round primal · Taiwan
In Greece, this cut is outside round.
About this cut
From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.
| rare | San fen shu | → | Ανίσπαστο |
| medium rare | Wu fen shu | → | Μισοψημένο |
| medium | Qi fen shu | → | Μέτριο |
| well done | Quan shu | → | Καλοψημένο |
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.
“hou tui rou” in Taiwan maps to canonical outside round (round: Outer thigh of the hindquarter). In Greece, look for labels such as outside round. From the outer thigh (biceps femoris). Leaner and less tender than inside round. Used for roasts, rouladen, and ground beef. Often sold as bottom round roast or eye of round.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.