The Vegas Beef Battle: Which New Steak Is The King Of The Strip?

The SW Experience at SW Steakhouse inside the Wynn Las Vegas

You know a steakhouse is truly baller if it overlooks something called "The Lake of Dreams." Chef David Walzog has been serving some of the best steaks in town at SW for years, but the brand-new SW Experience takes the whole thing over the top. Instead of one steak, you get a tasting of five different mini-steaks comprised of beef from all over the world.

So, what are these five magical international cuts? Certified Kobe from Hyogo Prefecture (Japan), Omi from Shiga Prefecture (Japan), A5 Wagyu from Ideue Farm in Kagoshima Prefecture (Japan), Wagyu from Sher Family Ranch (Australia) and Domestic Prime from Greater Omaha Packing Co. (USA). Each comes in a two-ounce portion and the whole tasting costs a whopping $280 (that's $28 per ounce, folks). But, is it worth it? Quite simply: yes.

While the Kobe is truly special, the Omi is the standout variety. It also happens to be Walzog's favorite. "I just think it has the right balance between fat and textural muscle," the chef says. In fact, in comparison to the rich Japanese beef, the Australian and American Prime came off somewhat bland and chewy. It's not a fair fight, though — the Japanese beef is so heavily marbled you'd think the cows were only fed foie gras. Simply put, this is likely the best collection of beef you've ever tasted.

Beef Rib Steak at Bazaar Meat by José Andrés inside the SLS Hotel & Casino