Can eye fillet mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What should I ask for at a butcher in New Zealand?

Ask for "Eye Fillet, three steaks, kilo if you've got it" when looking for eye fillet in New Zealand.

loin primal · Australia

eye fillet

Q: What is eye fillet in New Zealand?

eye fillet is the Australia retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In New Zealand, the same cut is most often labeled eye fillet nz.

Q: What is eye fillet called in New Zealand?

Look for eye fillet nz—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is eye fillet from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In New Zealand, this cut is eye fillet nz.

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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 New Zealandeye fillet nz

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How to order steak doneness

Australia → New Zealand

rare	Rare	→	Rare	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Well done	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

“eye fillet” in Australia maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In New Zealand, look for labels such as eye fillet nz. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.