Oncle Lee is widely praised for inventive modern twists on Asian flavors, with standout dishes like duck with condiments, mushrooms, scallops with XO sauce, spicy salmon, and sesame noodles. The menu favors sharing and portions are often described as generous, though some reviews note that prices can feel high for the portion size and that a few sauces are too salty or spicy. The service is frequently described as attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, and the ambiance ranges from cozy bar vibes to a vibrant terrace and a chic dining room. The terrace and overall atmosphere are highlighted as perfect for social evenings, while busy nights can bring noise and slower bar service. Desserts such as French toast and certain rice cakes receive high marks, and drinks and cocktails are commonly praised as strong. Some experiences mention occasional uneven balance or pacing, but the overall consensus is that Oncle Lee delivers high quality cooking, engaging presentation, and a memorable dining experience that many would return for.
Great place. Could be excellent with a bit more refinement. The food was excellent, service pretty good, atmosphere pretty good, mocktails very underwhelming. We had the soft shell crab bao buns, friend shrimp & calamari, 5 spice duck & the seafood chow mein. I would happily get any of those dishes again. I highly recommend the bao buns, 5 spice duck & chow mein. Really great quality food! The mocktails were expensive & I would have been just as happy with a water. It lacked flavour & dimension. I was so underwhelmed I didn't have more than a sip or two. The service was friendly but could have been more knowledgeable & attentive. Given my drink was 4/5 full the whole dinner, the waitress could have at least asked if I liked it let alone offer to spruce it up or change it. Overall I would happily go back but would stick to water, sake or wine to drink.
Sep 3, 2024
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One of the best fusion Chinese restaurant in town. Everything was very delicious (the special on the menu tuna ceviche was very delicious). & I also highly recommended the duck breast too. Cocktails were good. The atmosphere is perfect to come with friends, family & dates. They have a very good menu (not lots of choices but enough to be satisfied). The restaurant is small (Mabe with 50 place seats). Don't forget to make a reservat cause this restaurant gets crowded very easily.
Everything was great! Nice staff & design. The food was really really good! I recommend the duck, it was cooked to perfection. The squid was fresh & perfect. The sauce of the sweet n sour ribs, I could litterally take a bath in it. I'm gonna go back for sure. *****
Strongly recommend this to anyone. The service is stellar & I really felt welcomed at the restaurant. The food is well made & delicious. Chef Lee is doing a great job & I will be coming back in the near future.
Hands down, our favourite dining experience in Montreal! Very unique Asian fusion menu, delicious food, lovely intimate ambience, & spectacular service. They were super accommodating of my partner's peanut allergy, & we even met the chef Andersen Lee who was super kind & humble. They also added a special touch for my birthday which we really appreciated. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a nice night out or celebrating a special occasion. We'll definitely be back :) P.S. If you're from Toronto, think Sunny's Chinese but the MTL version!
Cute hipster Chinese food. It's nice to have Chinese food be seen as more than cheap take out. I like some of the creativity they've taken with flavors while being familiar still. However the price & quantity you get is a little outrageous. It's Tapas style so you order & share as is typical with Chinese cuisine except you pay a heck of a lot more so if you're hungry. Be warned. The entrees & apps are a better deal. The spicy salmon rice came & tofu dip were really good & decently priced for its quantity. The hot pot for example, per person is definitely not enough as a main meal. Even if you were to eat it alone. The duck at I think 50$ isn't even a full duck. I don't regret it but I'm not sure I would recommend it or go more than once.
Jul 23, 2024
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Really lovely restaurant in a hip part of town. The service was, truly, impeccable. My husband has an allergy & the servers went above & beyond to ensure everything we ordered was up to par. Never experienced that level of care & consideration in a restaurant - & we've been to places all over the world. The food was stellar, too. Pretty authentic. Not as spicy as advertised, but that was a non issue as the flavors were all there. Highly recommended per delicious food & perfect service.
I had the soy marinated deviled eggs, sweet & sour eggplant, & & the spicy noodles. The deviled eggs & eggplant were incredibly delicious, seriously amazing & can't recommend enough. The noodles were good but not amazing, felt like they could have had a better flavor. The service was impeccable & ambiance was great. Highly recommend this place!
Solid spot, I'd recommend sticking to the small plates over the larger dishes & having a lot of variety. The eggplants & the scallops were the show stoppers.
Great atmosphere & service. Our waiter recommended the duck which we had with spicy noodles & greens with garlic. All were fantastic. We started with the calamari which was the best we'd ever had. A great place we'd highly recommend.
May 23, 2024
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Honestly one of my favourite dining experiences in the city. Everything was extremely tasty & perfectly prepared from start to finish. We had the deviled eggs, the shrimp & pork wonton soup, the eggplant side, the sea bream & the French toast for dessert. The sea bream & French toast were my two favourite dishes but everything was SO good. Plus, it's a really pleasant setting with nice lights & decor (hence why all the pics are bright red). Highly recommend, & will be back!!
Vraiment excellent resto avec un menu à prédominance chinoise avec quelques plats fusions. La présentation de chaque plat était impeccable ainsi que les saveurs. Beau choix de cocktail/mocktail & service impeccable. Je recommande chaudement!
The environment is nice, & i enjoyed the comfortable chairs, bar & table size (sturdy & wide). Bone marrow & petoncles were definitely a highlight. However, while the food isnt bad it wasnt anything remarkable in my opinion. i would not particularly recommend.
Apr 3, 2024
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Excellent nouveau restaurent! Les oeufs en hors d'oeuvre sont d'une maitrise totale, un bel équilibre de saveur. Oh & les desserts sont exceptionnels! (Sur le plat avec un genre de yogurt hyper cremeux & des fruits, le dessert avec un genre d epain & sauce de matcha, & crème brûlée) La facture étaient étonnamment vraiment basse pour le plaisir que j'ai eu! Je recommande, je vais revenir!!!
J'ai adoré mon expérience chez Oncle Lee. Je recommande particulièrement le plateau de canard, le crudo de saumon, les aubergines & il faut absolument se garder de la place pour le pain perdu! L'ambiance est animée & tamisée, parfaite pour une soirée entre amis ou en couple au bar. Le service était efficace & bien que nous avions réservé au premier service, nous n'avons pas du tout été pressées.
Excellent repas chinois. Je recommande fortement les champignons & le tartare! La dorade & les pétoncles étaient également très bon. Les nouilles sésame était bonne mais pas extraordinaire (comme le reste). Carte de cocktail signature assez original. L'ambiance est agréable avec les décorations végétales. Seul défaut : les tables sont très serrées & le volume sonore est élevé (difficile de s'entendre... comme beaucoup d'autres places à Montréal). Facture pour 2 personnes: 6 assiettes à partager + 2 cocktails= 170$ (+pourboire). Je recommande & j'y retournerai!
