The closest place for Nepali food near Earlwood and Ashfield is Mul Chowk Kitchen, at 66 Evaline Street, Campsie NSW 2194. We are about 2 to 3 km from Earlwood, which is a 6 to 8 minute drive. Ashfield is about 4 km away, roughly 10 minutes by car. We are open every day from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm.
This local guide covers how to get here, why the short drive is worth it, and what to order on your first visit.
How Far Is Campsie From Earlwood and Ashfield?
Closer than most people think. Here are the real numbers:
- From Earlwood: about 2 to 3 km. A 6 to 8 minute drive along Canterbury Road or via Bayview Avenue.
- From Ashfield: about 4 km. Around a 10 minute drive.
- From Hurlstone Park: only a few minutes away.
- From Croydon Park or Canterbury: under 10 minutes by car.
When you arrive, there is street parking on and around Evaline Street. It is usually easier than parking on Beamish Street, which gets busy in the evening.
Getting Here by Public Transport Right Now
This is worth knowing before you plan your trip. Campsie station is closed. It is being rebuilt as a Sydney Metro station, and trains are expected to start running in late 2026.
Ashfield sits on the T2 Inner West Line, which still runs normally. But because Campsie station itself is shut, you cannot travel here by train at the moment. Earlwood has never had its own station.
So for now, driving is by far the easiest way to reach us from either suburb. Buses also run along Canterbury Road, and Transport for NSW operates replacement buses along the old Bankstown train route. Check Transport for NSW for current times.
What Makes the Short Drive Worth It
You can find plenty of good food closer to home. So why drive to Campsie? Because this is cooking you cannot get nearby:
- Momo folded by hand every day. Not frozen, not bought in.
- Spice blends ground in our own kitchen. Not from a jar.
- Sekuwa grilled over real heat. That smoky flavour needs proper fire.
- Cooks from Nepal using recipes learned at home, not adapted for a general “Asian” menu.
- A full Nepali menu, not two token dishes added to an Indian list.
That is the difference between real Nepali food and an approximation of it.
Ashfield Already Knows What a Real Food Suburb Looks Like
Ashfield has spent decades building one of Sydney’s best Chinese food strips. People travel there from across the city for Shanghainese dumplings and hand-pulled noodles. Locals know exactly which shop does what best.
If you are the kind of person who hunts down the best xiao long bao in Ashfield instead of settling for a generic menu, you already understand the idea. Apply that same instinct to Nepali food. A ten minute drive to a kitchen that actually specialises in it beats a vague “Asian fusion” version closer to home.
Earlwood’s Food Scene, and Where Nepali Fits In
Earlwood’s strength is its neighbourhood cafes, bakeries, and family-run bistros. It sits beautifully next to the Cooks River and Wolli Creek Regional Park, which makes it a lovely part of Sydney to walk around.
What Earlwood does not have is a Nepali kitchen. For that, a 6 to 8 minute drive is a small ask. It is no further than most people already travel for a decent Friday night dinner, and the payoff is food that is genuinely hard to find anywhere closer.
Many Earlwood families make it part of a routine. A walk along the Cooks River, then dinner in Campsie.
A Growing Nepali Community Across Sydney’s Inner West
Nepal has been one of the larger source countries for international students coming to Sydney over the past decade. Many arrive for university or college, then stay and build families here.
That community started around Campsie, but it has spread. There are now Nepali households across the inner west, including pockets closer to Ashfield and Earlwood. You will hear Nepali spoken at the shops, and see Himalayan grocery stores appearing in more suburbs.
For those families, we are the local Nepali kitchen. Our staff speak Nepali and English, our tables fit large family groups, and we cook the food people actually grew up eating.
What to Order First
New to Nepali food? Start here. These are the dishes our Earlwood and Ashfield guests order most:
- Steamed Momo (from $13.98) — soft, hand-folded dumplings. The best first taste of Nepal.
- Kothey Momo (from $15.98) — pan-fried until crisp on the bottom, still soft on top.
- Thakali Thali Set (from $23.99) — a complete platter with rice, dal, curry, greens, and pickle.
- Dal Bhat — Nepal’s everyday meal, and the best way to understand the cuisine.
- Sekuwa (from $17.99) — smoky char-grilled chicken or mutton skewers.
- Goat Curry ($20.99) — slow-cooked with Himalayan herbs.
Eating vegetarian or vegan? See our vegetarian and vegan guide. You can view everything on the full Nepali menu.
Your First Visit: A Simple Plan
- Browse the menu online before you leave home, so you are not deciding at the table.
- Pick two or three dishes to share rather than one each. Nepali food is built for sharing.
- Order ahead if you are driving at peak hour from Ashfield. Time your arrival so the food is ready.
- Come on a weeknight for a quieter table. Friday and Saturday evenings are our busiest.
- Tell us your spice level. We can cook mild for children or hot for those who want it.
- Bring the family. See our family dining guide for tips on visiting with young kids.
Make an Evening of It in Campsie
Campsie rewards a wander. Our street sits close to Campsie Centre, Anzac Mall, and the shops along Beamish Street, where you will find Korean, Chinese, Lebanese, and South Asian grocers side by side.
Many guests from Earlwood and Ashfield turn dinner into a small outing. They pick up ingredients they cannot find locally, browse the Himalayan grocery shops, then come to us for momo and sekuwa. It is an easy, low-cost evening that feels like a proper change of scene without a long drive.
We are also happy to help with larger group bookings and celebrations. Call ahead and we will arrange the tables, suggest a shared menu for your group, and make sure everything arrives together.
Order Online or Book a Table
Live in Earlwood or Ashfield and would rather eat at home? Order online for pick-up or delivery to nearby suburbs.
Visit Mul Chowk Kitchen in Campsie
- Name: Mul Chowk Kitchen (Campsie, Sydney)
- Address: 66 Evaline Street, Campsie NSW 2194
- Phone: (02) 9787 3769
- Hours: Open every day, 11:00 am to 9:30 pm
- Distance: About 2 to 3 km from Earlwood, about 4 km from Ashfield
Earlwood and Ashfield locals, your next favourite meal is a short drive away. Call (02) 9787 3769 to book, order online, or visit us at 66 Evaline Street, Campsie today.
More Local Guides From Our Campsie Kitchen
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- live music nights at our Campsie restaurant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the closest Nepali restaurant to Earlwood and Ashfield?
Mul Chowk Kitchen at 66 Evaline Street, Campsie. It is about 2 to 3 km from Earlwood and about 4 km from Ashfield.
Is it worth driving from Ashfield for dinner?
Yes. It is roughly a 10 minute drive, and it is the closest genuinely authentic Nepali kitchen rather than a fusion version.
Can I take the train from Ashfield or Earlwood?
Not right now. Campsie station is closed while it becomes a Sydney Metro station, with trains expected in late 2026. Earlwood has no station of its own. Driving is easiest for now.
Can I order online from Earlwood for pickup?
Yes. Online ordering is available for pick-up and delivery to nearby suburbs, including Earlwood.
Is there anything similar in Ashfield or Earlwood?
Not with the same hand-folded, made-to-order Nepali cooking. That is why locals from both suburbs make the short trip to Campsie.
What is the best night for a quieter table?
Weeknights are calmer than Friday and Saturday evenings, which suits a relaxed family dinner.
