There are really only two types of people who go to places like this: those wanting to try it once, like you did, and those who are desperately trying to impress other people.
I live in the UAE, which is the spiritual home of Salty. His customers have million dollar cars and 100,000 dollar watches. 900 bucks for a steak is nothing to these people. Expensive but unchallenging is what wealthy diners in the UAE want. Fair play to Salty, I'll never eat there but I salute his ability to rinse the rich!
The king of a very expensive lunch was exceptional mashed potatoes? Sweet. Your bank account may not have been entertained but this video had me laughing.
I was going to say, who on earth is the audience for this restaurant? It seems like a place only rich influencers would go. If I had $100K to spend on watch and could eat anywhere, it wouldn't be here!
Finally there a fancy restaurant showing pictures in menu in USA. You comment on that picture makes me believe most of the people in the states don't know what they are ordering when go there for the first time
The reason people do things like eat gold is to generate social status which they then convert into other more practical things like Reputation, Sex/romance and bussiness opportunities in more money.
@@jc441-i3qEating Gold is the most ridiculous thing ever, talk about narcissism and a huge complex of superiority to actually believe that eating it will make a you a GOD.
I was an executive chef and have sourced meat from all over and have had Kobe in Tokyo on multiple visits. There is not a meat purveyor in the world that charges enough to justify a steak on a menu for over $1000.
"A dandruff problem” 😂 love it. “Small scale street fight.” Too funny. Lol! Another great review, James. The meat with excess fat looked absolutely beautiful. Great job! 🎉
You aren't coming here as someone attempting to make a viral video, we all see you always approaching different restaurants with an open mind and genuine desire to enjoy a nice experience; thanks for the content!
I visited Nusr-Et in Istanbul in 2022, at its first restaurant located in the Etiler neighborhood. The prices were likely considered high for Istanbul, but they were quite reasonable compared to other major cities and much lower than those in NYC. The food was pretty good.
The ice cream they use is Maraş Dondurma which has a slight chew to it. If you want an excellent baklava with maraş that isn't overpriced, the best choice is to either go to Bay Ridge at or go to Paterson in NJ to Antepli bakery which is an excellent bakery from Türkiye which happens to have said ice cream also. It'll be a whole lot less (around $8 or so with both) and it's outstanding. Would also highly recommend the künefe there. Outside of this, I went to the burger place a good while ago. It really wasn't bad though I understand the hate surrounding it. Apparently, the Istanbul and in general the original locations in Turkey aren't as overpriced.
Hi James, Thank you for your review of Nusret. You have saved me lots of money. I have never understood the attraction of this gentleman’s restaurants. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness in the review. You were articulate without being ‘snotty’ about it. James, you are a class act. Best Wishes, Peter
Having eaten at both Nusr-Et and his now closed burger spot I gotta say that, while indeed his restaurants are overpriced, the people who work there are some of the nicest people. Particularly at the now closed Salt Bae Burger, all the staff there were incredibly friendly. I certainly give Salt Bae credit for providing great service and creating a great team culture.
When I review the restaurants, it’s always about the food regardless of how good or bad the customer service are. I wish yelp have two categories when writing reviews. One for the food and one for service.
Really enjoyed this review. It was fair, but honest. I personally will never step foot into one of his restaurants because I find the prices to be insulting, but I'm glad to hear that the service at least was up to par and that the food was actually tasty. Well done.
I cannot imagine that some salt ran down his sweaty arms would give a better taste so only clown act,and it catched,some dumb people put vid on social and tada instant idiot hype created.
For all the other steakhouses you’ll usually hear from people when asked about NYC’s best/most popular, you get all my respect for starting off your montage with Keens.
Hi James! Thanks for taking us here... I Know longer have to wonder! You take us to Galaxy's unknown. I'll just keep my opinion to myself. As always love your review! ❤
thanks for taking one for the team my friend! you kinda had to do it as a YT personality. I loved to grill/bbq since I was a kid (now retired guy). I go to a steakhouse whenever I can, been to all sorts over the years. now I can tell just by seeing a vid. you've only confirmed what I already knew. I'd be pissed at this or any other steak of Bae's I've seen no matter what I can afford (time is what's precious) 🏝️😎🍸
That baklava prep is laughable...oh James, thank you for this educational visit and for shelling out for the rest of us here (because lord knows I most certainly won't be). Having seen some of your other vids at some of NYC's finest steakhouses at similar prices, I know where I'll be going.
10$ also in turkey too full tray balkava. Don’t forget this place in NYC MidTown most expensive place in probably world. 25$ super high yea but don’t even compare your mother country baklava cost and Nyc Midtown restaurant cost. Just saying.
