Maximize Your ‘Me’ Time: 5 Things To Do in Commonwealth

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Going out alone isn’t a sad thing. Especially if you’re in an amazing place like Commonwealth where you can spend the day appreciating local cuisines, visiting museums, and giving yourself some pampering you deserve. 

Once a part of Queesland, Commonwealth–although small in size–brings people of different cultures together. From trying famous hawker dishes to discovering iconic businesses in town, here are five exciting things to do in the area.

1. Start Your Trip with a Comforting Meal and a Sweet Scoop of Homemade Ice Cream from The Milky Way

Creamy ice cream that is rich in flavors with just the right amount of sweetness is heaven on Earth. To add more excitement, everything about this food spot is homemade. Aside from ice cream, The Milky Way also offers comfort food such as Braised Pork Rice, Fish Maw Bee Hon, and their All Day Breakfast set. Nothing above $7.

End your meal with a good serving of Waffle and Ice Cream for $8.50.

Address: Blk 48 Tanglin Halt Rd, #01-333, Singapore 142048

Hours: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday

2. Rediscover Your Love for Zi Char at Two Chefs Eating Place

A great Zi Char place loved by the neighborhood, Two Chefs Eating Place can elevate your love for food. A Hokkien word that simply means “cook and fry”, Zi Char is all about comfort dishes you can find in local food centres. Simply put, these are dishes that have been part of the country’s rich culture and something Singaporean’s can’t live without.

Have a simple Fried Butter Prawns for $15 or enjoy a plate of Beef Stir Fry with Black Beans and Chili for $12. 

Address: 116 Commonwealth Cres, #01-129, Singapore 140116

Hours: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm to 10:45 pm daily

3. Explore All the Flavors Tanglin Halt Market Has to Offer

From noodle and rice dishes, to cold desserts, you can find one for your taste buds. Doesn’t matter if you go here alone, people won’t judge you munching on these hawker favorites because everybody knows that the flavors are hard to resist. 

Tanglin Halt Market is famous for Queenstown’s Lontong, Wei Yie’s Laksa bowl with loads of prawns and cockles and Guangzhou Mian Shi’s Wanton Noodles. Nothing above $3!

Address: 48A Tanglin Halt Rd, Singapore 148813

Hours: 6:00 am to 9:30 am daily

4. Have a Dose of Nostalgia at Ministry of Education (MOE) Heritage 

A visit to MOE Heritage will show you how the educational landscape of Singapore has evolved to what it is today. The walkthrough tells interesting stories about the war time and the post-war era. Find out the answers to questions like what the government wanted to achieve in the latter years of the 20th century and when the whole education system started to change rapidly.

Address: 402 Commonwealth Drive, Singapore 329927

Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday to Friday

5. Get that Sleek and Classic Haircut from Uncle Ong at the Iconic Sin Palace Hairdressing Saloon 

A fully air-conditioned barbershop that has been in business since 1961, the retro vibe and the expert hands of Uncle Ong will make you feel safe that your locks will be fine and will look better than ever. You can go for a full traditional package that covers haircut, shaving, hair washing, and ear digging for $14.

Address: 117 Commonwealth Cres, #01-731, Singapore 140117

Hours: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm Monday to Thursday and on weekends | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Fridays

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