also incredibly expensive, the name ‘wagyu’ now allowing chefs to charge a premium. Quality, however, can’t always be guaranteed.

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