loin primal · Senegal
In Iran, this cut is fileh.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Saf saf | → | Kham |
| medium rare | Saf-saf trop | → | Kam-pokhteh |
| medium | Diam | → | Madiyom |
| well done | Toggu lool | → | Kamelan Pokhteh |
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.
“sox la” in Senegal maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Iran, look for labels such as fileh. 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.