A5 BUSHU WAGYU (SAMURAI) FILET

• Origin: Saitama Prefecture, Japan
• Grade: A5
• Marble Score: 10-11
• Lineage: Japanese Black (Kuroge)
• Certificate Included

Introducing the legendary A5 Wagyu NY Strip, also known as Bushu Gyu or “Samurai Beef.” Raised exclusively at the historic Hasegawa Farm in Saitama Prefecture, this Wagyu carries a story as rich as its flavor. Saitama’s deep samurai heritage inspires the name, and the Hasegawa family — now in its third generation — continues to raise every animal on-site, ensuring consistency, traceability, and unmatched quality.

Why Bushu Wagyu is Special

Bushu Wagyu has earned Japan’s highest accolades, including the Saitama Governor Award and the Ministry of Agriculture Award. Each steer is nourished on a carefully curated diet that reflects the region’s artisanal food traditions — blends of sake lees, beer pulp, apple peels, pineapple chips, rice bran, sweet apple juice, dried grasses, and byproducts from soy sauce, mirin, and sake fermentation. This unique feeding method creates beef with signature marbling, robust umami flavor, and a subtle sweetness unlike any other.

The tenderloin is the most prized muscle on the animal, known for its buttery texture and subtle sweetness. In A5 form, it becomes something truly special — rich without being heavy, indulgent without excess. This is a cut built for precision cooking and unforgettable plating.

• 🧈 Silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a clean beef finish

• 🔥 Best cooked simply — salt, quick sear, minimal handling

Cooking Tips (Home Cook–Approved):

• Bring steak to room temperature before cooking

• Season with sea salt and sear over high heat for a golden crust

• Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness

• Best served rare to medium-rare to preserve its natural juiciness

Perfect For:
Dinner parties, premium steak nights, food gifting, or anyone looking to taste real Japanese A5 Wagyu — direct from the source.