What is tonkiy kray called in United Kingdom?

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

Can tonkiy kray mean more than one cut?

Check the confidence note below; low confidence or multi-cut rows are flagged when present.

How do you order steak doneness in United Kingdom?

In United Kingdom, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "Rare" and well done is "Well done".

What should I ask for at a butcher in United Kingdom?

Ask for "Sirloin steak, medium rare" when looking for tonkiy kray in United Kingdom.

What is tonkiy kray in UK?

Q: What is tonkiy kray in UK?

tonkiy kray is the Russia retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In UK, the same cut is most often labeled Sirloin steak (UK).

Q: What primal is tonkiy kray from?

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

Close match

tonkiy kray

is very similar to Sirloin steak (UK) in United Kingdom

Ask for: Sirloin steak (UK)

About this cut

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

loin primal · longissimus dorsi (short loin)

In United Kingdom

Sirloin steak (UK)

Say this at the butcher

“Sirloin steak, medium rare”

UK 'sirloin' = US 'striploin' — not the same as US sirloin

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Russia → United Kingdom

rareС кровью→Rare48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumMedium→Medium60–65°C

well doneХорошо прожаренный→Well done70–100°C

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

Detailed explanation

“tonkiy kray” in Russia maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In United Kingdom, look for labels such as Sirloin steak (UK). Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

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