A5 Kagoshima Wagyu Tasting Session at Astons Prime
Photos and slideshow by Cactuskit – thanks bro! Many thanks to everyone who turned up for the A5 Wagyu session! This time round we had a 100% turnout which is excellent! I think it is fair to say that everyone felt that the beef was great value. However, those who were not accustomed to eating […]
Tokyo Eats Part 3: Matsuzaka Beef at Steakhouse Satou in Kochijoji
A5 Matsuzaka Beef Steak 270g 12,800 Yen Up till last month, my gastronomic holy grail had been to partake of the legendary Matsuzaka beef in Japan. I alluded to this when I was interviewed by Teo Pao Lin in the Straits Times last year when she asked me what my last meal would be. Now, […]
Wagyu Tenderloin 250gm $79.95 When it comes to steak, I usually order Ribeye, T-bone or Sirloin. I avoid Tenderloin because it lacks the robust beefy flavour due to the lack of fat. Because of this, lots of places serve tenderloin wrapped with a piece of bacon to give it a bit more flavour. Furthermore, the […]
Aston is really like Dexter in his Laboratory. He is always trying to experiment with different types of beef just for the fun of it. (I think he simply enjoys the look of delight when someone tastes something like Wagyu for the very first time) And the best part of it is that the prices […]
I finally realise what the big fuss over Wagyu is all about. The last time I had Wagyu beef steak was at a Japanese BBQ place where I paid $40 for a piece of Wagyu Sirloin. The steak was not so great and I almost gave up on Wagyu. But Astons has done it again. […]
