JAPANESE A5 WAGYU vs AMERICAN WAGYU SHOWDOWN & How to Cook a Perfect Steak

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3 жыл бұрын

Join us as we search to answer to this age old question: IS WAGYU WORTH THE $$$?
On this episode of SavaSnacks, we take a trip to Japan Premium Beef in Soho, NYC to scope out this specialty butcher shop and buy both Japanese A5 Wagyu AND American Wagyu. Then, come with us back to our apartment to learn how to sear and butter baste a PERFECT steak- even if you're not using Wagyu, this is a skill that will serve you for your entire life!
Afterwards, we taste-test both types of Wagyu and determine: is Wagyu worth it?
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@christopherclaure6689 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly thought you was going into cooking that steak with no experience. But you came in and did some professional, tier 1 steak ✊🏽

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks! I actually work as a private chef so I sometimes have an idea of what i'm doing 😉

@PaniasPantry 3 жыл бұрын

This looks absolutely amazing!!! Its so marbled and just absolutely marvelous.

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah Yes, it is an incredible piece of meat. Thanks for watching 💕

@terencelockette1982 2 жыл бұрын

I think you mean "marble-ous"

@sannidaily 3 жыл бұрын

It looks very nice and tasty, I really like your recipe!! 👍👍well prepared 👍

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@sweetaznboi209 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to try it , thanks

@Bretde1 2 жыл бұрын

I understand why you would want to put oil, garlic and rosemary in there...But that is not something I would ever do. Especially for the A5

@bryanballard5382 2 жыл бұрын

You got my wheels to turning for my moms next birthday. She really loves a good steak and I think this is the to go! Thanks really enjoyed the video!!

@SavaSnacks Жыл бұрын

Thank you and I hope she enjoys it ☺

@artyandtransformers847 Жыл бұрын

tku guy's u have a new subscriber and I'm about to cook wagyu steaks for my family in the next hour wish me luck first time cooking wagyu

@briangleason5597 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful meat. You cooked them both excellently. Thank You. I am in upstate new York. I will have to make a trip out there

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha if you look through the comments, you're one of the only ones who say that I did a good job on the cooking! Thank you for watching 🙏🏼 I always appreciate the support and i hope you get to do a wagyu taste test of your own soon!

@keppela1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job, guys. A5 is definitely on my bucket list. I went to Costco to score some recently and they were OUT. Dang. The wait continues.

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Haha you'll get there! Let me know when you try it and if you agree that it's as heavenly as I think!

@keppela1 2 жыл бұрын

@ojo nob No, still on my to-do list. But thanks for checking in!

@ericday4505 Жыл бұрын

@@SavaSnacks I too am gonna score some. but I am trying to lower my expectations, sometimes I just place things way too far on a pedestal.

@rackt09 Жыл бұрын

I got the A5 wagyu from Costco. Prepared it, and it was absolutely delicious. HOWEVER, I think I may be the first person ever to say, I prefer regular usda prime steaks. After less than half the steak, I was done! Waaaaayyy too rich and fatty. If you're going to eat it, I recommend having no more than 2 or 3 little pieces at a time.

@Drewpost19 Жыл бұрын

Try Crowd Cow. I ordered some from them and it showed up quick and was amazing

@mbranbb 3 жыл бұрын

WOW as a meat lover and someone who consider myself as a steak expert u did those steak right. I truthfully don’t think u could’ve cook them in any other way to make them better. Thanks for a great video.

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

Haha wow what a great compliment! Thanks so much for watching 😊

@FullmoonEffects89 3 жыл бұрын

Im no expert but i wouldn't have used vegetable oil and especially the butter on the A5. Probably still taste amazing though.

@fusiongaming6998 3 жыл бұрын

@@FullmoonEffects89 disagree I would only use salt and light pepper on a5 wagyu anything and do be honest I’d even just salt and pepper the American wagyu as well

@fusiongaming6998 3 жыл бұрын

To much money to be adding extra flavor to already such a flavorful piece of meat

@FullmoonEffects89 3 жыл бұрын

@@fusiongaming6998 i think you are replying to the wrong comment

@kimbradbury9107 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, when he put the steak in the truck I thought at first he was putting the seat belt on it 😁 looks delicious. New subscriber here

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Hahah he should have! It's precious cargo 😂 Thanks for subscribing!

