The wagyu was super tender, buttery, and full of flavor you can really taste the quality in every bite. Definitely worth it for a nice treat. read more

There is so much variety to choose from and usually they're super yummy The ladies working there so nice they always help me and package everything nicely and everything is labeled so u don't have stare and guess which cut you're looking at Everything is frozen but I have never felt a lack of freshness. In the store they have like seasoning and cutting boards which I love bc it's everything u need to make a dang good steak read more

This is a cool little butcher shop where you can get your American, Australian, and Japanese wagyu beef. It's pretty pricey though as expected. But these meats can be hard to find anywhere else. read more

To be clear, my 2-star rating is not due to your process, or because I have misunderstandings about what fresh-cut beef actually means. I'm well aware that flash freezing beef maintains its freshness. My concern is that your store is marketed on Yelp as a butcher. It's not. It is a frozen meat store, akin to Wild Fork. And when I was glancing at the photos before coming in to your store, I saw (and still to this day) the majority of the photos that were added by the business owner show fresh cuts (i.e., not frozen) of meat--which, again, cannot actually be purchased at your store. That's why I said I wasted a trip. Not because I don't think you have good products, but because I expected a butcher shop with fresh cuts available. No hard feelings. It appears that your shop has a large following and plenty of 5-star reviews. I'm just providing a different perspective. One that walked away from your shop feeling a bit mislead about what I'd see. Best of luck to you and Kai Wagyu. read more

Cool place! Quality meats! Cheaper than Costco. I went Labor Day weekend and they were having a deal on ribeye from Kagoshima. Got 3 slabs for $300. Worth it for the deal! Meats turned out great, never had better! Service was informative and let me spin a cool wheel for spending over $300. I ended up getting chips, but other items on the wheel seemed more valuable. Chips were good though very olive oily! Would definitely go again! Thanks Kai wagyu! read more

Nestled in a small shopping plaza in Costa Mesa nearby SCP. This review is for their caviar. This is my go to place for caviar in OC. The staff is friendly, selections are amazing and price is reasonable. read more

Found this lovely gem of a place to buy some yummy steaks for my hubby for Valentine's Day! Was greeted by a nice gentleman who was welcoming and knew the different cuts of meat and suggested cuts that I should buy. I ended up buying the Australian ebony ribeye, Australian wagyu picanha and organic grass fed ribeye. All the meats were so good! We really enjoyed the picanha which I got on sale so that was a steal. Also bought flakey salt which I enjoyed with my steak too. All of the meats are of good quality and I thought that the price was fair. Definitely a great place to check out and it's clean and nice looking inside. Something you would expect the place to look like when you walk into a butcher shop. Thank you again to the gentlemen who helped me this past Monday 2/12! Will definitely be back! read more

I've been here multiple times to get wagyu and bone marrow. I drive all the way from riverside and always get stellar customer service. It's a small spot but it has all the things you're looking for in the sense of luxury meat and exotic choices. read more

The only place I go to for A5 Wagyu and they always have amazing deals! The fact I can order online and pickup the same day is what makes me go back here read more

Kai Wagyu - Kagoshima A5 A5 Japanese Wagyu Ribeye Steak 12oz - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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By far the best wagyu/premium meat shop in OC. They always have deals so make sure you ask and check the website. My favorites is the A5 ribeye/picanha and the short rib! read more

First time going into establishment and it's nice to see options for high quality steak. Prices are a bit steep. Example is a Japanese branded premium bbq sauce they sell for double what they sell at Mitsuwa, across the street. Picked up some frozen Miyazaki wagyu steaks and nice marbling on the steaks throughout. Only suggestion would be more value or lower prices to bring in more clients. read more

