Nusr-Et, the restaurant founded by Instagram sensation Nusret Gokce (aka Salt Bae), has suffered a slew of terrible reviews from respected food writers.
The New York Daily Post called it public rip-off number one, with writer Steve Cuozzo saying he still wanted a snack after sitting down for a meal that cost US$521 ($715) for a table of three.
The Observer'sRonn Torossian said that never in his years of fine-dining had he ever had as disappointing an experience as he did at Salt Bae's restaurant.
Bloomberg Pursuits food editor Kate Krader categorised it as a trainwreck of a restaurant, questioning the price, the aesthetic and concluding that there were better less-expensive restaurants in the city.
New York Times writer Pete Wells also bemoaned the price of his meal, which seemed steep even though it was located in a city known for pricey meals, the terrible mash potatoes and sweet coffee.