loin primal · Taiwan
In China, this cut is niu liu.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | San fen shu | → | San fen shu |
| medium rare | Wu fen shu | → | Wu fen shu |
| medium | Qi fen shu | → | Qi fen shu |
| well done | Quan shu | → | Quan shu |
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.
“fei li” in Taiwan maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In China, look for labels such as niu liu. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.