round primal · Kenya
In Andhra Pradesh, this cut is pirudu mamsam.(water buffalo (buff))
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.
| rare | Rare | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Imeiva | → | Bagaa kallindi |
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.
“topside ke” in Kenya maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Andhra Pradesh, look for labels such as pirudu mamsam. 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.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.