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WHAT’S THE BEEF?

ou wouldn’t think that an island nation with limited hundreds of dollars on a pound. In Kobe, the beef is a tourist
grazing land would be world famous for beef. But that draw, and its streets are crowded with dining spots asking
Ythe case with Japan and the melt-in-your-mouth ten- $80 for 150 grams (2.3 oz) worth of marbleized heaven.
derness and flavor of Wagyu beef. Steak enthusiasts around There are many myths surrounding Japanese beef.
the world – at least those with very deep pockets spend Wagyu means Japanese beef, and it can come from any

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