The Original Botak Jones Has Just Reopened – Is It Halal?

If you’ve clicked on this article, you’d probably already be familiar with the name Botak Jones, a once-thriving coffee shop Western chain, or Big Bern’s American Grill, a one of a kind halal food truck at Timbre+ serving Southern Louisiana cuisine which shuttered in April due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Well, you’ll be glad to know that the man behind the famous Western food grill, Muslim-revert Bernie Utchenik, and his wife Zee Faudziah Utchenik have reopened Botak Jones with a new name; The Original Botak Jones.

Credit: The Original Botak Jones on Facebook

Leveraging on the popularity of the (literally) original Botak Jones which had already left the market, he decided to revive the business which he used to own while giving it a new name. Although the stall is located in an ulu industrial canteen at 118 Depot Lane, they’re already met with long queues and food was even gone by 3pm on their first day! That’s how long foodies waited – and love – the food at Botak Jones which has certainly made a name for itself. Fans will notice the few changes in their menu, as they not only have come up with a change in their name – the reopening came along with a revamped menu to anticipate?

Credit: Zee Faudziah Utchenik on Facebook

One of their signature dishes that’s making a comeback is definitely the U-CRAZY-WHAT?! burger ($24.50) consisting of 450 grams of stacked beef alone. If you’re thinking crazy, that’s right. They’re giving you crazy with this huge challenge of finishing the burger. Other stuff on buns includes the Cajun Chicken Burger ($7.50) and Black Pepper Chicken Burger ($7.50). Each burger comes with sliced cheese and lettuce, but you can also add on any toppings from turkey bacon to sauteed onion.