A unique 'drawing' restaurant has opened in New York: guests find themselves in a two-dimensional space

A unique restaurant has opened in New York. The interior of the establishment is a black and white drawing. timeout tells more about the miracle place.

Shirokuro — is a new 2D black-and-white restaurant that makes you feel like you're inside a drawing. The restaurant is located at 103 Second Avenue, just off Sixth Street in the East Village.

Restaurant has made waves on social media. It bills itself as a "two-dimensional establishment" and it certainly looks the part.

2-D interior

The 2D trend took over Seoul back in 2017 and landed in Brooklyn in 2023 with the opening of Kravings Kafe at 2171 Utica Avenue. It’s essentially an immersive art experience that’s complemented by unique food offerings.

The feeling at Shirokuro, which opened in late March, can only be described as stepping into a drawing. The floors, walls, chairs and tables are all white with black trim that was actually drawn on with something like a Sharpie marker.

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All of this is appropriate and justified: in Japanese, shirokuro literally means “black and white,” a term that can directly refer to the concept of monochrome itself.

Food and drink

You can order a la carte, including a pretty good deal of three rolls for $25, or go omakase. They offer a 10-course omakase meal for $50 or a 16-course option for $80. The menu includes appetizers, main courses, desserts, and drinks including beer, sake, and cocktails.

To be honest, the whole concept seems a little gimmicky — a carefully crafted, Instagram-focused endeavor designed to capitalize on its popularity. Yet there’s an undeniable ingenuity to it that’s admirable.

Let's just say that if you've ever dreamed of starring in an anime, visiting this new East Village location might be your best chance. At the very least, posting about it will get you a few extra followers on social media.