@veycorpllc 2 жыл бұрын

Yum looks so good. I’m a subscriber now

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! I really appreciate it 💕

@vaderundershorts 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video.. after you gave the American Wagyu a "that's still damn good"... he was like "nah, I'm Wagyu man only now..." :) haha

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah he thinks he's fancy.🙄 Thanks for watching though!! I appreciate your support 💕

@dantealexander57 Жыл бұрын

Costco gets them in sometimes as well. Normally about $89-99.00 a steak (99.00 per lb.) at least that what it costs in Oklahoma.

@KevinDurbin 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely want to try the A5 at some point; I love American Ribeye and strip steaks

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

It's worth it, at least once just to see what meat butter is really like haha!

@SteveBenson Жыл бұрын

Pro-tip #1 - season with pepper after the steak is cooked, not before. Fresh cracked pepper burns nearly instantly in a searing hot pan, imparting a burnt off-flavor to the meat that you won't get in a high end steakhouse. Pro-tip #2 - smash the garlic to let the aromatics out, but leave the skin on to prevent burning in the hot pan.

@b2thax 2 жыл бұрын

Tried both recently. Huge difference!

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

HUGE! I totally agree! Did you have a preference?

@b2thax 2 жыл бұрын

@@SavaSnacks definitely Japanese A5! It just melts.

@octavianbalenciaga6799 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Suggestion: that tray needs to be changed :) and get a sharper knife. Other than that, thanks for the content!

@klaperts 3 жыл бұрын

mouth watering, beautiful color, medium rare-medium, rib eye & wagyu 😋🍺❤️

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was amazing. Thanks for the support 💕

@jessesandburg 2 жыл бұрын

Damn good looking steaks indeed. I still don't understand the difference between seasoning right before you cook or waiting an hour or so.

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

I'd say the one thing you have to make sure of is that if you season it WITH SALT ahead of time, make sure you pat the steak dry with a paper towel right before searing and maybe salt it again. When you season the steak with salt ahead of time, it pulls liquid out of the steak and will make it hard to sear if you don't make sure to pat it dry. hope that helps!

@notyourdadthatlefthomeandn667 2 жыл бұрын

what song did you use at 1:00

@PerfectBite 3 жыл бұрын

Que jugoso! That looked so fantastic! A little outside my price range for a steak (and near impossible to find here, without going online) but I sure would like to try for a treat sometime!

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes! Definitely outside of mine and most people's price range for a regular thing but i think for a really special occasion it might be worth it to splurge. Also, if you want to try, you could just get a smaller piece (I know that the butcher shop we went to they were selling small pieces too). Thanks for watching though! I appreciate the support👍🏽

@paulatudor691 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had the American wagu for my grill.My cousin has just got started with them he has top quality angus and limousine calves but no wagu yet .

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

well you can still make some delicious meals with that! Hope you can find wagyu one day soon 😊

@1212Maps 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid! (First timer here.) I was smiling throughout...especially when you both tasted it. Question: Do you note the exact amounts of time (for each cooking steps) and the temps?

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! No, I don’t have cook times since it depends so much on the thickness and size of the meat. You want a high heat and you can use a meat thermometer if you want to be exact! Hope that helps!

@damienbell3155 3 жыл бұрын

Yah modelo my man. ,,, I’ll have to try wagyu A5

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

Haha try it! You'll love it!

@freddukepoo3359 Жыл бұрын

Personally i like the Snake River Farm American Wagyu. I recommend slow smoking with a reverse sear. A5 is definitely a try once stake unless you like to drool from all the marbling. But to each their own.

@coinbot174 2 жыл бұрын

12:06 it brings him to tears!

@paulatudor691 2 жыл бұрын

We can get prime at the store but that’s as good as they have here. I know that I can order off the internet.

@mikedavis9724 2 жыл бұрын

Normal olive oil works great for steaks. Extra virgin olive oil is the one that burns easily.

@lindaminaga2649 2 жыл бұрын

What fun you 2 R. Smiling

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ManuelGonzalez-mz2sz 3 жыл бұрын

It looks delicious Shout out From Manny from Chicago The Costco store in Indiana it's $100 a pound for A 5 Japanese wagu

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

It is! Thanks for watching 😊 Unfortunately, I have no access to the Indiana Costco so i had to spend the big bucks$$

@ImJCyo Жыл бұрын

The closest I've gotten is some American Wagyu, and it's some of the best meat I've eaten so far, but I'm super interested in trying the Japanese A5.

