“What began as a vision became a meaningful part of our lives because of the incredible support of our community,” The Flying Cow wrote on social media. “We are sincerely thankful for every visit, every shared meal, and every moment of connection that filled this place with life.”
Both the Flying Cow and its associated beef supplier, The Oda Ranch appear to have opened between 2017 and 2019. According to the Flying Cow website, Musashi “Mike” Oda opened the Oda Ranch in Richmond with a dream to bring traditional Japanese wagyu to the U.S.
But since you can’t import Japanese wagyu directly to the U.S., The Oda Ranch raised its own “Wodagyu” cattle, certified by the American Wagyu Association, and descended from the Tajima black line. According to the ranch’s Instagram account, it supplied beef to several Houston restaurants, including Henderson & Kane and the now-closed Counter Common…