Can Fesa mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in South Korea?

In South Korea, medium rare is called "Mi-di-eom re-eo". Rare is "Re-eo" and well done is "Wel-deon".

round primal · Italy

Fesa

Q: What is Fesa in South Korea?

Fesa is the Italy retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In South Korea, the same cut is most often labeled seolgidu.

Q: What is Fesa called in South Korea?

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

Q: What primal is Fesa from?

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

In South Korea, this cut is seolgidu.

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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 South Koreaseolgidu

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How to order steak doneness

Italy → South Korea

rare	Al sangue	→	Re-eo	48–55°C
medium rare	Cottura media	→	Mi-di-eom re-eo	55–60°C
medium	Al punto	→	Mi-di-eom	60–65°C
well done	Ben cotto	→	Wel-deon	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

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