When the server showed up with a giant plate of baklava, I was relieved and thrilled you were going to get a large portion of food for the price...and then they pulled a tiny sliver out. At least the food was decent!
@@s_przybylowicz he got ,, sugar daddies,, by the restaurant... They showed him what they got but what he got was just a small amount, but he paid the whole price 🤣
Wow,,James. You decided to take on this subject. You have balls,man. One of your best videos if not the best because you took on the Good,The Bad and the Ugly.
Great review James. When I was young mom always said if you don't have something nice to say, just be quiet. LOL....I'm taking her advice on this place. Yo though,still my favorite my friend. Cheers
there are three of these in Southern California. my grandparents took me to the one in Covina but we moved from Covina to Orange County and so the La Mirada location was closest to us that is off Valley view and the 5 freeway not too far from Disneyland. I highly recommend Clearmans North Woods Inn. obviously you're a carnivore you will have the best ribeye you've ever had in your life the ambiance is amazing and legendary as well as a trade secret to us native Californians. if you've been here and everyone especially the TSA agents at LAX know about this restaurant. the twice-baked potato is about a size 13 Nike! long before Olive garden was a business model The North Woods Inn was serving legendary garlic bread, bottomless iceberg lettuce salad with Roquefort dressing, their signature red cabbage salad. they give you a bucket of peanuts to eat while you wait for your entree and appetizer and you throw the peanut shells on the floor. if you've done a review of this I will find it on your channel. Good eats thank you for this.
As an ex Baklava making workers for 15 years on my Youth I’m impressed that quality work made freshly in the USA soils Because making that quality Baklava requires and special place to make it starting with Owen , the bringing skilled experience workers at least 5 of them the materials should be exported from east side of Turkish provinces such as the flour the pistachios the butter The ice cream also made in Turkey No water added but goats Milk it won’t Melt out hours and hours 😂😂😂
If I want a show, I'll go to the local Hibachi joint. It appears Salt Bae's empire might be coming to an end - and rightfully so. At least you tried it, and I know that's what you do bringing this to us. Great video and I appreciate the "heads up" on this establishment as well as many others in your videos. Huge fan!
James good point at 3:43. I will never understand the demand for going to high end restaurants only to have it be too loud to have normal conversations. Happened to me twice (Miami, and Nashville). Both situations were live bands playing nonstop and our tables couldn't even have conversation without yelling.
at them prices i could buy my own tomahawk chop, cook it to perfection, feed a group of people, and still have money left over lol great video, btw. hope to see some great stuff from you!
I worked as a server at the NYC, Miami, and Dallas locations. AMA! Lol. FYI the baklava is not fresh, it's flown in weekly from a small balery in Turkey. Very good, but not fresh.
Thank you for your wisdom James! I got a couple NY strip steaks and bought sheets of edible gold for under $30. No sweaty arms or steampunk glasses, just a muscle mommy getting her fancy protein. 😂
@Jamesnu when I was a kid I loved Benihana for the show and the food was pretty good as I recall . Sounds like Salt Bae us taking that idea and running with it
Cool video man. I gave you a thumbs up and a comment. I’ll share as well. I was in NY once and went to Peter Luger based on reputation. I really enjoyed it. I’d like to try Delmonico or one of the other legendary steakhouses if I ever go again. I have zero interest in Salt Bae’s, I’d rather go to Ruth Chris or Fleming’s before going there. Keep up the great videos!
I enjoyed the humorous tone of this video far more than I expected to lol. Now I can't get the image of a baklava involved in a small scale street fight out of my mind haha. I guess Salt Bae's restaurants are mostly for diners who want to show off to their companions, which I cannot relate to at all but to each their own. At least you got to meet the guy... I mean with the price of that meal, you basically paid for his personal appearance! 😅
James, I loved your review of Nusr -Et. Actually I may go there if ever in NYC again, for the lunch menu and a drink. Thank you so much! I love your videos.
Ahhh, what you put yourself through for us! I can't say I wouldn't try it once for the experience to be honest, but it most certainly would be only once. You just have to know what you're getting into. I remember Guga ripping into him as well, then duplicating one of the gold steaks on his cooking channel for FAR less than the restaurant prices. Anyway, thanks as always for another excellent review!
@@2Wheels_NYC Thanks always for watching! Yeah, it's one thing if a restaurant is expensive and offers unique dishes, but great steak can be found all over.
