The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Ashfield, May 2024

Excelsior Jones

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"The name Exclesior Jones might sound reminiscent of the knights of medieval times but it infact takes its name from the previous names of the streets..."

Thewhereto

"7/10Momofuku BowlAutumn FrittersThe dishes at Excelsior Jones tasted really good and the coffee is a must get. Would have..."

Thesecondbite

"This is my go to weekend place! The best coffee. Amazing food that is reasonably priced with good portions. The flavours and additions to meals are..."

Liz Gilberthorpe

"This is my weekend go to place. Almost every weekend I visit this place and and start my day with the almond milk coffee from Excelsior Jones. I love..."

Bhawna Mehta

"Homemade Granola : 😍 Amazing Smoked Trout Hash : 😍 Amazing The Full Danish : 😁 Great Coffee : 😍 Amazing Can’t..."

Grace

"Beautiful campos coffee served here. The produce used at this cafe is so fresh and the flavors were delicious. The full danish is a platter full of..."

Susan

"Ashfield own delicious cafe nook. Love all of the new dishes on the new menu, creative, delicious and very fresh! A perfect spot for brunch or lunch..."

JimmyWongEats

"I dined here on a Saturday morning for brunch. There were a few available tables which was great because usually when I drove past, it was always..."

Theeconomicfoodie

"It's been a long time since I had eggs benedict so I had it on Thursday the 14th and I really enjoyed it, I had ordered it with bacon.They..."

Cameron Barwick

"I love that this cafe is in my hood. An extensive menu with very good vegetarian and vegan options. We loved everything we tried, especially the..."

Marianna Tuccia

"This is a super popular restaurant in the area, on the weekends theres a big lineup. The food is quality and the coffee is great too. Indoor/Outdoor..."

Postcards From Peta

"When your eyes are bigger than your stomach, the attached photos are the result! Enjoyed a feast of a brunch at Excelsior Jones this weekend with..."

Cynthiaeats_

"Friendly-looking, cute place in a picturesque area (okay, it was a beautiful morning when I went there). I'd heard so much about the pork hash that I..."

Sneha

"This busy cafe is situated near residential homes in Ashfield. The atmosphere is casual with indoor and outdoor seating. I was impressed with the..."

Hungrycatherine

"Enjoyable every time and perfect for two. The maple bacon ricotta pancakes are worth going back to. The gingerbread milkshake is out of this world..."

Bel Neville

"Seriously good food and coffee, presentation is also great! Definitely return one day! Loving the quaint rustic furniture, and atmosphere is..."

Kiri Royal

"Cute brunch spot tucked away in Ashfield. They have good service and great food. I have been super impressed the few times I’ve been and is..."

Sharon

"Food and drinks were quickly brought out, even for a big group of >12, much appreciated. Nice range of food, especially helpful that it’s all day..."

Jenny Guy

"One of the trendier cafes in the inner west!It's really good for a coffee/shake and cake or brunch 🍔•••I usually return for..."

Alexandra | Lalan_eats

"We recently had breakfast at this place and three of us ordered pancake, winter salad and toast on avocado. Wow... the pancake was a bit full on...."

Okuralovee

"After a second time i just had to write a review. It was amazing!!! The mushroom on toast is a must have, the flavours are just crazy good. Even the..."

Kanoa Tipani

"{ _anne_with_an_e // review }Long has this place been on my list of cafes to visit (I say this a lot). There's something about the atmosphere..."

_anne_with_an_e

"Brilliant food and equally great coffee. Great little corner location and their friendly staff are always helpful which makes me feel welcome all..."

Mr George

"It is located in an extremely inconvenient area around Ashfield. It was on the corner of the road and looks fairly ordinary from the outside. The..."

Benkyousuru

"This is one of those typical hipster cafes that happens to be in the middle of nowhere in Ashfield. Can't say much for the service or the decor..."

Eatwithyourmouth

"I would love to see this cafe expand! Amazing food, amazing coffee, drinks and (to die for) milkshakes and even better service. Everyone is so..."

MoodieFoodie

"Excelsior Jones is a local gem and much loved cafe in Ashfield and Croydon area. Their friendly staff are always helpful which makes me feel welcome..."

