Go big or go home! I am a HUGE fan of anything bbq'd. Hubby and I are always searching for the best butcher that sells all of our fav cuts. Last Summer we were craving some Wagyu cuts. We have tried a few places in and around Markham that sell Wagyu, but non of them blew us away. I decided to do a random search for Japanese Butchers and Wagyu and came across FãMu Inc. which is listed as "The only Japanese Butcher in Ontario". FãMu is the Japanese pronunciation of farm. They are all about animals that are pasture or free-run, raised without chemicals, antibiotics, hormones or animal bi-products. Located in J Town, an indoor/outdoor mall of Japanese businesses located On Steeles Avenue E near Woodbine in Markham. (LOVED the shops at J Town!!). We have had several great experiences with this shop since our first visit 9 months ago. Everyone in shop is very helpful and knowledgeable about all of the cuts they sell. Our first try of FãMu we purchased the A5 Wagyu Miyazaki Striploin. BBQ'd on the grill for 2 min on each side (as per the butchers recommendation), the cuts were bbq'd to perfection and just melted in our mouths. I have never eaten a steak anywhere that was so perfectly marbled and so tender. I would say it was easily one of the best steaks I have ever had! The next would be the Australian Wagyu Ribeye we picked up (15oz cuts). A little on the pricey side, but WOW, you get what you pay for and no better way to indulge in a perfect steak bbq. Some of the cuts of Japanese Wagyu they sell are: Kobe - A5 Kuromame Nagi - A5 Furano - A5 Miyazaki (Miyazakigyu)- A5 Hokkaido (Tokachi) - A5 Various Regions Of Japan - A4 Plus ~ Australian Wagyu, US Wagyu, Chicken, Berkshire Pork, Wagyu burgers and Wagyu slices for Sukiyaki Hot Pots and more! During 2 of our recent visits we also tried their Double Wagyu Beef Bowl. Thinly sliced pieces of Wagyu seasoned with in store made terriyaki/soy sauce over a bed of steamed rice. Small portion for the cost, but filling and THE most tender beef bowl you will ever try! Not sure about which cut to try, visit their website and you can get detailed info on each cut, you can also stop in and ask or order online. In shop everyone is very warm, friendly and happy to help if you have any questions. read more

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Had the wagyu rice for lunch awhile ago it was so good! I recommend eating it quickly as the meat is fatty so it can solidify somewhat quickly especially if it's cold outside. read more

Famu - Wagyu rice - Meat Shops Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This is an easy review. Got delivery during covid. Best steak I've ever had in my life. I had the A5 Kobe beef ribeye steak. It's beautiful to look at and melts in your mouth with deliciousness. Want something fancy during Covid? Just get it! It's 100% worth the price. Make sure and research how to cook it properly. read more

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This is purely based on ordering from the website. Site works well and the options were concise. Opted for the A5 Sukiyaki Set. The delivery fee ii thought was relatively reasonable. Was amazed by the quality of the beef along with the vegetables. Was able to cook without any problems! Definitely will be ordering again. read more

Famu - Sukiyaki Set - Meat Shops Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Famu is definitely a butcher I would highly recommend checking out for a special occasion. Came by to pick up some steaks for a late fathers day BBQ and always wanted to try grilling some high quality steaks. I ended up sous viding the 3 pieces (1 A5 Miyazaki and 2 Aussie Wagyu) and tossed it on the BBQ grill for some colour. Wow did the finished product go beyond any of mine and my family's expectation. The experience of buying from Famu was top notch. The help I received from one of the ladies, I think she may be the owner was incredible. Very knowledgeable, took the time to understand what I was looking for, asked a lot of questions about what my intentions were with this, how many people I was cooking for, and most importantly what my budget was. Wagyu is not cheap by any means, but totally worth it for a celebration. I would say that the consensus was that the Miyazaki was definitely the best, however only in little portions. The richness of A5 is almost dessert like, just melts in your mouth, super fatty. The Australian Wagyu, we all agreed would be better as a meal, still very tender, melt in your mouth characteristics as the A5, however the biggest difference here is that there is more beefy richness than the A5. It's a good blend between A5 fattiness, and a nice beefy quality steak. Don't get me wrong, I would in a heartbeat have a nice piece of Miyazaki if I could. I'd highly recommend checking Famu out if you're a meat lover, despite the cost, it'll still be cheaper to cook your own vs going out to a restaurant to have the same quality of meat. read more

Famu - Australian Wagyu - Meat Shops Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Super expensive but beautiful meats!! I can't wait to be able to share one with my friends at some point. read more

Famu - A wagyu striploin, 150$ CAD. - Meat Shops Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Have been ordering meats from Famu for at least 5, 6 years. Found in J-Town, it's a Japanese butcher (probably the only one found in the city); both owners are very familiar with meats and are always available to answer any questions that you might have. It's also extremely clean! You can find a number of meats in different forms; we always purchase ground chicken, pork, and beef as it's always fresh. I would also recommend their prepared stuff. I always have a pack of the premade hamburgers in the freezer as it comes in handy on the nights that you don't want to cook. Additionally, their take away lunch sets are pretty good as well. For a reasonable price,you can have a chicken katsu or curry rice meal. Good for: meats, premade meals read more

Famu - Japanese Wagyu ... all set for a sukiyaki party - Meat Shops Near Me - Markham, Ontario

At Famu, aside from the excellent cut of beef, organic chicken, pork.... You will find marinated ready to cook food in the fridge... And make sure you check out the freezer. you will find frozen foie gras from France and Quebec.. What's for dinner? read more

