Tipsy Shanghai
Murray Hill-Kips Bay, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tipsy Shanghai is a practical Murray Hill choice for a casual lunch or dinner when convenience matters more than ceremony. It is not the strongest pick for a chef's-counter date or milestone meal, but it works for low-friction plans near Grand Central where an easy booking and central location carry the decision.
About Tipsy Shanghai
Tipsy Shanghai is a New York City venue. Hours are 11 AM to 9 PM every day of the week. The dress code is smart casual.
Avoid building a plan around details like service format, awards history, menu structure, pricing, seating style, or venue-specific policies. Tipsy Shanghai has known hours and dress code; confirm any occasion-specific needs directly with the venue before you go.
Better for plans based on known basics
Tipsy Shanghai does not feature a chef's counter, bar-dining setup, tasting format, or other specific seating style to build the visit around. If the plan depends on a particular format or a more structured dining experience, compare other New York City options before committing. Sushi Ryusei and Momosan Ramen & Sake may be worth cross-shopping depending on what kind of meal the group wants.
Tipsy Shanghai is best framed around its basic information: New York City location, daily 11 AM to 9 PM hours, and smart-casual dress. That makes it easier to evaluate for a visit where those basics are enough than for an occasion that requires specific details about format, menu, price, or service.
Use it when its details fit your plan
For planning, compare the type of visit you want rather than making assumptions about Tipsy Shanghai. wagamama, murray hill, new york, Sinigual, Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish, Sushi Ryusei, and Momosan Ramen & Sake are other named New York City options to consider.
Verdict: choose Tipsy Shanghai when its New York City location, daily hours, and smart-casual dress code fit the occasion. For a visit where the format, menu, price, or service details need to be known in advance, confirm directly with the venue first.
Planning details
- Location
- 594 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
- Website
- tipsy-shanghai.com
- Phone
- +12124666488
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tipsy Shanghai places traditional Jiangnan flavors into a busy Midtown‑East setting, favoring familiar, classic Shanghai techniques over haute refinement. The writing emphasizes red‑braised proteins, delicate soup dumplings and the sweet‑savory signatures that distinguish Jiangnan cooking, and the restaurant reads like a neighborhood anchor rather than a destination tasting room. Service and pacing are calibrated to steady lunch traffic and local dinners, so the overall personality is approachable and unpretentious. The result is a relaxed, comforting spot that leans on craft and consistency rather than theatrical presentation.
Best For
Tipsy Shanghai is best for weekday lunches and neighborhood dinners, serving steady office crowds and Murray Hill residents rather than drawing destination diners from across boroughs. The menu’s breadth works well for small groups—different diners can order soup dumplings, a braised mains and share plates—so it’s a natural choice for group dining and casual after‑work meals. It isn’t portrayed as fine dining; instead it functions as a dependable neighborhood restaurant where classic Shanghai staples are executed to meet everyday expectations.
Ordering Tips
Start with the signature dumplings—xiaolong bao—and the Sheng Jian Bao to sample two core Shanghai dumpling traditions called out in the description. For larger parties, add shareable braised proteins such as Wuxi pork ribs and any red‑braised dishes highlighted on the menu to experience the Jiangnan sweet‑savory profile. The write‑up emphasizes a broad menu and volume service, so plan to order several items to share rather than relying on a single plated tasting menu.
Venue details
Ambiance
Pleasant atmosphere with beautiful decor featuring ornaments evoking traditional Chinese eateries.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Sheng Jian Bao
- Wuxi Pork Ribs
- Xiaolong Bao
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 594 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose Sushi Ryusei if the meal needs a more focused counter-style sushi experience for a date or occasion. Choose Momosan Ramen & Sake if ramen and sake sound more useful than a general sit-down dinner.
For a casual group near Murray Hill, wagamama, murray hill, new york is the easier crowd-pleaser. For daytime, Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish is the better quick stop.
Restaurant context
How Tipsy Shanghai compares nearby
Tipsy Shanghai is the practical Murray Hill choice when location and an easy meal matter more than a clearly defined dining format. wagamama, murray hill, new york is the safer casual fallback for mixed groups that want broad pan-Asian options and a familiar setup, while Sinigual is the better fit for a larger Midtown meal in a different cuisine lane.
For experience quality, Sushi Ryusei is the stronger cross-shop if the meal needs focus, pacing, and a counter-style sushi expectation. Momosan Ramen & Sake is better when ramen and sake are the point rather than a general neighborhood dinner.
Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish is not a direct dinner replacement, but it is the daytime value play for quick New York appetizing. Choose Tipsy Shanghai for a sit-down meal in Murray Hill; choose Zucker's when speed and casual daytime eating matter more.
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Compare Tipsy Shanghai
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipsy Shanghai | New York City | , | No published awards |
| wagamama, murray hill, new york | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Sushi Ryusei | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Sinigual | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish | New York City | Jewish Appetizing | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #4212024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5522023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| Momosan Ramen & Sake | New York City | Ramen | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2552024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #330 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tipsy Shanghai open for daytime or evening visits?
Tipsy Shanghai is listed as open from 11 AM to 9 PM every day of the week. Specific meal periods or menu details are not published, so confirm directly if timing or offerings matter.
What are alternatives to Tipsy Shanghai in New York City?
Other New York City options to consider include wagamama, murray hill, new york, Sushi Ryusei, Sinigual, Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish, and Momosan Ramen & Sake. Choose based on the kind of visit you want, and confirm current details directly with each venue.