FoodieYim

"The roast cauliflower and broccoli with pita bread was very tasty. Worth trying. Prices were $15/ $16 so reasonably priced, however portions were way..."

Anna

"Although there is no shortage of dumplings in Ashfield, there is a distinct dearth of good coffee. However, this first visit to Excelsior Jones..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"We ordered their signature pork hash and their healthier option, breakfast salad. The pork hash is a heavy dish as its main ingredients are pork and..."

Nana_addictive

"✔️atmosphere✔️food - had the mushrooms with toast and potato smash in bowl. ..."

Jwswong

"Good place for brunch, their milkshake is really nice too. Cozy place, friendly waitresses. Had a Pork Hash with Fried Buckwheat, Eschalots poached..."

Fat Journey

"I came here on Sunday for brunch and the wait wasn't long to get seated but it took a while for our food to come. The food was average but the..."

ItstartswithaC

"This place used to be the best cafe in Ashfield.So I told my friend I was going to take him to the best cafe in the are to have lunch but..."

Mr. A

"The menu was the smallest that I have ever seen in a café. However what I did have (the salmon dish) was very tasty,healthy and ..."

Peter Mansor

"Walking in to Excelsior , I was a little annoyed as they had a lot of patrons. I thought that we would be waiting a long time and would be ignored as..."

The Trending Connoisseur

"When I think of Ashfield, first thoughts are of the eternally congested Liverpool Road, and also mighty fine Shanghai cuisine. For the last decade I..."

Coco And Vine

"Whenever my friends want to catch up in Ashfield, Excelsior Jones is always a great place for that. The food's always amazing and there's a great..."

Ando

"Really good coffee and definitely agree with my tastebud. The poached eggs with potato and bacon is different and interesting. Potato tastes nice and..."

Jean Du

"Trendy little cafe in residential Ashfield with great food and hip atmosphere. The broad beans and edamame on toast was fresh, vibrant and tasty,..."

Brandofay

"•Smoked salmon hash - delicious and filling. The has really does fill you up, I couldn't finish mine on top of a milkshake.•Friendly staff,..."

Getinmybelly

"Very limited menu which is great because they execute good, quality and tasty food quicker to their many awaiting diners. Went on a Saturday morning..."

FoodComa

"My Milk Bun Ribwich tasted nice but the poached egg inside was a bit of a miss for me. It was cooked really well but it made the burger really messy..."

Dave Reviews

"Came here for lunch with a friend today. She had been here before and recommended we both go. We each ordered the cheeseburger. My burger was good,..."

Nancy

"Great cafe! Worth my walk there. Its randomly in a residential area and so you think it wouldnt be pumping but i got in there and it was hell busy! I..."

Roxanne Groebel

"I've found Excelsior Jones a bit hit or miss unfortunately. Situated in the suburbs of Ashfield, it's a very convenient choice if you're looking for..."

AzzA

"Tasty food, very friendly staff. Not too busy, and very easy to park. Only improving area I would suggest is to offer more variety of drinks. The..."

Ashley Xu

"A group of 5 of us went there around 11am on Monday 5th Oct (labour day). The place was packed and we had to wait almost 1.5hrs by the time we got..."

JeanPierre

"5 senses coffee served here. Probably enough said but the food here is great as well. Plenty of seating but still gets crowded. Would be in the top 5..."

Paul Helmers

"Simple, delicious, unpretentious food. We'd always drop by when in the area. Simple but delicious menu, with good coffee and friendly service on the..."

Alegna

"If you're a mushroom fan, then you are missing out buddy! These mushrooms on toast is a fave that I always order whenever we go here, it's crazy and..."

DOWN2FEAST

"The top line: A cute cafe in the suburban streets. It’s slightly out of the way if you don’t live nearby – either a short bus ride (418) from..."

It's CAKe Time

"If you know me, you know a good bacon egg with capsicum relish deserves a good review.It's different to any bacon and egg roll you've had...."

Sydneyfoodfashion

"Always consistent and good. Always a pleasure. Wish there were more tables and seating. I think outdoor dinig has been..."

