This was my first time visiting Tipsy Shanghai while I was in New York, and I had heard that Chinese food here was a must-try. I used Yelp to help me find a spot, and this place definitely did not disappoint. They're known for their pork ribs, and they were absolutely fabulous. Since I was dining alone, I couldn't order a wide variety of dishes, but I did try the chicken with black bean sauce, which was excellent. At the end of the meal they even gave me a small scoop of ice cream as a treat. I had the strawberry ice cream, and it was such a nice, sweet touch to finish the evening. The food overall was outstanding. You do need to make a reservation online, but there were plenty of openings and lots of seating. The restaurant is also easy to find, conveniently located right on the corner of the cross streets. Honestly, I wanted to order the entire menu because everything looked amazing. I even asked a couple sitting next to me about their dishes, and they said everything they tried was wonderful. One person recommended the orange beef and another suggested the hot and sour soup. I didn't get to try those since it was just me and that would have been way too much food, but they sounded fantastic. Next time, I'd love to come back with a group so we can try more dishes. Based on my experience, I'd definitely recommend giving Tipsy Shanghai a visit. read more

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Great spot, great prices. Tasty dim sum and noodles, good late-night dinner, affordable. I found their chairs not too comfortable, and the service did take a while, but if you're not in a rush it's a lovely interior. read more

Yummy Chinese food and vintage traditional Shanghai decor. Nice staff who doesn't rush you out. Lots of veggie options too! read more

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New location in st marks (was in Chinatown previously) was immediately greeted with the beautiful Chinese decor in the restaurant & seated immediately. Food menu was extensive and they had a good selection of cocktails as well! Food was great, we got the scallion pancakes, soup dumplings, fried rice & orange beef. Everything was exceptional except the orange beef only because it was cooked with celery and were not fans of celery hahah. Overall a great modernized Chinese restaurant that's much needed in the st marks neighborhood! P.S they also gave us free ice cream for dessert which is always a huge W :) read more

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I went to their EV location, and was first drawn in by the elegant old Shanghai interior. The restaurant filled up quickly during the dinner rush, a clear sign it's a neighborhood favorite. The service was impeccable, and they even gave us free strawberry ice cream at the end. ＊Pan Fried Pork Xiao Long Bao 小楊生煎  $7.95 Unlike the usual SJB with fluffy bao dough, this version had a thinner wrapper that burst with meaty juiciness and a crisp golden bottom. ＊Crab Xiao Long Bao 蟹粉小籠包 $7.95 The filling was juicy, and I could definitely taste the crabmeat. The only downside was the skins on all xlb were broken when they arrived. ＊Green Tea Sesame Ball 綠茶芝麻球 $6.95 I didn't expect the filling to ooze like lava!! It was like infusing mung bean sweet soup into a sesame ball rather than green tea. ＊Yangzhou Fried Rice 揚州炒飯  $13.95  You can choose one protein from shrimp, beef, or chicken. It was well-seasoned and came in a good sharing portion. ＊Minced Pork Noodle 炸醬麵 $11.95 Every noodle strand could be well-coated with the sauce, and loaded with savory minced pork. ＊Dongpo Pork 東坡紅燒肉 $20.95 My friend had been craving dongpo pork ever since watching Culinary Class Wars Give it a try if you're into a fattier cut of pork belly. ＊Sateed Shrimp with Dragon Well Tea $22.95 Skippable. The shrimp lacked that plump, bouncy texture, and the sauce was a bit too sticky. I also couldn't taste much of the tea flavor. ＊Mango Sago Pomelo 楊枝甘露 $6.95 A sweet treat to wrap up the dinner! They also have traditional dessert options like Osmanthus Rice Dumpling (桂花酒釀圓子) and White Fungus Soup (蓮子銀耳羹). While the vibes were great, I wished the doors had been closed, as the construction noise and flying bugs were quite distracting, though this wasn't their fault. read more

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Lovely wee place! We just had a drink but we'll go back for dinner and then update. Staff were lovely. You get ice cream! read more

Tipsy Shanghai - Bathroom - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Really glad I finally tried this place. The beef noodle soup completely surprised me -- light Jiangnan-style broth with thin noodles and sliced beef, super comforting and way better than I expected. Wuxi ribs were tender and not too sweet, and the bamboo shoots tasted very authentic. Portions are big, prices are reasonable, and the decor + old Shanghai music make the vibe great. Service was friendly and they even gave free ice cream for a Google review. Definitely coming back. read more

