Samah Dada Biography: Ethnicity, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Boyfriend, Age

Samah Dada is an American recipe developer, food photographer, plant-based chef, television host, and bestselling cookbook author known for her blog and brand Dada Eats.

Drawing from her Indian heritage and a love for accessible, flavorful cooking, she creates healthy vegetarian and plant-forward recipes that appeal to everyone at the table.

She has hosted cooking segments and shows for the TODAY Show, including #Cooking and How to Eat Plants, while championing South Asian representation in food media.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Samah Dada
• Born: 18 November 1994
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Southern California, United States Nationality: American
• Occupation: Cookbook Author, Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Television Host, Plant-Based Chef
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Shermeen Dada
• Siblings: 1
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million

Early Life and Education

Samah Dada was born on 18 November 1994 in Southern California. Indian immigrant parents raised her: her father built a career in finance, and her mother, Shermeen Dada, managed the home while cooking traditional meals; she has one older sister. The family later moved to London when she was a teenager, exposing her to diverse cuisines.

She attended the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 2015 with a degree in Media Studies and a minor in Public Policy. Her ethnicity is Indian American, and her religion is unknown.

Career

Samah Dada began her career after college by joining NBC’s Page Program and working as a production assistant on the TODAY Show.

While handling early-morning shifts in the control room, she launched her Instagram account and blog, Dada Eats, in 2015 to share simple, healthy plant-based recipes inspired by her mother’s cooking and her own interest in wellness.

She quickly gained attention for her creative vegetarian dishes that blend Indian flavors with modern twists, such as turmeric-spiced vegetables or tahini-based salads.

This led to regular on-air segments on the TODAY Show, her own streaming series, including #Cooking and How to Eat Plants on Peacock, and the publication of her debut cookbook, Dada Eats Love to Cook It, in 2021, which became a bestseller featuring 100 approachable recipes.

Samah Dada has built a respected platform that promotes inclusive, joyful cooking and greater South Asian visibility in mainstream food media.

Her work as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and television contributor continues to empower home cooks with practical, flavor-focused recipes that fit real life.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @dadaeats
• Facebook Handle: Dada Eats
• Twitter Handle: @dadaeats

Personal Life

Samah Dada keeps much of her personal life private and is not married, with no children.

She values time for herself and draws inspiration from her multicultural experiences growing up between California and London.

Net Worth

Samah Dada has an estimated net worth of around $1 million to $2 million.

She built her financial success primarily through her bestselling cookbook, the Dada Eats brand, social media content creation with brand partnerships, recipe development, food photography, and her work as a television host and on-air contributor for major networks.