Isn't the fat like, jelly/slimy/gross? I don't understand it but it intrigues me how people can just eat gobs of solid fat. I do love steak/pork chops/rashers, I just cut the fat off
Hi James I appreciate your great review & experience at Salt Bae restaurant! The dining room looks amazing and well decorated. Wow the pricing was definitely up there for the amount of food, this is definitely a one time dinner at this location. The steak 🥩 looked very good I’m sure it was delicious . Looking forward to your next food vlog James . Jose P.
Review accepted & appreciated. Yes, your judgement is most accurate - but I am still pleased to witness such a review. Luckily, I will not spend my money determining the "end results" of this location thanks to your review!!!! But, thank you for your passion for food & why dining out SHOULD always be a wonderful experience!
I have a question that I am not sure you can answer. Do you have an opinion and/or a preference about restaurants that sell a protein and then each side is price upgrade? I do not eat out a lot unless I am travelling on business but if I order a steak, I am expecting a choice of potatoes and vegetable included in the price. I also like a glass of water without asking for it... crazy, I know. In a recent video on NYC restaurant week I think the bread basket was not included? No NYC restaurant is 'cheap' so most of the regulars go there expecting to pay moderately high prices. The concept of every item being an upcharge seems to spoil the event. Do Wall Street brokers worry about the price of each item, likely not. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated or maybe address it in a future video. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for watching! I don't mind it. Most steakhouses here sell steak and sides separately so I'm used to it. Plus, I appreciate getting to choose what I would like to pair with my steak.
Honestly I find greed nauseating, the owner clearly doesn’t want to get it, and definitely a narcissist. But hey, we will see if it continues or if it goes like the other two did. The steak looked tasty, but nothing special, not worth mentioning the rest, but glad the service was attentive. Thank you James, another review that was honest and on point.👍❤
And you seem to forget that for higher end restaurants, the most important element is the service, then the ambiance, the third only is the food. Listen to Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White and they told that in some docus about their restaurant(s).
@@khoi83 The “Food” is what will bring you customers or kill your business, you can have a hole in the wall, if the food is great, they will come! I’ve known restaurateurs personally, and that is what they learned. So I don’t know if you misinterpreted what Gordon said, or he was having an off moment, because he knows if the food isn’t the number one priority, you will not remain open. Cheers
*dont hate the player, hate the game! he knows how to rip off those with money...extremely successfully. He now owns hotels, land and multiple million dollar properties globally*
Thanks James! Loved the dandruff problem comment. In spite of the fact that Nusr-Et is struggling globally because of its prices, I have seen very few reviews damning its quality and service. This is the real reason it continues to exist. Price aside, it is not a bad dining experience. The question forl Nusr-Et to survive is to find a better accommodation to the customers. Will he do that, I doubt it.
Thank you for watching! Yeah, the service was excellent and the restaurant is a good looking place, but with such high prices, it's understandable that people would go elsewhere.
@@modelcitizen1977 we average just a pinch under $180 per person at peter Luger...frequent stop..we could lower it with conscious selections.. but why go if you are not ordering what you want..great steak
Bro his menu prices are like when your 4 year old sister invites you to her tea party in her 😂😂😂 no idea of what things actually cost, just putting any number on everything lol
Without any need to see the video, the answer is simply yes. Than again, it's rich people who get ripped and that's what they are there for. No other use for them.
Saturday at a Cajun butcher / deli I was shocked to see a tomahawk steak for $75. Now it's looking like a bargain. Maybe I'll buy 2 and send one your way lol. Thanks again for another enjoyable review.
I’ve been to Saltbae original restaurant in Etiler Istanbul few times before he becomes famous, the food was amazing and the prices were very reasonable (still expensive for the average Turk back then but very reasonable for tourists). For me it was the best steak I had and I’ve had steaks in Brazil and Argentina. I guess fame got into him.
Never heard of this guy until I went to Dubai in 2021 (yeah I lived under a rock) 😅. My Ex took me to his restaurant, tried the gold wrap steak, and it was good. We meet him, took some pictures with him, and it was a good experience for us.
Gosh a baklava for 2500 rubles and mashed potatoes for 1400 rubles - and you're trying ur best to smile and keep it positive... In Eurasia you'd have freshest steak, potatoes any kind of served and baklava for 3900 R for 5 people...
Hard for me to dislike the guy. He works hard and nobody forces people to eat there or spend the money. AND he seems like hes usually cool with taking pictures with people. Its a show and he gets it, which is more than most.
The reason the restaurant was empty is because most people understand that it’s a complete ripoff.
There are really only two types of people who go to places like this: those wanting to try it once, like you did, and those who are desperately trying to impress other people.