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The corner restaurant on 6th and 2nd Ave has more than meets the eye. Upon walking in, you're welcomed by Shanghainese décor, stepping away from the noise of the East Village. With old Shanghainese songs playing softly in the background, the space is well-lit and perfectly sectioned--ideal for large groups sharing a wide selection of dishes or a couple enjoying a hearty dinner. We started off with the Xiao Long Bao (pork), which came steaming hot--make sure to add a bit of vinegar and ginger for that extra kick. The tofu with preserved egg should be eaten right away as an appetizer; if it sits too long, the bottom soaks up the soy sauce and becomes overly salty. Some standout entrées we ordered included the boiled fish with pickled cabbage. The filet was tender and well-seasoned--not overly spicy or sour. The vegetables at the bottom soaked up all the flavor beautifully. All in all, Tipsy Shanghai is a great starter restaurant for anyone trying Shanghainese cuisine for the first time. The menu selection and nostalgic atmosphere transport you back in time. read more

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This spot has a range of dumplings, dim sum staples, and classic Shanghai/Chinese food. The space is big and has a lovely atmosphere. I can't tell you a bad dish I had here! All of the dumplings had a really good skin and filling ratio. The soup dumplings were hot and filled with hot soup. The green beans and tofu were delicious vegetable dishes that paired well with the fried rice and pork noodles. And even though General Tso's Chicken is more westernized, their version is just so good. There were only two waitresses but they managed to get food to all the tables quickly. read more

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I was really looking forward to trying a restaurant that serves food from my hometown, but unfortunately it did not live up to my expectations. 5/5: the 2 cold appetizers - marinated bran dough with peanuts & black fungus, and the beancurd pork bamboo rolls, tasted just like the flavors I remember. 4/5: Wuxi pork ribs (their signature dish) were decent, but not quite like what I had growing up. The "Dongpo pork" was more like regular braised pork belly, not true Dongpo style -- I honestly prefer my own version. The sautéed shelled shrimp was tender but a bit lacking in flavor. Shanghai greens were fine. 3/5: Fried pork dumplings and roasted pork buns were okay. However, the xiaolongbao skin was too thick. 1/5: Noodles with soy sauce & peanut -- do not order. There was no peanut flavor at all. Service was also somewhat slow, especially considering the restaurant was not very busy. Portion was on the smaller side. Overall, I guess it's a fine place for a quick lunch, but looks like I'll have to keep searching to find a new go-to Shanghainese restaurant. read more

Tipsy Shanghai - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely delicious and authentic Sichuan and Chinese food! Everything is cooked to order, is fresh, and tastes authentic. Everything ordered was literally 10/10. The decor is so cute and cozy and the service was good. Can't wait to come back and try the traditional Sichuan dishes read more

Had the lunch special for 15-16 dollars which includes appetizer, entree, and a drink. Appetizer is a much smaller portion than the regular dim sum order. I got 2 pan fried soup dumplings and they were pretty amazing! I wish I had ordered more. I would definitely come back for this! The zhajiangmian was just ok. I've had better, but it was still a solid dish. Drink options are soda and herbal tea. I got a free scoop of vanilla ice cream at the end. Atmosphere was pleasant and I couldn't stop admiring the decor. Business was slow (it was a weekday lunch) so they didn't mind me sitting there for a while. The waitress was very kind and also brought me some tea. read more

Tipsy Shanghai - Zhajiangmian - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Service was prompt and friendly, really cute decor. Food was pretty good to good depending on the items. The chicken soup dumplings and shrimp dumplings were great. The General Tso's was fresh, but a little bland. The sweet and sour ribs were good, according to my husband. The vanilla ice cream they gave us at the end was simple, but delicious. read more

A picturesque setting With its antique charm, beautiful environment, excellent service, and delicious food, this is a place I truly love -- second to none. read more

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Very good food. Friendly staff. Nice decor. Clean. Neighborhood gem we want to eat our way through the menu

Authentic Shanghai flavors right in NYC Tipsy Shanghai is bringing centuries-old recipes straight from China to the East Village -- and it's so worth the visit. The interior is beautifully decorated, cozy yet elegant -- perfect for a dinner date or chill night out near NYU. We tried the WuXi pork ribs: slow-braised, super tender, and packed with rich Chinese spices. The pickled cabbage fish was another standout -- comforting, tangy, and full of flavor. They also have a wide variety of dim sum we haven't tried yet... but you know we'll be back for it. read more

