An Oldham man has taken his love for a takeaway restaurant to the next level by getting a tattoo of the restaurant's logo.

Michael James, from Waterhead, now has the colourful tattoo which represents the Jokerz restaurant, based on Thompson Lane, Chadderton.

And according to both Michael and owner of Jokerz, Zahid Khan, the tattoo was a way for Michael to prove he was the best customer at the restaurant.

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Michael got the tattoo to prove he was Jokerz's best customerMichael got the tattoo to prove he was Jokerz's best customer (Image: Zahid Khan)

Zahid said: "[Michael] said he was the best customer as a joke and asked for a free pizza, so I said 'let's see your tattoo'. He went and got it the next day".

Michael, who is a tattoo and kebab enthusiast, said: "Zahid said it wasn't real at first, but then he was buzzing, he was hugging me and saying I was 'family for life'."

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The tattoo has certainly benefitted Michael, who eats at Jokerz on most days, as he now gets a discount for himself and his children.

Michael said: "The people are good and the food is good - I eat there and talk to them."

Jokerz has been open for a few monthsJokerz has been open for a few months (Image: Zahid Khan)

Jokerz opened in July, with Zahid explaining that the name comes from the fact that himself and his friends were known as 'jokers' growing up.

He said: "We love food, we love Oldham and we're a bunch of jokers."

Jokerz serves up popular takeaway food including burgers, kebabs and pizzas, along with desserts including milkshakes and waffles.