Wagyu tasting offer for bloggers at Jamon Sushi

Posted on 22 April 2008 by Ed

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Wagyu really is wonderful. It is also expensive and one of the most mistreated meats in Australia.
Possibly the worst way to eat it is an a hunking great steak; possibly the best way is to prepare it with care in small quantities, even as sushi.
Charles Greenfield, the owner and chef at Jamon Sushi in South Yarra, has probably worked with more different types of wagyu than anybody else in Australia. And there are more pure and mixed blood wagyu herds here than you’d believe.
Once or twice a year he holds special wagyu weeks. Next week on Wednesday 30th April there is an opportunity for up to eight bloggers to sample what he does at his bar. Usually the cost is $250 but he is prepared to offer a slightly parred down menu for $120 plus drinks.

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This time around it is Sher wagyu with a fat marbling score of 9+.
Although this seems expensive it is a bargain bearing in mind the price of the meat. A while ago I was lucky enough to sample his work with Wagyu. You can see here what I wrote on it for The Australian and the pictures here on this blog.
Sitting at the bar as Greenfield prepares the dishes is an educational experience. I’ve probably learnt more about Japanese food eating here than anyhere else although Greenfield’s approach is not traditional.
You’ll find yourself comparing the textures and tastes of different cuts, cooked and raw. And you’ll get to smell that special unmistakable smell of wagyu cooking.
If you are interested let me know in comments. First come first served. And I’m at the front of the queue, which means there are seven places left. And yes, I am paying my way rather than taking a free meal which brings the price down for you.
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23 Comments For This Post

  1. another outspoken female Says:

    I’d be tempted - if i ate meat.

  2. mellie Says:

    Oooh…oooh…we can’t resist this!

    Count the tummyrumbles crew in (that is, two of us!).

  3. Sarah Says:

    Great deal Ed! I can’t make it that night, but can’t wait to read everyone’s reviews!!

    xox Sarah

  4. Jess Says:

    God that is tempting, but unfortunately, I can’t make it. Blog it good.

    Hope you have a great night, Ed.

  5. Claire/Mutemonkey Says:

    Ooh! Yes please, can I come along? Tres exciting!
    :) claire

  6. neil Says:

    I’ll be in. And AOF, it doesn’t sound like meat…more like manna.

  7. another outspoken female Says:

    Neil - I’m up for raw fish any day. That’s my idea of manna :)

  8. Ed Says:

    AOF, sadly no fish this time around though you could mistake wagyu sushi for tuna.

    Tumyrumbles, that two for you.

    Claire, one for you.

    And Neil, one for you.

    I’ll set a time with Charles and we should treat it liek a proper booking as its only a small restaurant. Cool.

  9. Ed Says:

    Thanh from I Eat therefore I am is in two but had a problem leaving a comment. that makes six - two places at the bar left.

  10. Amelita (Squishy) Says:

    Sounds like such an excellent opportunity. Enjoy yourselves. I look forward to the post.

  11. neil Says:

    I seem to be having trouble emailing you, is your spam filter on to me again?

  12. Ed Says:

    Hi Neil, I got and replied to both emails. i think you may have a filter that’s eating you up. You’re not with Telstra are you? My new boss is and I can’t get through to her either. In answer I thought Grossi may be a bit exe as its going to be difficult to eat a prpoper meal for $20 most of the time - let me know if I’m wrong.

  13. neil Says:

    No filter here, but yes, Telstra it is.

  14. Thanh Says:

    Ed, unless my maths abilities have decreased dramatically after uni, I believe there is only one place left.

    So far, we have going
    Yourself
    Mellie and Danny from Tummy Rumbles
    Claire
    Neil
    Myself and my work mate John

    That’s seven all up isn’t it. And I thought it was only 8 people in total?

  15. Ed Says:

    Sorry, my fault Thanh - Seven. That leaves one. correct

  16. Ed Says:

    And one more via email. Please email me if anybody else if having problems with comments. i’ve reoptimised the databses so it should be okay.

  17. Elliot Says:

    I wish I got this sooner
    Sandra and I would love to be included
    Any chance?

  18. Ed Says:

    Elliott, just sent an email. Yes.

  19. Jon (Melbourne Foodie) Says:

    What a pitty I missed this earlier. If there is still a space or anyone drops out pls. let me know as I’d love to attend. Otherwise, enjoy and I look forward to reading about it.

    Jon!

  20. Ed Says:

    Jon, there is space but probably at a table. Are you in? If so that leaves just two places in the whole of Jamon.

  21. Ed Says:

    With Cin & hubby that now makes a full house - 14 with Jon too.

  22. Claire Says:

    Looking forward to Wednesday! Ed, what time should we get there?

  23. Ed Says:

    Me too. 7-7.30 we start.

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