loin primal · Kazakhstan
In Greece, this cut is fileto.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Shala pyskhan | → | Ανίσπαστο |
| medium rare | Ortasha pyskhan (az) | → | Μισοψημένο |
| medium | Ortasha pyskhan | → | Μέτριο |
| well done | Ja'sy pyskhan | → | Καλοψημένο |
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.
“sübe” in Kazakhstan maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Greece, look for labels such as fileto. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.