loin primal · Brazil
In Nagaland, this cut is vitho keivi, also sold as cuo, naga mithun, feast mithun naga, hornbill mithun.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Mal passada | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Ao ponto para mal | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Ao ponto | → | Medium |
| well done | Bem passada | → | Penuoh |
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.
“Contra Filé” in Brazil maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Nagaland, look for labels such as vitho keivi · cuo · naga mithun · feast mithun naga · hornbill mithun. 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.