Samsalman19

"Tucked away in a little corner of Suburban Sydney is a little café which was once a secret to those in the area. As winner of 2013 Best New Café by..."

Sosydsays

"A cute, homey cafe in suburbia Ashfield with wonderful food and a tempting drinks menu to match. Keeping in mind they're for their somewhat..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Choc Mint Malted Milkshake + Cherry Ripe Malted Milkshake ~ So good, so filling. The taste lives up to their..."

Just Food No Words

"Thankfully, the roast pork sandwich came out a lot better than my Ancient History essay on Hatshepsut. The roast pork was extremely tender and..."

IFat

"There isn't a specific kids menu save for the house made chicken nuggets with chips ($10) for lunch. However there are quite a few options off the..."

Little Munch

New Shanghai Ashfield

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"There’s always a food queue outside the restaurant during peak hours. The menu is broad & extensive has got something for everyone. 🙂 They have..."

Mauyeeyee

"I loveee their dumplings! Some of the greatest in Sydney. I would highly recommend their pan fried pork buns and prawn wontons. They are full of so..."

TaberuNomu

"Oh HARRO!! TRY DA FRY..."

Jordan Grady

"If you’re looking for genuine, authentic Chinese dishes which are large in portion and filled with flavour - this is the place to go. We ordered a..."

Aimee.

"I have been eyeing this place out for a while and it did not disappoint! The restaurant opened at 11am and there was already a queue. The food..."

Mily Hoang

"BOMB PORK XIAO LONG BAOS !! Casing is so thin and juice filled! Melts in your mouth!! IN LOVE w the century duck egg and pork congee $10 for such a..."

Monica Nguyen

"I’m always hearing about this place and finally got a chance to check it out. Of the restaurant that line Liverpool st, New Shanghai is definitely..."

Chewie

"I thought the restaurant would be very busy at around 12pm on a Saturday afternoon. However, surprising we got a table of six very quickly, the..."

Vivien

"Would definitely say this would be the place for a nice family dinner if you are craving for dumplings! Another dish that is recommended while..."

Sylvia Pham

"This place is nothing short of a dumpling heaven and serves probably one of the best dumplings I have ever had. They have multiple locations across..."

Aakanksha Khurana

"One of my favourite Chinese restaurants, especially the dumplings. Personally believe the XLBs are one of the best I’ve tried across different..."

Jessie

"Loved loved loved the soup dumplings and chive pancake - it’s hard to go wrong and a staple at all Shanghainese restaurants!! The steamed buns with..."

EMZ EATS

"Tasty food for a good price. As a vegetarian choice of dumplings was limited to one option, but the salt and pepper fried mushrooms were amazing!..."

Issy Richardson

"This is exactly what the smoke fish and small steam pork bun should taste like! Absolutely correct flavours as I experienced in Southern China. Also..."

Sichao Hu

"Quick lunch at New Shanghai in Ashfield. We got pork wontons in a chili, sesame and peanut sauce. The peanut butter made the sauce very creamy. It..."

Tortuguita Comiendo

"Amazing dumplings and extensive menu with different dishes but the dumplings are definitely outstanding. Nice flavours, good preparation, cheap and..."

Felipe Hormazábal

"Amazing place to have the Chinese food....really awesome taste and service...no wonder theres a long queue waiting outside all the time. Must try one..."

Dhiwakarr Devamani

"After hearing my friends rave about New Shanghai, I had to visit to check out their range of dumplings! We visited on a busy Saturday night and..."

Tram

"I have no idea how I haven’t blogged about New Shanghai in Ashfield yet. For a long period, this was my go-to dumpling spot, and a group of us from..."

Andy Quan

"Really good shanghai food! It's always crowded so make sure to book first! Love them shaolong bao dumplings! One of the best Chinese restaurant..."

Linda Nguyen Tran

"This has got to be one of my favourite Chinese restaurants to date. My partner and I usually go there for the fried rice with meat and veggies and..."

Thao Nguyen

"I keep coming back to New Shanghai, Ashfield for their amazing vegetable steamed dumplings. Their other dishes are excellent too, such as the..."

Credible Sauce

"There’s a reason New Shanghai has a long line full of hungry people waiting for a table; it’s awesome.We are addicted their pan fried pork..."

