This was my first time here. I enjoyed everything that we tried. The mocktail was delicious and the soup dumplings were great. I really enjoyed the dipping sauce with the chicken wing app. The service was efficient and accommodating and the inside was clean. The chairs were very uncomfortable so that was the only real downside to the visit. read more

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Been waiting a while to try this place. The ambiance is nice and the open kitchen reminds me of my favorite Chinese restaurant now long closed (Jennie Lows) We ordered the pork and crab soup dumplings. Super fun to eat in the little spoons with the ginger sauce. Very tasty. We also got the Mongolian beef and chicken chow mein. Chow mein was ok. Could've used some vegetables. Mongolian beef was really good especially since I could order it mild and not overly spicy. Everything was pretty flavorful. We went mid day on a Sunday and they had a lot of customers, so I'm sure place can get pretty packed. One star off for it being quite pricey for Chinese food. And also menu not stating they use msg. I usually ask but most Chinese restaurants I go to don't use it. But I knew as soon as I began feeling dizzy after eating. My bad that I didn't ask before but really wish menu would state they use msg. There's a lot of us who have sensitivity to it.. But at least I got to try the food. I should've asked if they use msg in everything, so if they don't I can come back. read more

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Loved our experience at the Tipsy Dumpling on our first time there. The food - I started with a fabulous lychee martini that was super tasty! Absolutely delicious green beans! The beef & onion steamed dumplings were phenomenal. The chicken breast and broccoli dish was also delicious. The egg drop style soup with corn was OK (pretty basic, nothing special, but my husband really enjoyed it). Atmosphere - We sat on the patio and the gentleman who sat us, made sure to get me close to a propane heater because it was a little chilly, which was very thoughtful. Reservations recommended - Definitely make a reservation: we had to wait to get a table, but it wasn't the 40 minute wait they quoted when we first walked up - it was 15 or less, which was great. Had I known how busy they would be I would definitely would've made a reservation particularly on a Friday night. Very nice service & definitely someplace we want to come back and try again! Highly recommended! Five stars! read more

Tipsy dumpling - Fabulous lychee martini! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Greenbrae, California

Made my way over to tipsy dumpling for a Friday night date night. The online reservation system wasn't working so we decided to just show up and see what happens. We arrived around 7pm and there was a 45 minute wait so we put our names on the list and found a local wine bar while we waited. The menu was a little confusing as there were no descriptions for the different types of dumpling, but the kind server described the differences and gave us his recommendations. We started with the cucumber salad which I've already tried to re-create at home. Absolutely delicious, and we were drinking the sauce by the spoon. The dumplings were also some of the best dumplings I've had, we ordered the pork soup dumplings and then the pork and shrimp dumplings. The soup dumplings were definitely a hit and the chili sauce that comes with it was a 10/10. We also ordered the Mongolian beef which we both were not a fan of. It was way too sweet and lacked flavor. We're big Mongolian beef and chicken fans so this was a disappointment. I also ordered myself the Jade and aloe cocktail and it was just alright. I think the star of the show is their soup dumplings and kind servers. read more

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We were seated right away, which was a great start to the experience. The restaurant has a cute, modern interior, and I especially loved the screen showing animated dumpling-making. Another nice touch is that part of the kitchen is behind glass, so you can actually watch the team preparing the food. For food, we ordered the veggie dumplings, crispy chicken wings, General Tso's chicken, and chicken chow mein. The veggie dumplings were excellent--you could actually taste the vegetables rather than just the seasoning. The crispy chicken wings were flavorful and cooked perfectly. The General Tso's chicken and chicken chow mein were both delicious and satisfying. The drinks were also well balanced and not overly sweet, which I appreciated. Overall, great food, fun atmosphere, and a pleasant dining experience. Would definitely come back! read more

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Love the dumplings, loved our server, cocktail was solid, atmosphere was great. It's really fun to see the hard work that goes into making fresh dumplings. 10 out of 10. I'd love it if they had even more dim sum style dumplings and noodle rolls so that's the only reason I removed a star. It's somewhat limited in the type of dumplings offered. Otherwise, great! read more

Tipsy dumpling - Dumplings (the non-soup variety) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Greenbrae, California

