If you’ve been considering a holiday in the beautiful beaches and resorts of Batangas, you might want to check out Big Tummy Food House in Malvar, Batangas along the way.
The latest Instagrammable spot in the town, the resto has been transformed into a two-dimensional space that will make you feel as if you’ve stepped inside a doodle artwork.
Image credit: BIG TUMMY FOOD HOUSE
Designed by Paul Erick Danao, a 17-year-old senior high schooler Batangenyo, the restaurant’s art provides guests with an immersive experience.
Black and white strokes were drawn all over the restaurant – from its floor to ceiling down to its furniture such as chairs and tables – to create a 2D optical illusion.
According to Danao, he started the project on January 29th, and it took him six days to complete. The talented kid decided to lend the restaurant his artistic hands to help his family cope with the financial challenges brought about by COVID-19.
“What truly inspired me to have this outcome are the coloring books of my two nieces,” Paul said in an interview with Philippine Star – no wonder the space resembles artworks kids would love to fill in with crayons.
We’re glad we won’t have to fly abroad to visit this cafe, with a whimsical design that reminds us of Seoul’s Cafe Yeonnam-dong 223-14 and Bangkok’s Eyecandy 2Dcafe that are normally a short flight away.
Image credit: BIG TUMMY FOOD HOUSE
The menu offers a delicious selection of comfort food that you and your friends can enjoy while in town. Burgers on offer include classic hamburgers, but there are also unique, burgers such as the Deluxe Cheesy Aloha Burger (P90, ~USD1.87) that comes with a slice of pineapple.
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You’ll never run out of flavors to choose from when it comes to their beverages, as they serve affordable classic and premium milk tea. The Classic Pearl Milk Tea starts at P65 (~USD1.35), while the filling Cheesy Mango Milk Tea starts at P90 (~USD1.87).
Fried Noodles with Pork and Shrimp Siomai
Image adapted from: BIG TUMMY FOOD HOUSE
Hong Kong-style fried noodles, such as Fried Noodles with Pork and Shrimp Siomai (P50, ~USD1.04) are also on the menu, for when you crave some good-old Asian delights.
Image credit: Paul Erick Danao
Big Tummy Food House is indeed a new must-visit restaurant in Batangas – not only for its comfort food, but also its two-dimensional views with fun black and white doodle artwork.
Kudos to Danao and the restaurant’s team for their creativity despite the challenges of the pandemic, and we hope new cafes like this can get the support of local residents and visitors in these tough times.
Big Tummy Food House
Address: Brgy. Santiago, Malvar 4233, Batangas
Opening hours: 10AM-8PM, Daily
Mobile: 0953 225 0712
Website
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Cover image credit: Paul Erick Danao, Paul Erick Danao
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