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loin primal · Argentina

lomo

In Thailand, this cut is san nai.

Exact match · Confidence 0.98
Fig. 1 · psoas major · loin primal

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

Primalloin
Locationpsoas major
In Thailandsan nai

How to order steak doneness

rareJugosoRae
medium rareA puntoMidiam rae
mediumCocidoMidiam
well doneBien cocidoSook

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

“lomo” in Argentina maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Thailand, look for labels such as san nai. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

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What is lomo in Thailand?
lomo maps to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin) in this ontology; in Thailand, look for labels such as san nai.

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What is lomo called in Thailand?
In Thailand, lomo corresponds to Tenderloin; common retail wording includes san nai.

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Where does lomo come from on the cow?
lomo refers to beef tenderloin on the loin primal (psoas major).

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What primal is lomo from?
lomo is tied to the loin primal as Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

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Is lomo the same as ribeye?
No—lomo maps to beef tenderloin (Tenderloin), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is lomo the same as Striploin?
No—lomo is beef tenderloin; Striploin is striploin (strip steak), a different canonical cut.

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How is lomo different from Ribeye?
beef tenderloin (Tenderloin) differs from ribeye by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for lomo?
lomo resolves to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Thailand butcher?
Ask for san nai and mention Tenderloin if needed—the mapped retail names above match beef tenderloin.

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Why might lomo be less common in Thailand?
lomo is a Argentina retail term; Thailand shops may use different names for the same beef tenderloin muscle.

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How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.