loin primal · Kerala
In Nagaland, this cut is vitho keivi, also sold as cuo, naga mithun, feast mithun naga, hornbill mithun.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Rare | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Lutu | → | Penuoh |
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.
“variyellu” in Kerala maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Nagaland, look for labels such as vitho keivi · cuo · naga mithun · feast mithun naga · hornbill mithun. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.