Two east London kebab shops have been shortlisted for an award - with several others just missing out.
The finalists for the British Kebab Awards 2025 have been named, shining a spotlight on popular eateries across the country.
Two award hopefuls - one in Dagenham and the other in Whitechapel - are up against eight south east London kebab shops in the category of best east and south London kebab restaurant.
For Lara Grill in Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, the awards are a familiar event.
According to the eatery's website, the cuisine "stands for pure indulgence and the joy and passion for food".
In Whitechapel Road, Efes is another Turkish restaurant vying for the title.
The family-run restaurant name was first established in central London in 1974, and has since opened other venues.
According to its website, the name draws inspiration from the ancient city of Ephesus, renowned for its proximity to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Like Lara Grill, Efes is no stranger to success at the awards, having won the title of best value restaurant in south and east London at the 2022 awards showcase.
Veyso's Romford restaurant in Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row was named in the list of semi-finalists for the 2025 ceremony.
Kervan Kitchen Gidea Park in Balgores Lane was also on the semi-finals list.
Four east London takeaways are up for the best takeaway in London award.
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These include Kervan Saray in Harold Hill, Best Turkish Kebab East Ham, The Ottoman Doner Whitechapel, and OG Babs BBQ & Pizza in Chingford.
Onder Sahan of Hazev in Canary Wharf has been named as a finalist in the Chef of the Year award, with semi-finalist Muzaffer Goynu of Filika Restaurant, Wanstead narrowly missing out.
The thirteenth anniversary of the awards will be marked at the ceremony on February 26.
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