If you’re wondering what to serve with your wagu beef, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, I list 39 of the most popular side dishes for wagu beef.
In a rush? Here’s the short answer.
The best dishes to serve with wagyu beef are pear and rocket salad, duchess potatoes, sauteed mushrooms, and supreme soy sauce fried rice. You can also try creamed leeks, Japanese spinach salad, veggie yakisoba, and butternut squash puree. For a surf and turf twist, go with seared scallops.
Ready? Let’s jump right in.
Pear and rocket salad
This salad is a simple but excellent accompaniment for wagyu beef.
The rocket’s naturally peppery flavor, combined with the lemon vinaigrette, fresh pears, and salty parmesan perfectly cuts through the fatty wagyu.
Plain walnuts are added for extra crunch, but you can also swap them for candied ones if you want more pizazz.
Why we love this recipe: it’s fancy but made with easily accessible ingredients.
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Pear and rocket salad
Skip the fruity note
Butter lettuce salad with lemon dijon dressing
Add more veg
Everyday Italian salad
Duchess potatoes
Wagyu beef is special, so you need to do something special with your potatoes.
Duchess potatoes start with a smooth mashed potato mixture and then eggs are added so the mash can be piped into its spiral shape.
Under high heat, the exteriors of these dainty treats will crisp up while the interiors remain oh-so-creamy – yum!
Why we love this recipe: they’re Insta-worthy.
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Duchess potatoes
Stick with the basics
Herb and garlic mashed potatoes
Skip the oven
Rosemary fondant potatoes
Creamed leeks
Leeks are often overlooked as a vegetable, but they can easily be the star of the show.
Just add a splash of double cream to butter-sauteed leeks and it’ll be ready to serve.
The creamy, mellow onion flavors are an excellent pairing with a rich and savory wagyu beef.
Why we love this recipe: you can have it on the table in 20 minutes.
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Creamed leeks
Skip the cream
Braised leeks
Make it extra decadent
Cheesy leeks
Butternut squash puree
This butternut squash puree is one of my favorite sides to make.
It boasts a sweet-but-savory flavor, with a hint of nuttiness from the brown butter.
And the bright orange will look amazing next to the caramelized crusts and pink insides of the wagyu.
Why we love this recipe: it’ll transport you straight to a cozy autumnal evening.
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Butternut squash puree with browned butter
Make it low-carb
Garlic cauliflower puree
Make it vibrant
Pea mint puree
Wagyu katsu sandwich
This isn’t technically a side dish, but it’s one of the most iconic dishes you can make with wagyu beef.
It features deep-fried panko-coated wagyu with katsu sauce sandwiched between slices of Japanese bread.
The flavors of wagyu shine through backed up by a hint of spice from the sauce.
Why we love this recipe: it’s simple but luxuriously delicious.
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Wagyu katsu sandwich
Keep it luxuriously simple
Wagyu misozuke
Make it sushi-inspired
Wagyu sushi
Veggie yakisoba
This veggie yakisoba deserves a spot in your dinner menu rotation.
The umami packed sauce will be able to stand up to the rich meat. And you can pack the noodles with any veggies you want.
It’s the perfect opportunity to use any leftover veg sitting in your fridge.
Why we love this recipe: it has a 4.84 rating from 1852 votes.
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Veggie yakisoba
Make a favorite
Miso ramen
Make it low-carb
Shirataki sesame noodles
Sauteed mushrooms
These sauteed button mushrooms are an excellent topper for your wagyu beef.
They’re already loaded with umami, but sauteing them with Worcestershire sauce makes them even tastier.
Pro-tip: don’t stir the mushrooms for thei first three minutes in the skillet to help them get a wonderful sear.
Why we love this recipe: these go superbly with pretty much any meat dish.
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Sauteed mushrooms
Make it creamy
Garlic parmesan sauteed mushrooms
Fire up the oven
Roasted garlic butter mushrooms
Japanese spinach salad
Also known as spinach goma-ae, this Japanese classic would be a unique choice to pair with your wagyu beef.