Carly (@tippleandfodder)

"Omg! We love this place, came here for our dumpling fix and was not disappointed. At 2pm there was still a line waiting to get a table but we only..."

Bee

"Always delicious. I especially love the dumplings and rice cakes. The service is good too! I have found the prices to be quite reasonable. There is..."

Gabriella

"Found a new local favorite place to eat tonight. I was craving dumplings so bad and New Shanghai hit the spot. Pork cabbage steamed dumplings are so..."

Ellylovestoeat

"Dumplings Heaven!Shao Long Bao was steam to perfection, beautiful broth inside. Slightly thicker dough than DTF. 4.5/5Pan fried..."

Howard Phung

"Amidst all the shanghai restaurants in Ashfield, this one has quite a nice interior with tasty food. They have some lunch specials for under $10..."

MealzxD

"Fav go-to place for dumplings, and I only love the Ashfield one (not a fan of the others). Value for money and service is great, the pot stickers,..."

Xlittlecupcake

"Food is delicious and affordable. The wait is always long so make sure you go extra early or later to avoid getting hangry. The service is awful and..."

Eli

"We came here on a public holiday. The place was rather busy. The restaurant also had a $2 per person surcharge, which I found wasn't too bad. This..."

Angel Nguyen

"The pan fried dumpling is a must when you come here. Would just recommend going before seven on weekdays and weekends as it gets very busy during..."

Lisa Nguyen

"Early days of my blogging, I wrote about New Shanghai in Chatswood. To say the least, the experience was not memorable. We went past New Shanghai..."

All About Food Blog

"Came here for dinner on a Friday night with hubby and the kids. Food was great, came out quickly despite the restaurant being packed. Noodles and..."

Renasha Eswaran

"In Short: New Shanghai is ironically one of the original and best Shanghai inspired restaurants in Ashfield where dumplings rule supreme, with a..."

Coco And Vine

"New Shanghai is an extremely popular restaurant serving modern Shanghai cusine, hence the name. With multiple restaurants around Sydney including..."

Thewhereto

"I really love dumplings and buns. And in this restaurant you have a massive choice of flavours with meat or vegetarian. Their menu is really long...."

Sydneyfrenchfoodie

"I love Chinese food. New Shanghai at Ashfield is vert good. This restaurant is always crowded, friendly staffs and very very delicious food. One more..."

Zoe Bui

"You can never go wrong with any of the dumplings here. I recommend ordering from the New Shanghai Specials and yakult green tea. The menu is..."

Mary Tran

"Arrived at New Shanghai at around 6pm on a Saturday and we were lucky we did because after that it got so busy, people were waiting outside! My..."

Nancy

"New Shanghai in Ashfield is one of the big four Shanghainese restaurants located on Liverpool Road, the main street in the predominantly Asian suburb..."

Sydney Tum Tum

"6:15pm… that’s about the latest time you can rock up to New Shanghai on a Wednesday night and get a table straight away.We had a bit of..."

I'm Hangry

"We came here for lunch mid week. I really couldn't fault the food, the satay chicken was perfect, and the assortment of dumplings were delicious. I..."

Nesmar

"The dumplings are a must at this place! Service was quick and food was fresh. Would definitely recommend if you have time to wait for a table...."

Karen

"Overall I preferred this restaurant to the Taste of Shanghai as it was cheaper and a little more succulent and delicious. I ordered xiao long bao..."

Pam

"The loud and bustling noises inside this small restaurant really does tell you how popular the dumplings here are. I love coming here for their soup..."

The Miniature Life

"My favourite place to go! I always come here with my family & the food is fantastic. I'd recommend the Panfried Pork Buns & Xiao Long Bao but..."

Sonja Ni

"Made a last minute decision to try New Shanghai on Saturday night. They don't take bookings, so when we arrived we had to wait roughly 15 minutes..."

The Chubby Food Critics

"Located in the heart of Ashfield, came here on a busy Sunday night, however the wait wasn't long. We ordered their signature Pork Xiao long bao which..."

DINEWCD

"I love soup dumplings (who doesn't) but I am very particular with my dumplings. There are only two chains in Sydney that are close to meet my..."

