wagyu beef @ aston specialties

went down to 119 east coast with the hope of eating wagyu beef. no such luck. found out that if you wanted to eat wagyu beef at this place, you would have to order in advance. you have, first, to call up to check if such beef is available before placing your order.

when you reach the place, there is usually a queue outside. but, when you look inside, you will find that there are unoccupied seats and tables. you have to give your food order to the counter girl before you get shown to your table and seat. then, you wait for your food. the waiting time is not that long - about 20 minutes.

so, what is wagyu beef? wagyu is a breed of cattle naturally predisposed to produce beef that is densely marbled. in fact, wagyu beef surpasses usda marbling standards for prime-grade beef. often referred to as the “foie gras of beef,” wagyu has an exquisitely tender texture and incomparable, luxurious taste.

the grades that have been available at aston range from grade 5 to grade 11. the highest grade for prime grade beef is 12 and that is kobe beef. naturally, you have to pay according to the grade; the higher the grade, the more expensive is the beef. for example, 300gm of grade 5 costs about $59 and 300gm of grade 9 costs around $129.

no wagyu. so, in the end, had to settle for porterhouse steak.