@nielgenusdelrio9924 3 жыл бұрын

Wagyu A5 and Kobe beef, top of my list to eat before I die.

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

Just take the plunge and do it! It is definitely worth the money 😊

@jonw7398 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video love meat thank you 🙏🏻 new friend 👍🏻

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate it 😊

@lawsonbenedict6579 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing her put the garlic and butter and stuff with the American Wagyu was OK but once she put that stuff in with the A5 Wagyu I nearly threw my phone into a fucking wall, Why in the hell would you think that it is OK to taint the flavor of a piece of Wagyu that is that beautiful

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

😂 sorry I upset you, lawson! I understand but it was still delicious....

@lawsonbenedict6579 3 жыл бұрын

I still support the The channel, keep up with the good content

@ecs3821 3 жыл бұрын

Chill the hell out you fucking 7 year old lmao 😂

@brandongreene4023 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of pans do you use?

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

I use both cast iron and a heavy duty non stick. anything heavy will work well!

@Richb750 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 🥩 I got the one from Costco. I’d rather get it at the Japanese spot u got it at, it’s probably way fresher than Costco

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, well you gotta do what you gotta do! How was it?

@Richb750 2 жыл бұрын

@@SavaSnacks it was delicious. Definitely worth every penny. But the thing is it’s not fresh from a butcher shop so you’re was prob better

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

@@Richb750 well as long as it was worth it! The one we got may have been fresher but if you liked it, thats all that matters!

@theone5404 2 жыл бұрын

You messed up when you said use vegetable oil. Olive and coconut oil is better. However, beef tallow and or duck fat sears and gives the best flavor.

@jonw7398 3 жыл бұрын

What about adding tyme?

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

it would be great!!

@johnmarkpool4097 Жыл бұрын

Great video, but one suggestion is to please turn your background music way down. It really interferes with my hearing of your most important info! Thank you for your channel. Blessings, JMP 😊

@quadoduece 2 жыл бұрын

The American wagyu looks soooo good.

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks so much 👍🏽😊

@moelee2791 2 жыл бұрын

I'm no beef expert but i think your comparisons should be with the same cut of meat in otherwords a prime rib cut of American to a prime rib cut of Japanese. Not a New York cut compared to a Rib Eye Cut.

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I get that! We just got what they had though...maybe next time we want to drop that kind of $$ we'll do identical cuts haha! It still gave us an idea of the differences though. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

@PrincipalDBA Жыл бұрын

It is expensive because there is not much of a supply. 😁 Gold shavings on food is expensive but as to how it taste? Well!!!

@chriskeepitg27 3 жыл бұрын

Just cooked the American wagu. It was just a good steak. Time for A5 now

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

You're in for a treat!!

@suelam1554 2 жыл бұрын

Cooking times????

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

No specific ones because depending on the size and thickness of your steak, the time will vary.

@LunaDaSavage 2 жыл бұрын

The first steak looked like south America lol

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Haha a little bit! Thanks for watching 👍🏽

@oldsnwbrdr Жыл бұрын

The American Wagyu at $45/lb doesn’t look any more marbled than the prime steaks you can get at Costco for $15 to $18/lb.

@michaels1326 3 жыл бұрын

"Wag-oo" lmao

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

lol hey, it is what it is 🙏🏽

@michaels1326 3 жыл бұрын

@@SavaSnacks fair enough, brotha!

@cchan37 Жыл бұрын

Have u tried Australian Wagyu?

@SavaSnacks Жыл бұрын

I haven’t! How does it compare?

@AAvsPOCKETQUEENS Жыл бұрын

do it without pepper next time!!

@robertgray6631 2 жыл бұрын

Is the American wagyu 100% wagyu or wagyu cross. U.S.A. And other countries produce 100% wagyu also.

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, at this point i can't remember! Sorry I can't help you out more

@BanksySCII 2 жыл бұрын

you wasted the a5 by using any seasoning other then salt , and needs zero cooking oil/butter its got enough fat there is no need smh

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

you know, it's really whatever YOU like. To me, it was not wasted at all because it was freaking delicious, but for you, next time you buy A5 go for it with just salt! The reason I used oil was to conduct the heat faster since the cut was so thin and I didn't want to overcook. All personal preference. Anyways, thanks for watching 👍🏽

@PapriArtCraftAcademy 3 жыл бұрын

L3 Nice

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@avabuzzbee9014 2 жыл бұрын

Costco have wagyu A5 sell for $100/ pound

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

I heard! Have you tried it?

