Can topside mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Germany?

In Germany, medium rare is called "Rosa". Rare is "Blutig" and well done is "Durch / Gut durch".

round primal · Ireland

topside

Q: What is topside in Germany?

topside is the Ireland retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Germany, the same cut is most often labeled Oberschale.

Q: What is topside called in Germany?

Look for Oberschale—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is topside from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

In Germany, this cut is Oberschale.

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Fig. 1 · Inner thigh of the hindquarter · round primal

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.

Primalround

LocationInner thigh of the hindquarter

In GermanyOberschale

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How to order steak doneness

Ireland → Germany

rare	Rare	→	Blutig	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Rosa	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Halb durch	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Durch / Gut durch	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

“topside” in Ireland maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Germany, look for labels such as Oberschale. 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.