It's a bold claim but the family behind one of Nottingham's oldest Turkish restaurants says their kebabs are the tastiest. But it's not just the owners of Tipoo boasting, customers agree.
"When we were closed for 17 days our customers went to other restaurants but said they can't find the same taste they find here. Don 't get us wrong they are good but they can't find the same taste. Tipoo has its own taste." Cheese-eating vegetarians can choose from cheese kofte and halloumi wraps. Other veggie favourites served include moussaka, garlic mushrooms and a colourful kebab made up of onions, peppers, aubergine, mushroom, courgette and tomatoes.
If you're spoilt for choice and want a personal recommendation Mehmet said his favourites are the ribs and lamb kofte, and the lahmacun. One thing for Tipoo newcomers to note is that the restaurant doesn't serve alcohol - just a range of hot and cold soft drinks. If you work for the emergency services you can bag yourself a free drink with your meal.
"That was the last time we did a refurbishment here. The tables were getting too old, the tables, everything was getting too old so we decided to change them," said Mehmet.