Grandpa 's Journey

Some birthdays are quiet. Some are grand. Mine this year was smoky, spicy, slightly oily — and absolutely perfect. Alison chose Jin Gang Shan BBQ , a Northern Chinese Harbin-style barbecue restaurant. The moment we walked in, I knew this would not be a “light salad and soup” kind of evening. This was serious food. The kind that announces itself with chili, cumin, and sizzling skewers. And honestly? At my age, if you are going to celebrate, celebrate properly. Harbin-Style BBQ — Bold, Spicy, No Apologies Northern Chinese barbecue is not shy. It is: Spicy Oily Fragrant Generous Exactly the kind of food that wakes up your appetite. We ordered the usual heroes — beef, lamb, pork, chicken — plus vegetables and mushrooms. And yes, squid too. Grilled seafood with chili and cumin has its own personality — tender, slightly chewy, and very satisfying. The lamb skewers came out glistening with spices, sprinkled generously with sesame seeds. You could smell the cumin befor...

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