loin primal · Saudi Arabia
In Ireland, this cut is fillet.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Nay | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Noss istiwah | → | Medium |
| well done | Matboukh jayidan | → | Well done |
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.
“filet sa” in Saudi Arabia maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Ireland, look for labels such as fillet. 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.