loin primal · France
In Northeast India (Other States), this cut is naram mansa arunachal, also sold as sa-nem, naram mangxo, naram mangsho tripura.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Saignant | → | Rare |
| medium rare | À point | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Entre à point et bien cuit | → | Medium |
| well done | Bien cuit | → | Pakka |
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.
“filet” in France maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Northeast India (Other States), look for labels such as naram mansa arunachal · sa-nem · naram mangxo · naram mangsho tripura. 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.