We came in I believe it was a Tuesday and there was no line! I was informed by the person in the front that it would about a 30 minute wait. I waited 45 minutes and decided to go in and ask and it seemed like they had forgotten to call me because I asked and all she said was "oh yeah we can get you seated now". We got seated. We ended up ordering vegetable chow mein, Mongolian Beef, sweet and sour soup & dumplings. The sweet and sour soup was good it tasted like any other one i have ever had. The rest of the food was okay just needed more seasoning or salt? Honestly the dumplings were ehhh, they tasted almost exactly like the ones you get at Trader Joe's but I like the ones at Trader Joe's better. I'll say the outside of the dumpling was a better consistency but flavor wise I would just rather got to TJ. Overall the food was okay but for the price and flavor I suggest taking a trip to Novato to eat at China Village. My server was pretty nice but since they were very busy she forgot to put in my order for the dumpling so we finished eating and then asked about them and she told us she had forgotten to put it in so it took a while. read more

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I got here 5-10min after they opened on a weekend. The outdoor patio was really spacious! Inside looks spacious as well. The service was good. The only reason I'm giving it 3 stars is that the dumplings could have a bit more flavor. The size of them were good size and the skin of the dumpling was good. The soup and flavor of the dumpling could be a bit more flavorful. It was a bit bland. I wanted to try their entrees, but for one person would be a lot. Price wise.. for one person it is pricey. When I compared the price to other dumpling places, some of the prices are about the same, but some dumplings are more expensive. For an order of Xiao long bao and an order of steamed dumplings, the total plus tip came out to be about $40 for one person. Expensive for one person, but if you split with others, won't be as pricey. Overall, not bad, but not great. read more

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Finally our very own dumpling spot in Marin. I enjoyed the combo with the shrimp and pork... Don't sleep on that amazing Hot/Sour soup. Attentive service and staff are on top of it. Plus a full liquor license will of course, add to the adventures to come. This old "Patxis" spot offers plenty of parking ( for now ) and I imagine that you'll have to wait and / or need a reservation, from now on. Don't miss out. They tell me that they plan to execute a more refined menu with more complexity in the coming months -so stay tuned! read more

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First time at this place, I must say their dumplings are pretty good. I feel it's a bit pricey though, I did a to go order to try it out. It's been open for two week and the place is pretty busy. The girl at the front was friendly and nice. I really like the vibe and the look of the place while waiting for my order. Finally a dumpling place in Marin. The dumplings are tasty, dipping sauce has good flavor. Got to go back and try other entree. I give it my thumbs up!!!! read more

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AMAZING new restaurant in Greenbrae!! We went on the first Saturday they were open which was a week ago. The service was outstanding, as though these folks worked together for years. First up was chicken chow mein. A taste sensation! Tasty rice noodles with sliced chicken breast and fabulous sauce and veggies. We then split the veggie dumplings. I've never tasted a dumpling that was this fab. Just the perfect dumpling filled with corn, carrot, greens, and dipped in sauces if you wanted. Sooo good! Our waitstaff was fantastic and I'm ready to return. Loved it! read more

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Tipsy Dumpling is very good, with room for improvement. To begin, this is certainly a very welcome restaurant in Marin and immediately becomes the best Chinese food available in the county, a notable step up from what's currently available and on par with most anything you'd find in SF. The closest comparison is Din Tai Fung or China Live. The dumplings shine. We had the pork XLB ($13 for 6), pork and crab XLB ($16 for 6), and the beef and onion boiled dumplings ($17 for 8). All were great, with the base pork XLB being my favorites: delectable broth, soft flavorsome pork, and a wrapper than holds up without being too thick. I like a thin XLB bottom, heavy with broth, and this one fits the bill. We also had the excellent pea shoots stir fry ($18 I believe), garlic edamame ($11), and the spicy beef with jalapeno and green peppers entree ($28). All were very good, and prepared with light oil, light sauce, per request. The bar program is on point, with both cocktails we ordered - Moon Gate ($15) and Scarlett Fire Margarita ($16) - being excellent and exactly what we hoped for. The ambiance is fun, lively, and energetic, with K-pop playing throughout and a large screen repeating the short film Bao above the visible kitchen where you can watch the dumplings being expertly prepared. All that said, there are areas for improvement: - there is no awning or umbrellas outside, and the sun can be rough middle of the day this time of year. Adding shade would be great and likely help ensure those seats will actually be occupied. - service is merely fine. We had Cesar waiting on us, and while he was affable enough, he was extremely slow and didn't seem to know how to find things well on his iPad. Service quality does not match price. - speaking of which, everything seems a few bucks more expensive than it should be, leading to a surprisingly high final tally. We obviously understand this is Marin and rent is expensive, but despite the superior quality of the food and drink, prices still felt a bit high. However, given the dearth of good Chinese food in Marin County, we'll almost certainly return at some point to order strategically and enjoy. read more