Spot on!
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Or, most likely, youtubers who are going to go to call it a 'ripoff' because they were the only ones that went to this place.
or one who makes content for a living like he did...props to him..good content
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I live in the UAE, which is the spiritual home of Salty. His customers have million dollar cars and 100,000 dollar watches. 900 bucks for a steak is nothing to these people. Expensive but unchallenging is what wealthy diners in the UAE want. Fair play to Salty, I'll never eat there but I salute his ability to rinse the rich!
It depends. 100,000 watch can act as a status symbol and a sorta investment. 900 for a mediocre steak isn’t really the same.
He doesn't only rinse the rich. He also does it to his employees 😂
The king of a very expensive lunch was exceptional mashed potatoes? Sweet. Your bank account may not have been entertained but this video had me laughing.
I was going to say, who on earth is the audience for this restaurant? It seems like a place only rich influencers would go. If I had $100K to spend on watch and could eat anywhere, it wouldn't be here!
Finally there a fancy restaurant showing pictures in menu in USA. You comment on that picture makes me believe most of the people in the states don't know what they are ordering when go there for the first time
The Chuck E Cheese of high end steakhouses. And you got to meet the clown who plays the tambourine to boot.
Haha!
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Why someone value consuming gold is beyond me
Gold leaf isn't even that expensive. The amount you get on the steak isn't worth more than $20 yet they charge far more for the privilege.
The reason people do things like eat gold is to generate social status which they then convert into other more practical things like Reputation, Sex/romance and bussiness opportunities in more money.
You’ve heard of King Midas, yes? Like that.
In my restaurant u can get a cheaper version covered in aluminum foil. Pretend u r eating silver.
@@jc441-i3qEating Gold is the most ridiculous thing ever, talk about narcissism and a huge complex of superiority to actually believe that eating it will make a you a GOD.
This was your best review, James-- witty, thorough, and restrained.
Thank you!
@@JamesnuWouldn't the wooden serving tray absorb the juices and some would have been retained embedded forever in the wood!
To let you know. His empire is not solvent anymore. It doesn't exist anymore
I was an executive chef and have sourced meat from all over and have had Kobe in Tokyo on multiple visits. There is not a meat purveyor in the world that charges enough to justify a steak on a menu for over $1000.
That's why he no longer has any steak restaurants in New new york 😢
@@alexkoronec4326 back to the future, Fry :)
First time viewer. This was a treat of a video.
Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
Yeah indeed...we should support him
"A dandruff problem” 😂 love it. “Small scale street fight.” Too funny. Lol! Another great review, James. The meat with excess fat looked absolutely beautiful. Great job! 🎉
Thank you!
You aren't coming here as someone attempting to make a viral video, we all see you always approaching different restaurants with an open mind and genuine desire to enjoy a nice experience; thanks for the content!
Thanks, I appreciate that! I always do my best to be fair.
@@Jamesnu12:56 12:56
I visited Nusr-Et in Istanbul in 2022, at its first restaurant located in the Etiler neighborhood. The prices were likely considered high for Istanbul, but they were quite reasonable compared to other major cities and much lower than those in NYC. The food was pretty good.
Nice! Yeah, I've heard that the original location is really the one to go to.
@@Jamesnu yes because it is so cheap compared to the ones in the USA and other countries 🤣
I went in 2022. I got a golden steak, tomahawk, several sides and drinks for around 5000 lira which ended up being somewhere around $300.
That's why the restaurants no longer exists in New York city 😅
Naaa.. here in Turkey meat prices are more expensive than most of the world due to inflation
The ice cream they use is Maraş Dondurma which has a slight chew to it. If you want an excellent baklava with maraş that isn't overpriced, the best choice is to either go to Bay Ridge at or go to Paterson in NJ to Antepli bakery which is an excellent bakery from Türkiye which happens to have said ice cream also. It'll be a whole lot less (around $8 or so with both) and it's outstanding. Would also highly recommend the künefe there. Outside of this, I went to the burger place a good while ago. It really wasn't bad though I understand the hate surrounding it. Apparently, the Istanbul and in general the original locations in Turkey aren't as overpriced.
Nice! Thank you! I really appreciate the recommendations!
The saltbae craze finished a long time ago
Hi James,
Thank you for your review of Nusret. You have saved me lots of money. I have never understood the attraction of this gentleman’s restaurants.
I really appreciate your thoughtfulness in the review. You were articulate without being ‘snotty’ about it.
James, you are a class act.
Best Wishes,
Peter
Thank you so much Peter! I always try to be fair with my reviews.
