loin primal · Maharashtra
In Bulgaria, this cut is kontrafile.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Rare | → | Алангле |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Средно алангле |
| medium | Medium | → | Средно изпечено |
| well done | Bhuna | → | Добре изпечено |
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.
“loin mh” in Maharashtra maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Bulgaria, look for labels such as kontrafile. 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.