@jayagainsthumanity Жыл бұрын

$130 Wagyu in New York??? Surprised it wasn’t $200

@oreo2584 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve actually never seen somebody baste a a5 wagyu.

@the1cooljay 2 жыл бұрын

It's so good that you can't eat it more than once a month? I'm confused.

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha just because it's so rich I think you'd have a heart attack if you ate it every day!

@karread3589 3 жыл бұрын

Found this video after buying some American Wagyu…realized now I should’ve saved my money and went to go buy some real A5 Wagyu 😭😂

@karread3589 3 жыл бұрын

Love the content and both your vibes, def a new subscriber:)

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

Haha Thank you so much! The american wagyu is good....but the japanese is mind blowing! I definitely recommend trying it sometime and thank you so much for watching and supporting us 😊

@nyknicksable 2 жыл бұрын

Costco has A5 for $99 per poind

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

I heard! Have you tried it?

@shawnmatthews5118 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder why it is none of these video comparisons show the same cut of meat? Put a strip steak against a strip steak.

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Going to try to do this for the next one!

@tomspagnuolo4289 Жыл бұрын

Your man looks like he tried some other things before the steak

@Ktheodoss 2 жыл бұрын

Visually I liked the American one better. Never had Wagyu but it’s just too rich for me. Steak is a luxury as it is. At least when you’re a family of six.

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, I can imagine when you're buying for 6 the bill can rack up quickly!! Thanks for watching 👍🏽

@fjimenez522 3 жыл бұрын

Peanut oil

@connorlowis4774 3 жыл бұрын

Rosemary is overrated on a steak. Salt and pepper. Nothing else is needed especially on wagyu

@marioncahiles8634 2 жыл бұрын

is it worth it? it depends who eats it... for the rich maybe but for the poor it doesnt

@rfunk727 2 жыл бұрын

I like the color of the American Wagyu and that it's less fatty than the Japanese Wagyu.

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! The most important thing is that YOU like it and YOU think it's delicious!

@freddukepoo3359 Жыл бұрын

Its hard to justify paying $99 per lb when the majority of the A5 is fat. I bought an A5 ribeye when i first started using a smoker and bought my kid a Snake River Farms wagyu ribeye only because my kid didn’t like all the fat. Personally I like the Snake River wagyu better and it was only $28 per lb.

@cityvibez8599 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a "damn good steak" now that's a women I'm from Canada and finally found wagyu beef 🙌 😋

@tpjmadrigal12 2 жыл бұрын

If you try either , split it with somebody else. The flavor isnt 150$ more than a 30$ steak. You are paying for texture. The A5 is so buttery, after a few bites it coats your mouth and gets weird

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Haha i wouldn't say it gets weird but i do agree that you should share with someone else because it can get to be too rich!

@joshuat5140 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I found something finally I have heard as well about america only having 49 percent wagyu and it's no we're near actual real Japan A5 wagyu so is these america A5 wagyu even worth buying because if I'm spending over a 100 Dollars for a steak it better be the real A5 Japan wagyu not these bs america wagyu knock offs so anyone know where the real A5 Japan wagyu can be bought and shipped to America ?????

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Honestly, I think go for the Japanese wagyu and save your money on the American. Instead just buy a beautiful Prime ribeye or something and wait til you can get the A5!

@Railroad_Bbq 2 жыл бұрын

I like Australian kobe beef better.

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

I will have to try!

@sslindee 2 жыл бұрын

Comparing strip and ribeye is a mistake by itself. HUGE FAIL!

@shanelewis5970 2 жыл бұрын

A5 ruined all other steaks. I still love American steak but it’s insane how good Wagyu is

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I agree!

@kentstevens1454 Жыл бұрын

wagyu does not need oil

@danielgonzalez-yp7hi 2 жыл бұрын

No mash , no carrots, no beans !!!!

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

keepin it simple!

