The Butcher's Block | Learn + Choose
Angus or Wagyu? Choose by the experience you want.
Angus delivers bold beef flavour and everyday steak value. Wagyu delivers more marbling, a softer texture and greater richness.
Find your steak in 10 seconds
What actually changes on the plate?
Angus
Flavour: beef-forward and robust
Marbling: balanced
Texture: tender with more bite
Best for: BBQ, family meals and regular steak nights
Wagyu
Flavour: richer and more buttery
Marbling: higher potential
Texture: softer and more delicate
Best for: premium steak nights and special occasions
The breed tells you the style of beef. The SB marble score tells you how much marbling is in the individual cut. Understand the SB marble grading scale →
Three easy starting points
Angus Sirloin SB 3
Best for: classic beef flavour and value. A straightforward choice when you want a proper steak without heavy richness.
Choose Angus SirloinAngus Rib Fillet SB 3
Best for: Angus flavour with more tenderness and richness. A strong middle choice for steak night.
Choose Angus Rib FilletWagyu Rib Fillet SB 4-5
Best for: a first Wagyu experience. Richer and softer than Angus without the intensity of very high marbling.
Choose Wagyu Rib FilletWant something between Angus and Wagyu?
Black Onyx is the natural next comparison when you want premium Black Angus character with more marbling. Keep it as a separate decision rather than adding a third choice to the Angus vs Wagyu question.
See where Black Onyx fits →Cook the marbling, not just the breed
Cooking Wagyu?
Use less added fat and adjust the cook as marbling increases.
How to Cook Steak by Marble Score →Quick answers before you choose
Is Wagyu always better than Angus?
No. Wagyu is generally richer and more marbled. Angus gives you stronger traditional beef flavour and better everyday value. The better steak is the one that suits the occasion.
Which is better for a first-time premium beef buyer?
If you want familiar steak flavour, start with Angus Sirloin or Rib Fillet. If you specifically want to experience Wagyu, SB 4-5 is a more approachable place to begin than very high marble scores.
Which is better for BBQ?
Angus is a very natural BBQ choice because of its beef-forward flavour and balanced richness. Wagyu can also be excellent, but higher marbling needs more controlled cooking.
Does marble score matter more than the breed?
Both matter. Breed influences the style and marbling potential, while the SB score helps you understand the richness of the individual cut.
Match the steak to your night.
Go Angus for classic flavour and value. Go Wagyu when you want more marbling and indulgence.