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Out of the shengjianbao's because they don't make them in the restaurant, they make it at one of their other locations. Other food was pretty good. Service was a bit slow despite being a bit empty but the staff were nice. One of my chopsticks wasn't cleaned properly. The complimentary ice cream was nice though! read more

First time I ordered from here. Ordered stir fried shrimp with broccoli. I will say the broccoli was cooked well, but dish was totally tasteless! Will give it another try and order something else, but this is not a good beginning. read more

Great service, cute interior and some of the most savory and tasty soup dumplings I've ever had. The broth was so flavorful! Wonton soup had a generous portion of dumplings. read more

So good!!!!! Our fault for a bad back bun order lol! It was good just not for me and my dad!! But our fault .. the ambiance is very cute and clean!! And the people were so nice. I'd be happy to go back read more

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Very cute interiors. The menu was ok, not too impressive. I knocked off an additional star due to the aggressive male server. It might've been due to cultural and language differences, however it did sour our experience. read more

Pretty disappointing. Hot and sour soup tasted bad Chicken rice Lotus leaf- small and not made correctly. Pork soup dumplings were decent. Overall would not come back and had to go someplace else for Second lunch as we were completely Unsatisfied. They Need to work on food preparation because quality was not it. read more

The quality of the food was really not good. We ordered the drunken chicken, xiaolongbao, custard bun, stir fried green beans, chilli oil noodles. The drunken chicken was not at all fresh, the skin was mushy and gross. The xiaolongbao was nothing special, the skin broke when I tried to pick up. The custard buns were decent. The green beans were the only kind of good dish we had. The chilli oil noodles did not come out as expected, I didnt see chilli oil but a bed of mushroom on top of the noodles, they said that's their version of it. Well, if that's the case they need to put a picture on the menu and mention mushrooms. They let me return it though. I got a different noodles instead and it was not very good, the noodles were overcooked and soggy, I wondered if they reuse the noodles sent back. read more

worst meal ever. Paid $140 for it even gave them a tip. Regret comes later in life. What I ordered: Steamed pork soup dumplings - the dough was hard and the dumpling cold Scallion Pancake- over fried and thick and hard instead of flaky couldnt taste the scallion. only tasted oil Hot sour soup - niether hot nor sour - a flavorous gelatanous mess General Tso Chicken - neither hot or sour or sweet. chicken was rubbery. no sesame on the dish, the brocolli was wilted Eggplant in garlic suce - more bell pepper, onion and mushroom than eggplant. not a hint of garlic or flavor - drenched in brown liquid. Braised Chicken - more like boiled chicken with the primary ingredients being bell pepper, onion and mushroom Sweet sour Ribs - Neither sweet or sour - fried and drenched in a brown unflavorous liquid. white rice - dense and clumped Good Chinese food in NYC is dead. read more

probably one of my favorite pan fried pork buns in manhattan and they're extremely affordable. the bottom had a perfect golden brown color while the inside was super juicy and flavorful! tipsy shanghai also serves classic chinese dishes like wuxi pork ribs, fried green beans and minced pork noodles - all of which were also delicious. this is definitely a spot i could see myself coming back to. read more

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Award-winning flavors rooted in over a century of tradition. Recognized among the best Asian food in the USA, this spot brings the soul of China to NYC -- one unforgettable dish at a time. Their signature Wuxi-style Pork Ribs and fiery Chili-boiled Fish are must-tries, and their house-made Matcha Cheesecake -- which I seriously can't get enough of -- is the perfect sweet finish. Beyond these favorites, they offer a wide variety of other specialty dishes and handcrafted dim sum that are all worth exploring. read more

Great service, great food and fair prices. It's also a very cute and cozy spot. I love the twice fried pork it's delicious. I could do that with just some rice and be very happy. Beautiful decor. Will become a regular spot for me. read more

Big disappointment from a Shanghainese. Nothing ordered is actually tasty, let alone authentic. Two stars for the nice waitress who offered discounts and coupon after hearing my feedback. read more

