Where can I get Kobe beef?

[Anonymous]

I'd like to get DH kobe beef for his birthday. Anyone know where I can buy kobe beef locally, or are there any restaurants that serve it? I found this website that has it, are there any others that people would recommend? http://www.allenbrothers.com/ TIA.

[Anonymous]

Try Balducci's and Whole Foods.

[Anonymous]

Just becareful when spending your money on this. Many, many places claim to carry "Kobe Beef" when it is really Kobe beef style or Wagyu. There was a ban on it years ago due to mad cow disease and places have taken over with Kobe this and Kobe that. If you are looking for true Kobe/Tajima beef from Japan, I have no idea where you could find some, but I would call around first and ask.

http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2009-10-08/restaurants/bogus-beef-miami-restaurants-say-it-s-kobe-but-it-s-really-american-wagyu/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10642546/wid/6448213
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_beef & http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wagyu

[Anonymous]

We got some from Wegmans, but that was last year so I'm not sure if they still have it.

[Anonymous]

Trader Joe, they are in the frozen section and delicious.

[Anonymous]

OP here, thanks for the responses. I had tried Whole Foods and hadn't seen it there, but didn't think of Balducci's. Will head to Trader Joes's if I can't find it there.

[Anonymous]

I highly doubt you will find actual "Kobe" beef from Japan at any local grocery store

found this link for local places
http://www.affluenttastes.com/meats/restaurants-that-serve-wagyu.html#washingtondc

[Anonymous]

If one were to find authentic Kobe beef or even a good wannabe, how would one suggest preparing it at home? Let's saying outdoor grilling is not an option. Any ideas?

[Anonymous]

I once saw it available at Wagshals on Mass Ave. in Spring Valley. I would try them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If one were to find authentic Kobe beef or even a good wannabe, how would one suggest preparing it at home? Let's saying outdoor grilling is not an option. Any ideas?

I think the key is to not overcook it. I'd make a good spice rub, coat the steaks in olive oil and rub and then pan sear and finish in a hot oven.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We got some from Wegmans, but that was last year so I'm not sure if they still have it.

Wegmans still carries it in their butcher shop.

[Anonymous]

sorry, I don't know much about Kobe beef - do you buy it to grill - so it comes as steaks??