Having eaten at both Nusr-Et and his now closed burger spot I gotta say that, while indeed his restaurants are overpriced, the people who work there are some of the nicest people. Particularly at the now closed Salt Bae Burger, all the staff there were incredibly friendly. I certainly give Salt Bae credit for providing great service and creating a great team culture.
I agree! I have no complaints about the service. Everyone there was really nice!
get a life man
The people at the Noodles & Co where I like to eat are also really nice
When I review the restaurants, it’s always about the food regardless of how good or bad the customer service are. I wish yelp have two categories when writing reviews. One for the food and one for service.
First time viewer here! I really enjoyed your vid ☺️ you made me laugh a few times 👌🏼👌🏼
Thanks for watching! I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
Really enjoyed this review. It was fair, but honest. I personally will never step foot into one of his restaurants because I find the prices to be insulting, but I'm glad to hear that the service at least was up to par and that the food was actually tasty. Well done.
Thank you! I always strive to be fair.
This one made me laugh out loud. Your commentary!!😂
The prices are insane.
I finally found a watch like yours. I’ve admired yours and have been looking for one since I started watching your videos.
@@timg3504 Awesome! I hope you enjoy the watch!
It caught my eye too, is it a Hamilton?
@@khankhan8997 The watch I'm wearing in this video is the Hamilton Khaki Field
His food is garbage but the social media craze built him up.
I mean it's not garbage but it's insanely overpriced
Damn
I cannot imagine that some salt ran down his sweaty arms would give a better taste so only clown act,and it catched,some dumb people put vid on social and tada instant idiot hype created.
Better then mom spaghetti 😭😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Its a quality food actually but its expensive
First time seeing your video, great job. I’m not even sure how I got here, but hey, it’s a great video.
Thank you for watching! I appreciate it!
For all the other steakhouses you’ll usually hear from people when asked about NYC’s best/most popular, you get all my respect for starting off your montage with Keens.
@@neverdive1059 Thanks! Keens is amazing!
@@Jamesnu one of my absolute favorites. For most of my 20s it was THE go to spot for birthday dinners in my circle of friends.
well said, " I had steak for lunch" is definitely something to be grateful for.
Having steak over cooked is a crime.
Hi James! Thanks for taking us here... I Know longer have to wonder! You take us to Galaxy's unknown. I'll just keep my opinion to myself. As always love your review! ❤
Thank you so much!
Best Salt Bae Review ever! Outstanding Mr Andrews
Thank you so much!
thanks for taking one for the team my friend! you kinda had to do it as a YT personality. I loved to grill/bbq since I was a kid (now retired guy). I go to a steakhouse whenever I can, been to all sorts over the years. now I can tell just by seeing a vid. you've only confirmed what I already knew. I'd be pissed at this or any other steak of Bae's I've seen no matter what I can afford (time is what's precious) 🏝️😎🍸
Thanks for watching!
Oh my goodness I love your honest reviews they are always great you go you eat you learn I love your videos ❤️😊
@@lorifreeman1746 Thank you!
That baklava prep is laughable...oh James, thank you for this educational visit and for shelling out for the rest of us here (because lord knows I most certainly won't be).
Having seen some of your other vids at some of NYC's finest steakhouses at similar prices, I know where I'll be going.
Thanks for watching!
25 dollar baklava is heartbraking, im half algerian and we make the whole thing at home for maybe 10. I'm not sure what you were expecting though.
25 dollars for that is insane
10$ also in turkey too full tray balkava.
Don’t forget this place in NYC MidTown most expensive place in probably world. 25$ super high yea but don’t even compare your mother country baklava cost and Nyc Midtown restaurant cost. Just saying.
Yeah, it's a crazy price for sure!
It’s practically daylight robbery around $10 to make, but they’re cashing in at $400-$500 for the whole tray!
@@johnsonw stupid people will pay stupid prices. he is selling a brand, not good food.
A very fair review,1st time I've seen your work and I must say I like your style
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Nice job with that fair and balanced review.
NYC is too deep with awesome steakhouses for a place like that to thrive, in my opinion.
Thank you!
When the server showed up with a giant plate of baklava, I was relieved and thrilled you were going to get a large portion of food for the price...and then they pulled a tiny sliver out. At least the food was decent!
It's not cool to get ripped off with how terrible the economy is....stop supporting thieves
Haha! Yeah, I wouldn't have complained if I got that whole tray!
