Wagyu may have been one of the most expensive beef. But if you have the chance and the budget, it’s worth trying even if it’s a once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience. The best wagyu such as the one from the premium-grade A5 selection is reputable for its marbling and flavour, unlike any others. Whether you prefer them a la carte, set or omakase style, here are 8 best places to enjoy wagyu in Klang Valley in alphabetical order.
1) Asumo
The SS15 Subang Jaya restaurant, Asumo welcomes customers with its premium range of halal charcoal-grilled Japanese wagyu yakiniku. They serve them in omakase style, offering up to 10 different cuts. These well-marbled wagyu are meticulously prepared according to size and thickness ranging from 100g to 1,000g portions. Let the chef indulge you with the Special Premium Omakase, a 9-course meal that tantalises your taste buds, covering the dashi soup to assorted wagyu dishes and matcha dessert. Asumo also serves a value-for-money lunch set menu from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm, namely the charcoal-grilled Japanese Wagyu Set and Wagyu Hamburg. Each set comes with various sides such as rice, potato salad and miso soup.
Address: No 49 & 51, Jalan SS15/5a, SS15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
2) Gyutaro Yakiniku
Only the best wagyu is served at Gyutaro Yakiniku. And that means choosing from renowned Japanese wagyu brands including Hida Shichiri, Miyazaki and Omi Hime. These wagyu offer unforgettable taste in terms of their marbling, flavours and juiciness. Try their exquisite cuts and grill them on the griddles over a charcoal fire before dipping them in mix-and-match sauces and condiments. You can order them in a set or a la carte. Gyutaro Yakiniku operates in two outlets including Publika and Damansara Uptown.
Address:
(Publika) A2-UG1-01, No 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
(Damansara Uptown) No 13, Jalan SS 21/37, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
3) Kami Wagyu 伝
Enjoy the omakase experience at Kami Wagyu 伝 with five menu choices, depending on your budget. Their Wagyu Beef Omakase uses imported high-quality beef from Japan and Australia, offering a marbled piece of meat that tastes juicy and full of umami flavour. They also serve multi-course meals including 3 and 5-course menus, where you can enjoy A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Sirloin or Omi Wagyu Sirloin served with red wine sauce.
Address: No 21, Ground Floor, Hexa Commercial Centre, Pusat Perdagangan Salak II, Jln 2/125, Taman Desa Petaling, 57100 Kuala Lumpur.
4) Lucky Bo
Lucky Bo’s must-try menu has to be its Josper-grilled wagyu, available in tomahawk and steak selections. It gives their marbled meat a nice, smoky charcoal flavour while retaining the melt-in-the-mouth juiciness of the wagyu upon every bite. If you order their Wagyu Tomahawk, you get to pick 2 sauces and 3 sides served with Lucky Bo’s signature Wagyu beef fat char kway teow. Some of the sauces and sides available include Classic Beef Jus, Sarawak Pepper Beef Jus, Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms and House-Made Fried Potatoes.
Address: 65, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
5) Marble 8
This fine-dining steakhouse on Level 56 of Petronas Tower 3 is renowned for its premium steaks, specifically Angus and Wagyu. But let’s focus on the latter. Marble 8 only handpicked the best-quality wagyu beef air-flown from Australia. These marbled meat are then either dry-aged in an ageing cellar or wet-aged in vacuum-sealed bags, all for at least 21 days. Not only it help to preserve the freshness but also elevates the flavour of the wagyu beef. Some of the choices include Wagyu Ribeye and Wagyu Tenderloin served with a complimentary sauce such as beef jus with Shiraz and Marble 8 barbecue sauce. Complete your wagyu experience with one of their sides, namely Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Butter and Crispy Onion Rings with Horseradish Dip.
Address: Level 56, Menara 3 Petronas, Persiaran KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur.
6) Wagyu Master Malaysia
Savour the best Wagyu money can buy at Wagyu Master Malaysia. They use premium-grade Japanese A5 wagyu, known for its buttery juiciness and amazing marbling. Try their Premium Japanese A5 Wagyu course, starting with seasonal canapes before moving on to the restaurant’s signature premium handroll and others like A5 yakiniku and A5 curry don. You can also order a la carte or bento from their Business Lunch menu such as Wagyu Beef Doon with Crispy Beef Lardo, and Premium Japanese A5 Wagyu (Diced) served with sides of miso soup, salad, chawanmushi, fruit and green tea.
Address: 18, Jalan Kamunting, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur.
7) The Wagyu Tavern 桃源の牛
Quality matters when comes to wagyu at The Wagyu Tavern 桃源の牛. And that’s what you are going to get since they only use premium-grade Japanese A5 wagyu. Have a buffet-style of premium steak and yakiniku, offering mouthwatering choices like A5 Wagyu Yakiniku Lean Cuts, Japanese Harima Sashimi Oysters and Frenched Lamb Racks. You also get to enjoy complimentary seafood platter, onsen egg and pearl rice. Also, top up to enjoy free flow of sake for a fraction of the price.
Address: 62, Jalan SS 21/62, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
8) Ushiraku Modern Yakiniku
Bangsar is a haven for all things local and international foods and one of them on your must-visit list has to be Ushiraku Modern Yakiniku. This restaurant serves halal-certified Japanese wagyu and yes, they are known for their top-quality A5 selection. Indulge in their assorted cuts of A5 Japanese Kuroge Wagyu served on a wooden platter, offering four different portions from 100g to 1,000g. Or try one of their premium wagyu steak cuts such as sirloin and ribeye. They also serve wagyu in appetisers, rice and noodles.
Address: 65, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur.
