Can bonfile mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Romania?

In Romania, medium rare is called "Mediu spre rar". Rare is "În sânge" and well done is "Bine făcut".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Romania?

Ask for "Aș dori mușchiuleț de vită, mediu" when looking for bonfile in Romania.

loin primal · Bulgaria

bonfile

Q: What is bonfile in Romania?

bonfile is the Bulgaria retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Romania, the same cut is most often labeled mușchiuleț.

Q: What is bonfile called in Romania?

Look for mușchiuleț—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is bonfile from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Romania, this cut is mușchiuleț.

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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 Romaniamușchiuleț

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How to order steak doneness

Bulgaria → Romania

rare	Алангле	→	În sânge	48–55°C
medium rare	Средно алангле	→	Mediu spre rar	55–60°C
medium	Средно изпечено	→	Mediu	60–65°C
well done	Добре изпечено	→	Bine făcut	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

“bonfile” in Bulgaria maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Romania, look for labels such as mușchiuleț. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.