cutranslator

sirloin primal · Iran

gol-gah

In Bulgaria, this cut is shola.

Close match · Confidence 0.75
Fig. 1 · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin · sirloin primal

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

Primalsirloin
LocationUpper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin
In Bulgariashola

How to order steak doneness

rareKhamАлангле
medium rareKam-pokhtehСредно алангле
mediumMadiyomСредно изпечено
well doneKamelan PokhtehДобре изпечено

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

“gol-gah” in Iran maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Bulgaria, look for labels such as shola. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

Keep exploring

Related cuts

Compare with similar cuts

gol-gah in other countries

Show all 97 destinations →

Top sirloin around the world

Show all 65 source countries →

People also ask about this cut

What is gol-gah in Bulgaria?
gol-gah maps to Top Sirloin (top sirloin) in this ontology; in Bulgaria, look for labels such as shola.

Translate it in another country

What is gol-gah called in Bulgaria?
In Bulgaria, gol-gah corresponds to Top Sirloin; common retail wording includes shola.

Translate it in another country

Where does gol-gah come from on the cow?
gol-gah refers to top sirloin on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

Translate it in another country

Show 7 more questions
What primal is gol-gah from?
gol-gah is tied to the sirloin primal as Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Translate it in another country

Is gol-gah the same as ribeye?
No—gol-gah maps to top sirloin (Top Sirloin), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

Translate it in another country

Is gol-gah the same as Sirloin Cap?
No—gol-gah is top sirloin; Sirloin Cap is sirloin cap, a different canonical cut.

Translate it in another country

How is gol-gah different from Tri Tip?
top sirloin (Top Sirloin) differs from tri-tip by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

Translate it in another country

What is the canonical beef cut for gol-gah?
gol-gah resolves to Top Sirloin (top sirloin) in the Cutranslator ontology.

Translate it in another country

What should I ask for at a Bulgaria butcher?
Ask for shola and mention Top Sirloin if needed—the mapped retail names above match top sirloin.

Translate it in another country

Why might gol-gah be less common in Bulgaria?
gol-gah is a Iran retail term; Bulgaria shops may use different names for the same top sirloin muscle.

Translate it in another country

Explore more cuts

How this information is generated

This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.