Mr. Taster followers add up to 2.8M across Instagram and TikTok, counted on 21 Sep 2026.
Dubai's veteran restaurant reviewer and food blogger
Hubert Sepidnam, known as Mr. Taster, is a British-Iranian food blogger based in Dubai who has reviewed restaurants across the UAE since 2005. He built one of the region's largest food-focused social followings, reviewing everything from street food to fine dining, and has partnered with hotels such as Marriott and Atmosphere Burj Khalifa. He was named Best Personal Brand of the Year at the 2021 MENAA Awards.
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Instagram (@mr.taster) holds 73% of Mr. Taster's 2.8M followers and subscribers (2M); next come TikTok 755K.
| Platform | Account | Followers / subscribers | Share | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @mr.taster | 2,000,000 followers | 73% | 21 Sep 2026 | |
| TikTok | @mr.taster | 755,000 followers | 27% | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Combined | 2 accounts | 2,755,000 | 100% |
How Mr. Taster's numbers are counted: 2M + 755K = 2.8M.
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Hubert Sepidnam, widely recognized by his online persona Mr. Taster, is a prominent British-Iranian food blogger and influencer based in Dubai. He began his journey in the culinary world by reviewing restaurants across the United Arab Emirates as early as 2005. Over the years, he has established himself as a leading voice in the Middle Eastern food scene, bridging cultures through his love for gastronomy.
Mr. Taster's breakthrough came through his consistent and passionate documentation of the diverse culinary landscape in the UAE. By transitioning his long-standing restaurant reviews to social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, he captured a massive audience. His ability to showcase both high-end dining and authentic street food helped him build one of the largest food-focused followings in the region.
His content is characterized by high-energy restaurant tours and candid food tastings where he explores a variety of cuisines. Whether visiting luxury establishments in the Burj Khalifa or local hidden gems, his videos focus on the sensory experience of eating. He is well-known for his enthusiastic presentation style and his signature approach to tasting and describing complex flavors.
Leveraging his massive digital presence, Mr. Taster has secured significant partnerships with major international brands. He has collaborated with luxury hotel groups such as Marriott and iconic venues like Atmosphere Burj Khalifa. These endorsements often involve high-profile culinary showcases and promotional campaigns that highlight the best of Dubai's hospitality industry.
Mr. Taster is known for food-review videos covering restaurants, street food and fine dining, including venues across the UAE.
His food reviews and restaurant videos can be watched on Instagram.
He has built a social media following of approximately 2 million.
Mr. Taster's TikTok bio introduces him as an international food blogger based in Dubai. Mr. Taster opened the TikTok account @mr.taster on 18 Jun 2019. On 5 Nov 2026 the profile listed 2,168 public videos and named English as its language.
Source: @mr.taster on TikTok (TikTok public profile, read 5 Nov 2026)
Estimated net worth for Mr. Taster in 2026: $990,000 to $1.5 million.
Most of Mr. Taster's income is from Instagram (@mr.taster, 2M), TikTok (@mr.taster) and brand deals.
Brand deals pay Mr. Taster $22K – $55K for a single Instagram post.
That ranks Mr. Taster #13 of 25 creators from the UAE on CreatorFanBase by net worth, behind Village Cooking - Kerala ($1.1–1.7 million) and ahead of Maya Ahmad ($570,000 to $890,000).
Compare: Village Cooking - Kerala net worth · Maya Ahmad net worth
With 2.8M followers, mostly on Instagram, one sponsored post with Mr. Taster plans at $22K – $55K per post.
| Deliverable | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Story or short mention | $8K – $19K |
| Sponsored post, Reel or Short | $22K – $55K |
| Dedicated video or integration | $40K – $99K |
| Three-post campaign package | $57K – $140K |
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Other food & cooking creators from the UAE to compare with Mr. Taster: Village Cooking (3.1M), Taim AlFalasi (5.3M) and Aaisha (178.7K).
By combined audience, Mr. Taster sits between Village Cooking (3.1M) and Aaisha (178.7K).
Instagram (@mr.taster) holds 73% of Mr. Taster's audience; Taim AlFalasi and Aaisha are also biggest on Instagram, while Village Cooking is biggest on YouTube.
Mr. Taster posts in English and Arabic, like Village Cooking, Taim AlFalasi and Aaisha.
| Creator | Country | Biggest platform | Followers and subscribers | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Taster | United Arab Emirates | Instagram (2M) | 2,755,000 | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Village Cooking | United Arab Emirates | YouTube (2.5M) | 3,072,000 | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Taim AlFalasi | United Arab Emirates | Instagram (4.5M) | 5,325,300 | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Aaisha | United Arab Emirates | Instagram (178.7K) | 178,742 | 5 Oct 2026 |
8.5/10 overall for Mr. Taster; best signal: profile depth 10.0, weakest: platform presence 8.0.
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As of 13 Oct 2026, Mr. Taster has 2.8M followers and subscribers: Instagram @mr.taster 2M and TikTok @mr.taster 755K, 2,755,000 in all.
An estimated $990K–1.5M for Mr. Taster in 2026, on 2.8M followers. Mr. Taster sits between Village Cooking and Maya Ahmad by net worth.
Mr. Taster joined TikTok as @mr.taster on 18 Jun 2019. On 5 Nov 2026, @mr.taster showed 2,168 public videos.
Instagram, where @mr.taster has 2M followers: 73% of Mr. Taster's 2.8M. TikTok follows with 755K on @mr.taster.
Mr. Taster posts as @mr.taster on Instagram (2M) and @mr.taster on TikTok (755K).
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Food and cooking creator in the United Arab Emirates
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One CreatorFanBase ranking lists Mr. Taster: #24 of 52.
| Ranking | Position | Creators ranked |
|---|---|---|
| Top Arabic food creators | #24 | 52 |
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