loin primal · West Bengal
In Manipur, this cut is mathak-sa, also sold as mithun manipur.
About this cut
Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.
| rare | Rare | → | Rare |
| medium rare | Medium rare | → | Medium rare |
| medium | Medium | → | Medium |
| well done | Bhalo bhabe rana | → | Manghatpa |
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.
“sira” in West Bengal maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Manipur, look for labels such as mathak-sa · mithun manipur. 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.