An institution among Laksa addicts. Today the name has two locations under its banner, but the original, now-closed Hunter Street shop was ladling bowls of piping hot laksa all the way back in 1987 – long before most of the CBD’s other Asian restaurants joined the party.

A lone, late-night Cantonese star among Ashfield’s strip of Shanghai dumpling dealers. Some say it goes head-to-head with Golden Century on quality and price.

A farm-to-fork concept in an inner-west leagues club.

The Tart Sisters is Asfield’s sweetest secret. The no-frills bakery has been a neighbourhood favourite for decades, courtesy of its golden galettes, cinnamon scrolls and old-school charm.

Inside a tiny heritage shop on the leafy side of Ashfield train station, you’ll find a tiny cafe with a huge rotating list of international guest roasters.

A modern atrium space on Liverpool Road’s busy strip.