5A5 Izakaya

Why it's listed

5A5 is a San Francisco Financial District steakhouse-turned-izakaya (opened 2009 as 5A5 Steak Lounge, now 5A5 Izakaya at 139 Steuart St) whose entire concept is built around A5 Japanese Wagyu, the name itself references the A5 grade. Its own materials specify A5-graded Japanese Wagyu from Miyazaki prefecture, served across multiple cuts, historically priced by the ounce. Chef Cat Wang leads the current izakaya menu, which pairs the Wagyu program with Toyosu-market seafood and California produce.

Wagyu on the menu

• Japanese

  Brand / Prefecture

  Miyazaki prefecture

  Grade

  A5

  Producer

  Not listed

The experience

• Sold by the ounce

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