Can kitfo cut mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Vietnam?

In Vietnam, medium rare is called "Tái vừa". Rare is "Tái" and well done is "Chín kỹ".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Vietnam?

Ask for "Thăn nội, cắt hạt lựu, cho Bò Lúc Lắc" when looking for kitfo cut in Vietnam.

loin primal · Ethiopia

kitfo cut

Q: What is kitfo cut in Vietnam?

kitfo cut is the Ethiopia retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Vietnam, the same cut is most often labeled than noi or bo luc lac.

Q: What is kitfo cut called in Vietnam?

Look for than noi, bo luc lac—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is kitfo cut from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Vietnam, this cut is than noi, also sold as bo luc lac.

Approximate match · Confidence 0.65

⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

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 Vietnamthan noi · bo luc lac

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How to order steak doneness

Ethiopia → Vietnam

rare	Tere	→	Tái	48–55°C
medium rare	Tibs leb-leb	→	Tái vừa	55–60°C
medium	Yetebese	→	Vừa	60–65°C
well done	Yetebese kibrit	→	Chín kỹ	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

“kitfo cut” in Ethiopia maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Vietnam, look for labels such as than noi · bo luc lac. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.