Is SALT BAE BURGER a TOURIST TRAP? Nusret's NYC Restaurant Review!

Everyone with access to the internet knows who Salt Bae is. Saltbae, whose real name is Nusret Gökçe, rose to internet fame in 2017 when the viral Salt Bae video of Nusret sprinkling salt blew up everywhere. He went viral for his Salt Bae salt sprinkling technique and also for his suave Salt Bae cutting meat techniques. Since then, Salt Bae has opened several restaurants around the world, some of the most famous being Nusr-Et Steakhouse in New York City. The NYC Nusr-Et Steakhouse has had mixed reviews since opening in 2018, however, with many critics panning the food, while praising the fun theatrics and presentation of his food. Nusr-Et Steakhouse was too expensive for me and for me it did not seem as if Nusr-Et Steakhouse was worth it due to its exorbitant prices. The $100 Istanbul Steak, the $190 Ottomon Steak, $275 Saltbae tomahawk, the $650 Gold Steak, the $1,100 Golden tomahawk, the $1,250 Golden kafes, the $1,500 Golden ahor, and the $300 Golden burger all seemed extraordinarily overpriced.
That being said, Saltbae Burger seemed to be more reasonably priced. The Saltbae Burger was $22 and it came with fries. It seemed more approachable and reasonably priced and the atmosphere was certainly more inviting and less stuffy. There were still overpriced items on the menu however, such as the Saltbae Baklava Shake ($25), the Golden shake ($75), and the Gold burger ($120). Still, is the food good at Saltbae Burger? Does Turkish chef Nusret Gökçe really create good food or is he just a celebrity chef? Is Nusret Gökçe really a good chef? And is Salt Bae really a good chef? These are the questions we will answer in this video as we review Saltbae Burger! Or as it is also called, #SaltBae
Restaurant Deets:
Saltbae Burger
220 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003

[@River-ov4ni]

I laughed out loud when I saw that milkshake, and laughed even harder when you sticked that cake back in it😂

[@uaeats]

I cast it back into the fiery chasm from whence it came

[@chefjlevy87]

@@uaeats Love that you are quite obviously a LOTR fan!

[@Iampatrix]

@@uaeats I dunno if fiery tower jokes are all that popular in NY...

[@keithwisdom1663]

How do they do that to milkshakes Just make a thick milkshake with good ice cream

[@ericstevens7922]

It’s not a cake! It’s baklava. Cake has flour there no no flour in baklava

[@denisejohnson5065]

Spending $50 on a super small burger and a terrible shake is like whoa. I def would not go there. Great video as usual.

[@tested123]

what a fuckin weird shake

[@uaeats]

Glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@hachi1631]

​@@DeathDeliveryGuy😂😂

[@eminakboga]

@@DeathDeliveryGuy And you earn approximately 500$ on a month. Not 4000$. You see 8x, I think in NYC cheaper than in Turkiye.

[@pppoopoo69]

@@eminakboga what, even in nyc a good burger will cost 12-15 at most, even for some specialty itll go to like 20, dont try to justify the prices - from a nyc resident

[@2Wheels_NYC]

Thank you for your sacrifice here. Reassuring me I'll never walk in.

[@uaeats]

I try it so you all can decide for yourselves whether or not to try it!

[@Zukkoyaki]

Found your channel just a couple of weeks ago, and you're already comfortably one of my favorite food channels on KZbin. Keep it up UA!

[@uaeats]

Thanks for the kind words! That's high praise and I really appreciate it. Will keep working hard!

[@matthewelliott2213]

I would avoid this one. Thanks for taking one for the team UA.

[@Pintexx]

UA is doing gods work here. I hope he goes viral soon, such an underrated channel and he’s spending big bucks at these restaurants 😭

[@uaeats]

Thanks for the kind words! Yep making these videos isn't cheap. Hope the channel continues to pick up!

[@papayalovesMAC]

I really enjoy your honest, thorough reviews. You've got a fan

[@RecoveredPennychaser]

I'll take a McDonald's quarter pounder over this any day.

[@tested123]

ive said it before and i will say it again......a freshly made bigmac might be the greatest burger ever. quarter pounder as well.

