loin primal · South Korea
In Morocco, this cut is faux-filet.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Re-eo | → | Saigant |
| medium rare | Mi-di-eom re-eo | → | Saignant |
| medium | Mi-di-eom | → | Moyennement |
| well done | Wel-deon | → | Tayeb Bezzaf |
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.
“chaekkeut” in South Korea maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Morocco, look for labels such as faux-filet. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.