GERMAN Doner Kebab have announced that they are bringing their popular dining experience to Ireland soon - with 40 flagship restaurants set to open across the country.

The first GDK in Ireland will open in 2020 and is expected to create 25 new jobs.

12 The food looks incredible Credit: Instagram

12 The restaurant is coming to Ireland in 2020 Credit: Instagram

12 The Original German Doner Kebab Credit: GDK

The GDK menu is based around a variety of kebab styled meals including original kebabs, burgers, nachos, wraps and sides.

The restaurant also offers some healthy options including their KCAL kebab.

The original trademark kebab contains doner meat, fresh lettuce, tomato onion and red cabbage and is served with three signature sauces in handmade toasted bread.

All kebabs comes with a choice of meat including chicken, beef or a mix.

We don't have exact prices for items on the Irish menu just yet but according to the UK menu a large kebab costs £8.49, which is the equivalent of €9.91 and a regular is priced at £6.99, which equates to €8.16.

GDK was set up in Germany over 30 years ago and now operates restaurants in the UK, Sweden, Dubai, Abu-Dhabi, Oman and Bahrain.

Here's some highlights of the current menu that you can expect to see in the Irish stores.

1. Doner Nachos

12 Doner Nachos Credit: GDK

These kebab styled nachos contain melted cheese, salsa, jalapenos covered in a doner meat of your choice and a dusting of garlic and paprika seasoning.

The nachos are priced at £3.99 (€4.66).



2. Doner Chips and Cheese

12 Doner Chips and Cheese Credit: GDK

The Donor chips with cheese comes with a choice of meat, melted cheese sauce and jalapenos.

A large portion costs £6.89 (€8.05) and a small is £5.49 (€6.41).



3. Donor Durum Wrap

12 Donor Durum Wrap Credit: GDK

The wrap comes with donor meat, lettuce, tomato, onion, red cabbage and with three signature sauces in a flatbread wrap.



4. Donor Quesdailla

12 Donor Quesadilla Credit: GDK

The quesadilla comes toasted with a choice of meat, meted cheese, onions, jalapenos and three sauces.

A small is priced at £5.99 (€7) and a large is £7.49 (€8.75).



5. Donor Burger

12 Donor Burger Credit: GDK

The burgers contains doner meat, iceberg lettuce, onion, dill, pickle and an original burger sauce served in a brioche bun.



6. KCAL Kebab

12 KCAL Kebab Credit: GDK

This healthy styled kebab contains around 585 calories and 42g of protein.

It comes with a choice of donor meats, lettuce, tomato, onion, red cabbage and wholemeal toasted multigrain and sesame bread.



7. Donor Box with Fries

12 Donor Box with Fries Credit: GDK

The kebab styled fries contain a choice of meat with fries served with a set of three signature dips.

A large portion costs £6.89 (€8.05) and a small is £5.49 (€6.41).



8. Chili Cheese Bites

12 Chili Cheese Bites Credit: GDK

The bites contain melted cheese and jalapenos in a crunchy coating.

The UK have them priced at £3.99 (€4.66).



9. Tasty Sides

12 The restaurant also offers a range of tasty sides Credit: GDK

GDK also serve a range of sides including donor spring rolls, onion rings and side salads.

The restaurant also offers vegetarian options and a range of meals for kids.



'FOOD ALWAYS SO AMAZING'

The restaurant has proved a massive hit overseas with hundreds of top reviews on TripAdvisor.

One hungry punter said: "Really excellent kebab and properly made, with good ingredients and not swimming in fat or greasy.

"Good prices and somewhere you can grab a good fast meal."

Another added: "Very efficient and friendly service. The food was amazing, would recommend the mixed donner box with salad and fries."

While one happy customer said: "The food is always so amazing and is served very quickly, I’ve never had one bad experience here.

"The food price is very reasonable and I will be coming back all the time!"

IRISH EXPANSION

Commenting on the news, GDK MD for UK and Ireland, Daniel Bunce said: “We managed to keep it under wraps… but we are now very excited to confirm that we will be bringing German Doner Kebab to Ireland.

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“The appetite for our delicious gourmet kebabs and extensive range of sides in our existing restaurants confirmed to us that it is only right we continue to forge ahead our strong growth plans and bring GDK across to Ireland.

“Our Dublin opening will be just the beginning of our Irish journey, which we hope will be the start of a fantastic relationship between GDK and our consumers in the city and throughout Ireland.

“This opening will be latest in a line of key strategic locations that we believe will bolster our mission to bring our unique product to even more people throughout the globe.”