2nd visit to Tipsy Dumpling tonight and while the 1st visit last week was magical they were definitely suffering from opening month jitters tonight. Positives only, because I believe you should level-set your expectations with new places. Drinks are great. Best Lychee and espresso martinins around. The dumplings are great. That sweet and sour fish is a total showstopper. When the server brings it out, most tables just follow it through the restaurant. We're already planning our next visit to try more things from the menu. read more

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Glad to have a proper stand alone dumpling place here in Marin! From the ambience/ interior and the beer garden/ outdoor patio behind the building to the food and drinks themselves this is a solid win with their namesake dumplings, cocktails and Chinese dishes we all enjoy like orange chicken or sweet and sour pork. For drinks I got a non-alcoholic mandarin Spritz and my girlfriend got a lychee Martini. Both well balanced and flavorful! The cucumber salad in a citrus vinegar sauce was good but I wish the pieces of Cucumber were cut smaller/ spiralized instead of cut into individual pieces. The stars of the meal by far were their namesake pork soup dumplings (it's listed on the menu as Xiao Long Bao) and the orange chicken. You put a dumpling on your spoon, bite it to release the soup, drink the soup, then eat the remaining dumpling shell. Combine that with the hot chili oil, soy sauce or rice wine vinegar provided and it's a match that's hard to beat! The orange chicken was cooked perfectly, still crispy with that sweet syrupy burnt orange glaze/ sauce. Executed well and delicious! We also got the beef and onion steamed dumplings but they missed the mark in my opinion. For a new restaurant they're doing many things well but still continuing to tweak the food and service which is to be expected. I hope they do well and stick around! I will definitely be back! read more

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We've been here twice now. Before getting to food, they seriously need to add proper window coverings/umbrellas outside. Both times we have had dinner, the sun has been a problem, inside and outside. Wild there is no umbrellas or sail outside, and ever wilder having that issue sitting inside. The service has been substandard as well. The first time we went it took awhile to get our food order in after receiving drinks, we had to flag the server to take our order. Besides that the food came fast and the server was friendly, just a bit slow. Last night was TERRIBLE service. We were seated outside and forgot about. We had to go inside to ask for water/menus after being outside for 10 mins, then had to ask again to order our entrees after the apps. We then had to flag someone down again to get the check, where it had an automatic tip as we were a group of 6. The food is solid, not going to beat dumplings in the city but up to par with what you get in the burbs. Hopefully these are just growing pains, because service and not have the sun beaming into your face are fixable missteps. read more

This was our first time after it just opening and I was impressed by all the dishes. The chow mein was flavorful and was juicy but not oily. Beef and broccoli was cooked perfectly and then of course the dumplings did not disappoint. The Beef and onion ones surprisingly was our favorites. They had a lot of food runners and bussers which made for the service to be great. Very happy with the staffing levels. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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What a great place. The food is awesome and the service is unbelievable. Have been there twice and working our way through the menu trying different dishes each visit which is difficult because everything you order is excellent and you want to order a previous dish but at the same time want to test the menu so bottom line try it you will definitely get hooked and the atmosphere is very nice read more

heard that they just opened and been always busy. i tried to walk- in without reservation and try my luck since im just by myself, accomodated by a kind man maybe he is the owner/manager? got seated to a 4 person table since the reservation wont be in an hour and he wad able to squeeze me in. its a fairly big place with outdoor seating for sunny days like this. it got decent wine list and cocktails. tried the lychee martini and its good. ordered the basics like spicy wontons and xlb. finally found chonquing spicy crispy chicken!! my ultimate favorite at any szechuan restaurants! its not as flavorful as i would hope for but its still good, probably good for me for having less sodium. everything is good considering its newly opened and for being booked and busy for the past week. so many staffs and servers been great and helpful. would love to come back and try other items. read more

