Can gol-gah 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 is gol-gah in Turkey?

Q: What is gol-gah in Turkey?

gol-gah is the Iran retail name for the top sirloin, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Turkey, the same cut is most often labeled sokum.

Q: What is gol-gah called in Turkey?

Look for sokum—mapped to Top Sirloin (top sirloin).

Q: What primal is gol-gah from?

Top Sirloin is on the sirloin primal (Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin).

Close match

gol gah

is very similar to sokum in Turkey

Ask for: sokum

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

sirloin primal · Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin

In Turkey

sokum

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

“gol-gah” in Iran maps to canonical top sirloin (sirloin: Upper hip, above the sirloin cap (coulotte) and behind the short loin). In Turkey, look for labels such as sokum. A large, lean cut from the hip section. The top sirloin butt (NAMP 184) is the main muscle group. Versatile — grilled as steaks, roasted whole, or cut into kabobs. Moderate tenderness with good beefy flavor. Not to be confused with sirloin cap (coulotte/picanha) which sits on top of it.

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