Whether you're a steak connoisseur, or looking to dip your toe into the world of wagyu, London's restaurants are serving some of the world's finest marbled meat. Imported from Japan, Australia and the Highlands, the beef is graded using numbers and letters (with the highest numbers correlating to the best quality produce). From luxury tacos and sandos, to tender fillet steaks and beastly 1kg feasts - check out our guide to the top London restaurant's serving wagyu here.
Make your way to South Hampstead to discover Yamatora, a buzzing restaurant bar for bold Japanese dining. This venue is filled with colour, from the large posters to the pretty green plants, and there are plenty of comfy seats for you to relax in.
Over 90% of their ingredients imported directly from Japan, including their sumptuous wagyu beef. This comes in the form of robata-grilled cuts, nigiri, beef truffle rolls and more, which you can pair with inventive cocktails, wines or sake.
For the most indulgent wagyu experience in London, Ginza is the destination. Known for its expertly grilled, ultra-marbled Japanese wagyu, this Mayfair restaurant serves some of the most decadent cuts of beef available.
Whether you prefer it seared to perfection on the robata grill or delicately sliced for a melt-in-the-mouth experience, each bite is an unforgettable taste of luxury. Pair your meal with a glass of premium sake or Japanese whiskey for the ultimate treat.
A popular hotspot amongst A-listers, STK is known to serve up some of the best steaks in the city. Both Australian wagyu sirloin and skirt feature on the menu, as well as wagyu beef tartare. And for when you've filled your boots with the marbled meat? There's live music and dancing late into the night.
If you're in the mood for high-end Japanese dining then it's off to Aqua Kyoto with you. Boasting wagyu sirloin on the menu alongside sushi and more, it's luxury dining with luxury ingredients to match.
With luxury interiors like no other, Piazza Italiana are showing Italian restaurants what they're all about. And on the menu? It's an Australian wagyu steak that should hold your interest, best served with a lush peppercorn sauce.
The New York Bar in Victoria is known for it's delicious eats, whether that's a quick bar snack or a pre-theatre meal. And if it's fine dining you're after, check out the Grade A5 Wagyu Steak Sandwich and Caviar experience which includes only the best ingredients.
Flesh & Buns Oxford Circus is a casual Asian eatery inspired by Japanese izakayas that can be found on Berners Street. It comes from the same team behind the wildly popular Bone Daddies and offers a contemporary dining space lined with golden good luck cats, dangling foliage and modern mirrors. You'll find some decadent olive-fed British wagyu here served with BBQ sauce, red onion and shitake pickle, as well as sides such as tenderstem broccoli and steam rice to go with it.
West London's highest rooftop restaurant, CÉ LA VI has taken the capital's Asian dining scene to new heights. Along with epic skyline views, it serves up delicious pan-Asian dishes, fine wines and creative cocktails.
Wagyu comes in many forms here. We're talking tartare, gyoza and all kinds of cuts from tomahawk to chateaubriand.
Inspired by the hit TV show, Hell's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay is a celebrity restaurant with a sophisticated vibe and a premium British menu. They serve a wide range of delicious wagyu dishes, from tomahawk steaks to slow-roasted meatballs, among other premium plates.
Expect a classy interior and a chef's table, where you can watch them prepare a six-course tasting menu for you. Plus, there are private dining options for groups of all sizes.
Make your way over to Stratford's East Village and discover Bamboo Mat, a trendy dining destination with a focus on Nikkei fare. Alongside a fantastic menu of sushi and ceviche, you'll find their fantastic grilled wagyu beef (£42 for 100g), complete with Japanese BBQ sauce and pickled wasabi. The only think you need to do now is choose the perfect cocktail or glass of sake to pair.
Combining traditional Chinese and Japanese dishes with a contemporary approach, Mei Ume is one of London's top spots for Asian cuisine. The wok-fried wagyu beef keeps things simple, served with only oyster sauce, ginger and spring onion - letting the marbled meat do all the talking (and trust us, it's got a lot to say).
Located in Mayfair, Kobe Steakhouse is one of the few UK restaurants registered with the Kobe Beef Association in Japan, offering a premium dining experience centred around high-quality produce. Think cuts from Japan such as Kobe A5+ fillet, sirloin and ribeye, and wagyu A5+ sirloin, rump and tomahawk, alongside further steaks from Chile, England and Australia. If you're not sure what to go for, you can even order one of their samplers to share.
To complement your feast, there's the perfectly crisp Koffmann's fries, truffle mash potato, and mac and cheese to add on the side, not to mention sauces and dips like wagyu bone marrow and chimichurri. As for drinks, you can expect an extensive wine list, featuring an eclectic range of bottles from across the globe, alongside signature cocktails like the Kyoto - which mixes Ojo de Dios Joven, Ancho Reyes Verde, Elders, Kobe Purple Shiso, chilli reduction and lime.
A mainstay on W1's swanky restaurant scene, Sexy Fish is just about as bougie as they come. Whilst better-known for their uber-fresh sashimi and nigiri, they also happen to offer a selection of prime beef, imported from all over the world. Served as either sirloin or fillet steak, their wagyu is graded A5 and is perfectly paired with one of the many vintage reds sold by the glass.
