British restaurateur eyes China's big appetite for Western food

His restaurant, named after a dog the couple adopted from an animal shelter, opened to the public in September last year, facilitated by the business-friendly environment of the province.

"I got my business license in around two weeks and then I got my visa for working in China in about a month. It was much easier than I had expected," Canning said.

Since the eatery's opening, he has been pleasantly surprised by the number of local foodies who have been drawn to the restaurant's menu of homemade Western items such as the full English breakfast and fish and chips.

"Food culture is a large part of everyday life in China, and in my opinion, the Chinese people are adventurous when it comes to trying new foods," he said.