Can niu liu mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Bulgaria?

In Bulgaria, medium rare is called "Средно алангле". Rare is "Алангле" and well done is "Добре изпечено".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Bulgaria?

Ask for "Може ли бонфиле, средно изпечено" when looking for niu liu in Bulgaria.

loin primal · China

niu liu

Q: What is niu liu in Bulgaria?

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

Q: What is niu liu called in Bulgaria?

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

Q: What primal is niu liu from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Bulgaria, this cut is bonfile.

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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 Bulgariabonfile

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How to order steak doneness

China → Bulgaria

rare	San fen shu	→	Алангле	48–55°C
medium rare	Wu fen shu	→	Средно алангле	55–60°C
medium	Qi fen shu	→	Средно изпечено	60–65°C
well done	Quan shu	→	Добре изпечено	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

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