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.
Had such a great experience at Oncle Lee! The food was absolutely delicious - the ribs were incredible & the spicy sesame noodles were easily one of my favorite dishes of the night. Everything we tried was full of flavor & clearly made with care.
The drinks were also fantastic, & the staff made the whole experience even better. Everyone was super friendly, attentive, & welcoming, which made the night feel relaxed & enjoyable.
I'd definitely recommend Oncle Lee for a dinner with friends or a date night. The atmosphere is lively & it seems to get busy - which makes sense because everything was perfect - so I recommend reserving in advance.
The atmosphere of the restaurant is beautiful.
We tried a variety of dishes from the menu & the ones that stood out were the salmon bites (appetizer) (8.5/10) & the miso mushrooms (9/10). We also tried the chow mein (6.5/10), the ribs with sweet sour sauce (7.5/10), the garlic fried vegetables (8/10) & the sesame spicy noodles (7/10).
The food was good & the price is reasonable (we were a group of four & shared everything). I did find that the food was too salty for my liking which hindered the flavors. I would highly recommend getting vegetables as it brings freshness & cuts the salt from other dishes. Note that the salmon bites are small, however I still recommend trying them out.
The service was great! I overall had high expectations for this restaurant & maybe should have picked dishes that were more varied to not get bored of the bold flavours.
Mar 7, 2026
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Montreal always feels to be a lively city. Dining at Oncle Lee Ouest seemed especially vibrant. The service was prompt & attentive not just by our waiter but by other staff waiting in the wings offering support such as offering to bring second cocktail drink.
To start we had the curred salmon, bao & wonton soup to fight of the Mtl chill 😎. Salmon had a sublte tang & with the sharp bite of the ginger. along with bao. The wonton soup did not have your typical chicken broth to accompany the dumplings. The broth was dark containing an explosion of flavours. Notes of star anise & bay leaves along with chili pepper base with strong sesame flavour coming through to warm you up. a great introduction to what was to come.
For the mains we had ( as recommended) the sesame noodles, garlic rice & sweet & sour eggplant. Comfort food taken to the hilt. The noodles had a slightly spicy essence delicate texture but firm to the bite. Eggplant was silky with a great peanut crunch & garlic rice fluffy, full of flavour & comfort with a slight moistness. Will definitely be returning to discover more. Well recommended.
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Absolutely amazing experience!
The vibe was perfect - trendy but relaxed - & the waitress/bartender was so sweet & attentive. The drinks were incredible, & the food was honestly next level. We had the spicy salmon rice cakes (I'd come back just for those!), the chili cucumber salad, sesame noodles, & the five spice duck - everything was a total 10/10. Can't recommend this place enough!
Expérience très agréable & mémorable chez Oncle Lee. Nous avons pris les nouilles au sésame ainsi que L'entrée de petits gâteaux de riz frits au saumon épicé, les aubergines avec cacahouète & sauce barbecue, les côtes, sauce aigre douce. Tous les plats étaient joliment présentés, savoureux, & ce complémentais chacuns. Notre serveuse était très gentille, animée, répondait à toutes nos questions & a bien pris soin que tout nous convenait. Très bonne playlist. Nous recommandons également le saké au citron / yuzu.
I recently visited Oncle Lee in Montreal, & it was a wonderful dining experience. The duck with condiments was beautifully prepared & full of depth, while the sesame noodles were definitely the highlight of the meal - rich, fragrant, & perfectly balanced.
Personally, I prefer food that's a little more spicy, but even so, the flavours never disappointed. Every dish had its own character, & the overall quality was consistent. A spot I'd happily return to for authentic & well-executed dishes.
Great asian fusion restaurant with a nice cozy vibe! Make sure to order the scallops, they're insane. All in all, would def go back, but i'll be careful what to order because some of it is overpriced (e.g. sesame udon). (ps : yuzu lemonade not on menu but reaaally good!)
