loin primal · Spain
In South Korea, this cut is chaekkeut.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Poco hecho | → | Re-eo |
| medium rare | Al punto | → | Mi-di-eom re-eo |
| medium | En su punto | → | Mi-di-eom |
| well done | Muy hecho | → | Wel-deon |
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.
“lomo bajo” in Spain maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In South Korea, look for labels such as chaekkeut. 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.