Two Burnaby restaurants, Joy Sushi and Na-Re Korean Kitchen, have been recognized for their significant contributions to the culinary industry in Canada. These establishments are among the 16 restaurants across the country that have been awarded a $10,000 grant by DoorDash Canada. The grant can be utilized for various business expenses such as renovations, new equipment, and inventory.
Na-Re Korean Kitchen, owned by Rose and Young Jin Koo, is a cozy Korean restaurant that offers traditional dishes with a modern twist. The grant received from DoorDash will help them upgrade their website and kitchen equipment, as well as invest in their staff, who are crucial to the restaurant’s success. The restaurant is known for its sense of community, with the owners regularly supporting local causes and sourcing ingredients from local suppliers.
Joy Sushi, another recipient of the grant, is a sushi restaurant located in Burnaby, British Columbia. The grant will aid the restaurant in various business expenses, but the owners have not made any specific statements about how they plan to use the funds.
DoorDash Canada and Monday Girl, a platform that supports women-owned businesses, collaborated on the Made by Women grant program to empower women entrepreneurs in the competitive culinary industry. Monday Girl Co-Founder Rachel Wong expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating that it aims to help women thrive in the industry.
The full list of winners includes Adam’s Halal Pub, Butchie’s, Golden Fries, Hudson Bagels, Kanto by Tita Flips, La Farniente, Le Gateau Bakeshop, Loukoumaki x Smashed+, Newabs Indian Cuisine, Redchurch Cafe and Gallery, Sugar Mama’s, Suma’s Egyptian Grill, WangDao Bistro, Z Bar and Grille, in addition to Joy Sushi and Na-Re Korean Kitchen.
DoorDash General Manager Shilpa Arora expressed pride in celebrating and amplifying women-owned restaurants, stating that it fosters lasting change within the culinary industry. She also highlighted the unique perspectives and experiences of each owner, showcasing the diversity of entrepreneurship within the country.