[@uaeats]

Have you ever heard of Don Gorske? He ate a big mac every day for 50 years and is still going. Or... are you Don Gorske?

[@tested123]

@@uaeats everything in moderation

[@keithwisdom1663]

Pricy but it taste better than macdonald. Perhaps 39 yrs ago McDonald's was better

[@Mickcotton]

Absolutely 👍 ✅

[@michellealexander6765]

Appreciate your honest with you as always

[@uaeats]

Yep I'll always give honest and unbiased reviews. Hope you liked the vid!

[@thecorruptshepherd2893]

another great video UA, keep bringing us the vids on eats and don't forget the honesty and the mmMFHHH on the taste, looking forward for the next one.

[@uaeats]

Thanks! Yep I'll keep making honest reviews as long as you all enjoy them!

[@ruthbanon6049]

I appreciate your honest and precise assessment of the food.

[@hisroyalhighness8566]

You're my favorite KZbinr You keep it real without being rude. Keep it up hopefully your channel will keep growing

[@Eli_skips]

Cool to see this video. Might be late, but congratulations on the 10k + subscribers. Keep the videos coming.

[@jonathanboyle2213]

Only two minutes in, but the prices scream tourist trap!!

[@uaeats]

It's not cheap for sure and the prices are tourist trap territory. Though I will say the burger and fries tasted good

[@JimKimTheIdeaHunters]

Thank you UA for eating at restaurants I can honestly say I will never try, and Saltbae is definitely one of them😂 That milkshake looks like it definitely should’ve slapped, stick to Friendlys😅

[@uaeats]

You're welcome! I eat there so you can see what it's like and decide for yourselves if you will ever visit it

[@openmythirdeye]

I'm picturing Travolta in Pulp grilling the waiter here about a $25 milk shake. What a scam🤣🤣

[@cubs7379]

I feel so happy when I see youve posted UA! Love the content : )

[@uaeats]

Thank you! Comments like these always make my day. thanks for the kind words!

[@phyush355]

I like that you give honest reviews. The baklava was not layered right. It's a gimmick for the milkshake that wasn't that good. And that restaurant will not be there in a year on that street and that property value it's never going to last. But keep up the reviews

[@uaeats]

Yep I will always give honest reviews. In this case I found the burgers and fries good but the milkshake lacking. I agree that the baklava was mostly for appearance.

[@nc9726]

Great review Ty!

[@uaeats]

You're welcome!

[@smokingsam100]

Hi UA from the United Kingdom! We just got back from NY and loved our trip! We spent a lot of time researching where to go and what to eat. Your videos where the best thing ever!! We love your real review with your opinions really clear, unbiased and honest!! We hit the Bagel and Coffee shop you reviewed every day!! Keep posting the reviews as we will be back and will need more reviews to follow!! We went to a Thai restaurant called the Sabai Thai - you should check it out! 👍👍

[@uaeats]

Wow thanks for sharing your experience! It's also surreal to hear that my videos were so influential on planning your vacation. I definitely plan to keep posting videos free from bias going forward so thanks for the positive feedback. I'll also check out Sabai Thai. Thanks again for the nice comment!

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

25.00 milkshakes and Travolta thought a 5 dollar shake was outrageous lol

[@tested123]

back in the 90s 5 was alot

[@uaeats]

Yep, times sure have changed!

[@Ghost80203]

Great review as always! UA is an underground legend !

[@uaeats]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@KLee-Canada]

Another great review! Have you thought about doing some reviews of hot dog carts in Manhattan? I love street meat and when I worked in NYC I must have eaten about 1,000 dogs 😃

[@uaeats]

Not a bad idea! My first ever video was on a hot dog place in New Jersey. A video on hot dog spots in NYC is a great idea though!

[@mikelee7876]

25 bucks for milk shake. Never

[@paddling_fisherman5171]

The best baklava shake I ever had was at a Dairy Queen in Qatar. It was so good I went back and ordered a second one! I’ve always said if I owned a restaurant I would have a baklava shake on the menu. That thing is ridiculous!

