Can filet mean more than one cut?

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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 "فیله تمیز برای کباب برگ" when looking for filet in Iran.

What is filet in Iran?

Q: What is filet in Iran?

filet is the Switzerland retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Iran, the same cut is most often labeled fileh.

Q: What is filet called in Iran?

Look for fileh—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is filet from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

Exact match

filet

is fileh in Iran

Ask for: fileh

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

loin primal · psoas major

In Iran

fileh

Say this at the butcher

“فیله تمیز برای کباب برگ”

'Clean Fileh for Kebab Barg' — specifies silver-skin removal

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Switzerland → Iran

rareBleu→Kham48–55°C

medium rareSaignant→Kam-pokhteh55–60°C

mediumÀ point→Madiyom60–65°C

well doneBien cuit→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

“filet” in Switzerland maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Iran, look for labels such as fileh. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

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