I got the Himokawa dipping udon set with tempura and it was so good! The noodles were perfectly cooked and chewy and the tempura were not greasy with a thin coating. The sauce that they gave to dip the udon was my favourite part. Loved the slight hint of yuzu! Near the end, the udon at the bottom were really difficult to separate so that’s the only thing that bothered me. We came at around 7:00pm on a Sunday and were lucky enough to get seated almost right away with around a 5 minute wait. They close a little early on Sunday at 8pm, so keep that in mind when visiting.

This place is very popular, and on weekends at lunchtime you’ll likely need to wait for a table unless you arrive right when it opens. That said, the wait usually isn’t too long. Their specialty is a variety of udon and cold noodle dishes—the noodles are springy and unique, and the toppings are well-seasoned without overwhelming the natural flavor of the noodles. The way the dishes are enjoyed also feels distinctive, making it a spot well worth visiting.

Maritza M.

I loved eating at Tipsy Shanghai today! Each dish was wonderful, and we loved the extremely cozy vibe, plates and decor. Will 100% return

Jey Garcia

This small cozy intimate restaurant on the corner of a busy block is a nice refreshing break from the busy life of NYC. Our waitress was kind, funny and encouraging to try new food besides the regular predictable platter. I would definitely recommend comming here for not only the food but the vibe/atmosphere makes this place just as special. If you have a chance to stop by come and try and definitely try something new !

pie

Food was amazing and very fresh traditional tasting. Service was quick and employee's where extremely nice. I would come eat here again 100%

Jamie Cheek

Tipsy Shanghai is a vibe. Great food with bold flavors, fun cocktails that actually taste good, and a lively but not overwhelming atmosphere. Service was on point. Perfect for a night out with friends or a date. Definitely coming back.

Gianna Picart

we got soy & sesame noodles, meat & veggies fried rice, pan-fried xiaolongbao, and custard dumplings. the noodles were the perfect texture, the rice was satisfyingly salty, and both buns were really good!! atmosphere is great as well

Kosta Rica

Great food. High quality and not very expensive. Soups are very big, good for two people. Service is slow especially on Fridays and Saturdays when there are a lot of people.

+35

Kate Siredzuk

Absolutely incredible food. The ribs were beautiful and the pork noodle soup was delicious. It can be done without all the extras, but I was starving. The beancurd pork wraps were lovely also. It's such a cute little restaurant and as a solo diner, I felt very comfortable. The staff are delightful and attentive. Highly recommend 😊

Shako Liu

I accidentally stumble upon this place and get pleasantly surprised. It’s authentic, traditional and elevated (in style, not in price). The afternoon tea set is so good and the whole vibe is so chilled, relaxing yet very chic. I love innovation without alienation, progression without losing one’s own soul, because the Chinese culture is so deep and rich, and there’s a lot to offer. The spring noodle is quite good as well!

+1

d “Food temptation” s

The flavors at this Chinese restaurant are like a taste of childhood memories. Every dish preserves the authentic essence of traditional Chinese cuisine, with perfect control of heat and timing. The aroma is irresistible, and the taste lingers delightfully. Whether it’s a steaming signature dish or a light, refreshing stir-fry, every bite feels like the comforting taste of home.

+1

Catherine Wang

First time trying Hangzhou and Suzhou cuisine, and I’m so glad it was at Tipsy Shanghai! Every dish felt like a brand new experience — the flavors were delicate, unique, and something I haven’t found at any other Chinese restaurants in the city. You can really taste the subtle sweetness and richness that’s special to this regional style. The atmosphere was cozy yet stylish, making it a great spot for both casual dinners and special nights out. Definitely coming back to explore more dishes. A hidden gem for anyone curious about authentic Hangzhou-style food!

Ray Raymundo

I had a pleasant experience here at Tipsy Shanghai. The food was delicious and service was incredible. The waitress were very attentive and always made sure we were taken care of. I highly recommend this place to anyone trying a new spot.

+5

Carrie Lin

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.

Salene Fan

Such a great hidden spot for affordable Chinese-style afternoon tea! The rose tea was fragrant and comforting, and all the snacks — like the matcha sesame ball, cherry, and snow fungus lotus soup — were delicious and well-priced. Perfect for a relaxing afternoon without breaking the bank. Will definitely be back!

+3

Akshita Mehrotra

Amazing food and authentic vibes at Tipsy Shanghai. Loved the mapo tofu with beef fried rice. The soup dumpling was flavorful and juicy. My personal favorite was the black sesame green tea balls and the salted egg custard. Definitely check this place out!