It’s quick and easy to make, and it’s a great way of getting some greens on the plate.
The highlight of this dish is the savory sesame sauce which adds a delicious nutty flavor.
Why we love this recipe: it’s nice and refreshing.
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Japanese spinach salad
Make it different
Creamed spinach
Skip the spinach
Green beans with black sesame sauce
Chili sesame sauteed broccolini
Another green side that will make your wagyu beef shine is sauteed broccolini.
Broccolini is the posher cousin of broccoli and it’s loaded with good-for-you stuff like fiber, protein, potassium, and iron.
A dash of red pepper flakes gives it a spicy kick that will cut right through your rich wagyu beef.
Why we love this recipe: it’s perfect when you’re in a rush.
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Chili sesame sauteed broccolini
Ditch the heat
Garlic parmesan broccolini
Skip the broccolini
Garlicky broccoli rabe
Supreme soy sauce fried rice
This isn’t any old fried rice – the secret lies in this recipe’s Supreme sauce.
Instead of simply throwing the sauce in at the last minute, it’s cooked in advance to give it more depth of flavor.
Pro tip: if you feel like the rice is missing something, a splash of fish sauce will normally fix the problem!
Why we love this recipe: it transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy dish.
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Supreme soy sauce fried rice
Make a takeout classic
Egg fried rice
Make it low-carb
Kimchi cauliflower fried rice
Seared scallops
Transform your wagyu beef into a delicious surf and turf meal with a serving of these perfectly-seared scallops.
Make sure the pan is screaming hot before you drop the scallops in to ensure they get the gorgeous caramelized crust without overcooking the middle.
Why we love this recipe: you can get them on the table in 10 minutes.
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Seared scallops
Preheat the oven
Crispy baked scallops
Another seafood option
Grilled lobster tails
Grilled asparagus
One of the best things about spring is grilled asparagus.
It’s a sure sign that summer is nearly here!
Grilling the spears gives them a hint of smokiness and a crisp-tender texture. There won’t be a limp, soggy spear in sight.
And the clean flavors work brilliantly with some wagu beef.
Why we love this recipe: it’s bright and fresh.
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Grilled asparagus
Mix it up
Mixed grilled vegetables
Make it unique
Grilled bacon-wrapped asparagus
Truffle mac and cheese
Go for full on decadence and pair your wagu beef with a fancy mac and cheese.
The addition of white truffle oil adds an earthy flavor that works really well with the mildly nutty gruyere cheese.
But I do need to warn you… you will probably need a nap after finishing off your meal.
Psst… don’t have any truffle oil? Use one of these tried and tested substitutes.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a one-pot dish so less washing up for you ( = more time more napping!).
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Truffle mac and cheese
Ditch the macaroni
Gnocchi truffle alfredo
Make it low-carb
Zoodles cacio e pepe
The best side dishes to serve with wagu beef
- Pear and rocket salad
- Duchess potatoes
- Creamed leeks
- Butternut squash puree
- Wagyu katsu sandwich
- Veggie yakisoba
- Sauteed mushrooms
- Japanese spinach salad
- Chili sesame sauteed broccolini
- Supreme soy sauce fried rice
- Seared scallops
- Grilled asparagus
- Truffle mac and cheese
What To Serve With Wagu Beef
Ingredients
- 1 portion wagu beef
Instructions
- Prepare your wagu beef according to your favorite recipe.
- In the meantime, choose one of the following sides to serve alongside it.
- Side dishes include: pear and rocket salad, duchess potatoes, creamed leeks, butternut squash puree, wagyu katsu sandwich, veggie yakisoba, sauteed mushrooms, Japanese spinach salad, chili sesame sauteed broccolini, supreme soy sauce fried rice, seared scallops, grilled asparagus, and truffle mac and cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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