Chinese Australians have made Ashfield their own, and food lovers from all over Sydney go there to experience the best Asian food this side of Chinatown. Called ‘Little Shanghai’ by the locals, a walk down the main strip at Liverpool Road can eat up hours as you explore everything on offer. Ashfield’s architectural character is defined by its art deco street fronts. Loved by families, it’s a suburb that combines safe neighbourhoods with affordable homes. Ashfield.