The regular USDA prime is already good, but that ones $20/lb
by kawi-bawi-bo
26 Comments
papa8706
No, that’s ribeye cap (Spinalis). No need to pay $38 lb on that cut since it’s choice/prime counterparts are already tender.
If you’re looking to try Wagyu, I’d stick to standard strips or ribeyes.
Soggy_Head_4889
I eat these steaks from Costco all the time and they’re phenomenal. Literally better than fancy Steakhouses in my area for 1/3 of the price and noticeably tastier and more tender than the prime or choice sold at Costco. I usually go for the ribeye or NY strip because those rib caps are super rich and I feel like I’m gonna have a heart attack after I eat them lol.
FWIW Costco does blade tenderize their steaks which can increase the risk of food-borne illness slightly for undercooked steaks but I personally sous vide for 2.5 hours at 135 so it’s not a worry for me.
xxiii1800
american Wagyu aint Wagyu… That’s the whole Point of being called Wagyu.. it just american steak with a premium price.
zlliao
No, I don’t see any advantage over prime ribeye cap at almost half of the price
kinkiernun
American Wagyu is some sort of hybrid. It’s not the same thing at all.
redjellonian
There’s no such thing as “American Wagyu”. Wagyu is just a term thrown onto everything to make it sound expensive because it’s not regulated.
RopeDifficult9198
That’s not awful for cap but cap is expensive. IMO I’d get the regular prime if thats only 20 a pound. thats a good deal!
Big_Steve_69
I’ve had Japanese A5 wagyu. And I eat Costco steak more than any other steak. I can confirm that the “wagyu” there isn’t worth the premium over their prime offerings.
dgoat88
Would be pointless to buy a wagyu ribeye cap. The prime version of that is already beyond tender and flavorful. Diminishing returns. If you find a whole ribeye steak or NY Strip, sure.
batman77z
Strip and rib eye American wagyu from Costco is tasty. Not sure if the rib cap is worth it tho.
Paceys_Ghost
I’ve tried all the different cuts of American Wagyu, as well as USDA prime at my local Costco. I cook everything to the higher temps of rare/lower temps of medium rare.
The filets, ribeyes, and cap steaks are all pretty similar. The American wagyu has more marbling, but there’s not a noticeable difference in taste once cooked.
I smoked the brisket and it was great. All briskets are awesome as long as you don’t dry it out.
I really like the American Wagyu sirloin and ground beef. They both cook up excellent. I feel this is where to spend money on American Wagyu at Costco.
Gamecat93
That’s just a prime rib cap.
Flynnk1500
Skip that one
medhat20005
Beautiful cut, but a heck of a premium. Personally i’d pass, but I bet it could cook deliciously.
Rude_Individual_7458
You might as well just wrap pepperoni around a stick of butter and eat that
nanojunkster
American Wagyu is only 50% Japanese Wagyu max, and a lot of the reason Japanese Wagyu is so marbled and delicious is because of the Kobe preparation style, not the breed of cow itself (massaging the cow, feeding it a very particular diet including beer, etc). Because of that, the term “Wagyu” in America is usually a marketing scheme and not worth the upcharge.
EclipsedEnigma
No. I buy ribeyes with more marbling than that for $15
RoastInPieces
Definitely not worth it. American Wagyu is NOT Wagyu
evetSC
Nope. American “wagyu” is nowhere close to actually A5 Wagyu and some places charges close to A5 Wagyu price. Like the other posters have already stated, spinalis is already tender you don’t need to get American “wagyu.” Prime is already really good and it’s almost half the price of the American “wagyu.”
The-Anger-Translator
Just buy it from Walmart
ZealousidealIdea552
Not really ….
Trumpet1956
The prime ribeye cap they sell is really hard to beat. It’s considered by many, including myself, to be the best cut. Just go with the non-Wagyu and you won’t be disappointed.
BestUntakenName
I never ever pass on a ribeye cap when they have it. Prime is already awesome. I admit I’d try this once, but I can’t imagine that it’s TWICE as good.
Pittipants
Just my $.02 but I don’t think American Wagyu in any cut is worth the price difference, but especially not for that spinalis.
