flank primal · Vietnam
In Kenya, this cut is tumbo.
About this cut
Long, fibrous abdominal cut; benefits from slicing across the grain.
| rare | Tái | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Tái vừa | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Vừa | → | Medium |
| well done | Chín kỹ | → | Imeiva |
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.
“ve gion” in Vietnam maps to canonical flank (flank: abdominal flank steak). In Kenya, look for labels such as tumbo. 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.