Meeat Blog

Join me to visit Sugita Steak restaurant, birthplace of iconic Wagyu Cutlet sandwich !

n this first episode, I visit the Japanese Federal Meat Academy (FMA) in Gunma Prefecture—Japan’s leading institution for meat education sin

I’m excited to kick off my new series: Lean Gentini, a Meat Sommelier in Japan! Join me as I uncover Japan’s most inspiring Wagyu...

Wagyu beef grading in Japan 🇯🇵 is a serious business ! Japanese Wagyu Beef is strictly graded by the Japanese Meat Grading Association...

Recently, Bloomberg News reached out to me for insights on the Wagyu industry, and I had the pleasure of contributing to a deep dive into...

"Wagyu" translates to “Japanese cow,” but in Japan, not all cattle qualify as Wagyu. In Japan, only four genetically distinct breeds are...

I was thrilled and honored to be invited as a speaker at the 2024 Warrendale Wagyu Conference. Held in partnership with the British Wagyu...

I truly believe that white wine pairs much better with Wagyu than red wine. The high acidity typical of white wines balances the richness...

In June 2024 was finally revealed the ranking of top 20 best steak restaurant of Japan!! Official website of the ranking: ...

I love going to hidden gem restaurants. Nikutoieba Matsuda (肉といえば松田), a Michelin-starred Wagyu Kappo restaurant that serves local Yamato...

On July 6th, 2023, at the Argentine Embassy, Japan and Argentina strengthened their ties through a new agreement focused on meat...

In April 2024, I finally managed to visit Nikuya Tanaka in Ginza, a place that's nearly impossible to get into. It’s always full, and now...

I was honored to be appointed as a judge of the World Steak Challenge (WSC), to be held on September 2024 in Amsterdam! Launched in 2015...

I had the honor of meeting some of the best Wagyu chefs in Japan, and enjoying their amazing dishes as well as their friendship

Here’s my list of favorite Wagyu burgers in Japan, all made with 100% pure Wagyu beef: It’s impossible to rank them because they’re all...

Another mind-blowing creation from Hisato Hamada and his team: this time, they've crafted the ultimate Wagyu burger using 100% Wagyu from...

Gui, the creative force behind Humans of Wagyu, has embarked on an exciting new venture—crafting some of the best Wagyu burgers in Japan...

If you’re a meat lover like me, you absolutely must visit FORNO in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo. This hidden gem, created by Chef Mineo Kensaku,...

At Kitan yakiniku in the heart of Namba, Osaka, I found myself where Wagyu meets innovation. Chef Takeshita Hiroyuki-san (“Hiro-san”) is...

Junichi Yoshida-san, owner and chef of Ishigaki Yoshida in Azabujuban, is well know for his "Ishigaki Yoshida Ultimate Crispy Grill...