A RESTAURANT in Cowley Road has been nominated for a national kebab award.

Bodrum Kebab has been shortlisted for the Best Takeaway Outside London in the third annual British Kebab Awards.

The East Oxford restaurant is one of 14 kebab houses outside the capital to be in with a shout of winning the award.

Manager Hasan Asam has been working at the restaurant for nearly 10 years.

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The 33-year-old said: “We are very pleased to hear this news.

“This is a quality kebab restaurant, it’s one of the best I know.

“I don’t eat anywhere else, I eat here seven days a week.”

Mr Asam added: “They have invited us to the annual ceremony next month. I think we will win.

“You cannot even find this quality meat in butchers, it is very fresh.

“We work hard and you have to have good communication skills as well good quality food.”

Ibrahim Dogus, director founder of the British Kebab Awards, said: “Now in their third year, the British Kebab Awards are going from strength to strength.

“It is fantastic that we have this opportunity to recognise the work of businesses across the country, such as Bodrum Kebab in Oxford, as well as highlight how varied the British kebab industry is, and the important contribution it makes to the economy.”

Other categories include Best Value restaurant, Best Newcomer and Outstanding Contribution to the Kebab Industry.

A panel of judges, including MP Keith Vaz, will help decide the winners of each category.

Cast your vote at britishkebabawards.co.uk. The poll closes on Sunday, January 4.

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