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 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.
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!!
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!
May 19, 2024
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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!
Overall, really good. Service, ambiance, food quality, etc. all A+. The only thing is that for some of the mains & veggie dishes, the quantity is ridiculously small compared to the price. Id come back but id order differently.
Excellent restaurant, une belle découverte avec un très bon service & surtout de la nourriture succulente....Isabelle notre serveuse nous a fait passer une très agréable soirée, j'y reviendrai pour le canard qui etait extra. Aller y les yeux fermé.
Excellent service & excellent repas, nous avons adoré le thon épicé & la soupe wonton. La facture est particulièrement raisonnable. C'est certain que nous allons revenir.
I visited Oncle Lee with a friend, grabbing a lucky last minute reservation (which are necessary at this PACKED restaurant). Service was quick, attentive but simple. Nothing bad to say about it. The food was very good. I expected much spicier dishes, & was surprised to find most dishes played on savoury/sweet/sour. But, it worked! The eggplant dish was a standout, & so was the yuzu sea bream. But: keep some stomach space for the pain perdu at the end of the meal, that was the standout. The atmosphere is relaxed, but quite noisy with tables close to each other given how busy the restaurant can get. Expect to have to talk louder than usual to hear your mates. Definitely a must eat in the area for a modern canadian twist on chinese fare.
