The business began in 2003, when former U.S. citizen Bernard “Bernie” Allen Utchenik, also known as “Botak”, established the first Botak Jones outlet in Tuas, Singapore, after two failed food ventures. At least a year before the opening of the business, Utchenik was already running large advertisements for Botak Jones in the newspapers.
In 2009, there were eleven Botak Jones locations islandwide in Singapore. In March 2013, Botak Jones was listed as one of the five best “western food stalls” by CEOs’ Hawker Choices.
Ever since then, there has been a lot of ups and down for the brand owner and the brand itself.
On 15th May 2021, Botak Jones closed down their only outlet left in town:
The Comeback!
Hello all you Botak Jones faithful! The time has come to fill you in! Zee and I, the founders of Botak Jones have been joined by two very considerate yet powerful partners to bring you The Original Botak Jones. We open for delivery and self collection at 118 Depot Lane on Monday 14th June. The website, www.originalbotakjones.com, is in process. Thanks for all the love, we will do our best to deserve it.All enquiries please send to;enquiry@originalbotakjones.com
The Original Botak Jones
Singaporeans are super happy!
Their Cajun Chilli Cheese Fries and steaks are amongst the popular classics!
More information is available on The Original Botak Jones‘ Facebook page.