Salt Bae looks unrecognisable without signature glasses and ponytail in throwback snap

Salt Bae is known for donning his blacked-out sunglasses, monochrome clothes and overly flamboyant steak preparation.

But in a recent Instagram post, the restaurateur revealed how his looks have changed over the years and he’s missing one key accessory.

The picture, which the chef wrote was taken 23 years ago, shows a very young Salt Bae posing in front of the sea.

He’s swapped his recognisable white top and black trousers for a black t-shirt with a peace sign emblazoned on the front and denim jeans.

Salt Bae was also missing his signature ponytail, sporting a short black hair in the photo.

The picture was taken some time in 1998, when Nusret Gökçe was around 15 years old.

Followers likened the picture of the young chef to Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Salt Bae shot to fame back in 2017 when his flamboyant meat preparation, salt sprinkling and steak cutting became an internet meme.

Recently he opened up the London venue of his Nusr-Et restaurant in Knightsbridge, where customers racked up bills in the thousands.

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He has also opened restaurants in Istanbul, Dubai and LA, with London being his most recent opening.

You’ll find items like the Golden Giant Tomahawk steak costing £1,450, Golden Giant Striploin at £1,350, and the Golden Burgers costing £100.

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Update: 2024-06-17

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