The RnB Diary

"Big fan of new shanghai Chatswood and city but hasn't made it out to Ashfield yet. This place seems to work allot quicker than the others? Big crowds..."

Gabbys79

"Not a huge pork eater but the pork soup dumplings were beautiful. The prawn wontons with peanut & chilli oil were to die for too. Left very satisfied..."

Cassie Carroll

"Went there with a friend for second course after shared HSP box at Metro One 200m from this place. We went there for dumplings. We ordered..."

Rinaldo Hartanto

"We went on a rainy day but the restaurant was still so busy! Despite this, the service was very quick and efficient. We tried the steamed pork..."

Sh Mah

"Best Chinese food i've had for a long time! Me and my family ordered 40 dumplings, crispy skin chicken, beef cashew nut, salt and pepper calamari,..."

The Laksa King

"Overorder on dumplings. Located on Liverpool road on Ashfield. Fantastic dumplings, where they have the see through window where you can see them..."

Postcards From Peta

"273 Liverpool Rd Ashfield NSW 2131 +61 2 9797 7284..."

Tash Geelen

"On a Thursday, we froze from the 20 minute queuing outside as they've got limited reserved tables and the rest for walk-ins. Once inside, you're then..."

Jwunda

"There are so many dumpling houses in Sydney & this strip of Ashfield is a competitive one. Yet New Shanghai has been one of the longer standing ones..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Be prepared to wait for a seat here. Always a long queue. If you love dumplings, this is the place for you. Good dumplings, good Shanghai food...."

Ph.D!

"If the crowds and queues are anything to go by, New Shanghai is the most popular Chinese restaurant along this strip of Liverpool Road populated with..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"I'm a massive dumpling fan and this place was impressive. Got the lucky chef's table seat and were able to watch the dumpling making process as we..."

The Trending Connoisseur

"•Gets really busy, get there early otherwise expect 30min+ wait!•Service is okay, staff aren't attentive as they are too busy and..."

Getinmybelly

"Loved the customer service here ! The food comes out in time. And it was good and the prices was decent :) would come back..."

Samantha Lai

"Very nice Shanghai style food! Xiaolongbao is juicy with thin skin, wonton soup is delicious, noodle is slightly thick but still very delicious. Food..."

Louise Zheng

"I have been coming here for years. The restaurant is always busy! The staff are friendly and polite. You can’t drink any out side drink or there is..."

Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!

"Recent price increases and lack of service hasn't made this place as attractive as usual. As I am a regular, there have been some occasions where the..."

Nicole Hu

"I did tell you that I love dumplings right? Well this place is another go to place if I want dumplings! Cheap and yum!! Oh and do try their Chinese..."

Yulithefoodie

"Everything we ordered was delicious. Especially the Xiao Long bao and pan fried pork buns. Food came out very quickly, despite the large order, and..."

Manic Munchies

"Great price and Great atmosphere for a dinner with friends. Clean and nice facilities and friendly service but above all great food. Do not leave..."

ItstartswithaC

"Went here Saturday night. Dumplings are a real hit. The stir fry and fried chicken dish was not so good. But average. Would return and try more of..."

BDog

"We live 1 hour away, but chose to go there because of very positive reviews. The restaurant was a simple, no frills environment, but the authentic..."

Mark Johnson

"Good tasty food a bit different to the normal suburban Chinese restaurants which predominantly do Cantonese style food. They do really nice dumplings..."

Ozbullwinkle

"Value for money. The food is extremely tasty for the price. Generous portions and and friendly service. It’s family run with the auntie at the..."

Shenny Penny

"4.5 Stars. Really nice restaurant with great food and great service. Just lacks that finesse to be a 5 Star restaurant. Love sitting in front of the..."

Matthew Yong-O'Gorman

"Easy tasty food. Fast service and super efficient staff. We had a few vegetarian options and overall it was..."

Gaia

"The best pan fried dumplings I have had in Sydney! However I was very disappointed with the Peking pork with steam buns which was meant to be a..."

Jenny

"First time here today as had a ticket for next door and thought this place looks great they are making dumplings in the window. Going in it's a..."

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