Can fei li mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Singapore?

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

What is fei li in Singapore?

Q: What is fei li in Singapore?

fei li is the Taiwan retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Singapore, the same cut is most often labeled fillet sg.

Q: What is fei li called in Singapore?

Look for fillet sg—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is fei li from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

Exact match

fei li

is fillet sg in Singapore

Ask for: fillet sg

About this cut

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

loin primal · psoas major

In Singapore

fillet sg

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Taiwan → Singapore

rareSan fen shu→Rare48–55°C

medium rareWu fen shu→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumQi fen shu→Medium60–65°C

well doneQuan shu→Well done70–100°C

Singapore's high-end steakhouses operate at international standards with the full 5-stage scale (Rare to Well Done). Local 'Zi Char' cuisine and food court beef dishes default to Well Done — especially Beef Hor Fun and stir-fried beef. Singapore is one of the few Southeast Asian cultures where Rare/Medium-Rare is commonly ordered by locals, not just expats.

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

Detailed explanation

“fei li” in Taiwan maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Singapore, look for labels such as fillet sg. 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.