Salt Bae, whose real name is Nusret Gökçe, has gained worldwide recognition for his unique meat-processing and salt-sprinkling techniques.
This Turkish butcher, chef, culinary artist and restaurateur has become an online phenomenon through his viral videos and memes.
Salt Bae has made a name for himself in the culinary world with his signature act of sprinkling salt over cooked meat in a mesmerizing manner.
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- Full name: Nusret Gökçe
- Nickname: Salt Bae
- Date of birth: August 9, 1983
- Age: 40 years
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Paşalı, Turkey
- Nationality: Turkish
- Occupation: Butcher, Chef, Culinary Artist, Restaurateur
Early life and education
Salt Bae was born into a Kurdish family on August 9, 1983, in Paşalı, Enkaya District, Erzurum Province, Turkey. However, as of 2023, he is 40 years old. His father, Faik, worked as a miner.
He had to drop out of school in the sixth grade (age 11–12) due to his family’s financial circumstances to work as a butcher’s apprentice in the Kadköy neighborhood of Istanbul.
Personal life
Salt Bae prefers to keep his personal life private and details about his romantic relationships are rare.
However, he is known to be a devoted family man. His work shows his commitment to his loved ones and his dedication to his profession.
Salt Bae has established a school in his hometown of Erzurum as part of his philanthropic efforts. According to an Instagram post, he has also built a library, a guest house, a mosque, an English language center, and a computer lab in his village.
Career
Salt Bae’s career began in the culinary world, combining his butchery skills with his passion for cooking. His viral videos showcasing his unique meat preparation and marinating methods have garnered millions of views and turned him into a social media phenomenon.
Inspired by his sudden rise to fame, Salt Bae capitalized on his fame and opened the Nusr-Et chain of luxury steakhouses. With locations around the world, his restaurants offer an immersive and engaging dining experience with theatrical meat preparation and exquisite presentation.
Despite facing some negative reviews, Nusr-Et restaurants remain popular for their entertaining factor and continue to attract food enthusiasts from a variety of backgrounds.
Net worth
Salt Bae’s success as a restaurateur and widespread recognition has seen him amass a considerable fortune.
His net worth is estimated to be a whopping $80 million.
Social media
You can find him on the following social media sites:
- Instagram Name: @Nusr_et
- Twitter Username: @Nusr_et
- Facebook Name: Reak Salt Bae
