The place is great particularly in terms of atmosphere. Great for parties and functions especially if you get to book the function room (which is only have 3-4 rooms; so booking is essential). Food is to be ordered through their touch screen menu, but they have a wide range of Japanese food on offer, from Sushi, to Udon, rice, Skewers, drinks, etc.

Approximate cost: $20

This is one of my favourite yum cha places, which I think it's one of the best places in terms of Chinese dining and yum cha in town. Waiting time is horrendous on weekends, but the wide range of dim sum on offers makes the wait worthwhile each time I go. Love: shark fin (artificial maybe) dumplings soup; beef rice noodles, pig blood, tripe, custard tart!

Approximate cost: $40

I have been here for both Yum Cha and for people's wedding banquet. I don't think this is the best Yum Cha places in town, but definitely one of well-known places amongst the Chinese for Yum Cha and functions. It offers similar dishes as most of other Yum Cha places, price is decent and quality is ordinarily good, but not that spectacular.

Approximate cost: $40

I can't say this is the best Ramen place in Sydney but it's definitely one of the popular places. The portion is generous, ingredients are fresh and has a wide and typical Japanese ramen range that you can find pretty much in any of the ramen places. Good and standard customer services, but wait time is usually bad.

Approximate cost: $15

The place is great in terms of karaoke and quality of food. Sushi and most of the items on the menu are quite over-priced, relative to other Japanese restaurants nearby. this isn't a great place if you want to eat only.
This place is joined together by Karaoke bar on one side and restaurant on the other side. Karaoke bar is great as songs are kept up-to-dated, together with the touch screen to order any additional food, it provides a casual relax place for parties or friends gatherings.

Approximate cost: $20

There is always a queue outside Mamak even on a weekday. The food is authentic Malaysian/Chinese, it's great to watch the Chefs making the roti at the front of restaurant while waiting. Must try their Tea Tarek for takeaway if you want a quick bite/drink.

Approximate cost: $20

This is one of my favourite places in Chinatown. Offers great varieties of Chinese (Cantonese specifically) dishes. I always drop by to grab my drink and spicy fishballs, which are my favourite. This place runs like almost 24/7 ( opening hours are like 7am - late night?) , it's also great to drop by in the morning to grab their congee with century egg and lean pork.
Their services always fast and price is decent - can't really complain.

Approximate cost: $10

The restaurant offers a nice harbour view if you book or come early and get a good seats by the windows. But it gets noisy once it's full, and it's usually hard to get a seat on the weekends.
It offers great varieties of ribs, steaks and seafood. I know most of people reckon the ribs are the star of Hurricane but I highly recommend the steak (my fav is T-Bone).

Approximate cost: $35

Paddy's market is a great place to hang out on the weekend. It's conveniently located in the CBD, easy walking distance to the shopping district in Townhall and family activities in darling harbour. In terms of parking, wilson parking is the one that I usually use, it is relatively cheap especially you're a student from nearby uni, or spend certain amount at the markets to entitle you for free hours parking.
Suggested activity at Paddy's market: yum cha at Zilver; cheap eats in the nearby Chinatown; great varieties of food in the Paddy's market's top level foodcourt; goodies and crafts stands; vegie and fruit stands; the cheap outlet clothing stores on level 2 etc.

This definitely not a place to drop by or walk-in as you might be starving waiting. If you're planned ahead this is a great place, with great variety of Chinese food. The Xiao Long Bao and other dumplings are a must try! Downside is that they're a bit pricey.

Approximate cost: $20