A beloved Birmingham fish and chip shop is causing a stir by slashing its prices to a level not seen for decades, with the owner being hailed as a local hero and even jokingly tipped to be Prime Minister.
A Taste of the Past for Just 20p
On Wednesday, 14 January 2026, Nassar 'Uncle Nas' Iqbal is offering every customer a cone of chips for a throwback price of just 20p at his shop, Hot Spot, on Yardley Wood Road in Billesley. The special offer will run between 3pm and 5pm and is open to people of all ages, not just children.
The initiative is a heartfelt attempt to connect with the community and give younger generations a taste of the past. Uncle Nas has been reminiscing with his regulars about a time when affordable chips were a staple after-school treat, before the era of fancy sauces like chilli and barbecue.
From Tornado Survivor to TikTok Star
Uncle Nas is no stranger to resilience. Before opening Hot Spot in 2004, he ran Zeb's Mirpuri Cuisine on Ladypool Road, which was severely damaged by the 2005 Birmingham tornado. Like many determined locals, he rebuilt and persevered, serving traditional British food at affordable prices for over two decades.
His connection with customers has only deepened, and he has now embraced social media to reach a wider audience. Through his popular TikTok channel, he shares light-hearted glimpses of life at the chippy, from wearing his Birmingham City coat in the snow to chatting with older patrons about their weekly treat.
Community Reaction and 'Uncle for PM' Calls
The response online has been overwhelmingly positive, with the comment sections filled with warmth and nostalgia. Followers affectionately call him 'Uncle' and praise his generous spirit. One user, Threo, declared "Unc for PM!", while others said he was "selling memories" and making simple chips sound like a "delicacy".
"I'm trying to create memories for the kids," Uncle Nas explained in a TikTok video. "So they will feel how it was back in the days when chips was 20p and there was no sauces on them chips, just salt and vinegar."
The shop, located at 604-606 Yardley Wood Road, Billesley, B13 0HW, is expecting a significant influx of customers eager to experience this pocket-friendly piece of culinary history.
