Can mbiru 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 Thailand?

In Thailand, medium rare is called "Midiam rae". Rare is "Rae" and well done is "Sook".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Thailand?

Ask for "Ao nuea tad na, ruea pai nung khen-ti krap" when looking for mbiru in Thailand.

rib primal · Zimbabwe

mbiru

Q: What is mbiru in Thailand?

mbiru is the Zimbabwe retail name for the ribeye, which sits on the rib primal. In Thailand, the same cut is most often labeled san klang or nuea tad na.

Q: What is mbiru called in Thailand?

Look for san klang, nuea tad na—mapped to Ribeye (ribeye).

Q: What primal is mbiru from?

Ribeye is on the rib primal (upper rib / rib eye muscle).

In Thailand, this cut is san klang, also sold as nuea tad na.

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Fig. 1 · upper rib / rib eye muscle · rib primal

About this cut

Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.

Primalrib

Locationupper rib / rib eye muscle

In Thailandsan klang · nuea tad na

What is this cut →Global guide →

How to order steak doneness

Zimbabwe → Thailand

rare	Rare	→	Rae	48–55°C
medium rare	Medium rare	→	Midiam rae	55–60°C
medium	Medium	→	Midiam	60–65°C
well done	Yakabikwa zvakanaka / Well done	→	Sook	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

“mbiru” in Zimbabwe maps to canonical ribeye (rib: upper rib / rib eye muscle). In Thailand, look for labels such as san klang · nuea tad na. Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.