Can buntut mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in China?

In China, medium rare is called "Wu fen shu". Rare is "San fen shu" and well done is "Quan shu".

round primal · Indonesia

buntut

Q: What is buntut in China?

buntut is the Indonesia retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In China, the same cut is most often labeled niuwei china.

Q: What is buntut called in China?

Look for niuwei china—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is buntut from?

Oxtail is on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

In China, this cut is niuwei china.

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Fig. 1 · Tail, cross-cut into round sections · round primal

About this cut

The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

Primalround

LocationTail, cross-cut into round sections

In Chinaniuwei china

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How to order steak doneness

Indonesia → China

rare	Kurang matang	→	San fen shu	48–55°C
medium rare	Kurang matang sedikit	→	Wu fen shu	55–60°C
medium	Setengah matang	→	Qi fen shu	60–65°C
well done	Matang	→	Quan shu	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

“buntut” in Indonesia maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In China, look for labels such as niuwei china. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.