Can topside nz mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Egypt?

In Egypt, medium rare is called "Nص istiwah khafif". Rare is "Nay fe nay" and well done is "Mestewy awy".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Egypt?

Ask for "بفتيك رفيع مضروب" when looking for topside nz in Egypt.

round primal · New Zealand

topside nz

Q: What is topside nz in Egypt?

topside nz is the New Zealand retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Egypt, the same cut is most often labeled bofteek.

Q: What is topside nz called in Egypt?

Look for bofteek—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is topside nz from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

In Egypt, this cut is bofteek.

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Fig. 1 · Inner thigh of the hindquarter · round primal

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.

Primalround

LocationInner thigh of the hindquarter

In Egyptbofteek

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How to order steak doneness

New Zealand → Egypt

rare	Rare	→	Nay fe nay	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Nص istiwah khafif	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Mestewy noss noss	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Mestewy awy	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

“topside nz” in New Zealand maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Egypt, look for labels such as bofteek. 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.