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Completement overrated !!! Je suis aller Dan's beaucoup de restaurant chinois, japonais, thaï... Les prix sont completement ridicule.... Un plat de nouille sesame a 18$, des cocktails a 16$. Une mini Dorade (on dirait une portion pour enfants) a 30$, un plat de Canard a 50$..... Oui 50$ pour 15 mini tranche de Canard que tu peux faire a la maison. En plus il te charge un extra crepes pour Les wraps. Lorsque tu rentre Dan's UN resto & tu vois juste des Blancs.... Cest la preuve que ca va etre chere & des petites portions. Jamais Les asiatiques vont payer pour ca...
Nous avons eu un excellent service, très enthousiaste.
Les plats étaient tous plus excellents les uns que les autres.
D'abord les huîtres cuites vapeur. Le tartare de saumon sur gâteau de riz croustillant étaient vraiment un gros coup de coeur. J'en aurais pris toute une assiette.
Crevettes & calamars frits croustillants à souhait.
Nous avons également choisi les champignons au beurre miso, les nouilles épicées au sésame & les aubergines fondantes.
Belle découverte! Bouffe chinoise raffinée. Tout était bon! Les nouilles épicées au sésame étaient bien épicées! Beaucoup aimé la sauce! Mangé les calmars & crevettes frits, la salade de concombre, le saumon épicé sur gâteau de riz & oeufs mimosas!
Went with a group of 6 for a birthday dinner, cannot say enough positive things! Beef tartare, sesame noodles & salmon rice cakes are just a few of many dishes we enjoyed, everything was fresh, innovative unique. Service was impeccable & friendly! Wish I was local so I could come back soon!
It's a Chinese fusion cuisine merging recipes with Canadian culture, joining culinary forces offers truly novel flavor combinations & unique menu offerings that customers can't find elsewhere. 📌Plateau de canard aux 5 épices/5 Spice duck platter The moist, tender duck meat, added with sesame sauce & hoisin sauce, roll-it-yourself into a "duck crepes". Defiantly one of the best dishes in Uncle Lee! 📌 Nouilles epicees au sesame/Sesame spicy noodles Ma Jiang Mian inspired dish. Love the overload creamy sesame paste! A cozy & satisfying vegan dinner! 📌Pain perdu & crème glacée, lait condensé au thé/French toast & ice cream, tea, condensed milk Uncle Lee's Hong kong-style French toast inspired creation. We LOVE the taste so much!! Please don't miss out to order this dessert!! Uncle Lee has an excellent service. We had a wonderful experience.
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!
Mon restaurant préféré vient d'être détrôné. Oncle Lee a maintenant la première place 🏆de mon palais gustatif. Les cocktails & tous les plats étaient excellents, TOUS des 5/5 👌 Deux plats se sont démarqués & ont été notre coup de coeur à l'unanimité: (1) J'ai déjà hâte d'y retourner pour ses nouilles épicées au sésame, un délice. Je me suis retenue de lécher le bol. (2) Que dire du tartare de boeuf 🥰. Fait important: je ne mange pas de tartare de boeuf. La plus belle experience d'explosion de saveurs & textures en bouche que je n'ai jamais gouté. On aurait dû en commander deux. Gardez vous de la place pour le dessert: le pain perdu, rien à voir avec celui de votre grand-mère. Une expérience gustative à ne pas manquer. Le service était impeccable ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ un staff courtois & souriant malgré une salle pleine à craquer & un line up à l'extérieur en continu. Un +: la déco 🏮🏮👏🏻 La lumière rouge des lanternes nous donne à tous un superbe filtre naturel, tout le monde est beau & ça ajoute à l'ambiance & l'expérience unique. Conseil: il n'y a pas de réservation possible, faut passer & laisser son nom. Nous avions environ 1.5h d'attente. Donc prévoyez le coup. De beaux restos bar à proximité, ça nous fait redécouvrir ce coin du quartier qui semblait revivre avec l'ouverture d'Oncle Lee 🙌 Félicitations au chef, mon cher Oncle Lee, vous cuisinez avec amour & passion & ça se goûte. Bien hâte de voir ce que vous nous réservez dans l'évolution de votre menu.
