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.
Outstanding quality, both in service & food. I was curious to read the reviews after going there. This place deserves more than 4.3 stars & I'm surprised people aren't celebrating Montreal's diversity of food & influences more when reviewing this place. All the bad reviews accuse this place of not being authentic. It's not 100% traditional, but the food is good, & the execution is well done. Why not get over ourselves with the stir frying & just try to enjoy the broccoli.
Last minute reservation due to the power failure from the storm & glad that made us try Oncle Lee. Amazing modern take on Asian dishes, great cocktails & chill vibe. Great place to split dishes to try more things. Will definitely be back soon to try the other things on the menu that looked yummy!!
Apr 6, 2024
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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.
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Okay folks this is an Asian Inspired restaurant. We appreciate the effort you put in, but this is Not Asian Fusion. Definitely Not Chinese restaurant. We had high expectations coming here, but unfortunately it didn't hit the spot. Friday night crowd was a mix of age groups with more leaning towards older crowd. Service was normal, nothing better than an average restaurant, & food was edible but overpriced for what it is. Here's a run down of what we got & a short blurb. Appetizers: scallop XO sauce & pork ribs. Scallop was decent probably 2 scallops chopped & tossed in a nice dressing. Pork ribs good flavour but barely any meat to enjoy. Main: Duck, spicy noodles, stir fried veggies with garlic. Duck was most likely cooked sous-vide & seared. Server with 6 wrappers, a bunch of sauces & toppings just like a Chinese taco. Duck was well cooked but all the remaining condiments were mediocre & not complementary to the dish. Wrappers are broken so they leak on your hand when you try to make a bite, the spicy sauce is sweet & not spicy, patte de volaille is so random. Noodles were very oily, tiny portion, below average flavour. Veggies with garlic was absolute disaster, overcooked 3 stems of Chinese broccoli soaked in butter. Yes butter & most likely heavy cream. This was the moment I knew the kitchen is in deep trouble & needs new leadership. No chef would approve for vegetables to be cooked this way. Legend says to use a wok for stir-fry.
Mar 16, 2024
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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 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 restaurant Plats goûteux & savoureux ; tout est épicé à souhait! J'ai eu un faible pour le saumon mariné, les aubergines & le plateau de canard👌🏾 Desserts : le pain perdu & la crème brûlée au miso étaient excellents & complétaient bien notre repas. Le seul plat un peu décevant est le tartare : il y a trop d'ingrédients, & donc la viande n'est pas mise en valeur. Le reste était top. Belle carte des vins & beaucoup de choix de cocktails Service rapide & efficace. Bonne ambiance, pas trop bruyant!
