People put their money where their hearts are, or maybe their stomachs. In the United States, consumers spend a third of their money on housing, just over 15% on transportation, and slightly less, 12.6%, on food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If you want to spend some of that 12.6% at a steakhouse, use this ultimate guide to order your version of a perfect steak.

Doneness

At a steakhouse, you can order your steak rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, or well done. How do you know which option to choose? Medium rare is the safest way to order a steak. This way, the steak will be cooked through but will still be juicy and full of flavor. If it's too rare, though, you can always send it back for another minute on the grill. You don't want to risk having the steak cooked too much, so avoid ordering it well done. If you do, the steak will be cooked through and have no pink in the center.

Cut

There are a few different cuts of steak that you can order at a steakhouse. The most popular steak cuts are the rib eye, porterhouse, and T-bone steaks. The rib eye is a steak cut from the rib section of the cow. It's a tender, juicy, and flavorful steak. Some steakhouses may also offer a tomahawk rib eye. The porterhouse steak is a steak cut from the loin section of the cow. It's a tender and juicy steak that is also quite large. The T-bone steak is cut from the loin section of the cow. It's similar to the porterhouse steak but smaller. It's a good option for those who want a steak that's both juicy and flavorful.

Age

Most home cooks are limited to fresh steak. Restaurants, on the other hand, can offer dry-aged steaks. During the dry aging, large cuts of beef are aged for days or weeks in a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment. Before cooking, these large sections of meat are cut into steaks. If you're looking for a more intense flavor experience, find a restaurant offering dry-aged steak.

Now that you know how to order the perfect steak, you're ready to visit a local steakhouse. If you're in Chattanooga, TN, stop by Zaya Korean Steakhouse tonight. At our fine-dining Korean Steakhouse, we offer perfectly cooked steak with authentic Korean flavors. We look forward to seeing you soon!