Eat at one of ‘Salt Bae’s’ restaurants
Sit down at Nusr-Et and order steak in the restaurant chain built around Nusret Gökçe, better known as Salt Bae. The experience is deliberately theatrical: large cuts of meat are carved tableside, presentation is part of the show, and the brand still leans heavily on the flamboyant style that made Gökçe internationally famous. The group currently operates restaurants across cities including London, Istanbul, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Miami, New York, Doha, Milan and Mykonos. Nusr-Et began in Turkey in 2010, but its global growth accelerated after Gökçe’s distinctive salt-sprinkling gesture became a viral meme in 2017. Since then, the restaurants have become known as much for spectacle and premium pricing as for steak. Costs vary dramatically depending on what you order: the London restaurant currently advertises a £39 three-course lunch, while its wider menu includes substantially more expensive meat and sharing dishes. Choose the location that fits your trip, reserve ahead for busy evenings, and check the current menu before committing if price matters. You do not need to order one of the most extravagant cuts to complete the experience; lunch or a standard steak still puts you inside the full Nusr-Et setting. Add this to your list and see for yourself how much of Salt Bae translates from viral video to actual restaurant.