[@edreid7872]

That milkshake... it's the old lipstick on a pig trick..😂..Those prices..you're just helping him with his monthly rent...

[@jaychaudhry4039]

Great review

[@uaeats]

Thanks!

[@MrHir2012]

I'm impressed that Salt Bae has opened in Manhattan. Your presentation is splendid.

[@Sirmackerel]

You're the best, keep on doing these!

[@uaeats]

Thanks! I'll try to keep making good content

[@KULTURESHOKENT]

Thank you for sharing

[@chefjlevy87]

Love the LOTR reference with the Baklava!

[@uaeats]

One does not simply stick a baklava into a milkshake

[@aeonmartialarts6783]

Love your videos! Keep it up!

[@uaeats]

Thank you!

[@wtfsalommy3250]

The gold foil is like 10 bucks....

[@uaeats]

haha yep, they couldn't fool me!

[@genebigs1749]

Nice review! I like your style, UA! I would definitely pass on this place, though.

[@uaeats]

Thanks! Yep I review these places so you can all decide for yourselves if it's worth it for you

[@wtfsalommy3250]

Great Review UA

[@uaeats]

Thank you!

[@ChristianPenaloza]

I'll have to wait for 50% off coupons before trying out this place

[@kennymckown8603]

And I will take a double beef whopper from burger 🍔 😋 king 🤴, thanks for sharing bro , from Florida .

[@mrserv0n18]

lol that milkshake

[@uaeats]

haha it didn't taste as good as it looked

[@chrisleger1725]

Walked by this place tonight(Saturday)and at 7:30 there was 1 table of people in the whole restaurant…. 1 year tops before it’s closed

[@markegan2480]

Guy who started that Burger Place is way over priced, he’s a flim flam man

[@drew4021]

If this is your only opportunity to try his burger -then go for it! Don't get the shake though. Another great review UA!

[@surfstarcc1]

I can make the best bacon cheeseburger anyone has ever eaten for about $6 on my grill. 🤣

[@tested123]

hey UA...whach you eatin for the superbowl?

[@uaeats]

Will be in Philly for the game. Will see what the plan is for dinner but I can't stop by Philly without getting me an authentic cheesesteak!

[@Diablo760]

I love how you filmed the whole video with your eyes closed!

[@Trblsum96]

They my friend, served you a $25 Wendy’s Frosty

[@tested123]

a wendys frosty is way better

[@Trblsum96]

@@tested123 probably so, especially with correct price point Serve me that same frosty for $25, I bet it don’t taste as good 😂

[@uaeats]

I agree that a wendy's frosty was better

[@Mike_Dripyyy]

Hey UA I like your videos and i suggest you try Haitian Food and give your honest opinion much love

[@YoMumzinnit]

Are there chain grocery stores in the big city? We have Piggly Wiggly around here

[@RLynnSchmollinger]

The placed closed.

[@joel5322]

Salt Bae is a trap for ANYONE! By the way, I just subscribed I really enjoy your videos and personality..

[@uaeats]

Thanks for the sub and the kind words!

[@Acein141]

Maybe you're suppose to mix the toppings into the shake? Was there blue cheese?

[@bradcrowe668]

Salt bae Armstrong claiming this burger....I can't with this guy😂😂😂😂

[@paulpence8895]

LOL, just ask Guga!!!

[@enochwang7655]

Hi UA! Been watching ur channel for a few months and Im wondering where u grew up? Is it NYC?

[@uaeats]

I lived in NYC for many years but I did not grow up there. I grew up in New Jersey in a town near Philadelphia

[@NN-rn1oz]

Dessert before the main dish, lol

[@eugenekillian8807]

I am learning to speak UA “Hmmmmmm” or “Huh” (downward inflection) = I probably wouldn’t order this again “Hmmm” (upward then downward inflection) = Not bad “Ohhhhhh” = this meets the Dalessandro’s philly cheese steak standard of deliciousness Haha

[@uaeats]

lol wow I guess I really am an open book

[@nathansimpson2363]

You should never, EVER, use wagyu in a burger. I guarantee if you go to Virginia's, (as a luxury option at $20) or 7th street Burger (as the real deal best burger in NYC at $7) you will get an equally juicy patty with much more flavor, made with regular chuck/round for less money. AND you won't be disrespecting that beautiful beef by being mildly pleasantly surprised at it not being bad. For gods SAKES this is WAGYU! It needs to be prepared as a steak or a bite of steak with loving careful attention, not ground up and made into a god damned BURGER!

