loin primal · Telangana
In Vietnam, this cut is than noi, also sold as bo luc lac.
About this cut
Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
| rare | Rare | → | Tái |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Tái vừa |
| medium | Medium | → | Vừa |
| well done | Bhuna | → | 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.
“Hyderabad: India's Precision Butchery Anchor (the 'Beef Capital')” in Telangana maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Vietnam, look for labels such as than noi · bo luc lac. 2 other canonical interpretations may apply. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.
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shank primal · Rear leg, below the knee joint
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chuck primal · Between the neck and the rib section, boneless
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.