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round primal · Italy

Fesa

In Hungary, this cut is felsál.

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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 Hungaryfelsál

How to order steak doneness

rareAl sangueVéresen
medium rareCottura mediaFélig nyers
mediumAl puntoKözepesen átsütve
well doneBen cottoJól átsütve

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

“Fesa” in Italy maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Hungary, look for labels such as felsál. 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.

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What is Fesa in Hungary?
Fesa maps to Inside Round (top round (inside round)) in this ontology; in Hungary, look for labels such as felsál.

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What is Fesa called in Hungary?
In Hungary, Fesa corresponds to Inside Round; common retail wording includes felsál.

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Where does Fesa come from on the cow?
Fesa refers to top round (inside round) on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

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What primal is Fesa from?
Fesa is tied to the round primal as Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

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Is Fesa the same as ribeye?
No—Fesa maps to top round (inside round) (Inside Round), while ribeye is a separate canonical rib primal cut.

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Is Fesa the same as Outside Round?
No—Fesa is top round (inside round); Outside Round is bottom round (outside round), a different canonical cut.

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How is Fesa different from Eye Of Round?
top round (inside round) (Inside Round) differs from eye of round by primal and muscle: compare the two hub pages in this site.

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What is the canonical beef cut for Fesa?
Fesa resolves to Inside Round (top round (inside round)) in the Cutranslator ontology.

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What should I ask for at a Hungary butcher?
Ask for felsál and mention Inside Round if needed—the mapped retail names above match top round (inside round).

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Why might Fesa be less common in Hungary?
Fesa is a Italy retail term; Hungary shops may use different names for the same top round (inside round) muscle.

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