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.
Cute & cozy spot. Incredible service! We sat at the bar. Loved the spicy salmon bites. The popcorn chicken was pretty good but I would have liked a different sauce maybe. The fried bao buns were super yummy but a bit pricey at 15 dollars for one. The hot pot looked really good! & the drinks were good. I got a Yuzu lemonade & my friend got a cocktail that she liked!
We had a wonderful evening at Uncle Lee, thanks to its exquisite food, warm atmosphere & attentive service. We were a group of four, which was a perfect number for sharing dishes & conversation. Everything was delicious, but the three dishes that blew my mind were the'Mushrooms with Miso Beurre Blanc', the'Scallops with XO Sauce', & the'Dou Ban Jiang Beef Tartare'. Another fun choice for sharing in a small group is the'5 Spice Duck Platter', where you make your own wraps combining an assortment of flavourful ingredients. I've been looking forward to eating at Uncle Lee for some time now, & I'm happy that it lived up to all my expectations. This is high end cuisine, artfully crafted using a scrumptious blend of several Asian influences, presented in a relaxed & pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Mar 2, 2025
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Excellent restaurant. Tout y est : excellent service, nourriture exquise & bonne ambiance. Vraiment, un incontournable. & en plus, ils ajustent bien la musique : on peut s'entendre parler ;-)
This was a fabulous & totally unexpected dinner experience! We had no idea & stumble upon the restaurant by accident whilst looking for something else..
Anyway, the portions are excellently sized (borderline generous) & it's super tasty! Goes fantastic well with the rice. We had the spicy noodles, aubergine & the ribs. Sorry, no pictures of the food as I ate everything so quickly! We'll definitely come back soon with friends to share the joy 😁
Décevant. La nourriture n'était pas très goûteuse, en particulier compte tenu des portions minuscules de chaque plat & de leur prix. Seul, ce fait ne mérite pas une étoile. Cependant, ma copine & moi avons été malades les jours suivants notre soirée à ce restaurant. Toute notre fin de semaine a été affectée. Je peux témoigner que ce restaurant a cependant bien géré la situation (suivante ce commentaire) par la suite & ce, avec politesse & avec classe.
Really good value for money for a place that you could take someone for a date. But if your date is Chinese, they'll be able to find you somewhere with more authentic food & less attentive service.
Dans l'ensemble, des plats savoureux, un excellent service, une belle expérience. Les seuls points "négatifs" sont la taille de certains plats & le rapport qualité-prix de quelques items comme le canard (50-55$ pour une dizaine de tranches) & le contre filet. À essaye
Encore un restaurant à la mode. On comprend très rapidement qu'il s'agit d'une pompe à fric avec : cocktail entre 18 & 35 $, des portions "à partager" de très petite taille & à prix très salé (10-20$ pour chaque petite entrée & 20-55$ pour chaque petit plat). Le goût de la nourriture est bon, mais pas mirobolant. Même si le service est assez bon & que l'endroit n'est pas désagréable, ce restaurant ne m'a pas donné l'envie d'y revenir. Nous avons eu faim en revenant à la maison...
What a gem of a restaurant, great service & cocktails & the food was delicious! Peter-Oliver was so knowledgeable about the menu & a great host! The Peking duck was a highlight & the scallops, the food ordered was for 3 people & the portions were good & not too small. Would highly recommend for a weekday dinner or a nice date spot too
Dec 1, 2024
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Good food & atmosphere. The service was great as well! The scallop appetizer, although delicious, was very small for the price. It was more sauce than scallop. The chowmein & the spicy noodles were very delicious & had great flavours!
I really appreciate innovation, especially when it comes to Asian food, but I have to say that a lot of the fusion here didn't quite hit the mark. The service was great, but honestly, I don't pay much attention to that I prefer to be left alone unless I need a water refill or something. Overall, the food didn't quite resonate with me.
Très bon resto, bcp d'ambiance, service rapide(un peu trop) mais c'est un détail, très bon plats. Les huîtres vapeurs sont divines, toutes les entrées sont excellentes. Les plats sont pleins de saveurs & bien travaillés. À essayer absolument!