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This was their opening weekend and they didn't disappoint. My partner and I dined there for a late lunch - they were busy but we didn't really have to wait. We ordered two cocktails, the Moon Gate and the Porcelain Peach Spritz - both were tasty for the right reasons. As far as food - I had a cup of the hot and sour soup and it was hands down one of the best I've had in Marin county. We shared the appetizer Sichuan Chili Oil Wontons and an order of the Kurobuta Pork XLB. Both were fresh and delicious! They are doing things right with their food. I hope this place keeps their quality moving forward, it's incredibly nice having a GOOD dim sum place in Marin county. My only complaint is that the service was a bit slow but I'll give them a pass since it's opening weekend and you gotta learn the ropes. read more

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First time here! I'm not sure when their official date open was but excited to see their doors finally open. We went as a group and enjoyed appetizers and dumplings. The spring rolls for me were really bland and not a favorite. The vegetable dumplings were filling but the texture was bland and they really needed some extra flavor. The chili oil was the missing touch to them. The dumplings were filling without feeling too heavy. I also had the steamed pea shoots which I thought had wonderful flavor and the steamed broccoli. As we were eating the wait staff kept asking if we were done yet. It really felt like they were trying to rush us out and boy about 10-15 mins later we saw why. The line had grown out the door and it was a wait to get seated. The place went from having just a few of us to having a wait to sit down. This was an overall pleasant experience and I look forward to trying more menu options in the future. read more

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They just opened 2.5 weeks ago, August 2026. Authentic XLB. Hand made and you can see the chefs behind the glass making the dumplings. The dumpling skin was spot on. Highly recommend. The stir fried green beans also great. Mongolian beef nicely done with finely sliced onions. Be careful bc menu says not spicy but they put sliced red chilis in it so there's a small heat to it. Same with the green beans. Hot and sour soup was better than average. Walnut shrimp pretty good. I will skip the sweet and sour chicken next time ( too much breading on the chicken). Great place to have Chinese food in Marin! Serving staff still need some experience and getting to know the menu and dishes but that will improve with time. Great space and have outdoor seating as well. We will be back! read more

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Great first time! The pea shoots are in season. Was happy to get them as a stir fry dish. Dumplings fantastic. Dumpling sauce is so great pairs with everything. Everything piping hot and fresh! Seats comfy. Not too loud. Beat the rush with an early dinner at 4. Enjoyed a two hour meal with friends! read more

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Tipsy Dumpling has only been open 4 days, and I am pleasantly surprised at how impressed I was with their restaurant. After eating at DTF, I couldn't bear eating at any other dim sum restaurant for fear of disappointment. Tipsy Dumpling has taken that fear away. Their servers were pleasant and helpful (still navigating through the grand opening phase) and they were making their fresh handmade dumplings on the other side of a glass wall for everyone to enjoy and learn the process. The restaurant was bright, very clean (as to be expected from a newly opened establishment), and I liked the ambiance. We orders the crab & pork XLB (a must), the spicy cucumbers & the crispy chicken wings. Everything was fabulous! The cucumbers could've had a tiny bit more flavor but it think it works. The best part is how reasonably priced they are. I will be adding TD to my regular rotation! I can't wait until they start taking to go orders. read more

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Finally, a great new dumpling spot in Marin! First time trying Tipsy Dumpling in Greenbrae and we were really impressed. The dumplings are fresh and made in-house, and you can actually see them being made, which I loved. The soup dumplings were delicious -- flavorful, juicy, and definitely a must-order! Everything we tried was really good, and the atmosphere is fun and lively. The service was also friendly and attentive, especially for a brand-new restaurant that's still getting into its groove. So happy to have a dumpling spot like this closer to home. Definitely worth checking out, and we'll be back to try more of the menu! read more

Cute spot with a casual, relaxed atmosphere. The food was good and enjoyable. The service could use a little more training and attention, but that's understandable for a fairly new restaurant. Overall, a nice experience with good potential. read more

Finally a great dining option in Marin. Love the decor, the bar lighting/vibe is amazing, and the food is excellent. They have so many servers you almost can't believe it and everyone is motivated to get this new place launched into a success. Found the portions to be generous and for Marin not overpriced. Went twice in one week! read more

Stopped by for some drinks! Chris was such a great bartender! Really great drinks and great service! So friendly and kind!

