“Salt Bae” - Who is Nusret Gokche really?

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Turkish chef Nusret Gokce, who is well known on social media, has become a sensation with his method of sprinkling salt. We want to share information about it with you through today's article!

Nusret Gokche (born August 1983, 9, nicknamed “Salt Boy” (“salt guy”, bae is a resounding form of the English word friend or child)) is a Turkish butcher, chef, and restaurateur with a network of steaks. Nusr-Et’s cooking technique has become an Internet meme.

Personal life

Gokce was born in Erzurum, Turkey to a Kurdish family. His father was a miner. The difficult situation of the family forced him to work from the 6th grade and he worked as a butcher in Kadikoy district of Istanbul. Over time, he started his own business and became the owner of restaurants where many celebrities eat today. Gokce is actively involved in charity, having built a school in his hometown of Erzurum. Since January 2017, Gokche has gained popularity thanks to a series of video memes in which he skillfully cooks meat and sprinkles salt.
The video that became his “visiting card” was the “Ottoman steak” video posted on his Twitter page on January 2017, 7. The video was viewed 10 million times on Instagram, after which Gokche became known as Salt Bae (“Salty Guy”). Thanks to the video’s extensive reposts, Gokche has gained incredible popularity on You Tube, resulting in celebrities and politicians from all over the world frequenting his restaurant.
Gokche visited a number of countries from 2007 to 2010, including Argentina and the United States, where he volunteered at local restaurants to gain experience as a chef and restaurateur. After returning to Turkey, he opened his first restaurant in Istanbul in 2010 and then in 2014 in Dubai. Later, Gokche managed to open branches in several other cities.
According to Turkish media, Turkish chef Nusret Gokce has signed a contract with the American PR Agency to be known around the world for his skillful preparation of his steaks and his signature gesture of salt sprinkling.

According to the Uchankush portal, a large-scale PR campaign in various countries around the world cost Gokche at least two million dollars.
According to reports, Turkish chef and restaurant owner Nusret paid a lot of money to visit Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio's restaurant in Dubai, as well as to play a small role in the popular American series "Narco".

Italian footballer Marco Borrielo, singer Bruno Mars, American Golden State Warriors basketball team, Turkish Galatasaray striker Lucas Podolski, Brazilian defender Mateus Doria and other celebrities are among the recipients of Nusret Gokce's award for repeating his famous gesture. There are also.