Can picanha 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 Hungary?

In Hungary, medium rare is called "Félig nyers". Rare is "Véresen" and well done is "Jól átsütve".

sirloin primal · Russia

picanha

Q: What is picanha in Hungary?

picanha is the Russia retail name for the sirloin cap, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Hungary, the same cut is most often labeled hegyesfartő.

Q: What is picanha called in Hungary?

Look for hegyesfartő—mapped to Sirloin Cap (sirloin cap).

Q: What primal is picanha from?

Sirloin Cap is on the sirloin primal (top sirloin cap (coulotte)).

In Hungary, this cut is hegyesfartő.

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 · top sirloin cap (coulotte) · sirloin primal

About this cut

Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

Primalsirloin

Locationtop sirloin cap (coulotte)

In Hungaryhegyesfartő

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How to order steak doneness

Russia → Hungary

rare	С кровью	→	Véresen	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Félig nyers	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Közepesen átsütve	60–65°C
well done	Хорошо прожаренный	→	Jól átsütve	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

“picanha” in Russia maps to canonical sirloin cap (sirloin: top sirloin cap (coulotte)). In Hungary, look for labels such as hegyesfartő. Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.