I ordered a regular entree that came out so soupy I had to eat it with a spoon. If it *was* supposed to be like this, it would be nice to have known that when I ordered. It looked like it had a bunch of corn starch mixed in to try to reduce it to no avail, but what do I know. Really wasn't a fan of this dish. Our server checked with us if we'd like to have our items come out at the same time, then my friend's items came out at least 10-15 minutes before mine. Other than that, nice ambiance, great service read more

Tipsy dumpling - Spicy Beef with Jalapeño and Green Peppers - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Greenbrae, California

Top notch service with delicious authentic Chinese food. Highly recommend this restaurant!

I came in a week and a half ago on a Sunday evening. The bar staff was super nice and attentive (they checked in regularly and asked for feedback), service was prompt. I love that you can see the workers preparing the dumplings. If you don't like the black plastic that everyone uses, they also have the traditional Chinese takeout boxes! I enjoyed my dumplings, and have a couple of things I wished for: - the cucumber salad would taste much better with a vinegar sauce instead of the sticky syrup they use - for those sensitive to chemicals, I'd recommend getting bottled water and drinking out of the bottle. My tap water didn't taste right. I will say thank you for having glass-bottled water instead of plastic! - the orange chicken was good, but would be better more crispy. I wish they used less/different oil like Mamahuhu so I could still feel good after eating it. Frying in animal fat or butter would be wonderful and much healthier. - the soup dumplings were yummy, especially with the chili oil - would be nice if they had more variety for the clean-eating crowd (no pork or corn) but not a huge deal - I also wanted to get green beans but they were $20 - seems like a lot given how cheap green beans usually are - the ambience would be much improved if the lights were dimmer The way it is now is good, but I would have trouble eating here regularly unless the ingredients were more healthy. I love Mamahuhu because I can eat a lot there and not feel bloated afterwards. Since this is very close to me, I'd love to be able to support and enjoy eating here more often! Overall, the restaurant is very new and they're still working out the kinks. Looking forward to returning! read more

A new place to eat in Marin is always welcome. My friend and I LOVE dumplings so we were eager to try it. Overall the food was quite good, service was friendly and attentive and ambiance pleasant. The restaurant is open, muted, sleek with a relaxed vibe plus bonus sunny outdoor ( dog friendly note to self) patio. Maybe a few umbrellas might be nice, It looked hot in the afternoon sun. That said, as someone who works in food service and hospitality, a couple of kinks still need ironing out. New restaurants need to train their staff carefully about things like order and pace of service and hygiene. The latter being a matter of food safety. Upon entering the space, the maître d' walked casually by us without acknowledgment and returned wiping down his bare arms with a soggy paper towel which he then placed on the reception desk before picking up our menus and guiding us to a table in a dark and empty section of the restaurant. Hmmm. Head scratch. We were only 2 people and requested to be reseated in a livelier section near a window and not by ourselves. Immediately, two carafes of water were offered, sparkling or tap? We said sparkling. The server turned and went to get a bottle from the bar. The inference of approaching the table with 2 carafes and asking our preference for sparkling or tap water sets an expectation that one of the carafes is sparkling. It's a small thing but when you charge for sparkling it's an upsell. We were able to stop him from opening the bottle and accepted the tap instead. Our waitress was very nice. Gave us time to study the menu. We ordered a bottle of wine. By the time she returned we were ready to order. Egg rolls. Long bao, steamed dumplings. KungPao chicken and chow mein. We made an assumption that we would receive courses in order. Appetizer, dumplings, entrees. Instead the got long bao, followed by KungPao. Then steamed dumplings with egg rolls. We asked that the KungPao and chow mein be served after the egg rolls and dumplings. Maître d' discussed with server and they took it away and instructed her to ask customers when they wanted food served. I don't agree. First you instruct/talk to staff away from customers. Secondly, their menu was presented with food in sections to be ordered sequentially. This is standard. If we wanted food out of order, we would have requested it. Either kitchen handles this or servers are supposed to fire entrees with kitchen after appetizers and first courses are nearing completion. This is a management responsibility. Our server was doing her best. She did not get flustered when we asked for the refire. And honestly we enjoyed our meal in spite of these hiccups. We read reviews before we went and I will go back in a month to see if things are a little smoother. I hope they will add a happy hour. We need good happy hours here in Marin. When we left, the place was hopping. I wish them great success and look forward to going back in a month. read more

