Can sagari mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in South Korea?

In South Korea, medium rare is called "Mi-di-eom re-eo". Rare is "Re-eo" and well done is "Wel-deon".

What is sagari in South Korea?

Q: What is sagari in South Korea?

sagari is the Japan retail name for the hanger steak, which sits on the plate primal. In South Korea, the same cut is most often labeled tosisal.

Q: What is sagari called in South Korea?

Look for tosisal—mapped to Hanger (hanger steak).

Q: What primal is sagari from?

Hanger is on the plate primal (Hangs from the diaphragm, between the last rib and the loin).

Exact match

sagari

is tosisal in South Korea

Ask for: tosisal

About this cut

Also called hanging tender or butcher's steak. A thick, V-shaped muscle that 'hangs' from the diaphragm — only one per animal. Extremely flavorful with a coarse grain. Distinct from skirt steak, which is the diaphragm muscle itself.

plate primal · Hangs from the diaphragm, between the last rib and the loin

In South Korea

tosisal

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Japan → South Korea

rareRea→Re-eo48–55°C

medium rareMidiamu rea→Mi-di-eom re-eo55–60°C

mediumMidiamu→Mi-di-eom60–65°C

well doneUerudan→Wel-deon70–100°C

Korean BBQ is cooked at the table by diners to their preference, so doneness terminology is primarily for steakhouse contexts. Phonetic English borrows are standard. For raw beef (Yukhoe, 육회), different terminology applies. Korean home cooking traditionally prefers Wel-deon for safety and texture.

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

Detailed explanation

“sagari” in Japan maps to canonical hanger (plate: Hangs from the diaphragm, between the last rib and the loin). In South Korea, look for labels such as tosisal. Also called hanging tender or butcher's steak. A thick, V-shaped muscle that 'hangs' from the diaphragm — only one per animal. Extremely flavorful with a coarse grain. Distinct from skirt steak, which is the diaphragm muscle itself.

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