loin primal · North Macedonia
In Pakistan, this cut is bachhiya, also sold as bachhiya undercut, bhains, bhains undercut, pasanda pk, parcha pk.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Крваво | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Слабо печено | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Средно печено | → | Medium |
| well done | Добро печено | → | Pakka |
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.
“biftek” in North Macedonia maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Pakistan, look for labels such as bachhiya · bachhiya undercut · bhains · bhains undercut · pasanda pk · parcha pk. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.