Ashfield
Once the land of the Wangal people, Ashfield has Federation mansions and unbeatable Chinese eateries.
MEMENTOES OF ASHFIELD’S
past are tucked into the parks and side streets, such as a proud bust of Mei Quong Tart – a 19th century progressive Chinese ambassador who owned a tea house in the QVB that once hosted celebs and suffragettes. Spend time meandering in dumpling queues and you’ll catch glimpses of seniors waltzing in the mirrored Town Hall, mysterious karaoke joints that may or may not be open (the lights are on, is anybody home?) and tables of locals at the Polish Club enjoying vodka, pierogi and Flintstones- sized pork knuckles with sauerkraut.