Wagyumafia The Cutlet Sandwich

I stumbled across this sandwich place and I could not stop thinking about it for days. I decided I wanted to treat myself on my last night in Tokyo with my left over JPY. I spent the whole day reading the google reviews and they were equally good & bad. I was a little nervous about spending $100 on a sandwich after reading the reviews but I’m glad I didn’t let that stop me from visiting. The steak was cooked perfectly, it was SO soft, it basically melted in my mouth. The truffle fries were delicious, make sure you order these and whatever you do DO NOT share them. I can tell that a lot of thought was put into crafting this simple yet delicious sandwich with the thin layer of the sauce that was delicious enough to enjoy but subtle enough to not overshadow the flavour of the wagyu. The texture of the toasted bread also complimented the softness of the wagyu perfectly. I was pleasantly surprised when it came out with a bit of gold leaf on it, it just added that special little touch. The customer service was also lovely, the young man who served us was very friendly, he handled the food so delicately. It was therapeutic to watch him prepare the sandos with so much care. Although I wish that he gave us the corners that he cut off those sandwiches for presentation because I would’ve loved to eat them too. Wagyu is expensive, it is a luxury to be able to eat such a deliciously crafted meat. The restaurant, although very cosy and charming did not look like the type of fancy place that you would be spending over $100 in. I can see how people who left harsh reviews would have felt like this place was a little over priced. However as someone who absolutely loves wagyu and does see the value in it, I thought it was worth every dollar. I would love to come back for a special occasion one day and splurge on another mouth watering sandwich by Wagyu Mafia. My friend and I really enjoyed our sandwiches, definitely one of the best sandos we’ve ever had!

The experience is lackluster for the price! The sandwich was ok, have had better from an organic grass fed steak on a grill in my backyard. We ordered two sandwiches, and realized after we paid, that it was $400 worth of sandwiches! You pay for the gold flakes. Even if the sandwiches were $40 a piece it would be a stretch… Don’t waste the money - try a different place, check the price, and don’t get taken. The atmosphere is nothing special at all, and played very ADD type music.

Probably the best sando I’ve ever had. But it better be the case, given the price! Come for the hype, it’s a one on one experience, the food is great but pricey. So be clear why you want to splurge on this and don’t think twice!

Really friendly staff! We had the Zabuton fillet and the Gigolo minced patty. Both were excellent cooked well. We also tried the truffle fries, they were very tasty but were a small portion and a little cold.

We tried the ozaki sirloin, the ozaki tenderloin and the truffle fries. This was a very expensive snack. The truffle fries were great but the katsu sando was a bit chewy, not the melt in your mouth type of meat you would expect for the price. This place left us wanting more, so we headed to a convenience store after to grab dinner. Tip: prices are shown in USD, add 00 to get the price in yen

Really amazing sandwich and worth the experience, however it was ruined by the service. The sandwich was $150, which is fine, and it came with a slice of a small pickle. I asked for a second slice because it went with the sandwich well, and they said it would cost 1100 yen ($11) for another slice of pickle. You can see how small it is in the photo, I just feel like thats really off considering the price of the sandwich. Really ruined the experience for me. I also feel like the service was quite gimmicky, we just wanted to enjoy the experience but they made us film the waiter bringing it out and then asked if they could post us on social media. Not exactly a classy establishment.

The place is simply designed, no ambience whatsoever. All the cut is at 100 gram. Ordered the wagyu sirloin at USD80. Does the cutlet taste good.. yes Will I visit again... no Was it worth the money... Something is lacking in this place. You feel the place so cold, not just on ambience but there’s no interaction except for a waitress asking the same question from one customer to another, trying to strike a conversation and to take a photo for their instagram. I would wish someone telling me about the bread, the sauce, the beef, how it was done. I left the place wondering how it can be better.

This place carries a pretty hefty price tag. All prices are USD and it definitely seems like no one but tourists come here. We came here because someone in our group really wanted to try it. We ordered truffle fries, sirloin sandwich ($80 USD), and Chateaubriand sandwich ($200 USD). They also gave us their house made habanero Tabasco to dip the sandwiches in. It was good, but not really worth the price. It was definitely an interesting experience but I wouldn't come back. Come here for the novelty factor, get one of the cheaper cuts, take some pictures and post them and no one would be the wiser.

