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 Spain?

In Spain, medium rare is called "Al punto". Rare is "Poco hecho" and well done is "Muy hecho".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Spain?

Ask for "Solomillo, al punto" when looking for niu liu in Spain.

loin primal · China

niu liu

Q: What is niu liu in Spain?

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

Q: What is niu liu called in Spain?

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

Q: What primal is niu liu from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Spain, this cut is Solomillo.

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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 SpainSolomillo

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How to order steak doneness

China → Spain

rare	San fen shu	→	Poco hecho	48–55°C
medium rare	Wu fen shu	→	Al punto	55–60°C
medium	Qi fen shu	→	En su punto	60–65°C
well done	Quan shu	→	Muy hecho	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 Spain, look for labels such as Solomillo. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.