Reviewers describe Oncle Lee Kao as a modern Asian fusion spot in downtown Old Montreal with a moody inviting vibe and attentive service. The menu is praised for creative flavorful dishes that blend Asian influences with contemporary flair, with frequent highlights including the duck platter, tofu dip, green papaya salad, crispy chow mein and eggplant, and a variety of seafood and meat plates; vegan and allergy friendly options are noted and the kitchen is willing to adapt off menu. The wine and sake list is well regarded and cocktails are enjoyed, though a few visits mention the ambiance feeling loud and the lighting being dim at times. Overall, diners agree that the experience is memorable, the dishes are beautifully presented and well seasoned, and many say they would happily return.
Asian fusion with a focus on Chinese food. The 5 spice duck is a must order. Service is friendly & excellent. This place would easily be in my top recommendations for Montreal. Credit goes to my wife for bringing me here.
Modern, fancy twist on Chinese food. Service is excellent, food was very good, creative. They are very attentive to food allergies & were able to provide options & alternatives. Very accommodating & appreciated especially when the chef is able to go off-menu.
L'un de mes restos préférés à Montréal. Tous les plats sont exquis & la sélection de cocktails est super. Un endroit festif sans que le bruit ne devienne assourdissant. & ce n'est pas cher payé pour la qualité qui se trouve dans l'assiette.
What a great evening! Our first time & it won't be the last. 10/10. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was inviting & lively...but the star of the show was the food. Very tasty combination of flavors, textures, cooking techniques & thoughtful interpretation of Asian cuisine. An exciting sharing menu. Good wine selection. Highly recommend.
Off the bat, when we entered the restaurant the employees were very professional & the restaurant had a very unique aesthetic which I really loved. We took the group menu so we didn't get to choose our food from La Carte. The food was okay. I felt like the food was drowned in sauce like the egg plant, chow mein, etc. Some meals were overly salty & sweet. The dishes didn't complement each other. My experience was pretty disappointing but I feel like they still have potential.
Feb 7, 2026
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Très bon restaurant qui propose des plats
Exotiques & très bon. Le service est excellent. La décoration est correcte.
Le seul bémol est le bruit ambiant.
La musique beaucoup trop forte.
Les tables sont très rapprochés.
Par contre c est une belle expérience culinaire.
Une adresse à découvrir !
J'y suis aller la semaine passée & tout était différent & savoureux beaucoup de saveurs dans tous les plats !',!
Merci à la sommellière Gabi pour les belles suggestions & le service nous allons revenir
je recommadne la côte de porc !!
Jan 12, 2026
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Amazinnnnnng food. Super flavourful! Great wine & sake list. Dim atmosphere with good tunes, perfect for a friends night out. Staff was super friendly & attentive. Will absolutely come back!
L'endroit, la nourriture & le service sont incroyables. Je reviendrai 100%. Les deux seules choses que je n'ai pas trop aimé sont la margarita & le volume de la musique.
Wow ! Ce restaurant est incroyable 🤩 la
nourriture est incroyablement savoureuse, le staff chaleureux & à l'écoute & le décor somptueux & confortable! Nous étions un groupe de 30 personnes (party Noël 🎄) & tous ont adoré l'expérience 💯 🥇
Modern Chinese cuisine that balances Asian influence with a modern flair. Chef Lee Andersen lives up to his reputation. The plates were nicely served. The service was excellent, & the ambiance was matched the food, traditional with a modern twist.
We had the following & have nothing negative to say:
Although every dish was very flavourful I think I would especially recommend the tofu dip, the 5 spice duck platter & the Crispy chow mein. The coconut tapioca dessert was excellent as well.
Dec 7, 2025
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Wonderful food. Everything we ate was delicious. We had the duck, the beef, the lamb, the Cornish hen, & the papaya salad. They were all wonderfully cooked & seasoned.
The cocktails were also lovely! Great service as well.
Definitely would come back again.
We went for a dinner with 10 friends. Service was amazing, food was really good. Loved the experience ! We ordered the garlic fried rice, lamb skew, duck platters, & seafood plates. Thank you again for hosting us.
