A5 KOBE USUNAGA RIBEYE

• Origin: Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
• Grade: A5
• Marble Score: 8
• Lineage: Japanese Black (Tajima)
• Certificate Included

A5 Kobe Beef – Usunaga Farm (Hyogo, Japan)

Not all Kobe Beef is raised the same.

While many Wagyu programs pursue ever-higher marbling scores through grain-heavy feeding, Usunaga Farm follows a different philosophy — one that prioritizes flavor, balance, and purity of beef.

Located in Japan’s famed Hyogo Prefecture, the birthplace of authentic Kobe Beef, Usunaga Farm is a third-generation family operation with more than 50 years devoted to the craft of Wagyu husbandry. Today, the next generation of farmers continues that legacy while embracing thoughtful innovations that elevate the eating experience beyond simply chasing fat content.

Their most distinctive approach lies in the feeding program.

Instead of relying heavily on grain to maximize marbling, Usunaga cattle are raised on a carefully designed diet that includes fermented feed and whisky mash sourced from the legendary Suntory Yamazaki Distillery. The feed blend consists of roughly:

• 50% fermented feed

• 30% rice-based nutrition

• 20% grain

This fermentation-driven program develops greater aromatic depth and savory complexity, creating beef that is exceptionally tender yet more balanced and nuanced than typical ultra-rich Wagyu.

The result is Kobe Beef that melts effortlessly on the palate while still delivering the true expression of Wagyu flavor — deep umami, elegant richness, and a clean finish that invites the next bite.

In a world where many producers chase marbling numbers, Usunaga Farm focuses on something far more meaningful: extraordinary flavor.

For chefs and serious steak lovers, this style of Kobe Beef offers something special: all the tenderness and elegance Wagyu is known for, but with a deeper, more expressive beef flavor.

Because sometimes the most memorable steak isn’t the richest one—
it’s the one you can’t stop thinking about after the last bite.

Due to its limited availability and high demand, it is typically reserved for special occasions and gourmet dining experiences. If you are looking for something rare, this is it.

Click here to learn more about marble scores.

Each portioned piece is individually packaged and vacuum sealed. In order to maximize freshness during delivery, we blast freeze our cuts and ship them with dry ice in a reusable insulated box. Thawing is natural and may occur.

To learn more about how we ship our products and how to properly receive them, please visit Shipping Info for further detail.

All sales are final.