Wagyu Heritage
Japanese Wagyu cattle have a long history of producing unique muscle fibers and distinct marbling, creating tender, velvety textured beef. Crossing Wagyu and American cattle produces beef with the best qualities of both breeds.
A Higher Standard of American Wagyu Beef
Legendary Bloodlines, Unmatched Marbling
From our beginnings, we’ve worked closely with American ranchers to cultivate a herd of premium cattle that produces delicious and delectable American Wagyu beef. Our American Wagyu combines the legendary genetics of Wagyu and top-performing American herds that results in consistently flavorful, highly-marbled beef that meets and exceeds the expectations of both American and foreign palates.
Authentic Genetics
Exceptional Taste
Buttery Flavors
Natural
From start to finish, we keep our beef natural* – no added hormones and minimally processed – resulting in flavor like no other.
*Natural beef is defined as minimally processed, with no artificial ingredients added.
NO
Added Hormones
100%
Vegetarian Fed
Minimally Processed
Strict Feeding and Handling Protocols
We partner with proud American families across the nation to produce beef according to higher standards. Our cattle are raised on lush green pastures and are fed a grain-based, 100% vegetarian diet for a minimum of 400 days. Their diet is high in fiber because slow growth is key to a quality product.
We monitor all aspects of animal health, nutrition, and care to ensure our standards are met. While our cattle receive vaccinations to protect against and prevent disease, they never receive growth promotants. We also hold all our producers to the industry standards for humane handling.
Elevated Grading
At Imperial, we aim to deliver exquisite dining experiences with quality, authentic products. Quality is paramount to ensuring consistent flavor, which led us to develop our own grading system based on the more rigorous Japanese Beef Marbling Standards (BMS) scale. Our staff evaluates marbling and sorts the beef into one of four in-house quality grades, using the Japanese BMS Scale.
Market
Equivalent to USDA Choice (or a “Small to Moderate” marbling score). 4 on the Japanese BMS Scale.
Classic
Equivalent to USDA Prime (or a “Slightly Abundant to Abundant” marbling score). 5, 6 or 7 on the Japanese BMS Scale.
Signature
Equivalent to a USDA “Very Abundant” marbling score, or a 8 or 9 on the Japanese BMS Scale.
Reserve
Our highest grade of marbled beef sold, equivalent to a USDA “Extremely Abundant” marbling score, or a 10 or 10+ on the Japanese BMS Scale.
Sustainable Practices
We’re committed to producing sustainable American Wagyu beef and have been recognized for our practices by the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.
