Introduction

As the Chinese saying goes, "food is the God of people", cooking has occupied an important position in Chinese culture throughout its history. The Chinese believe that cooking is not only an art to make food but also a way to exhibit Chinese culture.

Due to different regional cultures and climates of China, Chinese cuisine is usually classified into four traditions, Cantonese, Sichuan, Shandong, and Huaiyang cuisine. In the Chinese meal, dishes are served in communal plates. Every diner has their own bowl of rice, and shares the dishes in the communal plates. Chopsticks are the mainly tools to pick the food.

Nowdays Chinese food holds a popular place among the world. It is not difficult for people to taste Chinese cuisine outside of China. In Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Chinese food has already become a staple of city, and some people may want to start their carees by running a Chinese restaurant. In this project, the most suitable location for opening a new Chinese restaurant in Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) will be determined through multi-criteria evaluation.