NumberVsAmount
I wish Costco would stop destroying their ribeyes to make these dumbass cap pinwheels. My Costco doesn’t sell intact ribeye steaks. You can only buy these dumbass things or the leftover eyes from which they were cut. Dumb as fuck.
marcmonsonego
Without being Wagyu that is the best cut Costco offers, in my opinion. Not sure how Wagyu would improve something already fantastic
26 Comments
No, that’s ribeye cap (Spinalis). No need to pay $38 lb on that cut since it’s choice/prime counterparts are already tender.
If you’re looking to try Wagyu, I’d stick to standard strips or ribeyes.
I eat these steaks from Costco all the time and they’re phenomenal. Literally better than fancy Steakhouses in my area for 1/3 of the price and noticeably tastier and more tender than the prime or choice sold at Costco. I usually go for the ribeye or NY strip because those rib caps are super rich and I feel like I’m gonna have a heart attack after I eat them lol.
FWIW Costco does blade tenderize their steaks which can increase the risk of food-borne illness slightly for undercooked steaks but I personally sous vide for 2.5 hours at 135 so it’s not a worry for me.
american Wagyu aint Wagyu… That’s the whole Point of being called Wagyu.. it just american steak with a premium price.
No, I don’t see any advantage over prime ribeye cap at almost half of the price
American Wagyu is some sort of hybrid. It’s not the same thing at all.
There’s no such thing as “American Wagyu”. Wagyu is just a term thrown onto everything to make it sound expensive because it’s not regulated.
That’s not awful for cap but cap is expensive. IMO I’d get the regular prime if thats only 20 a pound. thats a good deal!
I’ve had Japanese A5 wagyu. And I eat Costco steak more than any other steak. I can confirm that the “wagyu” there isn’t worth the premium over their prime offerings.
Would be pointless to buy a wagyu ribeye cap. The prime version of that is already beyond tender and flavorful. Diminishing returns. If you find a whole ribeye steak or NY Strip, sure.
Strip and rib eye American wagyu from Costco is tasty. Not sure if the rib cap is worth it tho.
I’ve tried all the different cuts of American Wagyu, as well as USDA prime at my local Costco. I cook everything to the higher temps of rare/lower temps of medium rare.
The filets, ribeyes, and cap steaks are all pretty similar. The American wagyu has more marbling, but there’s not a noticeable difference in taste once cooked.
I smoked the brisket and it was great. All briskets are awesome as long as you don’t dry it out.
I really like the American Wagyu sirloin and ground beef. They both cook up excellent. I feel this is where to spend money on American Wagyu at Costco.
That’s just a prime rib cap.
Skip that one
Beautiful cut, but a heck of a premium. Personally i’d pass, but I bet it could cook deliciously.
You might as well just wrap pepperoni around a stick of butter and eat that
American Wagyu is only 50% Japanese Wagyu max, and a lot of the reason Japanese Wagyu is so marbled and delicious is because of the Kobe preparation style, not the breed of cow itself (massaging the cow, feeding it a very particular diet including beer, etc). Because of that, the term “Wagyu” in America is usually a marketing scheme and not worth the upcharge.
No. I buy ribeyes with more marbling than that for $15
Definitely not worth it. American Wagyu is NOT Wagyu
Nope. American “wagyu” is nowhere close to actually A5 Wagyu and some places charges close to A5 Wagyu price. Like the other posters have already stated, spinalis is already tender you don’t need to get American “wagyu.” Prime is already really good and it’s almost half the price of the American “wagyu.”
Just buy it from Walmart
Not really ….
The prime ribeye cap they sell is really hard to beat. It’s considered by many, including myself, to be the best cut. Just go with the non-Wagyu and you won’t be disappointed.
I never ever pass on a ribeye cap when they have it. Prime is already awesome. I admit I’d try this once, but I can’t imagine that it’s TWICE as good.
Just my $.02 but I don’t think American Wagyu in any cut is worth the price difference, but especially not for that spinalis.
I wish Costco would stop destroying their ribeyes to make these dumbass cap pinwheels. My Costco doesn’t sell intact ribeye steaks. You can only buy these dumbass things or the leftover eyes from which they were cut. Dumb as fuck.
Without being Wagyu that is the best cut Costco offers, in my opinion. Not sure how Wagyu would improve something already fantastic