loin primal · South Korea
In Saudi Arabia, this cut is sirloin sa.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Re-eo | → | Nay |
| medium rare | Mi-di-eom re-eo | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Mi-di-eom | → | Noss istiwah |
| well done | Wel-deon | → | Matboukh jayidan |
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 Saudi Arabia, look for labels such as sirloin sa. 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.