SALT BAE’S LONDON RESTAURANT RAKES IN £7M IN 4 MONTHS

AN ultra-pricey steak restaurant opened by social media sensation ‘Salt Bae’ raked in £7m in its first four months of trading.

Turkish butcher Nusret Gokçe, who shot to fame in 2017 for the flamboyant manner in which he salted steak ( pictured), opened the Nusr-Et restaurant in London’s Knightsbridge district in September last year.

It quickly attracted attention for outrageously expensive dishes, such as a £630 gold leaf-wrapped steak.

Despite several negative reviews from food critics, Nusr-Et raked in the cash. Nusret UK, the company behind the restaurant, reported turnover of £7m for 2021 and profit of £2.2m.

Salt Bae’s empire includes locations in New York, Dubai and Istanbul and attracted a celebrity fans, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, David Beckham and rapper Snoop Dogg.

Salt Bae has drawn criticism after it was alleged he paid chefs just £12 an hour.