Ah well an authentic Japanese butcher! They carry a whole range of Japanese cuts of meats and a lot of organic meats including organic burgers, sausages etc. Some of the biggest selection of Wagyu I have seen in the city with best marbling I have witnessed compared to other stores that sell this stuff. In addition to Aussie and US Wagyu they sometimes even have Wagyu from Japan. Prices are in line with other places selling this quality of meat. I would just like to frame the tray of Wagyu for shabu shabu in my place if I could. Good service and one can place a bigger order which comes neatly packed Japanese style in individual wraps for each serving. Interestingly their Non Wagyu meats are quite good too and have higher than normal marbling one finds at other butchers. Some cooked items like Tataki, croquets are also available for purchase. One can spend a lot of money real fast here. read more

Famu - Wagyu galore! - Meat Shops Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Come here to get your wagyu beef! It's amazing quality, and cheaper than going to a restaurant, that's for sure. They got lots of other stuff too, like ox tail, ready to eat food, and different kinds of pork. Definitely get their Berkshire pork, it's great! Best pork you'll have in your life! read more

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Had lunch at Shiso Tree the other day, and figured that if I was in the area, I might as well stop by the market and see if there was anything interesting. Ended up walking past Famu's prepared foods section, and noticed that there was a tiny box of beef tataki for $3.80. I bought it. Inside, there were six thin slices of rare beef, served with a tangy soy sauce, more tangy than salty. It was the best beef tataki I've ever had. It could have done with a touch more salt though. I was concerned that it might be chewy, because I've had a number of experiences where the cut of beef used for the tataki had tough connective tissue that made for some less-than-fun chewing, but this beef tataki was incredibly tender and if I see more of it next time, I will most definitely buy it again. Pretty sure it wasn't wagyu, because that special kind of marbling was absent, but it was delicious nonetheless. read more

Famu - Beef tataki - Meat Shops Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Fabulous meats! They're the only Japanese butcher in Canada offering the widest selection of Wagyu and Kobe beef. I am in beef heaven! I purchased a Kobe striploin and an A5 Wagyu prime rib for a Valentine's Day dinner. The prices are very reasonable and you're getting the Crème de la Crème of beef. The staff are knowledgeable, attentive and patient while I was taking my time to decide on what cut to get. They are there to answer any questions you have while providing quality customer service. I can't wait to try my buttery Wagyu steaks! read more

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Delicious cuts of meat! Tucked in a little area with other markets, this meat shop has such a good selection and different kinds of wagyu if you are up for a treat! Will def be visiting again read more

Not like any other meat shop, this place sells excellent authentic Wagyu beef and Berkshire pork! Staff is great, they even give us some tips on preparing the Wagyu beef. This beef is one of a kind, and has a melt-in-your-mouth goodness! We purchased Berkshire pork for porkchop, and these were delicious too! Check out some items that they sell for 20% off as well: Beef tataki, berkshire pork hamburgers, etc. Come here for best-tasting beef / pork! Definitely not your typical, and must be saved for special dinners at home. read more

This is the second posting of my review. The first one was deleted. On Dec. 31 2020 I bought 428 grams of beef from Famu. When I got home and weighed the meat, the scale read 365 grams. So they've cheated me out of about $10. I've shopped there many times but it was the first time I checked. read more

We picked up Japanese Wagyu ($33/100g) for some good home style teppanaki. :D We used our electric griddle to cook the beef, seasoned with Fleur de Sel and freshly cracked pepper alongside slices of zucchin, shimeji mushrooms, onions and garlic. We also prepared a Korean style Ssam (lettuce wrap) to enjoy with some steamed rice. We thoroughly enjoyed the Wagyu experience and the electric griddle was great for a table top cooking for two. :) We also saw that Famu carries packaged Iberico slices which we'll pick up next time we're there. Will definitely be back. read more

This is my first review, so please be delicate. I am saving my 5 star ranking for the truly special places but I must say that this is one of my favourite places to buy meat. My love for this place started with a very nice piece of Australian Wagyu but has long since grown. At about 20 bucks for 100 grams of it, the indulgence might be difficult to justify (For those not wanting to do the math, that's about 45 bucks for a standard 8 ounce steak). That being said, highly recommended. If you are looking for more modest items, their Mennonite poultry or Berkshire Pork products are quite delicious and beat out the competition pretty hard. All in all, you have to appreciate a butcher serving such great product in an area that really does not have any great butcher shops. It should also be noted they recently started having legit Kobe beef, one of the only places I have ever seen with the certificate and all (not an easy feat by any means). read more

My favourite place to buy meat! Berkshire pork is to die for, I can't find any pork better than that here. PEI ribeye is also my other favourite, price is very reasonable and tasty. read more

Love getting wagyu/grass fed from here with friends for our epic steak nights. The people who work there love meat and it shows. read more

Beef products are consistently good. I've had trouble with the hand-packed Berkshire pork as I've never had a tray of the chops last for 3 days refrigerated before spoiling, but maybe that's just the nature of these heritage products. In any case, this is my go-to when I'm hankering for wagyu! read more

Famu is a small store but packs a big punch. All their meats are organic and of the best quality. For a pork lover like myself, Famu helps you sleep with less guilt after eating 1kg of pork belly. The service is cheery and it's worth to trip to J Town. read more

The go-to place for high quality Australian/Japanese wagyu and Berkshire pork for shabu shabu. Price is high but you get what you pay for.