Can than noi mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in North Macedonia?

In North Macedonia, medium rare is called "Слабо печено". Rare is "Крваво" and well done is "Добро печено".

What should I ask for at a butcher in North Macedonia?

Ask for "Ве молам бифтек, средно печено" when looking for than noi in North Macedonia.

loin primal · Vietnam

than noi

Q: What is than noi in North Macedonia?

than noi is the Vietnam retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In North Macedonia, the same cut is most often labeled biftek.

Q: What is than noi called in North Macedonia?

Look for biftek—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is than noi from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

In North Macedonia, this cut is biftek.

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Fig. 1 · psoas major · loin primal

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

Primalloin

Locationpsoas major

In North Macedoniabiftek

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How to order steak doneness

Vietnam → North Macedonia

rare	Tái	→	Крваво	48–55°C
medium rare	Tái vừa	→	Слабо печено	55–60°C
medium	Vừa	→	Средно печено	60–65°C
well done	Chín kỹ	→	Добро печено	70–100°C

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.

Detailed explanation

“than noi” in Vietnam maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In North Macedonia, look for labels such as biftek. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.