round primal · Goa
In Iran, this cut is sar-sineh.
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 | Rare | → | Kham |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Kam-pokhteh |
| medium | Medium | → | Madiyom |
| well done | Bem feito | → | Kamelan Pokhteh |
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.
“topside goa” in Goa maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Iran, look for labels such as sar-sineh. 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.