[@ChamP10nk1ng]

You know Arby's made a Wagyu Burger for $6.99 right ? lol

[@nathansimpson2363]

@@ChamP10nk1ng Yeah, worth every penny

[@brozors]

Just cause it’s wagyu doesn’t mean it’s special. They could be making a patty with top round of a wagyu cattle and that would be perfect use for a burger. You’re just assuming it’s from a nice cut of wagyu steak like sirloin, which would definitely be pointless.

[@nathansimpson2363]

@@brozors It wouldn't be a perfect use for a burger because it would be way too damn fatty, even if it was wagyu top round

[@Anthony-bc2cw]

@@nathansimpson2363 You clearly don't know what you're talking about. I've made Wagyu Beef patties and SRF's Wagyu Patties and they're some of the best burgers you'll ever eat. You act like they're grinding up $150lb Japanese A5 into burgers here, which clearly isn't the case. Wagyu is a very loosely thrown around term these days.

[@Iampatrix]

Your view count almost always matches your sub count which is something I don't think I've ever seen. This means you're not triggering the YT algorithm but that the people who subscribe to your channel are actually watching the majority of your videos, that means you're doing something right. Most channels only get views from 1/3rd or less of their sub count.

[@JustMe-um7sr]

Looked almost like a slider

[@frankcarone6]

great review ,i really believe it is way over priced ,thank you for this review

[@quiksix25]

Gotta question any place that cuts the burger in half

[@otrebla8944]

That's not a burger; that's a slider.

[@amybutler9886]

So SaltBae is still a thing! Great thumbnail!

[@uaeats]

Thanks! I worked hard on this thumbnail. Seems to be paying off

[@amybutler9886]

I read today that this SaltBae Burger already closed.

[@excellentincompentent7781]

I've been told that they season the fries with #saltabae's arm hairs

[@MrBluesilverred]

Although the Baklava shake is pretty to look at, it appears to be way too clumsy to even mess with! Thanks UA !

[@uaeats]

I agree with all that. The burger and fries were good though. Glad you liked the vid!

[@longttang]

I always thought you are Korean because of your look

[@WanderingRoe]

$25 for a milkshake and it wasn’t even that good, that just sucks. 😆 Guess it was just in the presentation…

[@uaeats]

It looked nice. Didn't taste nice though

[@elroyvanderley6460]

"in terms of an instagrammable milkshake..." :D

[@elliotc88]

Well - this joint just closed. Nuff said.

[@SecronSeven]

That is the same exact baklava we served down the road at the steakhouse for more per slice than that entire shake.

[@trentbateman]

Really?? Same baklava?

[@uaeats]

whoa, interesting!

[@harukrentz435]

That baklava shake is probably the only worthy item from that menu. I mean for 20 bucks you get drink and dessert all at same time. Lol

[@DerrickWhittle-mm7jz]

Not bad for that price?

[@HKKetoRecipes]

The waghyu you are thinking of is not what all these guys are using in their burgers. There are many different grade and kinds of waghyu which doesn't = Kobe beef. So it's not that cow you are thinking off.

[@uaeats]

Yeah actually when it comes to Kobe beef, pretty much no beef outside of Japan is Kobe beef since it has to come from Kobe, Japan. So most "Kobe beef" in the US is basically false advertisement. I would imagine Saltbae's restaurant is using American wagyu and not wagyu flown in from Japan though that's just my guess.

[@GABA-Gool]

It’s very hard to get legitimate Wagyu in America and damn near every other country except Japan. When you see “Wagyu” on the menu, it’s more than likely from a Wagyu “inspired” type of farm from Australia.

[@moomoopuppy508]

My best burger experience was at Gordon Ramsay Burger on the Las Vegas strip. The fries are cooked in duck fat. I had the Farmhouse burger and sat at the bar, which also was like a chef's table since I got to see them working. I even met the chef and chatted with the waitress a bit.

