Youngblood, I have often heard that the so called KOBE BEEF served here in the US is not at all as great as the Kobe Beef served in Japan.
The last time I had Kobe in Japan the chef would come out from the kitchen and explain in somewhat detailed but broken English the process a 'cow' goes through to be declared "KOBE BEEF" in Japan.
That Kobe cow gets massaged continuously and fed the finest grains and is force fed with lots of beer ... among other interesting info.
But I have been told that here in the states the cow undergoes a very different 'process' and is often referred to as "Semi Kobe" which I think the US restaurants have to tell you if you happen to ask.
I'll try the Ruth Chris Kobe steak if I can find one open here in LV. The one on West Flamingo closed recently but I I believe their second location is still serving great meals.
Right now one of the best places to get a decent steak dinner is in the Ellis Island Casino .... served daily (24/7) with a large glass of ice cold beer, a decent salad, a potato of your choice, and string beans for a price of $7.99...
But you gotta ask because it ain't on the menu. Just say, "I'll have the Steak Special, please!" and then answer all the server's questions so it comes to your table just the way you like it.
A great place to have a great meal for you Olympia critters.
