Can fileh mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Montenegro?

In Montenegro, medium rare is called "Slabije pečeno". Rare is "Krvavo" and well done is "Dobro pečeno".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Montenegro?

Ask for "Molim Vas biftek, debela šnita" when looking for fileh in Montenegro.

loin primal · Iran

fileh

Q: What is fileh in Montenegro?

fileh is the Iran retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Montenegro, the same cut is most often labeled biftek.

Q: What is fileh called in Montenegro?

Look for biftek—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is fileh from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In Montenegro, this cut is biftek.

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Fig. 1 · psoas major · loin primal

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

Primalloin

Locationpsoas major

In Montenegrobiftek

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How to order steak doneness

Iran → Montenegro

rare	Kham	→	Krvavo	48–55°C
medium rare	Kam-pokhteh	→	Slabije pečeno	55–60°C
medium	Madiyom	→	Srednje pečeno	60–65°C
well done	Kamelan Pokhteh	→	Dobro pečeno	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

“fileh” in Iran maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Montenegro, look for labels such as biftek. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.