A family-run kebab restaurant is carving a name for itself having won a prestigious national award. 

Uni Kebab Turkish Mangal threw open its doors less than one year ago. 

It has recently been dubbed the best regional restaurant at the Turkish Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (TURTA).

The eatery, in Burgess Road, is run by Aziz Gezer, who also owns and manages Uni Kebab.  

The 44-year-old was previously nominated as “Chef of the Year” at the British Kebab Awards 2021.

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This year, Aziz and his wife Emma, 39, were invited to a TURTA ceremony at the Palace of Westminster along with MPs and businesses.

Emma revealed her surprise when they received the invitation.

Daily Echo: The couple received the award. [Left to right] Ben Everitt, MP for Milton Keynes North, Emma Gezer, Aziz Gezer, and Musa Akan, from the TURTA awardsThe couple received the award. [Left to right] Ben Everitt, MP for Milton Keynes North, Emma Gezer, Aziz Gezer, and Musa Akan, from the TURTA awards (Image: Turta Awards)

She said: “They had called us the day before, so they were like, you need to come to the event, but we didn't know what for.

“We were very honoured, I had never been there so it was really nice to go inside.”

She says they are 'privileged to have such a faithful customer base' supporting them.

She said: “We are honestly honoured to have been part of this event and be invited to the Houses of Parliament to receive the award.

“We are privileged to have such wonderful customers who are as happy for us winning as we are.”

She added: “So, we would like to thank them for all their support and love over the years that has continued to push us to strive for bigger and better.”

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The restaurant boasts over 300 reviews and a rating of four stars on TripAdvisor.

It is also ranked as the third-best Turkish restaurant in Southampton on the same website.

Daily Echo: Uni Kebab on Burgess RoadUni Kebab on Burgess Road (Image: Emma Gezer)

Royston Smith, Conservative MP for Southampton, who has eaten at Uni Kebab, has congratulated Aziz and his team.

He said: “Uni kebab is renowned for their quality and service. I have visited them and have found their food exceptional. This is a well-deserved award and I am very pleased for them.”

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