But he still payed the price of the full plate of baklava haha
@@s_przybylowicz he got ,, sugar daddies,, by the restaurant... They showed him what they got but what he got was just a small amount, but he paid the whole price 🤣
Lucky for u, didn't have to bring a needy female along, then you'd have really paid the price! @@khoi83
Wow,,James. You decided to take on this subject. You have balls,man. One of your best videos if not the best because you took on the Good,The Bad and the Ugly.
Thank you!
Here in Houston the steak and the mashed potatoes and a dessert you can get it in a steak restaurant for 25 to 35 dollars 😂😂
This ⬆️
Hey James, It is wonderful to see your channel growing! Keep it up, buddy!
Thank you so much!
Great review James. When I was young mom always said if you don't have something nice to say, just be quiet. LOL....I'm taking her advice on this place. Yo though,still my favorite my friend. Cheers
Haha! Indeed! Thank you and cheers!
Great video James and sums up my experience there too. Overpriced!
Thank you Gary! I enjoyed watching your video on the subject as well!
there are three of these in Southern California. my grandparents took me to the one in Covina but we moved from Covina to Orange County and so the La Mirada location was closest to us that is off Valley view and the 5 freeway not too far from Disneyland. I highly recommend Clearmans North Woods Inn. obviously you're a carnivore you will have the best ribeye you've ever had in your life the ambiance is amazing and legendary as well as a trade secret to us native Californians. if you've been here and everyone especially the TSA agents at LAX know about this restaurant. the twice-baked potato is about a size 13 Nike! long before Olive garden was a business model The North Woods Inn was serving legendary garlic bread, bottomless iceberg lettuce salad with Roquefort dressing, their signature red cabbage salad. they give you a bucket of peanuts to eat while you wait for your entree and appetizer and you throw the peanut shells on the floor. if you've done a review of this I will find it on your channel. Good eats thank you for this.
As an ex Baklava making workers for 15 years on my Youth I’m impressed that quality work made freshly in the USA soils
Because making that quality Baklava requires and special place to make it starting with Owen , the bringing skilled experience workers at least 5 of them the materials should be exported from east side of Turkish provinces such as the flour the pistachios the butter
The ice cream also made in Turkey No water added but goats Milk it won’t Melt out hours and hours 😂😂😂
I was going to say good video but nooo it was a GREAT VIDEO 😄😄 keep them coming !!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Love ya, dude. Honest and genuine.
If I want a show, I'll go to the local Hibachi joint. It appears Salt Bae's empire might be coming to an end - and rightfully so. At least you tried it, and I know that's what you do bringing this to us. Great video and I appreciate the "heads up" on this establishment as well as many others in your videos. Huge fan!
Thank you so much!
That steak looks like something from Ground Round. Thanks for taken it for the team.
Thanks for watching!
Your comment about people's grubby little fingers and the baklava street fight cracked me up! Glad you had "an experience" there!
Haha! Yeah, it was definitely an experience! Thanks for watching!
James good point at 3:43. I will never understand the demand for going to high end restaurants only to have it be too loud to have normal conversations.
Happened to me twice (Miami, and Nashville). Both situations were live bands playing nonstop and our tables couldn't even have conversation without yelling.
Yeah, loud music can really ruin a dining experience.
at them prices i could buy my own tomahawk chop, cook it to perfection, feed a group of people, and still have money left over lol
great video, btw. hope to see some great stuff from you!
Thank you!
Always fun watching your videos!
Thank you! That makes me happy to hear!
The ice cream prep took me out 😂😂😂
I love seeing an attractive man so comfortable and confident dining solo. Well done!
Thank you!
Was that John Cusack walking by in the background at 1:55? 😮
❤❤❤❤😂😂😂 had to be
Confirmed
I worked as a server at the NYC, Miami, and Dallas locations. AMA! Lol.
FYI the baklava is not fresh, it's flown in weekly from a small balery in Turkey. Very good, but not fresh.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your wisdom James! I got a couple NY strip steaks and bought sheets of edible gold for under $30. No sweaty arms or steampunk glasses, just a muscle mommy getting her fancy protein. 😂
Investigative dining at its best
Thank you!
@Jamesnu when I was a kid I loved Benihana for the show and the food was pretty good as I recall . Sounds like Salt Bae us taking that idea and running with it
Thanks for being objective about the restaurant. Love the videos. Keep it up. I'd love to see more diner's or spots like Shopsin's
@@ggangulo Thank you! I actually plan to do some diner videos in the future.
Cool video man. I gave you a thumbs up and a comment. I’ll share as well.
I was in NY once and went to Peter Luger based on reputation. I really enjoyed it.
