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.
One of the best fusion Chinese restaurant in town. Everything was very delicious (the special on the menu tuna ceviche was very delicious). & I also highly recommended the duck breast too. Cocktails were good. The atmosphere is perfect to come with friends, family & dates. They have a very good menu (not lots of choices but enough to be satisfied). The restaurant is small (Mabe with 50 place seats). Don't forget to make a reservat cause this restaurant gets crowded very easily.
Hands down, our favourite dining experience in Montreal! Very unique Asian fusion menu, delicious food, lovely intimate ambience, & spectacular service. They were super accommodating of my partner's peanut allergy, & we even met the chef Andersen Lee who was super kind & humble. They also added a special touch for my birthday which we really appreciated. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a nice night out or celebrating a special occasion. We'll definitely be back :) P.S. If you're from Toronto, think Sunny's Chinese but the MTL version!
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Cute hipster Chinese food. It's nice to have Chinese food be seen as more than cheap take out. I like some of the creativity they've taken with flavors while being familiar still. However the price & quantity you get is a little outrageous. It's Tapas style so you order & share as is typical with Chinese cuisine except you pay a heck of a lot more so if you're hungry. Be warned. The entrees & apps are a better deal. The spicy salmon rice came & tofu dip were really good & decently priced for its quantity. The hot pot for example, per person is definitely not enough as a main meal. Even if you were to eat it alone. The duck at I think 50$ isn't even a full duck. I don't regret it but I'm not sure I would recommend it or go more than once.
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.
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.
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.
The newish Oncle Lee has developed a strong name for itself in a short period of time for a take on Chinese-style dishes. The overall ambiance when you enter Oncle Lee is warm & inviting, with the exposed brick wall contrasting against the deep red Chinese lanterns setting a very unique vibe. The menu is tight & not necessarily what you'd expect from a typical Chinese restaurant & here is where I need to point out that this is not a Chinese restaurant in a classical sense but a restaurant serving strongly inspired Chinese dishes. The portions are relatively small for sharing (again, a difference from the Chinatown restos) & you should be prepared to order multiples of the same if you are a large party. For our meal we Deviled Eggs (good), Fried Calamari (excellent...very good batter & sauce), the Scallops with XO Sauce (very good), Sweet & Sour Eggplant (very good & tasty), Sautéed Greens (good but not especially flavorful), Garlic Fried Rice (very good but for rice the portion was far too small), Crispy Noodle Seafood Chow Mein (very good), & the 5-Spice Duck Platter (good but not the typical Beijing version you may have had) & ending with the French Toast with Ice Cream (very good but a little out of place in a Chinese-style restaurant. Service was extremely friendly, helpful & attentive & we never had to want for anything on that front. Enjoy!
Food is by Chinese standards mediocre with an open mind. Average service. More of a bar than a restaurant. Deafening noise from next table since they yell at top of their lungs. Just a heads up if you're not into loud people. &'1 of 50 new best restaurants whatever' before its opening is just amusing & marketing strategy.
