Can thoka mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Turkey?

In Turkey, medium rare is called "Az orta". Rare is "Az pişmiş" and well done is "Çok pişmiş".

round primal · Andhra Pradesh

thoka

Q: What is thoka in Turkey?

thoka is the Andhra Pradesh retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Turkey, the same cut is most often labeled kuyruk.

Q: What is thoka called in Turkey?

Look for kuyruk—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is thoka from?

Oxtail is on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

In Turkey, this cut is kuyruk.

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Fig. 1 · Tail, cross-cut into round sections · round primal

About this cut

The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

Primalround

LocationTail, cross-cut into round sections

In Turkeykuyruk

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How to order steak doneness

Andhra Pradesh → Turkey

rare	Rare	→	Az pişmiş	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Az orta	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Orta pişmiş	60–65°C
well done	Bagaa kallindi	→	Çok pişmiş	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“thoka” in Andhra Pradesh maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Turkey, look for labels such as kuyruk. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.