loin primal · China
In Hungary, this cut is bélszín.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | San fen shu | → | Véresen |
| medium rare | Wu fen shu | → | Félig nyers |
| medium | Qi fen shu | → | Közepesen átsütve |
| well done | Quan shu | → | Jól átsütve |
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.
“niu liu” in China maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Hungary, look for labels such as bélszín. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.