I stumbled across this sandwich place and I could not stop thinking about it for days. I decided I wanted to treat myself on my last night in Tokyo with my left over JPY. I spent the whole day reading the google reviews and they were equally good & bad. I was a little nervous about spending $100 on a sandwich after reading the reviews but I’m glad I didn’t let that stop me from visiting. The steak was cooked perfectly, it was SO soft, it basically melted in my mouth. The truffle fries were delicious, make sure you order these and whatever you do DO NOT share them. I can tell that a lot of thought was put into crafting this simple yet delicious sandwich with the thin layer of the sauce that was delicious enough to enjoy but subtle enough to not overshadow the flavour of the wagyu. The texture of the toasted bread also complimented the softness of the wagyu perfectly. I was pleasantly surprised when it came out with a bit of gold leaf on it, it just added that special little touch. The customer service was also lovely, the young man who served us was very friendly, he handled the food so delicately. It was therapeutic to watch him prepare the sandos with so much care. Although I wish that he gave us the corners that he cut off those sandwiches for presentation because I would’ve loved to eat them too. Wagyu is expensive, it is a luxury to be able to eat such a deliciously crafted meat. The restaurant, although very cosy and charming did not look like the type of fancy place that you would be spending over $100 in. I can see how people who left harsh reviews would have felt like this place was a little over priced. However as someone who absolutely loves wagyu and does see the value in it, I thought it was worth every dollar. I would love to come back for a special occasion one day and splurge on another mouth watering sandwich by Wagyu Mafia. My friend and I really enjoyed our sandwiches, definitely one of the best sandos we’ve ever had!

The experience is lackluster for the price! The sandwich was ok, have had better from an organic grass fed steak on a grill in my backyard. We ordered two sandwiches, and realized after we paid, that it was $400 worth of sandwiches! You pay for the gold flakes. Even if the sandwiches were $40 a piece it would be a stretch… Don’t waste the money - try a different place, check the price, and don’t get taken. The atmosphere is nothing special at all, and played very ADD type music.

Probably the best sando I’ve ever had. But it better be the case, given the price! Come for the hype, it’s a one on one experience, the food is great but pricey. So be clear why you want to splurge on this and don’t think twice!

Really friendly staff! We had the Zabuton fillet and the Gigolo minced patty. Both were excellent cooked well. We also tried the truffle fries, they were very tasty but were a small portion and a little cold.

We tried the ozaki sirloin, the ozaki tenderloin and the truffle fries. This was a very expensive snack. The truffle fries were great but the katsu sando was a bit chewy, not the melt in your mouth type of meat you would expect for the price. This place left us wanting more, so we headed to a convenience store after to grab dinner. Tip: prices are shown in USD, add 00 to get the price in yen

Really amazing sandwich and worth the experience, however it was ruined by the service. The sandwich was $150, which is fine, and it came with a slice of a small pickle. I asked for a second slice because it went with the sandwich well, and they said it would cost 1100 yen ($11) for another slice of pickle. You can see how small it is in the photo, I just feel like thats really off considering the price of the sandwich. Really ruined the experience for me. I also feel like the service was quite gimmicky, we just wanted to enjoy the experience but they made us film the waiter bringing it out and then asked if they could post us on social media. Not exactly a classy establishment.

The place is simply designed, no ambience whatsoever. All the cut is at 100 gram. Ordered the wagyu sirloin at USD80. Does the cutlet taste good.. yes Will I visit again... no Was it worth the money... Something is lacking in this place. You feel the place so cold, not just on ambience but there’s no interaction except for a waitress asking the same question from one customer to another, trying to strike a conversation and to take a photo for their instagram. I would wish someone telling me about the bread, the sauce, the beef, how it was done. I left the place wondering how it can be better.

This place carries a pretty hefty price tag. All prices are USD and it definitely seems like no one but tourists come here. We came here because someone in our group really wanted to try it. We ordered truffle fries, sirloin sandwich ($80 USD), and Chateaubriand sandwich ($200 USD). They also gave us their house made habanero Tabasco to dip the sandwiches in. It was good, but not really worth the price. It was definitely an interesting experience but I wouldn't come back. Come here for the novelty factor, get one of the cheaper cuts, take some pictures and post them and no one would be the wiser.

