Can paahtopaisti mean more than one cut?

This name may also align with Inside Round in this dataset—see alternatives below.

How do you order steak doneness in France?

In France, medium rare is called "À point". Rare is "Saignant" and well done is "Bien cuit".

sirloin primal · Finland

paahtopaisti

Q: What is paahtopaisti in France?

paahtopaisti is the Finland retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In France, the same cut is most often labeled top sirloin.

Q: What is paahtopaisti called in France?

Look for top sirloin—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is paahtopaisti from?

Top Sirloin is on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

In France, this cut is top sirloin.

Cultural equivalent · 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 · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin · sirloin primal

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

Primalsirloin

LocationUpper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin

In Francetop sirloin

What is this cut →Global guide →

How to order steak doneness

Finland → France

rare	Raaka	→	Saignant	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	À point	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Entre à point et bien cuit	60–65°C
well done	Kypsä	→	Bien cuit	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

“Paahtopaisti” in Finland maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In France, look for labels such as top sirloin. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.