Popped in here last week cause I was waiting for my order next door. And totally surprised such a specialty shop was around here. I love beef and wagyu, definitely a treat to experience every once in a while. With Valentine's Day just the following week, they had a special that included caviar and a couple pieces of wagyu. Had never spent so much on ingredients before but after the one time I had a wagyu omakase overseas (more affordable in Malaysia), I wanted to duplicate the experience for my wife. So on V-day picked up a Kobe "wine" steak and a can of caviar. Who knew these two paired so well together. Apparently everyone and their mother cause I'd you Google it, there's so many articles about it and even some recipes. I got a snowflake of a New York steak and boy, it was marbled. Felt like I was just handling butter. Sliced it super thin and made some nigiris and then seared it a few ways (skillet with tallow and garlic oil rendered from the wagyu fat and some prosciutto I had around). Meats are totally legit. While Australian wagyu was available, I figure it's be similar to American wagyu, which I've had many times and easily obtained from many butcher shops and stores in the area. A5 Japanese wagyu is a whole new level. There were some from Miyazaki. But the original Kobe is an even higher level than that! And then there's the different cuts. So whatever you're looking to do, they've got it here. They even had some pre-sliced and frozen for shabu shabu. In the end, the menu I created from the steak were: 1) blow torches wagyu nigiri with caviar 2) blow torched wagyu nigiri with deep fried garlic slices (awesome) 3) cast iron seared steak pieces 4) small strips of wagyu on truffle butter and smoke infused with caviar topping 5) Himalayan salt block seated center cut chunks 6) fried rice with rendered tallow and garlic oil (totally decadent for fried rice. Uncle Roger would approve). Tip, Google pasteurized eggs for beef dipping. Great way to dip. But I'd recommend getting some artisan shoyu to help complement the buttery wagyu. read more

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I was planning a nice dinner for my boyfriend and my good friend highly recommended Kai wagyu. The store is conveniently located near south coast plaza, so I stopped by after running some errands. The store itself is small, but very nicely setup. The girl who helped me was very knowledgeable and helped me make the best choice for my meal. I went with the A5 Japanese wagyu. She told me how to cook it and even gave me an instruction card so I wouldn't forget later. It turned out perfect. I would definitely recommend read more

There is nothing like this place. If you want wagyu or other quality items this is the place. I felt so welcome and didn't feel like an annoying person who was unsure about what she wanted. I was really wanting some smaller cut of A5 or even a short rib. The wonderful lady behind the counter was informative and welcoming. We had a discussion on how to cook a bone marrow and she just gave me confidence that I'm able to do it. I went home with my bone marrow and my little piece of A5 which I found in the freezer section. If I'm hankering for a proper steak I would come back here and try their other offerings. It's quality meat with quality service. They also have sashimi grade tuna and salmon. Now I'm going to grill my wagyu and bake my bone marrow with sprinkling of herbs and rock salt. read more

Quality of the meat is much better than what I've found for Wagyu. I picked up some picanha and a ribeye. Both were well marbled and cooked great. It's a bit of a drive for me but I think it's worth it. Pricing seems good for the grade of meet you get as well. There's also some cool chilli oils and other items to check out while you are there. read more

Came by to pick up meat for 4th of July! So much good stuff. Get the truffle salt!! Jenna is amazing and super helpful. read more

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Quality of service and product is amazing here! If you are curious about learning more about Wagyu, this is the place to be! All the staffs are really nice and helpful! Also love the cool ambiance at the shop! Cheers! read more

OMG!!! What a great find!!!! Kai Wagyu hidden in a small shopping center off Bristol in Costa Mesa. A5 steak with best quality and incredible customer service. Price is right there where A5 should be but the savory and quality is well worth every shiny penny. Love it love it read more

Kai Wagyu - Perfectly seared and lightly sprinkled with flaky Atlantic Smoked salt. Served with Yakiniku sauce from Kai Wagyu. - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Tabby was a great help in choosing out a great cut for a gift - she was super kind and very insightful. Thank you! Great selection of authentic Kuroge wagyu from Hokkaido. read more

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Looking for some holiday gifts and found this place on Yelp. They have a nice selection of different A5 cuts and it was nice to see they had certificates for each one. The worker also gave us a selection of salts to try and packed our stuff in dry ice, boxes, and bags. It's located in a small strip mall next to subway. They have directions on how to cook the meat. Yes the meat is good. Nice. read more

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That was a greeeaaat Wagyu! This place is the best place to get your JAPANESE Wagyu meat! It was tender, flavorful, amazing, and definitely earned a spot in my mind for when I'm making myself that special dinner. It comes in a Clean/Fancy box with a certificate of authenticity + a guide on how to perfectly cook your Wagyu meat! And let me just tell you... those instructions WORKED. Definitely give this place a try! read more

