About this cut
A tomahawk is a bone-in ribeye with the full rib bone left long and frenched - the same eye of the steak, presented as a centrepiece. The bone adds nothing to the flavour but everything to the occasion, and it also makes the steak thick, which changes how you have to cook it.
Marbling: Japanese A5 (BMS 8-12)
A5 is the top grade of the Japanese beef grading system: the "5" is the yield grade and the marbling itself scores BMS 8-12 — the finest, most evenly dispersed intramuscular fat produced anywhere in the world. It melts at close to body temperature, which is why A5 tastes buttery rather than fatty.
How to cook it
- Thaw fully in the fridge overnight if frozen, then sit at room temperature for 45 minutes.
- Reverse sear is the only reliable method at this thickness. Oven at 120°C until the internal temperature reaches 48-50°C - roughly 45-70 minutes depending on weight.
- Rest 10 minutes off the heat.
- Sear 60-90 seconds per side in a screaming hot pan or over direct charcoal to build the crust.
- Rest another 10 minutes, then carve the eye off the bone and slice against the grain.
Best for: Reverse sear, charcoal, sharing centrepiece.
How much to order
80-120g per person. A5 is served as a course, not a slab — a 250g pack comfortably feeds two to three people. A tomahawk of this grade is a sharing steak - carve it at the table and serve it sliced.
Storage and handling
Delivered frozen and vacuum-sealed. Keep at -18°C. Thaw overnight in the fridge - never at room temperature or under water - and cook within 24 hours of thawing. Do not refreeze once thawed.
Common questions
Is this Halal?
Yes. Every cut we sell is Halal certified, without exception.
Can I ask for a different thickness or portion size?
Yes. Our butchers cut to order. Message us on WhatsApp before you place the order and we will prepare it the way you want it.
How do I know when it is done without a thermometer?
Buy a thermometer - it is the single best AED 50 you will spend on steak. Until then: rare feels like the base of your thumb relaxed, medium rare gives slight resistance, medium springs back.
How fast is delivery?
1-2 days across the UAE, packed in insulated boxes with gel ice. Free over AED 200 in Dubai, free over AED 500 in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates.
Not sure this is the right cut for what you are cooking? Message a butcher on WhatsApp before you order - we would rather advise you than have you buy the wrong thing.