flank primal · Switzerland
In Vietnam, this cut is ve gion.
About this cut
Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.
| rare | Bleu | → | Tái |
| medium rare | Saignant | → | Tái vừa |
| medium | À point | → | Vừa |
| well done | Bien cuit | → | Chín kỹ |
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.
“flanksteak” in Switzerland maps to canonical flank (flank: abdominal flank steak). In Vietnam, look for labels such as ve gion. Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.