Kai Wagyu - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Went to the shop to pick up a gift order from a friend. The store's immaculate condition and spot on decoration makes it apparent they pay attention to every detail. You'll be greeted by a large selection of high quality cuts displayed throughout the store, as well as Japanese knives and other condiments to go with their meats. The gift order was packaged very well with a custom handwritten note, certificate of authenticity and even cooking instructions. Highly recommend paying a visit, whether celebrating a special occasion or simply craving some high quality meat. read more

Kai Wagyu - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Good quality meat fresh cuts imported every week Competitive prices. They also offer spices and salts to go with the meat. read more

Kai Wagyu - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great service and quality of meats! Everything is A5 Wagyu! Definitely check this place out! read more

Kai Wagyu - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was picking up some food next door and saw this brand new meat store open so I went inside to see their selection. They sell A5 wagyu meat from Japan. I was curious to try some so I ended up buying a rib-eye to try out. The store owner was very kind and patient as I looked over their selection. They sell different cuts of A5 like rib-eye, filet and others which makes them unique. All of their meat is vacuum sealed and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Will definitely come back to try out different cuts. The meat is expensive but high quality and very delicious. read more

Kai Wagyu - Rib-Eye steak. They sell them in .75lbs and a bigger cut close to 2lbs. - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Staff is amazing and very helpful first time got a fathers bundle and Jenna is amazing.love all the help and the wagyu that I have been craving since Japan long ago. read more

Kai Wagyu - Seasoning and meat fridge - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We're so excited to have found this place! We've always ordered online but having one locally is much more convenient. Debbie was so helpful! She answered any questions we had and gave great recommendations! Overall, great service! Can't wait to come back and try their other cuts read more

Kai Wagyu - A5 Japanese Wagyu Striploin! - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've been getting my A5 fixes from Kai Wagyu since they opened a while back in Garden Grove. Definitely great service and knowledgeable and helpful staff. read more

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Best!! wagyu shop! Japanese A5! took me a while to find a place here in Costa Mesa! but love it read more

Kai Wagyu - Japanese A5!! so good! - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Jeff helped us pick our perfectly marbled piece of wagyu! Super helpful and informative about where the wagyu came from and what the cows are fed. Really great store / atmosphere too. read more

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If you haven't tried Japanese Wagyu yet, then this is THE place to get it. Fresh, top tier quality meat and such friendly employees to help me decide on the variety of wagyu. My fave hands down is the Strip loin but you can't go wrong with the Ribeye either. Love to cook these with my fam for our kbbq nights and it's sooo easy to cook. Best part is that the store is just down the street from my house so it's super convenient to stop by. I went for the soft opening this past week and also got 10% off my whole purchase! 10/10 recommend!! read more

Kai Wagyu - Variety of A5 wagyu to choose from - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Amazing quality meats! You do not have to go with the most expensive things here. My favorite cut is the Australian Denver steak - pan sear medium rare, slice and serve with a bit of ponzu (also sold in store) and finely sliced green onions. it melts in your mouth. I will stop by if I happen to be in the area, but it also has an online store. Bring your own insulated bag if you do not want to pay $3 for their small one. read more

I was able to call and get all the info I needed before making the trip over. I love their selection and the lady behind the counter was so sweet and helpful. Got some a5 Wagyu, comes with a bag and certificate of authenticity. read more

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Excellent selection for A5 wagyu from wholecut striploin to tomahawk steak to filet mignon.

Very friendly staff. First time buying and cooking my own Wagyu. Really excited and now more confident after visiting this store! read more

Kai Wagyu - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We found this spot by accident and were so stoked to know it's here. Amazing service and can't wait to try the beef. We'll definitely be back! read more

Kai Wagyu - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Best Place to get A-5 Wagyu! 5 start!! Will definitely come back here! Will bring more of my Family at this pace read more

Kai Wagyu - Really good place for A-5 Wagyu - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Fantastic in every way! Excellent presentation & totally delicious - very impressed. Definitely would purchase from Kai Wagyu again

Found this little gem driving down Bristol st. Can't wait to go home and eat this! Great looking steaks! read more

Kai Wagyu - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Bomb wagyu if you looking for great steaks great customers service. Different kind of cuts freat marble to the steaks read more

Kai Wagyu - Bomb wagyu if your look for some great steaks - Meat Shops Near Me - Costa Mesa, California