Can wesh al-fakhda mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Nigeria?

In Nigeria, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Don dey done".

sirloin primal · Saudi Arabia

wesh al-fakhda

Q: What is wesh al-fakhda in Nigeria?

wesh al-fakhda is the Saudi Arabia retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Nigeria, the same cut is most often labeled kilishi cut.

Q: What is wesh al-fakhda called in Nigeria?

Look for kilishi cut—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is wesh al-fakhda from?

Top Sirloin is on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

In Nigeria, this cut is kilishi cut.

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Fig. 1 · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin · sirloin primal

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

Primalsirloin

LocationUpper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin

In Nigeriakilishi cut

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How to order steak doneness

Saudi Arabia → Nigeria

rare	Nay	→	Rare	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Noss istiwah	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Matboukh jayidan	→	Don dey done	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

“wesh al-fakhda” in Saudi Arabia maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Nigeria, look for labels such as kilishi cut. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.