Can nyama ya mgongo mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in Greece?

In Greece, medium rare is called "Μισοψημένο". Rare is "Ανίσπαστο" and well done is "Καλοψημένο".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Greece?

Ask for "Κόντρα φιλέτο, για σχάρα" when looking for nyama ya mgongo in Greece.

loin primal · Kenya

nyama ya mgongo

Q: What is nyama ya mgongo in Greece?

nyama ya mgongo is the Kenya retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Greece, the same cut is most often labeled kontra.

Q: What is nyama ya mgongo called in Greece?

Look for kontra—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is nyama ya mgongo from?

Striploin is on the loin primal (longissimus dorsi (short loin)).

In Greece, this cut is kontra.

Approximate match · Confidence 0.70

⚠️ Mapping confidence is limited—verify the exact subprimal with your butcher. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

Fig. 1 · longissimus dorsi (short loin) · loin primal

About this cut

Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

Primalloin

Locationlongissimus dorsi (short loin)

In Greecekontra

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How to order steak doneness

Kenya → Greece

rare	Rare	→	Ανίσπαστο	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Μισοψημένο	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Μέτριο	60–65°C
well done	Imeiva	→	Καλοψημένο	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

“nyama ya mgongo” in Kenya maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Greece, look for labels such as kontra. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.