My experience at Prego's was the opposite of the CarinaT below: Bad Food, Ok Service. I shared a large pizza with another girl friend (The Don: olives, prosciutto, mozarella, basil, tomatoes) - it lived up to its size but unfortunately this didn't translate to taste. Not only was the dough too thick, it was also undercooked with an offputting cardboard texture. There were three pieces of basil leaves scattered on top like it was an afterthought and the tomato base was flavourless. Won't be heading back for the pizzas anytime soon.

Approximate cost: $25

A cheap and cheerful Indonesian eatery - sure, it's lacking atmosphere with the plastic plates but the food makes up for it. The grilled chicken with bumbu Bali is delicious and the heat level lives up to the 4-chilli rating on the menu.

Approximate cost: $10

Looking for a coffee fix, we decided to check out this place. Ordered a skim flat white and normal cappuccino. The guy comes over announcing "1 cappuccino and 1 skim latte" and sets our drinks down. In paper takeaway cups. Coffee is too hot and burns my tongue slightly when I sip to taste. We agree that the coffee is meh. Dissappointing, given that Darling Harbour really needs a nice cosy cafe (Starbucks doesn't count).

Emporer's Gardenr is often touted as for its excellent Chinese roast/BBQ meats, but after having dinner here yesterday, I reckon it's overhyped. We has the roast duck rice and the BBQ pork rice combinations. The roast duck was alright though I'd have preferred a darker, crispier skin on the bird. The BBQ pork was a let-down - too fatty, too thick and no yummy charred edges. Rice portions are extrememly generous but the 3 skinny choy sum stalks (literally) barely offset the oily meatiness of the meal. Overall, decent joint to eat but there are better places for this type of meal at lower prices (EG is relatively more expensive), especially in Chinatown.

Approximate cost: $13

It occupies a lovely spot in Surry Hills - perfect for weekend brunch. However, BCF is prob not high on my list of repeat visits as that 1 Hat comes at a price premium. I speak only for the pancakes and fish & chips - they weren't outstanding...there are other cafes that offer the same quality if not better, at lower prices. The pancakes were actually dissappointing - 3 tiny discs, with a small caramelised banana and a small dollop of maple butter. Give me bill's ricotta hotcakes anyday. I did like BCF's prosciutto sandwich with gruyere, currants and almonds though (I'm not even going to try spelling the sandwich name)

Approximate cost: $25

Located in the spot where Kam Fook used to be, China Grand is a far cry from the previous tenant. While the decor is flashy and shiny, China Grand serves mediocre Chinese food at inflated prices. We ordered 9 dishes, of which only the pork in Peking sauce is worth mentioning, and Shanghai pancakes for dessert. The pancakes might have been ok but there was too little red bean filling. It's not surprising that the place is empty even on a Saturday night - look around Chinatown and you'll find dozens of places offering tastier food at reasonable prices.

Approximate cost: $25

Choose a base ice-cream flavour and choose any combination of mix-ins and toppings. Price depends on the number of extras you add on. The Newtown store has a decent selection of flavours and wait time is not too bad. Staff are efficient, if a little abrupt.

Approximate cost: $5

Newtown Thai 2 should not be confused with the original - this branch is near Cold Rock and next to Thai La-Ong 2 while Newtown Thai is next to Guzman Y Gomez. Had the Pad Khee Mao lunch special. I gave this 2 stars for quality only because I vastly preferred Newtown Thai's version - it was more flavourful and had more...oomph. However, NT2 is still pretty good, can't go wrong for $6 meals.

Approximate cost: $6

More upmarket than your standard Asian bakery and this is reflected in the prices. However, they do offer some items which aren't commonly available such as the green tea puff and the bun with pork floss and seaweed (tastes better than it sounds). They also have Western pastries like blueberry danishes. Overall, I think they're a little over-rated (style over substance) but worth a try. I have to give them props for their cakes - I was honestly surprised at how good they were, especially the mango cake and chocolate mousse cake. Delish.

Approximate cost: $2.50

Laid-back, relaxed atmosphere - perfect for hanging out after work. I'm not a big beer fan but I thought the lychee beer was lovely, almost like a cocktail (even had a mint leaf garnish). Ordered the Bavarian tasting plate which is a good choice if you want sample everything. The pork belly was definitely the highlight though, followed by the condiments; sausages and shnitzel were quite ordinary. Their mocha was too sweet - I would've prefered that it was made with cocoa powder or chocolate rather than chocolate syrup. But the sticky date pudding was delicious - a massive slice smothered in warm butterscotch sauce. The staff were efficient and attentive (granted, our table of 15 was hard to ignore) - all in all, a pleasant dining experience.

Approximate cost: $28