Oncle Lee Kao offers an authentic Chinese and Asian culinary journey, specializing in expertly grilled dishes that showcase bold flavors and traditional techniques. Patrons can expect a vibrant selection of dishes, from succulent skewers grilled to perfection to aromatic noodle bowls and comforting rice plates. The menu draws inspiration from classic Chinese recipes, reimagined with a contemporary flair, ensuring a dynamic and satisfying dining experience. Each plate is a testament to the restaurant's commitment to fresh ingredients and skillful preparation, making Oncle Lee Kao a go-to destination for those seeking delicious and approachable Asian cuisine. The grill station is a focal point, delivering smoky, charred perfection across a variety of meats and vegetables, embodying the essence of classic Asian barbecue.
Oncle Lee Kao offers a vibrant and modern dining experience that many guests find truly exceptional. Visitors frequently praise the creative, flavorful dishes, highlighting the signature spice duck platter, garlic fried rice, and various seafood options as standout choices. The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, lively, and elegantly designed, making it a popular destination for both romantic dates and group celebrations. Service is widely regarded as attentive, professional, and knowledgeable, with many guests appreciating the team's ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and provide thoughtful recommendations. While experiences with seasoning and portion styles can vary, the overall consensus points to a memorable culinary destination where high-quality ingredients and a contemporary approach to traditional Chinese cuisine leave a lasting positive impression.
Was a skeptic as I have dined at so many Chinese restaurants. I was however surprised on the quality & flavours of most dishes. I recommend the grilled octopus & duck platter. The chow mein was a bit soggy & veggies could be better. Duck platter reminded me of Peking duck. Steak was good as well & seafood platter was fresh.
Overall it was not worth the money. Only the fried rice was great! I can taste a bit of wok hei & the crunchiness helped! Shrimp toast was way too oily.. The sauce for eggplant was way tooooo sweet, so overpowering that I couldn't taste the sourness that was supposed to balance it out. The lamb skewers & the shishito peppers were well grilled & the lamb was super tender BUT again the sauce was ruining everything… it was again way too sweet. I really don't understand because it just didn't match the grilled cumin flavor of the lamb at all.. lastly the five spices duck.. sadly this was one of the worst duck breast I've ever tried.. I felt like they tried to be a fusion restaurant but just failed in either Chinese or western way.. 😞
Stumbled upon this place on the way to our hotel. We ordered the steak, duck, green veggies, garlic fried rice, & mapo tofu. The steak was cooked well with this sauce that tastes like an elevated Chinese black pepper sauce. The duck was a different from Peking duck but familiar as it had a lot of different sauces to pair the duck with. We were impressed with the pate mouse that came with it. The leafy greens were cooked with charred notes that made it unique. Garlic fried rice was flavourful & flawless. We would go back just to eat the rice. The mapo tofu was what I was really excited about but it lost a point cuz it was too salty & not too different from what you can get in Toronto.
Overall experience was excellent & we will go here the next time we go to Montreal
A lovely modern Chinese restaurant with delicious fresh & full of flavor food. Warm service & cozy welcoming atmosphere. We ate duck & it was delicious with many additions on the side, shrimp toast & the papaya salad was amazing. A nice mellow sake(Dv sale aka red). Even the seafood platter looked amazing. Definitely coming back.
Server was very nice but the restaurant rules were a bit confusing, we were told it was a paced/multiple courses type place, then were asked if we wanted all the dishes at once instead.
Atmosphere was nice, not too loud, cool Asian decor, music was fun but sounded Latin rather than Asian (all good, just not themed).
Food was below my expectations for the price. Lamb skewers, wonton soup, spicy noodles, were all good food, but not good Chinese food. The flavor of the lamb & noodles specifically were missing the Asian spice style I'm used to. I was hoping for more Din Tai Fung style food.
What sealed the 3 star was not taking Amex, no reason not to do so in a major city while charging $100+ per table imho, not a small enough business to be skirting CC fees.
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.
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 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.
