loin primal · Hungary
In Thailand, this cut is san nai.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Véresen | → | Rae |
| medium rare | Félig nyers | → | Midiam rae |
| medium | Közepesen átsütve | → | Midiam |
| well done | Jól átsütve | → | Sook |
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.
“bélszín” in Hungary maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Thailand, look for labels such as san nai. 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.