Dishing up delights, Northeast China style

One thing I've learned during my travels across Asia is to trust my taste buds.

Places can have all the majestic scenery and unique attractions they want, but if they don't have a single dish that I can become obsessed with during my stay, then it's not for me.

Harbin, with its glorious sausage, Russian-style steaks and ice cream, has certainly earned a place in my stomach's hall of fame.