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    Kai Wagyu

    4.9 (92 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Kagoshima A5 A5 Japanese Wagyu Ribeye Steak 12oz
    Carla O.

    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

    Valentine's Day special
    Adam D.

    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.

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    Jenny J.

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

    Perfectly seared and lightly sprinkled with flaky Atlantic Smoked salt.  Served with Yakiniku sauce from Kai Wagyu.
    L V C.

    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

    Willis L.

    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.

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    Robin I.

    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.

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    4 years ago

    Amazing place for authentic wagyu... only place in OC I can trust. They were very helpful and had great service.

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    Jeff L.

    Thank you Wade!

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    5 years ago

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    Jeff L.

    Thank you so much for the kind review Dayne! Hope to see you again :)

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    4 years ago

    Great service, came in as a beginner and was greeted with helpful staff who helped us with our selection!

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    4 years ago

    Great butcher shop for all your high end steak needs. Exceptional and knowledgeable Customer service.

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    4 years ago

    Great customer service they helped out so much with picking the right meats and amazing A5 wagyu steaks

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    4 years ago

    Best wagyu I've ever heard. I've been to many different places, but Kai wagyu has the best and most fresh wagyu in the OC area

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    4 years ago

    Amazing - the best beef I've ever had. Passionately knowledgeable team, with the best produce in town.

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    4 years ago

    Best place to get A5 wagyu very helpful employees answered all my questions and so many options

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    Can the shop slice the meats bought there for Yakiniku?

    Hi unfortunately everything here is already freshly cut & vacuum sealed. There is a variety of bbq cuts available!

    Is it halal?

    Hi Noor! Yes we have plenty of Halal options ranging from Australian Wagyu, New Zealand Lamb, Prime Top sirloin etc. Please come in and take a look!

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    Harper Barbecue - "The Special" Tri-Tip Sandwich

    Harper Barbecue

    4.3(234 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    I stopped going to Heritage after Harper opened, and I love Heritage…read more I no longer need to drive down to San Juan because of this place. Their wagyu tri tip is perfection. Seasoned perfect, tender, delicious. My usual gripe with bbq is under seasoning, dry, and tough. Their specials are always amazing too. Their natty wine selection is top tier. The actual design of this place is amazing as well. I love this place, highly recommend.

    There's something almost seductive about the smell of barbecue smoke in the air, especially when…read moreit's real wood smoke. As we approached Harper's, the first thing that caught us was the unmistakable aroma of pecan and hickory burning. You could smell the smoke before you even walked through the gate, and honestly, it was impossible not to follow it. We had been looking for barbecue after we couldn't get into the Orange County Fair, and thankfully, Harper's was close by. We pulled up, saw the wood stacked outside, smelled that incredible smoke, and immediately thought, "Okay, we may have just found something good." We finally found street parking and walked in, expecting the place to be packed because it looked incredibly busy. It was busy, but surprisingly, it didn't feel crowded or chaotic. The property itself is beautiful--landscaped, open, and thoughtfully designed. There are two patios in the front, an enclosed room with a bar, and then an outdoor backyard-style area with additional seating. But the real showstopper is the smokehouse. As soon as you walk through the gate, you can see this massive smoke room and the working barbecue pits right there in full view. You can see the smoke, the wood, the pits, and the barbecue being cooked right in front of you. It immediately sets the tone for what you're about to eat. Ordering is simple and casual. You walk up, choose your meats and sides, and they plate everything right in front of you. The meats are priced by the pound. And then came the beef rib. I have to say this because I genuinely cannot stop thinking about it: that beef rib was phenomenal. This was actually the first beef rib I've ever ordered. I've had a friend order beef ribs at another barbecue restaurant before, and I remember thinking they were somewhat chewy. So I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. Harper's completely changed my mind. The bark was incredible--deeply smoked, beautifully seasoned, and packed with flavor. And the tenderness was unbelievable. It was like eating pot roast on a stick. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the combination of that bark, the smoke, the seasoning, and the texture was an absolute dopamine hit with the first bite. I cannot stress enough how good this beef rib was. The St. Louis pork ribs were equally delicious--smoky, flavorful, tender, and exactly what you want from good barbecue. We also tried the cornbread muffin, Brussels sprouts, and vinegar-based coleslaw. Everything was delicious. The only thing I would personally change would be cooking the Brussels sprouts a little longer. I prefer mine more tender, but that's completely a matter of personal preference. I'm currently doing carnivore and avoiding sugar, so I had to resist the pulled pork, even though I love pulled pork. I noticed they use Cali Gold barbecue sauce with it, so when I'm off this diet, that is absolutely going on my list. They also had smoked turkey and brisket, which I somehow talked myself out of ordering. I already regret that decision. And now I'm wondering whether they do smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving, because I would absolutely show up at my mother-in-law's house with a Harper's smoked turkey. The service was excellent. We were greeted immediately with warmth and kindness, and everyone was welcoming. And I have to mention the atmosphere because I was genuinely impressed by the space. This isn't just a place to grab barbecue and leave. It's a beautiful, comfortable space with multiple seating areas that would be fantastic for an anniversary, birthday, private gathering, or even a small wedding. Harper's feels like one of those places you're lucky to stumble upon. If you love barbecue, you need to experience this place for yourself. From the moment that pecan and hickory smoke finds you outside, all the way to that first bite of perfectly smoked beef rib, Harper's delivers. And that beef rib? Absolutely unforgettable. Run, don't walk, to Harper's.

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    Harper Barbecue - Inside dining area

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    Harper Barbecue - Pork belly BLT (comes with little side of potatoes)

    Pork belly BLT (comes with little side of potatoes)

    Harper Barbecue - This is the interior space when you first walk into the left of the door open is the entrance where you would order and all the meat

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    This is the interior space when you first walk into the left of the door open is the entrance where you would order and all the meat

    Wild Fork

    Wild Fork

    4.4(41 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Wild Fork CM is having an Easter event today, 4/4 from 12 - 3. There are free food samples and a…read morechance to spin for a prize. I won a pair of mini tongs. Although I'm not normally a fan of chicken, the drumstick that was handed out was juicy and not dry. The ribeye roast was tasty as well. I don't care for ham so I didn't eat any. The Easter Bunny is keeping cool inside waiting to take photos with your little ones (and pets?) I saw a lady bring in her two small dogs to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. There's a face painting booth outside as well.

    First time coming here to this location. Have been to the Seal Beach location before and it was…read morepretty good. Super friendly and helpful staff. I was able to get more spices (Island Jerk Seasoning, Chicago Chop and Steak Seasoning, and Island Spice Seasoning) and also a package of Mary's Chicken. Excited to make it at home. I also got a pound of the uncured calabrese sausage which i have made before for my morning breakfast. This store is similar to the SB store as how clean it is and how much variety of proteins that you can try. They crazy item I found was a bag of frozen chicken hearts. HA! I like how they have a variety of beef, steaks, chicken, turkey, seafood, pork, and ground meat. Make me want to learn to cook more foods! They also carry exotic meats such as wild boar, kangaroo, yak, bison, duck, alligator, ostrich, quail, and one thing I found most interesting was rabbit and pork sausage mixture. One day I will try these exotic flavors. Moving on to dessert, I got their cheesecake, mini beigneits with mixed berries, and lava cakes. All quite good and easy to prepare for a quick party or small gathering.

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