5 Places to Buy Wagyu Beef in Penang
Once you have tasted Wagyu beef, there is no turning back!
Wagyu is a highly prized meat because it is incredibly tender and has a buttery soft flavor.
The intense, fat marbling in the meat which is what gives it the rich flavor results in a finer meat texture and flavorsome dining experience.
A good quality, high grade piece of Wagyu will simply melt in your mouth.
The crème de la crème is the Japanese A5 Wagyu grade which costs upwards of RM100 for 100gm.
It is very simple to cook Wagyu beef at home and it is more economical compared to ordering one at restaurants. It is not surprising that cooking such premium steak would require minimal seasoning and cooking skills to master. Here is a simple pan-seared Wagyu beef steak recipe video for your reference.
Depending on your budget, here are places in Penang you could procure fresh frozen or chilled Wagyu beef imported directly from Japan.
1. Minokou Japanese Meat Meister
Minokou Japanese Meat Miester has been established for more than 80 years. They are situated at Cantonment Road along the row of shoplots starting with 7 Village Noodle House. Minokou sells fresh raw Wagyu beef and pork imported from Japan, US and Australia.
Minokou specializes in Japanese A5 wagyu available in different beef cuts such as sirloin, ribeye, yakiniku, shabu shabu and sukiyaki. Upon request, the beef can be vacuum packed and delivery is free for certain areas in Penang.
Minokou Japanese Meat Miester
Address: 37D, Jalan Cantonment, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-229 2980
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2. Jaya Grocer Gurney Paragon
Jaya Grocer at Gurney Paragon mall have a selection of imported beef mostly from Australia. Their beef selection comes in different cuts such as sirloin, ribeye, striploin, etc and grades such as Angus up to a marbling of 9. There are freshness labels indicating the date it was sliced and packed.
However, you can’t find ultra-premium Japanese A5 wagyu here. Delivery is available but the selection is very limited. So it is recommended to pay them a visit to handpick yourself.
Jaya Grocer Gurney Paragon
Address: Lot LG 26, 26A, 27, Gurney Paragon Mall, 163-D, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Phone: 04-291 9883
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3. Mercato Gurney Plaza
Mercato Gurney Plaza is the first and only grocer in Penang to sell Wagyu beef. You can find a variety of imported meats here such as Japanese Wagyu A5, OBE Organic Beef, and Dorper Lamb. Mercato also offers a range of ready-to-cook cuts such as striploin, sirloin, rump, and even shabu-shabu slices. Besides that, you will also find a wide array of beef, lamb, and other meat cuts for all your cooking (and barbecue) needs! (Source: Says.com)
Mercato Gurney Plaza
Address: Gurney Plaza, B1-15, Gurney Dr, 10250 George Town, Penang
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4. Ulive Seafood Arena Curve
Ulive Seafood sells seafood and poultry through the Facebook live stream medium on an auction basis. They started off selling seafood but has since ventured into selling top grade beef since the MCO period.
They have an outlet at Arena Curve which you can arrange to walk-in or pick up your winning bid. It may be challenging for those non-Chinese educated as their live sessions are conducted in Mandarin. But if you can manage the language, you’ll be in for some great deals.
Ulive Seafood
Address: 72-1-40 Arena Curve, Jalan Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas 11950 Penang.
Tel: +60 12-473 6223
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5. Wagyu Penang Online
Wagyu Penang is an online based platform specializing in premium A5 Halal wagyu beef imported from Japan and Australia. Their beef is available in different cuts such as striploin, steak, yakiniku, shabu shabu and even patty. Besides, they also sell Tomahawk and lamb racks.
They are a home-based business located at Bertam, Kepala Batas Penang. You can order your wagyu through their social media such as Facebook, Instagram or Whatsapp and have it delivered to your doorstep. Here’s a look at their menu on offer.
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