round primal · France
In Philippines, this cut is pierna corta.
About this cut
A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
| rare | Saignant | → | Hilaw-hilaw pa |
| medium rare | À point | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Entre à point et bien cuit | → | Medium |
| well done | Bien cuit | → | Lutong-luto |
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.
“tranche” in France maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Philippines, look for labels such as pierna corta. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.