Can fileh mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Turkey?

In Turkey, medium rare is called "Az orta". Rare is "Az pişmiş" and well done is "Çok pişmiş".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Turkey?

Ask for "Bonfile var mı?" when looking for fileh in Turkey.

What is fileh in Turkey?

Q: What is fileh in Turkey?

fileh is the Iran retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Turkey, the same cut is most often labeled bonfile.

Q: What is fileh called in Turkey?

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

Q: What primal is fileh from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

Exact match

fileh

is bonfile in Turkey

Ask for: bonfile

About this cut

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

loin primal · psoas major

In Turkey

bonfile

Say this at the butcher

“Bonfile var mı?”

'Do you have tenderloin?'

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Iran → Turkey

rareKham→Az pişmiş48–55°C

medium rareKam-pokhteh→Az orta55–60°C

mediumMadiyom→Orta pişmiş60–65°C

well doneKamelan Pokhteh→Çok pişmiş70–100°C

Turkish cuisine traditionally serves grilled meats well-done. Az pişmiş (rare) is uncommon outside modern Istanbul steakhouses.

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“fileh” in Iran maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Turkey, look for labels such as bonfile. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.