Can fisilo 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 Turkey?

In Turkey, medium rare is called "Az orta". Rare is "Az pişmiş" and well done is "Çok pişmiş".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Turkey?

Ask for "Bonfile var mı?" when looking for fisilo in Turkey.

loin primal · Ethiopia

fisilo

Q: What is fisilo in Turkey?

fisilo is the Ethiopia retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Turkey, the same cut is most often labeled bonfile.

Q: What is fisilo called in Turkey?

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

Q: What primal is fisilo from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Turkey, 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 Turkeybonfile

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How to order steak doneness

Ethiopia → Turkey

rare	Tere	→	Az pişmiş	48–55°C
medium rare	Tibs leb-leb	→	Az orta	55–60°C
medium	Yetebese	→	Orta pişmiş	60–65°C
well done	Yetebese kibrit	→	Çok pişmiş	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

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