Bamboozled. That's the first word I thought of after my first bite. You're paying very western pries for a meager amount of what I believe is high quality wagyu but with the way it was cooked... I honestly couldn't tell. The staff were energetic and friendly but it was just a tad bit awkward when I tried to hide my disappointment with the sandwich. We walked across the river to Iroha sushi and had a full meal after. $4-5/Uni nigiri made our stomachs happier/

I've been following Hamada-san on IG for quite some time now and finally had the opportunity to visit their cutlet sandwich store in Meguro during our last trip. Love how they engage their customers during the meal which makes it unique and fun. Their other locations require a membership in order to dine with them which makes it a semi private experience. The cutlet outlet doesn't require advance reservations or a membership so this gives the general public a preview of what the full blown wagyu meal is like at their Butcher shop. Knowing we had a dinner reservation at Sézanne later that night, we ended up sharing 2 sandwiches and fries. The truffle fries were fried to a perfect golden brown and were well seasoned. As my wife and friend aren't big wagyu eaters, we opted for the leaner sirloin and menchi katsu sando. Simply put, the cutlet sandwiches were awesome and loved their house hot sauces. Was a fun experience and think I'd try to get a membership if my wife was a bigger meat eater. We were also lucky enough to get samples of their ultra highball and ultra garlic potato chips. The chips were so good that I ended up bringing home 12 bags!! Look for them at Family Marts throughout Japan!!

I'm disappointed to say that the châteaubriant completely lacked flavour. Ambience was underwhelming. Gimmicky and unfortunately seems like a marketing scam. Not worth the visit

I came here on a tuesday afternoon. It was rainy and I managed to find it. Located behind a building, I entered and ordered the knuckle. It was $30 USD. They have even more expensive sandwiches that go up to $200 USD for the Kobe beef. I waited about 15 minutes for my sandwich to come to my table. I took a bite. Although it was good, I didn't think it was worth $30 USD. I even bit into some connective tissue. The beef was good and it was soft to the bite. But it's definitely overpriced. I wouldn't come again.

Saw this place on YouTube and I had to check it out. My thought is if you sale a Katsu Sando with wagyu beef that costs $321 (35,000 yen), it has got to be good. I opted to go with the Kobe Sirloin this time which cost $165 (18,000 yen) because I was told it had great marbling and it did not disappoint. Each bite of this katsu sando was incredibly juicy and well worth the money spent. Oh and don't forget the add some Wagyusco if you go. Even though it looked small it was definitely filling. But thinking I'll buy 2 next time. Lol. I am definitely looking forward to going back next spring.

This was one of our stops while vacationing in Japan. After hearing so much about wagyu sandwich we had to try it. We had the Kobe beef tenderloin and the wagyu tenderloin. Both was great, I prefer the Wagyu Tenderloin while my friend preferred the other. Also, they have their own hot sauce which is really good too!

What sandwich costs 4000-20000 yen (roughly 40-200 us $!)? A pure Wagyu beef sandwich. On the lower end you have the Japanese Zabuton cut (pillow). On the high end you could get an A5 Chateaubriand. That's some serious scratch. Luckily for us we ran into the owners one night post drinking and bonded over ramen, and then got invited to try some of said samples of beef. Very tasty but since it was late night not during retail operations, this is a somewhat biased and one off viewpoint. Soft fatty beef melts in your mouth and simply seasoned. Compared to say the multi sliced, tomato spread one youd get at say Shima in Nihonbashi, it's just yet another awesome food genre that seems to exist only in Japan. Or does it? They also told us theyre opening none other than in San Francisco where I live. fuck Yeah. Super nice people, tasty food and great hospitality. Now when i go home I can look forward to getting the beef again. Just probably not under the same circumstances.

Wow. They have 6 different grades of meat for sandwiches. We had 3 different selections. Wagyu Zabuton, Wagyu Sirloin and Kobe Sirloin. All spectacular. Truffle fries were also very good. Very special treat. Nice staff. Limited seating.

came here in search of "THE WAGYU SANDWICH" thats hitting social media like crazy. yup, got emails about them and how its making their way to the US. since im in japan, i need to try the OG. came here for lunch and the owner was a one man show. he warmed up after a little bit we began talking. he was nice and thanks his customers on IG all the time, which is nice. got the Wagyu sando, which was bomb. the meat was nice and tender and in between 2 slices of super soft and fluffy toasted white bread with their yuzu tabasco sauce and truffle salt was amazing. the price surprised me when i looked at my credit card bill, but whatever, i was on vacation and it was a great experience and taste to my mouth and belly.it coast about $95 for that sando, but man, i dream about it all the time. they have all sorts of cuts and less expensive sandos too.