I’d like to try Delmonico or one of the other legendary steakhouses if I ever go again.
I have zero interest in Salt Bae’s, I’d rather go to Ruth Chris or Fleming’s before going there.
Keep up the great videos!
Please do try Demonico's. You will not be disappointed.
Thank you! Yeah, definitely go to Delmonico's if you have the chance.
"... not in pesos" LOL
Thanks for taking the hit for us James!
Haha! Thanks for watching!
@@JamesnuYeah! James took one for the team!
I enjoyed the humorous tone of this video far more than I expected to lol. Now I can't get the image of a baklava involved in a small scale street fight out of my mind haha. I guess Salt Bae's restaurants are mostly for diners who want to show off to their companions, which I cannot relate to at all but to each their own. At least you got to meet the guy... I mean with the price of that meal, you basically paid for his personal appearance! 😅
Haha! Yeah, I'm not a fan of places that people go to to show off.
James, I loved your review of Nusr -Et. Actually I may go there if ever in NYC again, for the lunch menu and a drink. Thank you so much! I love your videos.
Thank you! I hope that you enjoy it.
Ahhh, what you put yourself through for us! I can't say I wouldn't try it once for the experience to be honest, but it most certainly would be only once. You just have to know what you're getting into. I remember Guga ripping into him as well, then duplicating one of the gold steaks on his cooking channel for FAR less than the restaurant prices. Anyway, thanks as always for another excellent review!
@@2Wheels_NYC Thanks always for watching! Yeah, it's one thing if a restaurant is expensive and offers unique dishes, but great steak can be found all over.
8:58 I loved that you highlighted the fat caps on each slice because I was already salivating with that feature lol. 🤤 Yum.
Yeah, they were really good!
Isn't the fat like, jelly/slimy/gross? I don't understand it but it intrigues me how people can just eat gobs of solid fat. I do love steak/pork chops/rashers, I just cut the fat off
You are doing excellent work. You're sub base will grow once the word gets out. Keep plugging along, doing what you do best and love.
Thanks so much, I appreciate it!
Hi James I appreciate your great review & experience at Salt Bae restaurant! The dining room looks amazing and well decorated. Wow the pricing was definitely up there for the amount of food, this is definitely a one time dinner at this location. The steak 🥩 looked very good I’m sure it was delicious . Looking forward to your next food vlog James .
Jose P.
Thank you! Yeah, I was not a fan of those prices.
Review accepted & appreciated. Yes, your judgement is most accurate - but I am still pleased to witness such a review. Luckily, I will not spend my money determining the "end results" of this location thanks to your review!!!! But, thank you for your passion for food & why dining out SHOULD always be a wonderful experience!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Well done a true reveiw.
You are a real one.
Thank you!
I have a question that I am not sure you can answer.
Do you have an opinion and/or a preference about restaurants that sell a protein and then each side is price upgrade? I do not eat out a lot unless I am travelling on business but if I order a steak, I am expecting a choice of potatoes and vegetable included in the price. I also like a glass of water without asking for it... crazy, I know. In a recent video on NYC restaurant week I think the bread basket was not included?
No NYC restaurant is 'cheap' so most of the regulars go there expecting to pay moderately high prices. The concept of every item being an upcharge seems to spoil the event. Do Wall Street brokers worry about the price of each item, likely not. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated or maybe address it in a future video. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for watching! I don't mind it. Most steakhouses here sell steak and sides separately so I'm used to it. Plus, I appreciate getting to choose what I would like to pair with my steak.
A La carte is typical in many high end restaurants.
beef was beefy and salt was salty. I am sold!
lol how much did Salt bae pay this guy.
The price is nuts…great review as usual! So many better options and the gold is a money grab.
Thank you! Yeah, the gold stuff is ridiculous.
Honestly I find greed nauseating, the owner clearly doesn’t want to get it, and definitely a narcissist. But hey, we will see if it continues or if it goes like the other two did. The steak looked tasty, but nothing special, not worth mentioning the rest, but glad the service was attentive. Thank you James, another review that was honest and on point.👍❤
Thank you so much!
Yes and no. He never forced anyone to eat at his restaurant (s).
And you seem to forget that for higher end restaurants, the most important element is the service, then the ambiance, the third only is the food.
Listen to Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White and they told that in some docus about their restaurant(s).
@@khoi83 Never said that, curious where you came up with that comment?
