Buffalo meat is known by different names in various nations. In certain spots it is known as meat, or buff in India and Nepal; in certain nations it is known as carabeef, from the Spanish expression and breed name carabao. Meat taken from a wild ox more youthful than 20 months is known as padwa in India, pado in Nepal and bansgosh in Pakistan. Wild ox calves are frequently alluded to as bison grills and raised only on milk to be butchered youthful for meat.

Buffalo meat from youthful wild ox has a greatly improved quality as they have a higher extent of muscle and a lower extent of fat when contrasted with other cows meat. The most excellent wild ox meat is known as "padwa" in India, taken from a bison more youthful than two years.