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A “healthy” kebab house has opened its second restaurant in Birmingham this week.

The new German Doner Kebab branch opened on Moseley Road in Balsall Heath on Thursday February 15 and to celebrate, the chain is offering all customers 50 per cent off their bill this weekend - from Friday February 15 to Sunday February 18.

There will also be an official launch party on Friday February 23. Guests of honour will be celebrity kebab fans, Love Island stars ‘Muggy’ Mike Thalassiitis and Danielle Sellers. The pair who starred on the ITV show last summer, will meeting Brummie diners from 3pm - 5pm.

GDK opened its first Birmingham restaurant on Bull Street in the city centre in July 2015 and has swiftly built up of a big following.

It was voted Best Takeaway in England, according to a public vote at the Food Awards England 2016.

The company claims its ethos is all about “using lean succulent beef and pure chicken fillets imported directly from Germany, fresh locally produced vegetables as well as special ‘Doner Kebab bread’ prepared daily.”

Kebabs are not something you normally associate with Germany but the dish was apparently first made in Berlin.

A spokeswoman for GDK explained: “The Doner Kebab hails originally from Turkish immigrants creating the dish for Berliners during their work break in the 1970s. And far from being bad for you, what many people don’t realise is that the German Doner Kebab can actually be a healthy meal, filled with a range of your healthy five a day veggies and packed with nutrients.”

(Image: Birmingham Mail)

The brand started in Germany in 1989 before opening shops in Sweden, Dubai, Pakistan, Kuwait and more. There are now 23 GDK branches throughout the UK.

Popular dishes on the menu include the classic doner kebab sandwich with prime cuts of chicken and beef fresh salad, and GDK signature sauce, durum doner wraps, burgers and lahmacun - a traditional Turkish pizza topped with minced meat.

The 50% discount runs from Friday February 16 - Sunday February 18.

GDK is open Monday - Sundays, 12:00 - 11pm and Fridays 2pm - 11pm.

548-550 Moseley Road Birmingham B12 9AD