6. Fake Kobe Beef Sliders

True Kobe beef comes from a specific strain of Wagyu cattle raised under strict regulations in the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan. It is extraordinarily rare and expensive. Many American menus feature “Kobe-style” burgers or sliders, which is a deceptive marketing tactic to justify a massive price hike. Grounding up premium, highly marbled beef into a hamburger patty destroys the very texture you are paying for anyway. Furthermore, most of this meat is just standard domestic beef crossbred with Wagyu. Skip the overpriced buzzwords and order a standard ground chuck burger—it will taste just as good and save you twenty dollars.