A new Korean dessert shop is joining Richmond's food scene soon.
Fluffle Cafe is opening in a 10-person unit at the corner of Cambie and No. 4 roads, with the official opening date yet to be announced.
The family-owned dessert shop is spearheaded by local resident Jina Park with the help of her sister Ria Park and mom.
Jina herself has been working part-time in the food industry since she was in Grade 12, and fell in love with the dessert scene in 2020.
"I really enjoy serving food, making food, giving it to the customer and seeing them enjoy it. It's quite a nice feeling," said Jina.
Her dream has been to open her own cafe, and the opportunity presented itself when a family friend told the Park family a store was up for lease in Richmond.
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