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I had a first last Saturday! It was actually my first time to go and shop at Divisoria particularly at Tutuban Mall ! Divisoria is the shopping mecca for all bargain hunters. Here, your budget can definitely go a long way. Since we had to shop for wedding items and accessories, it was then a wise decision to troop to Divisoria to scout around for these things. However, Divisoria is not really a place that boasts of having peace and security around. I even had to take note of all the tips that I got from friends and fellow bloggers... wear light clothing, avoid wearing flashy jewelries, do not follow those who might lead you to dark alleys, go early, etc. I went with Paul, my mom and my sister, it's a good thing my mom frequents Divisoria and knows exactly where to go. We spent a good 4 hours going around, shopping and making the best choices possible. Finally, as we carry our big heavy plastic bags back to the car, we decided to take a short trip to Binondo for our afternoon sna...

It was almost close to midnight when we entered the doors of Mien San Noodle House but still we were given a warm welcome and were quickly ushered to our table. This is one of the reasons why Mien San continues to be one of our neighborhood favorites. It's homey, no-frills interiors, the delicious food and the friendly service... no wonder Mien San has been around for more than a decade already. Since it was pretty late, we agreed to go light and to just share on our favorite Fried Porkchop Rice (Php. 148) and a steaming platter of Kutchay Dumplings (Php. 68). Oh how I miss the days when the porkchop rice was only for Php. 99. This goes to show how things have changed and every single commodity has gone up up and up! Luckily, Mien San's Porkchop Rice was still a winner. It's served in a bento box set-up complete with two vegetarian side dishes and a bowl of steamed rice. I love how Mien San cooks their vegetables, they can really make it so tasty that even non-veggie eat...