Can ichibo mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Philippines?

In Philippines, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Hilaw-hilaw pa" and well done is "Lutong-luto".

What is ichibo in Philippines?

Q: What is ichibo in Philippines?

ichibo is the Japan retail name for the sirloin cap, which sits on the sirloin primal. In Philippines, the same cut is most often labeled sirloin cap.

Q: What is ichibo called in Philippines?

Look for sirloin cap—mapped to Sirloin Cap (sirloin cap).

Q: What primal is ichibo from?

Sirloin Cap is on the sirloin primal (top sirloin cap (coulotte)).

Exact match

ichibo

is sirloin cap in Philippines

Ask for: sirloin cap

About this cut

Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

sirloin primal · top sirloin cap (coulotte)

In Philippines

sirloin cap

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Japan → Philippines

rareRea→Hilaw-hilaw pa48–55°C

medium rareMidiamu rea→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumMidiamu→Medium60–65°C

well doneUerudan→Lutong-luto70–100°C

Filipino home cooking strongly prefers Lutong-luto (well done), especially in soups and stews. Modern Manila steakhouses use standard English doneness terms. 'Hilaw-hilaw pa' (still a bit raw) is traditional but rarely requested — rare beef is a steakhouse phenomenon, not a home convention.

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

Detailed explanation

“ichibo” in Japan maps to canonical sirloin cap (sirloin: top sirloin cap (coulotte)). In Philippines, look for labels such as sirloin cap. Triangular cap on the top sirloin; prized as picanha in Brazil.

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