I stumbled upon Miss Bibimbap almost by chance, just across from where I was staying at Hotel Alejandro in Tacloban. Its exterior didn’t scream for attention, yet there was something about the clean, modern façade that piqued my curiosity. The moment I stepped inside, I was instantly transported into another world, a black-and-white universe that looked straight out of a comic book.

Every corner of Miss Bibimbap felt like a hand-drawn dream. The chairs, tables, walls, even the picture frames were all painted in striking monochrome outlines, giving the illusion that I had stepped into a two-dimensional sketch. It was playful and surreal, the kind of place where you can’t resist taking photos because it blurs the line between reality and art. The design was clever and cohesive, whimsical but not overdone, immersive but relaxing.

Of course, the experience didn’t stop at the visuals. The food was a vibrant contrast to the black-and-white setting, colorful bowls of bibimbap topped with bright vegetables, glistening strips of beef bulgogi, and fiery red gochujang.