loin primal · Uzbekistan
In Nagaland, this cut is vitho keivi, also sold as cuo, naga mithun, feast mithun naga, hornbill mithun.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Xomroq | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Kam pishgan | → | Medium rare |
| medium | O'rtacha | → | Medium |
| well done | Yaxshi pishgan | → | Penuoh |
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.
“sirt” in Uzbekistan maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Nagaland, look for labels such as vitho keivi · cuo · naga mithun · feast mithun naga · hornbill mithun. 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.