Lovin' the Kobe beef

I figured it was about time that I gave it a try. Before being seared over charcoal, these slices looked like red marble:

It's truly a challenge to describe the taste. You put it in your mouth, and it feels like it melts a little bit. It's akin to beef-flavored butter. This is accompanied by a slight tingle of blood.

The plate above cost the yen equivalent of $15, and is considered something of a good deal.