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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 7:38 pm
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For clarification, Kobe Beef is Wagyu.

Wagyu means "Japanese Beef"

When you eat Kobe Beef you are eating Wagyu. But when you are eating Wagyu, you may or may not be eating Japanese beef from Kobe. It could be from one of several places where the fattier style favored here is sourced.
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