Can scotch fillet mean more than one cut?

This name may also align with Top Sirloin, Ribeye in this dataset—see alternatives below.

How do you order steak doneness in Greece?

In Greece, medium rare is called "Μισοψημένο". Rare is "Ανίσπαστο" and well done is "Καλοψημένο".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Greece?

Ask for "Κόντρα φιλέτο, για σχάρα" when looking for scotch fillet in Greece.

loin primal · Singapore

scotch fillet

Q: What is scotch fillet in Greece?

scotch fillet is the Singapore retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Greece, the same cut is most often labeled kontra.

Q: What is scotch fillet called in Greece?

Look for kontra—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is scotch fillet from?

Striploin is on the loin primal (longissimus dorsi (short loin)).

In Greece, this cut is kontra.

Cultural equivalent · Confidence 0.90

Fig. 1 · longissimus dorsi (short loin) · loin primal

About this cut

Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

Primalloin

Locationlongissimus dorsi (short loin)

In Greecekontra

What is this cut →Global guide →

How to order steak doneness

Singapore → Greece

rare	Rare	→	Ανίσπαστο	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Μισοψημένο	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Μέτριο	60–65°C
well done	Well done	→	Καλοψημένο	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

“The Commonwealth Sirloin Trap (Singapore's Peak Density)” in Singapore maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Greece, look for labels such as kontra. 2 other canonical interpretations may apply. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.