Kobe Beef

[AbeBeta]

I've been to a kobe steak house a couple of times and I just never felt like it was worth the money.

tough to judge on what you are getting sold at a steakhouse. Their business is buying low and selling high, so you likely got the cheapest thing that could be sold as kobe. Also, like the bison that others mentioned in the thread (but for different reasons), kobe is going to be ruined if cooked too long.

I have bought kobe from my butcher -- I paid about $50 a couple of small decent filets. A quick sear on both sides and I could cut it with a butter knife (or my fork). Pricey? Sure, but worth the cost. Doubt I'd pay for three times the markup at a restaurant though.

 

[AbeBeta]

For those who have been eating it as burger I would challenge the value in that. Wagyu beef is all about the marbling. Grinding everything up and forming a flattened ball defeats that purpose.

I've had these several times. It is decent but really nothing special. A bit richer as you'd expect. Not a huge cost bump.

You like the thick cuts but the product really shines in a carpaccio as well. It is like a nice filet mignon had a baby with a stick of butter.

 

[AbeBeta]

Yes, it's better. No, it's probably not worth the price difference to most people. But the degree of sensitivity to price is an individual thing.

hahaha. "sensitivity to price" -- that's a nice way of saying "you cheap *******s won't like it"

 

[theogt]

hahaha. "sensitivity to price" -- that's a nice way of saying "you cheap *******s won't like it"

I don't think it's worth the price myself and I like (and am willing to pay for) high end steaks.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

The only beef I know he's had is with Shaq but I think they worked things out. :laugh1:

Bada Bing!

 

[YosemiteSam]

Kobe beef burgers are a complete waste IMO. Especially if you put condiments on your burger. (masks the taste of the beef)

If you are going to spend the money for Kobe beef, get a steak and don't taint it with steak sauce.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

Kobe steak is well worth it. Kobe Burger, the difference is less. It's a better form of beef, but the difference in the burger is less. But, do yourself a favor a go and try Kobe steak. It's not cheap, but the steak is well worth it.








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[DFWJC]

It's delicious.

 

[casmith07]

Kobe Beef?

I thought he and Shaq were friends now?