@mudmonkey7755 2 жыл бұрын

You don't put foil over the steak and seal it because it will keep cooking🤦‍♂️

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

That's why you don't overcook it

@terrysamens1462 2 жыл бұрын

Add a pound of butter to the cheeper beef I guarantee you its juicer than your a 5

@Spyrit2011 3 жыл бұрын

Butter not oil, pink salt, thyme not rosemary.

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

It's all preference! Whatever tastes best to you is the right way!

@crowwrestler 2 жыл бұрын

American wagyu is made up of saturated fat where as Japanese wagyu is made up of unsaturated fat creating that melt in your mouth feeling because unsaturated fat has less bite and a lower melting point. American wagyu will just never be the same because the great thing about Japanese Wagyu isn’t just because it has a lot of fat but because the fat itself is different than any other cattle

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Very interesting- thanks for the info!

@kentstevens1454 Жыл бұрын

wagyu only needs salt

@JMAudioEditions 2 жыл бұрын

that's a heart attack for $150

@SavaSnacks 2 жыл бұрын

💁🏽‍♀️ but it was worth the danger

@sunglee9048 3 жыл бұрын

Wagyu fat, salt, and pepper is all you need for Wagyu A5

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! It’s delicious on its own but I just wanted to spruce it up lol. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

@ananmai8700 2 жыл бұрын

Japanese Normally those let Foreigner Pays MORE WAY MORE, FOR EXAMPLE, FRUITS, JAPAN SOLD IT FOR $32,000, U.S. DOLLARS SAME FRUITS AT BJ'S, I PAID, $2,99.

@johnreynoldsjr4157 Жыл бұрын

If it's American, can it really legally be called Wagyu?

@robertdefusco6824 3 жыл бұрын

This dude needed to clear his throat

@williambakker1764 2 жыл бұрын

Sad to see you put butter in that pan... you don't need it for wagyu. #sad

@cujo2680 2 жыл бұрын

That man... needs to clear his throat.

@mattw.7197 Жыл бұрын

Not worth 100 bucks. If u get a fresh cow right off a farm... just as good in my book.

@jerelljoseph8477 Жыл бұрын

Key Note: ALWAYS SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST, how do u try the best steak first and then compare to the worst , FAIL

@zacharydevan4107 Жыл бұрын

Watching this is giving me anxiety.

@santamuerte7790 3 жыл бұрын

i have tried it 5 times at different places in Japan and I am not a fan of gristle and that is what it reminds me of, no thank you

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

So you don't like wagyu at all?!

@santamuerte7790 3 жыл бұрын

@@SavaSnacks I was told that it should be at least 50% fat and a good one would be as high as 75% fat, I would not give that to my dogs

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

@@santamuerte7790 Haha yes, if you're not a fan of fat, it definitely is not for you! I respect that. Thanks for watching anyways!

@santamuerte7790 3 жыл бұрын

@@SavaSnacks Wow, you have class , thank you for being you.

@Richb750 3 жыл бұрын

@@santamuerte7790 wagyu is actually healthy for you. The fat is unsaturated fat not saturated fat. And has incredibly high omega 3 and omega 6 content. It’s a lot healthier for you than most cuts of beef

@jacobriojas4267 3 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one cringing when she scraped her knife on the tongs? 😬

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

I probably cringed too lol

@whataname01 2 жыл бұрын

You suppose to leave the steak out and leave it for 45 minutes until its at room temperature...

@acidicreverie Жыл бұрын

Lol you need to sharpen your knives

@lwidinaguilar245 3 жыл бұрын

Olive oil ia gonna burn what smh techniques is all wrong just my opinion sorry

@SavaSnacks 3 жыл бұрын

I would never add olive oil....I don't remember if I did in the video but I would be shocked. if it's an oil it would be veg oil. Adding olive oil is def the wrong technique, I agree.

@axebeard7677 2 жыл бұрын

I wasn’t all that impressed by A5. It was really good though.

@kinandpat 3 жыл бұрын

Your are probably lv2-3 maybe 4 out of 7 at cooking steak My uncle taught me to grade people skills like this And you didn’t t need to add oil trim the side fat and and sear it and it will produce it’s own sort of like butter and oil and later don’t put the steak In yet put very thin garlic slices and out put in the wagyu fat until the garlic is golden brown then take it out And then cook the steak and and don’t add pepper since it will give a weird after taste to the a5 wagyu Smoked salt should be good