Can bistec mean more than one cut?

This name may also align with Sirloin Cap in this dataset—see alternatives below.

How do you order steak doneness in Iran?

In Iran, medium rare is called "Kam-pokhteh". Rare is "Kham" and well done is "Kamelan Pokhteh".

What should I ask for at a butcher in Iran?

Ask for "راسته برای استیک" when looking for bistec in Iran.

What is bistec in Iran?

Q: What is bistec in Iran?

bistec is the Mexico retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In Iran, the same cut is most often labeled rasteh.

Q: What is bistec called in Iran?

Look for rasteh—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is bistec from?

Striploin is on the loin primal (longissimus dorsi (short loin)).

⚠️ This cut may refer to multiple different cuts depending on region. This name spans more than one canonical cut in our ontology—compare the alternatives below. Match confidence is below 75%—treat as indicative, not definitive.

Approximate

bistec

The closest Iran equivalent is rasteh

Ask for: rasteh

About this cut

Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

loin primal · longissimus dorsi (short loin)

In Iran

rasteh

Say this at the butcher

“راسته برای استیک”

'Rasteh for steak' — clarifies modern steakhouse use

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Mexico → Iran

rareRojo→Kham48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→Kam-pokhteh55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Madiyom60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Kamelan Pokhteh70–100°C

Iranian cuisine strongly favors thoroughly cooked meat. Rare is essentially never served — Kham is more a theoretical label than a home order.

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

Detailed explanation

“bistec” in Mexico maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In Iran, look for labels such as rasteh. 1 other canonical interpretation may apply. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

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Alternatives (Mexico → Iran)

coulotte

55% · Multiple interpretations

Region: Iran

Canonical: sirloin cap

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Other countries & routes

Same canonical cut, different destination markets (deduped URLs).

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