Cheryl Pink

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. 🥢💯

+1

Michelle2Shop

Beautiful interior reminiscent of old Shanghai, warm and friendly service, and a creative menu that stands out. The salty pork rice was packed with flavor, and the steamed chicken soup dumplings were perfectly juicy—definitely must-tries. Great food at reasonable prices!

S. Chan

I don't eat SH very often but was curious about this place as I've walked by it several times in my neighborhood of the EV. I got my chance a few days ago when a friend suggested we try out their lunch menu. There are two lunch options that's on the very end of the menu, ($15 and $18). We went with the $18 choicd. We had an appetizer of dumplings; an entree on the side; a bowl of noodles; and a canned soda. Each dish was very tasty and the portions were perfect. In fact, it was a bit too much and my friend took the remaining portions to go. The very nice waitress brought over free ice cream as dessert. As others have stated, the decor was amazing with a lot of thought and effort in making patrons feel like they were transported back to the old country! I didn't know it at the time but apparently this restaurant is part of a chain and thus they have a pretty good idea of how to run a successful restaurant. Even the bathroom is clean and well-done! I'll definitely return to try out the rest of their menu.

+8

Good place to grab a quick meal, either by yourself or with one other friend (bar-style seating). The udon portion doesn’t look like much, but was surprisingly filling with the tempura. Delicious, though not at Raku quality.

Came here at 5pm on a Friday alone and no wait at all. The menu is simple, focusing on Himokawa udon sets. The tempura here is well made and not overly greasy, pairing well with the dipping sauce. The only drawback was the saltiness of the hot broth - I tried drinking it alone and it was unbearable. Considering this wasn’t the cold dipping noodles, I assumed that this broth would be less concentrated and more clear. Service was great and as a solo diner, I didn’t feel rushed at all. Overall, I would recommend people to visit at least once, but would personally not rush back.

the tempura has a light, thin batter that pairs nicely with the dipping sauce, making it very refreshing. The wide udon noodles have an interesting texture, but the soup base itself is a bit underwhelming.

Overall a decent meal. The cold noodle set with the katsu is a must get. The soup noodle is very salty and mid but that comes with Japanese soup I guess. It’s a bit pricey but decent experience

Visited on a weekend afternoon after hearing about their flat udon noodles served tsukemen-style. The place has a Japanese bar vibe with only counter seating—no tables. Ordering is done by scanning a QR code at your seat, but I found it uncomfortable that you’re asked to tip before your food even arrives. My friend got the hot udon and I had the tsuke cold udon. Both came with six flat noodles and tempura. The food tasted good, but the portion felt small for the price, which was disappointing. The biggest letdown was that there’s no restroom available. It’s worth trying once for the unique noodles, but I probably won’t be back.

Udon noodle was great. But the chicken broth was salty in my taste. I liked the cold fish broth udon better. Their shrimp tempura was salty as well. It was a good shrimp tho. I would've ordered 5 myself if it wasnt salty. There can be a wait so I recommend going in a bit earlier than usual dinner time if going for dinner.

Laba Kumar Deka

It's a nice place to go for dinner ,they offer good food. Loved the dumplings, and they had free ice cream for all four of us ,and that ice cream was wonderful and tasty. However, there are limited veg options. And the dessert we ordered did not taste as good as well had hoped for (probably coz it wasn't that sweet ). The lady in charge of our table was very sweet and welcoming, and all of us loved the service quite a lot. Overall it's a great restaurant ,and I'd surely recommend this.

+8

the noodles were unique - we tried the signature dipping set and broth set. my favorite was the sweet potato tempura. we waited almost an hour on saturday evening.

The udon texture is great—nice and chewy but not overly so. Tempura is also solid, especially the bacon one. It’s my first time trying bacon tempura and it was surprisingly good. The dipping udon broth is flavorful, and with all the extra seasonings, you can switch up the taste, which is fun. But the hot soup version was way too salty for me. That said, the set costs around $22–23 and only comes with six noodles… I mean, seriously? I’m not even exaggerating—it was literally six noodles.

Croy Vanderbeek

Only had soup dumplings and pork buns. But the dough/wrapping on both was so thick you could barely taste the pork inside, if at all. super disappointing

itsjustleeagain

They give out free ice cream for a review which is whats skewing their rating, because the food was mediocre at best. The noodles were over cooked and the soup tasted like instant noodle. The meat was chewy and some parts of it was still cold like it was not reheated properly. Beancurd pork bamboo roll was pretty good. Would not recommend