@@khoi83 The “Food” is what will bring you customers or kill your business, you can have a hole in the wall, if the food is great, they will come! I’ve known restaurateurs personally, and that is what they learned. So I don’t know if you misinterpreted what Gordon said, or he was having an off moment, because he knows if the food isn’t the number one priority, you will not remain open. Cheers
*dont hate the player, hate the game! he knows how to rip off those with money...extremely successfully. He now owns hotels, land and multiple million dollar properties globally*
For over $50 for 3 shrimp they’d have to be Tiger Prawns for me to be willing to pay that price.
I know what you mean.
It better be organic tiger prawns, and even then, I would need 10 on the plate for the $50 price tag
I love pistachio cake or pie and yes pistachio baklava but here in Florida i pay 6 bucks for the same desert you got except its doubled in size
Yeah, it was definitely good, but overpriced.
You'd have to take out a loan just to eat there😅
Thanks James! Loved the dandruff problem comment. In spite of the fact that Nusr-Et is struggling globally because of its prices, I have seen very few reviews damning its quality and service. This is the real reason it continues to exist. Price aside, it is not a bad dining experience. The question forl Nusr-Et to survive is to find a better accommodation to the customers. Will he do that, I doubt it.
Thank you for watching! Yeah, the service was excellent and the restaurant is a good looking place, but with such high prices, it's understandable that people would go elsewhere.
For one person, the price of dining at Salt Bae’s steakhouse is absolutely overkill compared to like say, $200 for four people at Peter Luger.
Indeed!
Zero chance 4 people are having a full meal with drinks and a 20% gratuity for $200 at Peter Luger. Double that, maybe.
@@modelcitizen1977 we average just a pinch under $180 per person at peter Luger...frequent stop..we could lower it with conscious selections.. but why go if you are not ordering what you want..great steak
Fascinating, and an outstanding choice to share given that so many viewers are not likely to have the dining experience, even in NYC.
Thank you!
I always enjoy your reviews . The wealthy can keep Salt Bae to themselves .
Thank you!
Place should be renamed to 'Broad Daylight Robbery' sounds more fitting 😅
"Grubby little hands" 🤣
Bro his menu prices are like when your 4 year old sister invites you to her tea party in her 😂😂😂 no idea of what things actually cost, just putting any number on everything lol
Without any need to see the video, the answer is simply yes. Than again, it's rich people who get ripped and that's what they are there for. No other use for them.
$25 for baklava is insulting
Saturday at a Cajun butcher / deli I was shocked to see a tomahawk steak for $75. Now it's looking like a bargain. Maybe I'll buy 2 and send one your way lol. Thanks again for another enjoyable review.
Haha! Thanks for watching!
Very informative, well-founded and precise review. Great!
@@HolgerHettinger Thank you!
Dont talk about expensive, just say GREED.
I’ve been to Saltbae original restaurant in Etiler Istanbul few times before he becomes famous, the food was amazing and the prices were very reasonable (still expensive for the average Turk back then but very reasonable for tourists). For me it was the best steak I had and I’ve had steaks in Brazil and Argentina. I guess fame got into him.
I agree 100%. I ran a top steakhouse for years. I'm not paying just because. Nope!
Indeed!
Never heard of this guy until I went to Dubai in 2021 (yeah I lived under a rock) 😅. My Ex took me to his restaurant, tried the gold wrap steak, and it was good. We meet him, took some pictures with him, and it was a good experience for us.
Nice!
I guess it is pretty expensive, but at least you tried it out. Thanks James!
Thanks always for watching! I appreciate it!
You left a 20% tip, was that appreciated by the waiters? @@Jamesnu
Saltbae only reminds me that Sobieski didn't really get the job done back in 1683. 😂
Wow that didn't seem worth the price. It was cool that you got a pic with Salt Bae.
Yeah, it was definitely overpriced.
OMG I can't believe you went here!!! LMAO!!
Looking forward to the EMP review for sure!!!
Yeah, I like to mix it up with my videos!
Walk over to the loading dock and see Sysco truck and Amazon dropping off gold leaf. 😅😂
Salt Bae's is an excuse of a steakhouse.
I was hoping for an honest video of the restaurant!!! Thank you!!
Thanks for watching!
Frankly, I think all steakhouses are ripoffs. 🤷♂️
You have really innovated the game of food reviews, blending good writing and food insight.
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
Gosh a baklava for 2500 rubles and mashed potatoes for 1400 rubles - and you're trying ur best to smile and keep it positive... In Eurasia you'd have freshest steak, potatoes any kind of served and baklava for 3900 R for 5 people...
Hard for me to dislike the guy. He works hard and nobody forces people to eat there or spend the money. AND he seems like hes usually cool with taking pictures with people. Its a show and he gets it, which is more than most.