ORIGIN
From Shiga Prefecture
A regional Japanese Wagyu story that can give a menu a clear point of origin.
A5 OMI BEEF | PROFESSIONAL SOURCING CONSULTATION
Name the cut. Or tell us the dish.
We provide sourcing consultation for A5 Omi Beef on a whole-block basis. Request a specific cut, or tell us what you plan to serve—from shabu-shabu and hot pot to yakiniku, steak and original menu concepts. We can discuss familiar premium cuts as well as lesser-known cuts with distinctive flavour and strong culinary potential.
Individual cattle identification and an Omi Beef certificate can be provided for the relevant product. Chilled or frozen formats and vacuum packaging can be discussed. Availability, quantity and delivery conditions are confirmed case by case.
WHAT IS OMI BEEF
Premium Japanese Wagyu from Shiga Prefecture
Omi Beef is a premium Japanese Wagyu brand from Shiga Prefecture. Fine marbling, delicate texture, rich aroma and melt-in-the-mouth fat can be considered for steak, sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, yakiniku and tasting menus.
TEXTURE
Fine marbling
Delicate texture and refined marbling, considered together with cut and grade.
AROMA
Elegant richness
A memorable aroma and smooth fat can become part of the menu explanation.
USE
Designed around the dish
The right cut, format and quantity begin with how the beef will be served.
MENU APPLICATIONS
See the dish first. Then shape the sourcing brief.
Different service styles create different requirements. These applications show how cut, portion and format can begin with the dining experience.
01 / STEAK
Steak & teppanyaki
Sirloin, ribeye or fillet discussions for premium dinner menus.
02 / SUKIYAKI
Sukiyaki & shabu-shabu
Discuss the fat balance, portion size, menu format and local processing plan for Japanese dining.
03 / YAKINIKU
Yakiniku & meat kappo
Cut style, assortments and limited-course menu planning.
04 / HOSPITALITY
Hotels & tasting menus
Portion, service timing and story for a memorable guest course.
05 / INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Importer and distributor sourcing
Destination, documents, logistics and importer responsibilities are reviewed together for each route.
INQUIRY FLOW
Clear steps for a careful BtoB discussion
We separate product interest from conditions that need confirmation before moving forward.
- 01
Send an inquiry
Share business context, intended use and estimated quantity.
- 02
Clarify requirements
We organize cut, grade, format and delivery questions.
- 03
Review feasibility
Availability, documentation and logistics are checked case by case.
- 04
Shape a proposal
If conditions align, we discuss a practical sourcing direction.
- 05
Confirm next steps
Importer role, payment and delivery terms are confirmed before proceeding.
SOURCING POINTS
A clear brief starts with the product
A5, a preferred cut, whole-block format, temperature and traceability are organized before any proposal.
A5
Confirmed grade
Specific cut
Request by cut
Whole block
Discuss the format
Traceability
Individual product information
Sourcing inquiry
Start a focused sourcing conversation
Tell us what you want to serve, where it will be delivered and what conditions matter. We will identify the questions that need confirmation.