[@jeremyepstein7977]

The burger is really quite good, I would go in for that and wouldn't feel bad about it.

[@uaeats]

I enjoyed it! The fries were well seasoned too

[@irishspagetti6565]

I wonder how the employees feel when they tell someone where they work 'oh i work at #saltbae' lol

[@BaahBen]

Not bad? Grow a pair. A total rip off. Those are frozen fries. The burger is too small. Stop it! It is over priced!

[@matthewread79]

Hair on the burger at 12:04

[@harukrentz435]

1:53 the prices 😨😨😨😨

[@199hf]

The edible gold is such a gimmick!!! You can buy it online as decoration for lees than $25 a pack!

[@uaeats]

Yep, they couldn't fool me!

[@Pursuit30cc]

What's a place you want to review but haven't because of how much it would cost?

[@aarnoarnold1973]

$25 for a milkshake is simply outrageous.

[@TruckerCarlson-i3s]

Well that was a helluva milkshake tho

[@frankb1]

Are you an internet celebrity?

[@waynepreston542]

Wow those prices are insane! UA don't go broke entertaining us.

[@uaeats]

Good thing I didn't "go for broke" and get the $75 milkshake and $120 gold burger!

[@Alex-ye1br]

Brindle Room or Long Island Bar for NYC burgers.

[@heath3647]

please drop the music from your videos. it's really grating x.x

[@Thunderchild-gz4gc]

It's his channel. Do your own.

[@danielflores9014]

He's going to do this been asking him to try this out

[@uaeats]

You mean this video?

[@danielflores9014]

@@uaeats yesss!!!!!!!!! That's too muc $120 for a burger that is nothing special, you made the right call

[@BhavyaRama]

So the reason they say “shakes” and not “milkshakes” on the menu is because they either don’t use milk and or ice cream, same with McDonald’s

[@elektronzer3809]

a five dollar shake? Thats milk and Ice Cream.

[@jmason61]

Seems lame that they cut the burger in half before serving (what restaurant does that?).... but of course it's to make the cross hatching for (sooo sick of this trend) TAKING PICTURES OF THE FOOD TO POST BEFORE YOU EAT IT) when will all that nonsense stop

[@stevebasile4908]

Here's a suggestion. Being you like sesame seed buns and milk shakes got to McDonald's and get a big mac and shake and save yourself about 40$

[@paigewillow8768]

This “chef” is the Guy Fieri of Chefs. Which isnt a complement since Fieri isnt a chef. I like hour hobesty UA. No one is helped by some dishonest or vague reviews.

[@uaeats]

I will always give honest reviews. Prices were definitely too high here but the burger and the fries were good

[@patrickwong4824]

Can I get baklava with a watery milkshake on the side?🤣 They should have just blended in the baklava.

[@uaeats]

Blending the baklava in actually sounds pretty good

[@scottmiller8396]

Hate to say it will be gone in a year

[@raymullen3583]

The PRICES $$$ are a little STEEP !!!! It sounds as a ONE and DONE !!! $$$20.00 for a Burger ??? I Guess I'm Just CHEAP !! Come on '''UA ''' more Video's ....

[@uaeats]

It wasn't cheap, but at least the burgers come with fries. Will keep the videos coming!

[@danieleverywhere132]

"pretty good" for 20 $ ? i expect that phrase for 5 $ burger

[@tested123]

im here

[@uaeats]

Thanks for being early!

[@CCM911]

That arm thing with how he salts stuff is really douchey. As is the wrapped in gold burger. I’ll pass. You do a great job on these videos. Keep up the good work!

[@uaeats]

Glad you liked the video! I'll keep trying to produce good content

[@BoogerJay]

Literally adding "inSalt" to injury

[@markbradl8651]

I don’t know who salt bae is but I already don’t like him

[@tested123]

funny thing is that i have no clue who salt bae is. anyone?

[@Sixon6845]

I didn't know much about him but long ago, he's famous in a video where he sprinkle his salt on a steak (i think) with that pose i didn't know the name of His pose became a meme too if memory serves right