{"product_id":"a5-japanese-wagyu-chuck-flap-block-0-4lb","title":"A5 Japanese Wagyu Chuck Flap Block 0.4LB","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Figtree', sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 800px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eA5 Japanese Wagyu · Chuck Flap (Zabuton) · Whole Block\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 0 14px; color: #0d0d0d; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eA5 Japanese Wagyu Chuck Flap Block, 0.4 lb,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-style: italic; color: #433625;\"\u003eZabuton, Cut Your Way\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #000000b5; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003eThe chuck flap (살치살), known in Japan as zabuton, meaning cushion, for its flat and squarish shape, is one of the most prized yakiniku cuts from the shoulder. It sits in a part of the chuck that does very little work, so the muscle fibers stay fine and the marbling spreads evenly through the meat. The result is a tenderness and buttery richness that rivals loin cuts, with a deeper, beefier flavor. This 0.4 lb A5 block from Japanese Black cattle (Kuroge Washu, 흑모와규) is left whole so you can cut it exactly how you like it: thick steak cubes, yakiniku slices, or paper-thin shabu-shabu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eae8e6; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #433625; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA5 Japanese Wagyu\u003c\/strong\u003e, the highest grade awarded by the Japan Meat Grading Association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eZabuton (chuck flap)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a yakiniku favorite known for its even marbling, rich umami, and buttery sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhole, unsliced block\u003c\/strong\u003e, total freedom to portion it as steak, yakiniku, or hot pot slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApproachable A5\u003c\/strong\u003e, an easy way to experience the top grade of Japanese Wagyu at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eae8e6; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #433625; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhat A5 Means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #faf9f7; border-left: 3px solid #c9a96e; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13.5px; color: #000000b5; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eIn Japan, every Wagyu carcass is graded by the Japan Meat Grading Association (JMGA) on two scales: yield grade (A to C) and meat quality grade (1 to 5), which looks at marbling, meat color and brightness, firmness and texture, and fat color and quality. A5 is the top of both scales and requires a Beef Marbling Standard (BMS) score of 8 to 12. Only beef raised and graded in Japan can carry the A5 grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eae8e6; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #433625; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWays to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYakiniku\u003c\/strong\u003e, sliced about 1\/4 inch thick against the grain and grilled over medium heat, flipping once when juices rise to the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCubed steak\u003c\/strong\u003e, cut into 1 inch cubes and seared quickly on all sides, finished with sea salt and fresh wasabi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14.5px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 20px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; color: #c9a96e; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShabu-shabu\u003c\/strong\u003e, sliced paper thin and swished in simmering kelp broth for 20 to 30 seconds, then dipped in sesame or ponzu sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; background: #e9e4e0; border-left: 3px solid #c9a96e; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 0 0 28px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e🔪\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #433625; margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTip: Slice the block while it is still slightly frozen for cleaner, thinner cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eae8e6; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #433625; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eHow to Thaw\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #faf9f7; border-left: 3px solid #c9a96e; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13.5px; color: #000000b5; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThaw overnight in the refrigerator, still in the vacuum seal. Slice to your preferred thickness, then let rest at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before cooking. Do not thaw in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #000000b5; line-height: 1.7; background: #faf9f7; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003eShipping note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product ships frozen via Next Day Air. Orders are fulfilled Monday through Wednesday to ensure freshness upon delivery. Orders placed Thursday or Friday may ship the following week, as Thursday\/Friday shipments risk weekend delays that could compromise product quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unexpected Meal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68021463908653,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/8515\/2045\/files\/Premium_Wagyu_Beef_Tray.png?v=1793693463","url":"https:\/\/unexpectedmeal.com\/products\/a5-japanese-wagyu-chuck-flap-block-0-4lb","provider":"Unexpected Meal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}