Can ribeye 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 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 "انترکوت ضخیم لطفاً" when looking for ribeye in Iran.

What is ribeye in Iran?

Q: What is ribeye in Iran?

ribeye is the United States retail name for the ribeye, which sits on the rib primal. In Iran, the same cut is most often labeled antrecote.

Q: What is ribeye called in Iran?

Look for antrecote—mapped to Ribeye (ribeye).

Q: What primal is ribeye from?

Ribeye is on the rib primal (upper rib / rib eye muscle).

Exact match

ribeye

is antrecote in Iran

Ask for: antrecote

About this cut

Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.

rib primal · upper rib / rib eye muscle

In Iran

antrecote

Say this at the butcher

“انترکوت ضخیم لطفاً”

'Thick antrecote please' — modern Tehran steakhouse phrasing

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

United States → Iran

rareRare→Kham48–55°C

medium rareMedium rare→Kam-pokhteh55–60°C

mediumMedium→Madiyom60–65°C

well doneWell done→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

“ribeye” in United States maps to canonical ribeye (rib: upper rib / rib eye muscle). In Iran, look for labels such as antrecote. Highly marbled steak cut from the rib primal; bone-in or boneless retail cuts vary by market.

Keep exploring

Compare with similar cuts

Other countries & routes

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

Explore more cuts

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