Matu Kai - Review - Brentwood - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"If you want great steak without the pomp and circumstance of a classic steakhouse, head to Matu Kai. The selling point of this dim and sexy Brentwood spot (the second location of the Beverly Hills original) is their focus on grass-fed wagyu flown in from New Zealand, which always arrives a perfect medium-rare, tender, and beefy in flavor, no matter which of the reasonably sized (and reasonably priced) cuts you order. Steakhouse staples like shrimp cocktails and caesar salads are fine here, but the real highlights involve red meat, like a Japanese-style steak tartare, ribeye skewers with harissa, or an excellent fancy cheesesteak available only at the marble bar. Most couples tucked into the low-lit booths are eating the “Matu Dinner for Two,” and if it’s your first time, follow their lead. The five-course tasting includes a cup of ginger-kissed bone broth and that steak tartare, and it’s your best chance to eat wagyu ribeye west of the 405 for less than $90 per person. If you’re hoping for more of a casual drop-in, go straight to the bar. It’s first come, first served, and the full menu is available. video credit: Garrett Snyder video credit: Garrett Snyder video credit: Garrett Snyder video credit: Garrett Snyder photo credit: Garrett Snyder Pause Unmute" - Brant Cox