Dinner in Erguna, Inner Mongolia. Lamb ribs, perfectly tender, crispy on the outside, served with a deep red sour sauce, and spices for dipping. Not pictured, a gigantic bowl of freshly made soup noodles. I must say, many of the articles I could find on the area mentioned an abundance of meat as if it'd be the only option. In almost every case, we did not find this to be the true. Having a Mandarin speaker by my side was so crucial to that, though. This was an amazing first proper meal. I've had this type (and the spit roast leg) in China many times, and these surpassed all of them. We paired it with Russian beer, and ended up seeking that particular brand for the rest of the trip, and it was easily found in all the shops. Such a solid start to this trip, much thanks to our hotel's owner. #innermongolia #erguna #erguncity (at Ergun)