Hand Folded Soup Dumplings in a Cozy East Village Room

Start with the steam from a basket of xiaolongbao, then let the room set the pace. TIPSY SHANGHAI keeps its East Village address, 104 2nd Ave, wrapped in mood setting decorations and a cozy dining room that makes a quick lunch feel more settled. The kitchen turns out hand folded soup dumplings and aozao noodle soup, with a home cooked lightness that stays close to Shanghai comfort food.

Arrive from 11 AM, when daily service begins, and let the staff walk first time visitors through the menu. Lunch specials keep the table approachable, while late hours run until midnight on six nights for dinners that stretch past the first bite. The room rewards a slower second plate and an easy conversation. A 4.7 score across 1,154 ratings adds confidence to the choice. On lucky visits, a complimentary scoop of ice cream can close the meal, a small finish that fits the room.