Ep 2. Cutie Pie

Kim's Convenience season 3 episode 2, titled "Cutie Pie," follows the continued adventures of the Kim family as they navigate the ups and downs of running their convenience store. In this episode, Mr. Kim is determined to prove to his customers and his family that he is more than just a store owner.

When a food truck sets up outside the store, offering gourmet sandwiches and fancy coffee, Mr. Kim feels threatened. He insists that he can make better sandwiches and coffee, and sets out to prove it. However, his attempts to copy the food truck's menu are met with failure, and he ends up ruining several batches of coffee in the process.

Meanwhile, Janet is struggling to balance her new job as a photography assistant with her duties at the store. She feels torn between her obligation to her family and her desire to pursue her creative dreams. When a famous photographer comes into the store, she sees it as an opportunity to make a connection and advance her career.

As the day wears on, tensions rise between Mr. Kim and his customers. In an effort to prove his worth, he becomes increasingly defensive and agitated. His family tries to calm him down, but he refuses to listen. When the food truck owner confronts him about his behavior, Mr. Kim lashes out and insults the man, drawing the ire of the other customers.

In the end, Mr. Kim realizes that his pride was getting in the way of his success. He apologizes to the food truck owner and offers to buy his entire stock of sandwiches and coffee. Janet also finds a way to pursue her passion for photography while still supporting her family's business. The episode ends with the Kim family coming together to enjoy the delicious sandwiches and coffee they have purchased, proving that there is room for everyone in the world of small business.