Where to buy the most expensive tasty meats

[viruscore1]

I was referring to restaurants that are all about commercial success and maximization of profits in the high end.

Because it feels commercial and not natural anymore. For several reasons, specific high end restaurants seem to push menus that result in larger profit margins for the reataurant. That causes many seasonal dishes and delicacies to miss out in favor of high priced ticket items. Then it draws a very specific crowd, if you enjoy sitting around mostly yuppies and wannabes then be my guest. I don't enjoy it. Neither do most Japanese. In fact many of the best restaurants in the world in Kyoto who have been awarded Michelin stars have refused to accept the nomination and returned the award because they don't want to be listed in Michelin's guide. Many of the best restaurants in Japan still only accept patrons that were personally referred and I think that is partly a good thing. They don't want to have to deal with people who might not absolutely appreciate the hard work and art that goes into preparing dishes. I absolutely laud the decision of many restaurants to not worship mammon but instead only admit guests who put in the effort and appreciation to go above and beyond to dine there. All other restaurants cater to everyone regardless of money. No matter how rich the person, he or she does not get preferential treatment because of money or fame.

Newly rich are absolutely despised in Japan. Anyone who shows an attitude because he or she is better than others merely because he or she has more money in their account is disrespected and ostracized. One of the last places on earth where money does not buy everything. I absolutely support preserving that.

Want to know what happens when money buys everything? Watch this segment of Bill Maher from last week. Perhaps his best piece of his career:

I'm referring to home cooking. I don't like expensive restaurants, they are usually a let down, unless i'm travelling then there's no choice but to dine out. Checkout sous vide cooking system. Set temperature, it won't over cook. I use $26 weed torch from harbor freight to seer after.

 

[GRULSTMRNN]

Home cooking, a very different concept. I tend to agree that high quality ingredients and cooking ware are key. Though my mother in law cooks some of the best Japanese food I have ever eaten and she cooks in a greasy kitchen with oil stains all over and with pots that cost a few dollars and which are frequently replaced. Hardly any restaurant in Japan I have ever eaten beats the quality and variety of food my mom in law pumps out. Absolutely amazing. One thing she does not skimp on is quality food ingredients regardless of price. Wagyu beef imho is completely overhyped by Westerners and non Japanese Asians. I dont get the hype. But then this is about taste and preference.

I'm referring to home cooking. I don't like expensive restaurants, they are usually a let down, unless i'm travelling then there's no choice but to dine out. Checkout sous vide cooking system. Set temperature, it won't over cook. I use $26 weed torch from harbor freight to seer after.

 

[viruscore1]

Home cooking, a very different concept. I tend to agree that high quality ingredients and cooking ware are key. Though my mother in law cooks some of the best Japanese food I have ever eaten and she cooks in a greasy kitchen with oil stains all over and with pots that cost a few dollars and which are frequently replaced. Hardly any restaurant in Japan I have ever eaten beats the quality and variety of food my mom in law pumps out. Absolutely amazing. One thing she does not skimp on is quality food ingredients regardless of price. Wagyu beef imho is completely overhyped by Westerners and non Japanese Asians. I dont get the hype. But then this is about taste and preference.

I have posted this video before. I've been to japan a few times, they really do appreciate wagyu. It's very expensive there, not for commoners.

 

[GRULSTMRNN]

Lobster is also appreciated in the US and pricy. So what? You are falling for the wagyu hype. Same hype as those ridiculous Hibachi Japanese restaurants in the US in the 80s and 90s with fire and knive juggling.

Rarely do Japanese eat wagyu. I lived there and have entire communities of friends and relatives there.

I have posted this video before. I've been to japan a few times, they really do appreciate wagyu. It's very expensive there, not for commoners.

 

[viruscore1]

Lobster is also appreciated in the US and pricy. So what?

I am not comparing. You said wagyu is not special in Japan. Like i said, it's very expensive and not for commoners.

 

[GRULSTMRNN]

But what is your point? There is rare and expensive food items all around the globe. So what? If you love wagyu all the power to you, I don't like it and many Japanese won't eat much even if they could afford it.

By the way I never said wagyu is not special. Please quote where I said that.

I am not comparing. You said wagyu is not special in Japan. Like i said, it's very expensive and not for commoners.

 

[viruscore1]

But what is your point? There is rare and expensive food items all around the globe. So what? If you love wagyu all the power to you, I don't like it and many Japanese won't eat much even if they could afford it.

By the way I never said wagyu is not special. Please quote where I said that.

The point is, you said wagyu is not appreciated by japanese. It is overrated by the west. Which is not true, that is a wrong perception.

 

[GRULSTMRNN]

You really seem to have reading and/or comprehension issues. I never stated wagyu is not appreciated by Japanese. The second time you put words in my mouth in this thread I never used nor suggested. Have fun with your wagyu steak and burgers. You have no clue about Japan. I am out of here, I don't appreciate people who constantly falsify what others say.

The point is, you said wagyu is not appreciated by japanese. It is overrated by the west. Which is not true, that is a wrong perception.

 

[viruscore1]

You really seem to have reading and/or comprehension issues. I never stated wagyu is not appreciated by Japanese. The second time you put words in my mouth in this thread I never used nor suggested. Have fun with your wagyu steak and burgers. You have no clue about Japan. I am out of here, I don't appreciate people who constantly falsify what others say.

You said this "Wagyu beef imho is completely overhyped by Westerners and non Japanese Asians. I dont get the hype. "

 

[GRULSTMRNN]

Meaning it's "not overhyped by Japanese". Very different from "Japanese don't appreciate wagyu". With all due respect, are you stupid?

You said this "Wagyu beef imho is completely overhyped by Westerners and non Japanese Asians. I dont get the hype. "