loin primal · Bhutan
In Nigeria, this cut is back meat ng, also sold as nama na baya.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Rare | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Yoel | → | Don dey done |
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.
“phu-sha” in Bhutan maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Nigeria, look for labels such as back meat ng · nama na baya. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.