Best Guide to Buying Wagyu for Asian BBQ, Shabu Shabu and Yakiniku in Perth

September 18, 2026
Lux Wagyu

Buying wagyu for the grill or the hotpot is a different job from buying a steak. The meat cooks in seconds, not minutes, so the cut, the marbling score and the thickness of the slice decide the meal before you light the charcoal, and a beautifully marbled scotch fillet is the wrong thing to swish through a broth. Here’s what to look for, which cuts suit each cooking style, and where to buy them in Perth.

Key Takeaways

In Perth, Lux Wagyu House in Maddington stocks wagyu sliced specifically for Asian BBQ, shabu shabu and yakiniku, Halal-certified Australian Fullblood and F1 to F4 lines alongside Japanese A5, with delivery to suburbs within 25 km of the CBD and free pickup from the store.
Cut matters more than brand for these dishes,rib and shoulder cuts with an open grain (short rib, karubi plate, oyster blade, chuck eye roll) stay tender when sliced thin.
A marbling score of 6 to 9 is the sweet spot for grilling, while 9+ is best kept for shabu shabu and hotpot, where the fat melts into the broth.
Slice thickness is part of the product, shabushabu and sukiyaki slices run around 1.5 to 2 mm, and BBQ slices are cut a little thicker to take a sear.
Every listing should tell you the breed type, origin, marblingscore and Halal status, so you can compare before you buy.

What to Check Before Buying Wagyu for Asian BBQ

The cut. Rib and shoulder cuts with an open grain hold marbling well and stay soft when sliced thin. Leaner cuts dry out on a hot grill, so a “wagyu BBQ pack” with no cut named is worth a second look.

The marbling score. Australian wagyu is graded on the AUS-MEAT scale from 0 to 9+. For grilling, 6 to 9 gives you rich flavour without the meat becoming too heavy to eat in quantity. For shabu shabu and hotpot, a 9+ slice is the treat.

The slice thickness. Yakiniku and Korean BBQ slices are cut a little thicker than shabu shabu slices so they can take a proper sear. Shabu shabu and sukiyaki slices are paper thin, around 1.5 to 2 mm, so they cook in the time it takes to swish them through the broth. Good listings tell you which is which.

Halal certification. If it matters to you, look for it stated on the product page rather than having to ask.

The Best Cuts for Yakiniku and Korean BBQ

Stone Axe Asian Wagyu BBQ Slice. Fullblood wagyu from New South Wales, marbling score 6 to 9+, sliced for Japanese yakiniku and Korean BBQ. Richly tender with buttery, caramel notes and a toasty finish. This is the all-rounder, and it pairs well with Ebara BBQ sauce, hot or soy.

Lotte L’Grow Wagyu Karubi Plate Slices. Karubi is the rib plate, the classic Korean BBQ cut. These F1 to F4 slices from Queensland grade at 8 to 9, with a loose grain that soaks up marinade and crisps at the edges over charcoal.

Lotte L’Grow Wagyu Short Rib Slices. Cut from beneath the rib plate, marbling score 6 to 9, intensely marbled with a juicy, loose texture. Short rib works on the grill and is just as good in sukiyaki.

Lotte L’Grow Wagyu Oyster Blade Slices. From beneath the shoulder blade, marbling score 6 to 9, with deep umami and a bold, buttery flavour. Oyster blade stays tender on the hotplate and suits a shared table.

Stone Axe Wagyu Tongue Slices. Thinly sliced Fullblood wagyu tongue with delicate marbling and a firm but tender bite. A yakiniku favourite, because it crisps over charcoal while staying juicy inside.

Kagoshima A5 Wagyu Rib Cap. For a special night, Japanese A5 from Kagoshima at BMS 11 to 12. A5 is best in small pieces, so a 250 g portion goes a long way. Japanese imports are not Halal-certified.

The Best Cuts for Shabu Shabu, Sukiyaki and Hotpot

Stone Axe Wagyu Shabu Shabu Slices. Fullblood wagyu, marbling score 9 to 9+, sliced thin for Japanese shabu shabu and Chinese hotpot, in 250 g and 400 g packs. Swish each slice through the broth for a few seconds and dip it in Mizkan sesame sauce.

Stone Axe Rib Blade Slices. Cut from above the ribeye and sliced at 1.5 to 2 mm, marbling score 9+. The fat distribution makes these ideal for broth based dishes.

Lotte L’Grow Wagyu Sukiyaki Slices. Thin slices from the chuck eye roll, marbling score 6 to 9. Sukiyaki is sweeter and richer than shabu shabu, and chuck eye roll has enough marbling to hold up to the sauce while staying tender. Ebara sukiyaki sauce gets the broth right without any fuss.

Where Can You Buy Wagyu for Asian BBQ, Shabu Shabu or Yakiniku in Perth?

Once you know what to look for, the “where” question is simple. In Perth, Lux Wagyu House is a dedicated wagyu specialist rather than a general butcher, and every cut above is stocked with its breed type, origin, marbling score and Halal status listed on the product page. The store is at 5/11 Malcolm Road, Maddington, south east of the CBD, open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9.30am to 4pm.

Order online and we deliver to more than 100 suburbs within 25 km of the Perth CBD, usually within two to four business days, with a text message to confirm the day and time. Order before 12pm on Wednesday for delivery before the weekend. Pickup from Maddington is free, and if you’re outside the delivery area, email info@luxwagyuhouse.com.au and we’ll talk you through the options. We also supply restaurants and butchers across WA, so ask about wholesale if you run a venue.

A Quick Checklist Before You Order

Before you order, run through this: does the listing name the cut, not just “wagyu slices”? Does it show a marbling score? Does it say whether the slice is cut for the grill or the pot? As a rough guide, allow 150 to 200 g per person for a BBQ with side dishes and 100 to 150 g per person for hotpot. Wagyu is rich, so a 300 g pack usually feeds two comfortably.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the wagyu Halal?

All the Australian wagyu we sell is Halal-certified. Our Japanese A5 imports are not, and every product page states the Halal status clearly.

What marbling score is best for Korean BBQ and yakiniku?

A marbling score of 6 to 9+ is the sweet spot for Korean BBQ and yakiniku-style wagyu. It gives you the buttery flavour and juiciness wagyu is known for, without being so rich that you stop after a few pieces. We wouldn’t recommend loading up on A5 wagyu though, as it’s quite filling, so it’s best kept to smaller portions.

Do you deliver wagyu to my suburb?

We deliver to Perth suburbs within 25 km of the CBD, and the full suburb list is on our shipping and delivery page. Outside that area, email us and we’ll let you know what’s possible.