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I don't like Wagyu beef (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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There, I said it. Had some Wagyu A5, genuine certified import from Japan prepared by an actual chef on a handful of occasions. The last one was on Saturday as part of a business conference in the exec suite of some fancy hotel, talking to potential investors.

The set menu cost the equivalent of $700 per person, wines not included.

And. I. still. don't. like. it.

The meat is simply too rich, too soft, too greasy. There's no bite to it. Every time I try it, it reminds me of sucking on a piece of beef flavored butter. A slightly solidified cube of beef lard.

Just give me a Black Angus rump or sirloin steak if you must, that's pretentious enough at a fraction of the cost and provides such a nicer eating experience.

And please, PLEASE, for the love of everything holy, don't give me Wagyu cubes topped of with steamed foie gras. That's akin to buttering your lard. Maybe in 50 years when all my teeth are gone, I'll appreciate being able to grind down a piece of beef between my gums. But as it stands, the Wagyu hype couldn't die fast enough.

/rant

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[–] [email protected] 30 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If I eat a meal that costs $700 and don't literally cum from how good it is, I'm demanding a refund.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I don't even WANT a $700 meal. Either you don't get your money's worth, or you do, and all other food is ruined for you.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I didn't pay for it either. If I'd have been the one to order, I would have settled for something way more budget friendly. Not that I mind splurging once in a while, but then only on stuff I actually enjoy.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Back at a previous worksite I saw an expense claim for a business lunch that was $4k for 3 people.

Out of curiosity I asked one of the execs that I was on good terms with how the lunch was.

He said "Not bad, but their wine selection was limited".

More than a grand a plate...

Eat the rich.