round primal · Canada
In Vietnam, this cut is than bo.
About this cut
A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.
| rare | Rare | → | Tái |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Tái vừa |
| medium | Medium | → | Vừa |
| well done | Well done | → | Chín kỹ |
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.
“eye of round” in Canada maps to canonical eye of round (round: Small oval muscle within the outside round). In Vietnam, look for labels such as than bo. A small, tight-grained, very lean oval muscle embedded in the outside round. Uniform shape makes it ideal for roasting and slicing thin (roast beef deli meat). Can be tough if overcooked.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.