Can scotch fillet mean more than one cut?

This name may also align with Top Sirloin, Ribeye in this dataset—see alternatives below.

How do you order steak doneness in France?

In France, medium rare is called "À point". Rare is "Saignant" and well done is "Bien cuit".

What should I ask for at a butcher in France?

Ask for "Contre-filet, cuisson saignante" when looking for scotch fillet in France.

What is scotch fillet in France?

Q: What is scotch fillet in France?

scotch fillet is the Singapore retail name for the striploin (strip steak), which sits on the loin primal. In France, the same cut is most often labeled Contre-filet.

Q: What is scotch fillet called in France?

Look for Contre-filet—mapped to Striploin (striploin (strip steak)).

Q: What primal is scotch fillet from?

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

Cultural equivalent

the commonwealth sirloin trap singapores peak density

has no direct equivalent in France. Closest: Contre-filet

About this cut

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

loin primal · longissimus dorsi (short loin)

In France

Contre-filet

Say this at the butcher

“Contre-filet, cuisson saignante”

Saignant is the default preferred doneness in France

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Singapore → France

rareRare→Saignant48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→À point55–60°C

mediumMedium→Entre à point et bien cuit60–65°C

well doneWell done→Bien cuit70–100°C

Most French steaks are served rare (saignant) by default. Asking for bien cuit may surprise your waiter.

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

Detailed explanation

“The Commonwealth Sirloin Trap (Singapore's Peak Density)” in Singapore maps to canonical striploin (loin: longissimus dorsi (short loin)). In France, look for labels such as Contre-filet. 2 other canonical interpretations may apply. Leaner than ribeye; the classic strip steak muscle running along the short loin.

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Alternatives (Singapore → France)

top sirloin

85% · High confidence match

Region: France

Canonical: top sirloin

Singapore 'Rump' = US Top Sirloin

Entrecôte

85% · High confidence match

Region: France

Canonical: ribeye

Australian 'Scotch Fillet' = US Ribeye, widely used in Singapore

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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.