On Sunday, December 31, 2023, the Gonzaga sisters—Toni and Alex—treated their Instagram followers to a glimpse of their dining experience at the renowned Nusr-Et Steakhouse, owned by Turkish restaurateur Nusret Gökçe, famously known as Salt Bae.
The captivating video showcased the sisters’ visit to the Dubai branch, situated at the Four Seasons Resort in Jumeirah. To add to the allure, the steaks were personally served by Salt Bae himself, who artfully sliced each steak in his distinctive style.
In the footage, Toni and Alex could be seen ordering four steaks, with Salt Bae showcasing his renowned seasoning technique. Adding a touch of flair to the experience, Alex, accompanied by Toni’s son Seve, mimicked Salt Bae’s iconic move—arms raised and a graceful flick of the wrist—while sprinkling salt on the steaks, creating a moment of delightful showmanship.
Wrote Alex, “Experiencing and meeting #Saltbae. Ito yung literal na mapapasubo ka (LOL emoji).”
In an August 2022 article by The Sun, special offerings at Nusr-Et in London included a Golden Burger priced at £100 (PHP 7,000), a Golden Giant Striploin for £1,350 (PHP 95,000), a Golden Giant Tomahawk steak for £1,450 (PHP 102,000), and Golden Kafes for £500 (PHP 35,000).
Meanwhile, Boss Hunting, a Men’s Lifestyle magazine, revisited a viral post from 2021 in a September 2023 article. The post originated from a patron at Nusr-Et in Miami, U.S.A., who shared a photo of their receipt revealing a staggering bill totaling $6,228.05 (PHP 345,000).
Highlighted on the receipt was the most astonishing item, the Golden Tomahawk, priced at $1,000 (PHP 55,000).
In the Dubai branch of the restaurant, chunks of gold-coated beef were reported to cost AED 1,250 (PHP 18,000) each, as per a 2019 report by the Mail Online. For those opting for non-gold-dusted steak, prices at that time began at AED 340 (PHP 5,000).
Fine Dine, a website, features a menu list from Nusr-Et, Dubai, though it’s not confirmed if the prices and selections shown are current. According to the website, the Golden Fillet Mignon is priced at AED 1,000 (PHP 15,000), while the Sirt or charcoaled tenderloin ranges from AED 820 (PHP 12,000) to AED 1,200 (PHP 18,000).
For the lavish options, the Golden Ottoman Steak, a thick bone-in ribeye, is listed at AED 3,500 (PHP 52,000), the Golden Giant Tomahawk at AED 5,000 (PHP 75,000), and the Golden Burger at AED 760 (PHP 11,000).