People at the front on their personal cellphones. They said they had 2 seats at the bar and then disappeared. Not sure what happened to that. Probably gotta answer their DMs. Left and went elsewhere. read more

Had a reservation here, for which we were seated 45 minutes late. The food was good though - I can't fault that and once seated the service was also fast, efficient and friendly as well. We enjoyed a main dish and a few dumpling dishes and all were quite good - served piping hot. They don't provide a dipping sauce for the dumplings, which most other places do but they have soy sauce and a vinegar at the tables to make your own. I don't think it's worth a 45 minute wait though, so if you're hankering for dumplings, I'd let the hype cool down a bit before making this place a destination. read more

It was authentic shanghai food. Pretty damn good. The XLB is 100% some of the best in the Bay Area. Better than din tai fung. They seem to be a little nervous still since they just opened up however everyone is super nice and helpful read more

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Food was good tasty and I would come again. The front of house was a disaster 4 girls standing around being clueless with takeout orders and seating people. That didn't make me wanna come back. They also forgot to add my sauces. read more

The interior is nice, there's a nice vibe going. Service and drinks were good as well, however, food-wise, I would steer away from anything non-dumpling. The stir-fry we got was extremely bland - Panda Express's is better for a third of the price. The soups were alright. On the other hand, the soup dumplings we got (crab/pork) were great. From the window, we could see each dumpling be hand-folded. The crab flavor was quite prominent, the soup inside was flavorful, and the skin was a nice thickness as well. If someone were to ask me about this place, I'd recommend they order a drink, some Xiao Long Bao, and maybe an appetizer. read more

Just OK, nothing special. Hot & sour soup was hot but not sour. Chow mein was bland. Dumplings were lacking in flavor, especially the soup dumplings. Green beans were excellent. We waited too long for service, which was then quite amateurish. Just another mediocre Marin Chinese restaurant. read more

There are some sketchy 5 star reviews I believe are fake from ppl with no other reviews. Why? Went today with a friend. Extremely underwhelmed with all three different dumplings we ordered. The dumpling skins are all way too thick and doughy ("coarse" as my Chinese mother would say) and the fillings are mediocre at best. Not much flavor at all, to be honest. All very bland. Definitely not like "authentic Chinese" dumplings as a reviewer stated. For a dumpling specialty restaurant, they should be exceptional. Such a shame. I was so excited to go here. Ordered the Mapo Tofu to take home and the oil leaked out all over the bag and onto the floor of my car. Swimming in oil! Sadly that dish was very disappointing as well. Even the Mapo Tofu at Shanghai Kitchen in MV is 100x better. Oh well, boohoo. Their menu really could use some help, too; descriptions would be nice and more variety. Though it was pretty busy for lunch, for the price and quality, I unfortunately don't plan to go back or to recommend. :( read more

This is our second time to the tipsy dumpling.. The service is good. The atmosphere is good. The dumplings are OK... We tried the spicy crispy chicken entrée... something they should definitely take off the menu. It's small pieces of crispy deep fried chicken with way too many peppers and very little chicken. The problem with the entrée is that the chicken is so salty... they need to revise the entrée or take it off the menu.. serving dumplings is fine but they should also serve potstickers read more

So noisy I couldn't hold a conversation with friends across the table. Dumplings were tasteless. Portions small but prices high. Fried chicken wings were good; nice bar. Staff very friendly and helpful in describing dishes. We couldn't understand why it was so crowded with yelling children plus loud adults. If you have to go here, try sitting in the patio. Otherwise, no ambiance. read more