If you're a Muslim, having a non-Muslim friend describe the wonders of bak kut teh to you is not very fun.

You have to sit there while they go on and on about the richness of the broth, the tenderness of the pork ribs, and the lip-smacking heartiness of the dish, perfect for warming you up on a cold evening.

Beef ribs, not pork

But now thanks to Habib Family Restaurant, Muslim foodies can get in on the action. According to co-owner Faris Habib, the restaurant employs a Chinese chef who knows how to make authentic bak kut teh.

But instead of using pork ribs, they use beef instead. Said Faris to Have Halal, Will Travel:

"So we just take the original bak kut teh herbs, then we mix it with beef and other ingredients. We decided to create something different, our Malay community can enjoy."

Slow-simmered in a herbal broth and served with white rice, kang kong, sambal belacan and an omelette, the restaurant's bak kut teh set presents an interesting new taste even for experienced connoisseurs.

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If you want to take a break from the bak kut teh, the restaurant also serves up other mouthwatering Asian dishes like beef hor fun and fried butter sotong.

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Beef Horfun

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Butter Sotong

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Here're the details:

Where it's at: Blk 374 Bukit Batok Street 31 (Near Bukit Gombak MRT) Singapore 650374

When it's open: 7am to 12 midnight

In case you need to call to triple-confirm they are open: 6561 6976

Top image from Have Halal, Will Travel's Facebook page.