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Wagyu Cheesesteak from Matu Sparks Cult Following

4/21/2026

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  • In Pasadena, California, a cheesesteak from Matu, a Beverly Hills steakhouse, has gained a cult following.
  • Priced at $24, the sandwich includes eight ounces of Wagyu rib-eye and sirloin, onions, cheese, and a hot pepper in a sesame roll.
  • Matu and its spinoff, Cheesesteaks by Matu, use grass-fed beef from New Zealand.
  • The definition of Wagyu is debated, as it traditionally referred to high-quality beef from Japan known for marbling.