The 12 Best Las Vegas Restaurants for Indulging in Real Kobe Beef

A5 ribeye certified Kobe beef from the Hyogo prefecture at T-Bones. | Station Casinos Where to find the best beef in the world Great steaks are found all over the world, but Japan offers a particularly exclusive selection for which carnivores are willing to pay double digits per ounce. Kobe beef is a premium variety of the ultra-popular wagyu (although not all wagyu is Kobe) that comes from cows raised in the Kobe region of Japan. Kobe steaks are known for being tender and beautifully marbled, with thin white veins of fat running through the rich, reddish-pink meat. True Kobe beef is often rare to find, but Las Vegas has gone to great lengths to carry bona fide Kobe cuts at restaurants across the city. For a great Kobe experience, look out for certain prefectures noted on restaurant menus; each region will offer a different experience. Check out these 12 options for by-the-ounce bliss and traditional cuts, and prepare for a tasting experience unlike any other. Fair warning: Kobe beef is a splurge, but it’s worth every juicy, luxurious bite.

The 12 Best Las Vegas Restaurants for Indulging in Real Kobe Beef
Slices of Kobe beef with sides and a gold statue.
A5 ribeye certified Kobe beef from the Hyogo prefecture at T-Bones. | Station Casinos

Where to find the best beef in the world

Great steaks are found all over the world, but Japan offers a particularly exclusive selection for which carnivores are willing to pay double digits per ounce. Kobe beef is a premium variety of the ultra-popular wagyu (although not all wagyu is Kobe) that comes from cows raised in the Kobe region of Japan. Kobe steaks are known for being tender and beautifully marbled, with thin white veins of fat running through the rich, reddish-pink meat. True Kobe beef is often rare to find, but Las Vegas has gone to great lengths to carry bona fide Kobe cuts at restaurants across the city. For a great Kobe experience, look out for certain prefectures noted on restaurant menus; each region will offer a different experience.

Check out these 12 options for by-the-ounce bliss and traditional cuts, and prepare for a tasting experience unlike any other. Fair warning: Kobe beef is a splurge, but it’s worth every juicy, luxurious bite.