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Such a cute kitschy decorative dining room. A lovely, friendly, warm and hospitable server. We started with fantastic pan fried dumplings, I believe they were $11.95. They were delicate and exploding with a juicy inside. We also ordered scallion pancakes that were golden brown, crisp and bursting with flavor. For the mains, we ordered salted meat rice. It was good but I feel it needed additional seasoning to give it that WOW FACTOR!!!! The braised pork ribs, on the other hand were impeccable! A delicious, savory brown sauce and soft pork ribs that almost melted in your mouth. They complement each meal with a small strawberry ice cream and traditional Chinese hard candy. We happened upon this establishment unintentionally but we will be back. They also give you a $5 coupon to use the next time you dine. read more

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Great soup dumplings of Wuxi flavor. Love to visit this restaurant to remind me of the old times. read more

Best soup dumplings I've had in the US comparable to China, Hong Kong or Taiwan...minced meat over noodles, fantastic... my new favorite

Worst service ever. Was there for lunch today and the waitress was extremely rude and did not respond to any of our request. Had to ask three to four times for just hot tea. The two waitresses spoke in Chinese near us ABOUT US not knowing I can understand what they're saying. The waitress didn't even put our order in the kitchen and so we just waited over thirty minutes and left. The waitress wouldn't even tell us if she put our order in the kitchen or how much more it would take to have orange beef and fish soup. Avoid this place like the plague. They need to learn a thing or two about proper way to service the diners. Also, some class. read more

I went here a few months ago with a friend, and we really liked everything about it. The decor is lovely -- this is usually way at the bottom of what I consider important -- the service is friendly and attentive and the food is great and very reasonably priced. So I went back, this time with someone a bit more demanding, and if anything everything was better. There is a prix fixe lunch which gives you an appetizer or soup, a main course and beverage, but lo and behold, we were offered small dishes of ice cream in addition, very welcome on a very hot NY day. Both of us were more conveniently located to the other Tipsy Shanghai locations, but one has to remember that a chef you know is the one you know, and no chef can be serving lunch in 2 locations simultaneously. Of course, I will happily try the others, but if you are in the East Village, Tipsy Shanghai is an excellent place....I will certainly have dinner here soon. read more

Terrible, slow service and the food was nothing special. The decor is carrying the whole show. It wasn't crowded on a Saturday right before dinner time but service was slow and questionable anyway, and it got even worse as they began to fill up. The first warning sign came when the waitress wouldn't let us both order. She ran away before the second person could say their order! We called her back and she convinced us that we should just stick with my order because it was a big soup. As a result, we didn't get to both have our preference. It's like they didn't want us to order more food? Then they forgot drinks and had to be reminded. The food itself was ok- the veggie buns were pretty dry though. For the final showstopper, they weren't bringing the check. Multiple customers would come up to them all asking/reminding them to bring the check! It took forever. I feel that they should just be transparent from the start if they are having staffing issues. read more

One of the worst Shanghai restaurant in NYC. Food is way below par, Service is so slow (just one waitress) and inattentive . Whoever gave 5* can not be Chinese. Wuxi Pork Rib is dry not juicy. DongPo Pork is so dry that I barely can chew it. The best DongPo Pork is in Taiwan that taste so juicy and tender, melting into your mouth right away. The noodles here are so bad that is not traditional ones. The interior is decorated nicely but I care about food quality more. read more

Really good food. Inexpensive but good quality, and the ambience is incredible. Awesome service, server was helpful, especially with informing of the serving size. read more

Tipsy Shanghai - Entrance - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I like the vibe of old Shanghai style decoration. Best Chinese veggie dishes I had in Manhattan. Not too oily or salty like some other Chinese restaurant. The service is excellent and enthusias. The king crab is not on the menu but they do fulfill the special request forcustomer if you inform them in advance. That is impressed. read more

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Came in late on a Tuesday night and ordered the braised pork ribs and a vegetable dish. We were very pleasantly surprised. The ribs were flavorful and delicious and paired perfectly with the vegetable dish. The waiter was attentive. I would definitely recommend! read more

The crab dumplings were dry af. The entire time the staff were gossiping at a sound level that was disruptive. The overall look of the restaurant was nice. At the end the cashier had charged me an extra 21% tip without asking. And told me it was mandatory. When questioned about the mandatory tip she asked where I was from. Completely unnecessary. At the end I had to ask for my change back. read more

This restaurant just opens for business a couple days ago. I like their traditional decorations and decide to give it a try. I love their sauté shrimp, west lake fish, and twice cooked pork. Their pumpkin desert is so cute and delicious. I definitely will come back to try other foods. read more