Oncle Lee propose une sélection raffinée de cuisine du Sichuan et chinoise axée sur des profils d’épices authentiques et des méthodes de préparation traditionnelles. Le menu présente des combinaisons de saveurs complexes comme le tofu mapo, le poulet croustillant au piment et divers plats de nouilles étirées à la main qui témoignent de racines culinaires profondes. Les convives découvrent une approche audacieuse du piquant où les grains de poivre et les huiles aromatiques créent une sensation anesthésiante caractéristique de la cuisine asiatique régionale. L’environnement conserve un design fonctionnel qui met en valeur l’art culinaire tout en assurant une efficacité pour tous les clients. Des légumes frais de saison et des protéines de haute qualité forment la base de chaque assiette minutieusement préparée dans ce cadre dynamique. Cet établissement assure une qualité constante grâce à des techniques privilégiant l’équilibre et la précision technique.
Oncle Lee propose une expérience culinaire dynamique et élégante à Montréal, largement appréciée pour sa fusion inventive de saveurs asiatiques et son cadre chaleureux et soigné. Les convives soulignent régulièrement le canard aux cinq épices, les bouchées de saumon sur riz croustillant et les champignons riches en umami comme des incontournables, souvent accompagnés d'une sélection raffinée de cocktails et de sakés. Bien que le service soit constamment décrit comme attentionné, accueillant et hautement professionnel, les avis sont nuancés; si certains clients considèrent les profils de saveurs et l'approche créative comme une réussite gastronomique, d'autres notent des variations occasionnelles concernant la taille des portions, les prix ou le niveau sonore. Malgré quelques avis partagés sur le rapport qualité-prix et l'assaisonnement de certains plats, l'établissement demeure une destination prisée pour les célébrations de groupe et les repas décontractés, en particulier pour ceux qui recherchent une ambiance animée et une cuisine raffinée à partager.
The service & place is very nice. Had the the tofu dip (8/10) & tartare (7.5) which were probably my favorites. The spicy noodles (7.5) & veggies (7.5) are good. Not a fan of this version of peking duck (6.5). The sauces, daikon, peanuts almost makes it taste like a banh mi instead of the traditional chinese duck.
Overall decent for a first time, but don't expect traditional taste.
I appreciate that they have the traditional Chinese chopsticks set on the table. Mushroom Miso was our favorite plate.
Based on my experience with Chinese food in different countries & cities I would not go out of my way here. We found the chili oil excessive on the wonton soup. I can see it being a great spot for locals.
I have had my own Chinese restaurant for almost 12 years. I heard about this new Chinese restaurant for some time. Look at our names, Aunt Dai & Uncle Lee!
The birthday of one of my best friends is coming up. I invited her & her husband to try this famous restaurant. I checked the reviews before I made the reservation. I totally understand some customers had a high expectation about the flavour given the price tag for the dishes. With my own restaurant having much lower prices & bigger portions I feel I am a tiny little bit responsible for people expecting higher taste/dollar values. So I am thinking about either doubling the prices for all dishes in my own restaurant or giving this beautiful restaurant a visit myself. Three of us ordered the duck plate (ordered additional crepes for ONLY 3 dollars, I should have asked 10 orders of those additional crepes without ordering the duck at all if I want to save money), spicy noodles, tomato salad, salmon dish, two cocktails named'faire ca pour toi' & tea. The three of us are all from mainland China & we all think the food is very tasty. Me, looking from the angle of a Chinese restaurant owner I think their team is very dedicated to Chinese cooking & they are very into the details. I think it's a great contribution to Chinese food in Montreal. Very impressive! They deserve a lot of credit for doing what they are doing.
After this visit, I would assume Uncle Lee & Aunt Dai would follow each other on Tinder!
24 sept. 2025
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Delicious modern twist on Chinese cuisine. The duck was perfection, loved all the condiments that came with it. The oysters were fresh, the deviled eggs were surprisingly flavorful. The standout dish was the mushrooms. Wow it's literally a burst of umami on the palate! Bravo to the chef! Service was friendly. Bar was unfortunately slow, it took 20mins to get cocktails each time. It was also very loud at 9pm on a Saturday, I felt like I was screaming at my partner the whole time. Would still highly recommend this restaurant for the food.
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.
The sous-vide sweet & sour ribs are a must try. The yard is beautiful. Food is quite authentic Chinese local taste. The service is not the best which makes the experience not so pleasant.
I have been to Cadet a few times & very much enjoyed the food. When I heard of Oncle Lee, a Chinese joint with ties to the aforementioned restaurant & Bouillion Bulk, I couldn't resist. & folks, the experience did not disappoint. TLDR: Get a reservation! This place is excellent & I am a tough critic. Context: Four of us shared 8 plates & a few cocktails. Company was a former colleague & our +1s. Food: Well priced, perfect portion sizes. The menu is tight - every item has its role & there is something for everyone. Special callout for the spicy noodles, ribs & the eggplant dish. All the dishes were great, but those three really stood out. The portion sizes are important here because one could certainly over-indulge in some of these rich flavors. Dishes were portioned just right. Service: prompt, friendly, strong knowledge of the menu. Our server clearly knew his stuff. The menu is more complex than some, & he had no issue explaining ingredients, the specials, dishes or cocktails. Atmosphere: moody, busy but not overwhelming, music choice & volume was just right. A relatively small place; Oncle Lee has an atmospheric dining room which evolved over our dinner. The lights were turned down as the night went on & the mood definitely entices one to stay for one last round. The decor is subtle & suitable. There is a nice balance between recognizable Chinese aesthetics & trendy themes one expects in the Plateau area. Music volume was just right. Enough to maintain the atmosphere but never overbearing. All in all, excellent. Give Oncle Lee a try, it's unlikely to disappoint.
Great food & ambience. Really creative & yummy twists on chinese dishes. We had the sea bream, greens, cocktails & french toast. All very yummy. Left my wallet here & the staff were really kind & waited after closing for me to come get it back. Thank you so much!
I was skeptical of the modern Chinese but it was light & super delicious. Steamed oysters with black bean sauce was delicate, beef tartare was amazing, 5-spice duck came with so many condiments & the correct type of wrapper, garlic rice was not too oily & very flavorful. Mushrooms with miso buerre blanc was very good too. Best of all, they were super careful to warn us of what may have shrimp cos of the allergy that we had. Thank you.
Cool atmosphere for this modern Chinese restaurant. Went back in June as my friend wanted to try Oncle Lee for her birthday dinner. We made a reservation a few days before & indicated it was a birthday dinner. While the food was good, the portions were extremely small. For the small portions, I would consider this restaurant to be on the expensive side. It is a share style menu - we ordered 5 dishes to share between 3 people & had to grab a burger after. Service was nothing special. We were left waiting for our main dishes after the starters. After informing the server, I saw him enter it into the system, so I think he simply just forgot. The restaurant has a nice vibe with darker & moodier lightning. It is also very red inside, so unfortunately was not able to take nice photos of the food. Overall, was nice to try but was not memorable enough to entice me to come back.
