New York Strip
Balanced • Beefy • Firm bite • Classic
Scorecard
Tenderness
Fat
Beef flavor
Juiciness
Typical price$$$$$
Best donenessMedium Rare
What does new york strip taste like?
Strip steak sits right in the middle: clearly beefy, moderately juicy, with a firmer, meatier chew than ribeye. It's the safest good choice on most menus.
What does new york strip look like?
A long rectangular steak with a firm band of white fat running along one long edge and light marbling through the center.
Choose New York Strip if you like
- • a balance of flavor and tenderness
- • a firm, meaty bite
- • classic steakhouse taste
Skip it if
- • you want it melt-in-the-mouth soft
- • you want maximum richness
Where it comes from: Short loin, behind the ribs — the short loin section. See the beef cut chart.
Also called: Strip Steak, Sirloin Steak (UK), Kansas City Strip, Contre-filet.
Often seen in: Steakhouses, United States, United Kingdom.