Lee's Overseas Restaurant in Penticton
139 Westminster Ave W, Penticton, BC V2A 1J7, Canada
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Best Japanease and Chinese food in town! We also have Mogolian dishes too! try now! Best Asian Fusion
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Smallest roll trays in town. We have been going here ever since they opened. Everytime they change hands it's goes downhill a little more. We get about 3 or 4 roll trays a month from various places in town. The last two from Lee's were tiny. Unfortunately they are now off the list for bigtime shrinkflation. I wish I took a picture because they were so small, half the plastic tray was empty because the rolls were about as thick as an index finger.
Wonton soup was lacking flavour was pretty plain. Needed even sesame oil and soy sauce or something? Good amount of won tons and generous veggies though. Will try more!
My husband and I had dinner at Lee’s Overseas today, and we were very pleased with our experience. The service was impressively quick, which is always appreciated. The staff, including one of the owners, were exceptionally kind and helpful throughout our visit. Their warmth added a special touch to our meal. We're looking forward to returning!
When it comes to dining out, the experience can be just as important as the food on your plate. The food, oh the food! It’s clear that Lee’s takes pride in their culinary offerings. Each dish is a testament to the quality ingredients and skillful preparation. The sushi, in particular, deserves a special mention. It’s not just good; it’s a delightful journey through taste and texture. Now, let’s talk value. Dining out can often feel like a trade-off between quality and cost, but Lee’s shatters this notion. The prices are affordable, making it accessible for regular visits rather than just special occasions. It’s a place where the bill doesn’t dampen the evening’s joy but rather reinforces the satisfaction of a meal well spent. However, no place is without its flaws, and for Lee’s, it’s the parking situation. The lack of dedicated parking can be a bit of a challenge, especially during peak hours. It’s a minor inconvenience that speaks to the restaurant’s popularity but is worth considering when planning your visit. Lee’s is a gem that shines through its service, quality, and value. While the parking may require a bit of strategizing, the overall experience is well worth the effort.
I got delivery from Skip The Dishes and I ordered the Party Tray B. The presentation was very nice. Everything tasted delicious, very fresh and good value. Great service. They provided ample condiments, chopsticks and napkins. I highly recommend Lee’s Overseas Restaurant.
The food was amazing! Big portions and great prices. I had the roll combo that was on for the day and mini fried dumplings. Hubby had some giant pieces of salmon sashimi and some rolls. Be prepared though, because of covid they demand your full name. Not just first name and phone number like everywhere else.
From front wait staff to all of kitchen staff were wonderful they greeted everyone like good friends 💜 Our order was taken and within minutes they were bringing plates to the table!! We started with assorted salad rolls and also had the "Ogopogo" roll as well as two kinds of sashimi and the Dynamite roll. The food was beautifully plated and everything was as tasty as it looked. I think what I enjoyed most was that each roll had only enough rice to hold all the yummy ingredients inside! And the slices of tuna sashimi were as thick as my finger and SO melt in your mouth tender😍 I would gladly recommend dinning at Lee's Oversea Delights to EVERYONE!!!!!
The Gold Standard in Asian Fusion cuisine in the Okanagan. Unassuming setting that provides gourmet fare at lunch counter pricing. Portions are beyond generous, and the menu is extensive. Everything they create is fresh made to order. Can get crowded at peak lunch and dinner hours. A rare restaurant find that will keep you coming back. Perennial favorite on the menu are the Pad Thai dishes, especially the classic Lees' Pad Thai. A new item worth adding to your table is the fried mini Gyoza. It's an inexpensive upgrade to surprise the palate.
Great sushi
We always have great experience with this restaurant. Service and food is amazing and friendly staff and very clean .We highly recommend this restaurant
New owners. Prices gone up but still a good value. It is now Japanese (I think) they serve Ramen now too.
Whats the time? I cannot eat asian cuisine cause it causes heartburn like at the chinese food places, but lees never has given me heartburn for 1 and for 2, it is always amazing
They made sure our meal was done the way we like it; would eat there again for sure
Had a great time food was really good and service was great.. We had the pink lady and crazy boy great date meal.
The food and staff were the best there is
Simply, great food. You dont see that many of them out there these days.
Really good food !!! Easy to get to down town.
It was ok , the sweet and sour chicken was better than the ginger beef,the ginger beef was tough, you could tell it wasnt velveted,which is strange for a Chinese dish, you wonder if the cook forgot or they dont utilize that technique with their beef dishes.
The Okanagan can be a rough time for a sushi lover, so Im glad I found this gem! A telling sign for good sushi is when you can taste the freshness and quality of the rice. They do not skimp on the sashimi either! The menu has a lovely variety and good portions for value. Shoutout to the very polite and friendly staff- I will be back!
Great place, great food, great people.
Very disappointed! Ordered thru Skip..Wonton with veggies 14.85, Small Wonton 7.65. The small was probably only 1 cup in size..Definitely not even half what the large size was and Im paying more than half price! I feel you took it down a bit too far when readjusting your post pandemic prices. Fair price for that would have been maybe 5.00. I am feeling so unjustifably ripped off these days.
Wow best chicken teriyaki ever! Great service!
The best chicken fried rice ever. Omg so good
Polite staff! Love either calling or eating in at Lees. The food is always fresh and reasonably priced to fill you up!
I unfortunately ordered from here again after saying, never again, I now have a headache, my eyes are affected, my gut hurts, im in pain, im holding my heart...MSG and poor quality??...Lees is no longer Lees in my opinion..
Skip forgot my main event, the shashimi... these guys brought directly to my door when i could not get a hold of the skip driver. Not only is the food amazing, but also the customer service!!! Thank you so much
I have been ordering from here for the last 15+ years. Lately the quality has massively decreased. I always order the veggie chow mein. The noodles are extremely dry and there is no flavour other than oil. I always request no mushrooms as I am allergic and no tofu. Lately they are ignoring this request, but it has never been a problem previously. I dont know what is going on, but prices have increased and quality is down.
Great service. Tiny sushi rolls
We have tried this restaurant after many of the great reviews. Food was medioca, portions were small, barely fed the three of us. Ginger beef, definitely needs ginger, no flavor. We did try to order from Skip the dishes, and noticed the prices were not even the same as the menu, and it states this restaurant does not allow pickup, and they do not deliver which the website allows. Probably will not go back.
Had the Japanese Lunch Box. Yum.....will be back to continue sampling your large varied menu. Food
Always great food and service
Amazing food, excellent customer service ! Sushi plater to cushion to the appetizers they were amazing!!
Delicious food, weve been there more than once... I recommend the wonton soup and the beef broccoli stir fry
If you have diabetes, avoid this restaurant, they are extremely intolerant to any substitutions.
I appreciate the staff here so much, they are also so quick to seat and taking our order. When calling for take out they are efficient, and good at estimating when to pick up. Food is always delicious and the staff are always friendly, even with the nasty customers.
Really good Asian food. We LOVE their lunch special. We always go there for the exotic food, whenever were in Penticton. Decor is plain, like any diner should be.
Delicious and reasonable.
Excellent sushi Great rice bowls.
food is always good here
Our experience here was lovely. They know how to cook well. We miss you all! Jason and Lana
What happened to Lees on Westminster? Its been a little while since we got take out from there so last night we ordered our usual stuff and it was the worst food ever.
A delightful eatery with friendly staff. A wide variety of tasty Asian cuisine. Reasonable prices.
Great food and friendly service
I miss this place
Great food
Amazing food! I had th ginger beef bowl and the rest of my party had the wor wonton soup. Definitely give this place a try!
FRESH. I ordered take out on Skip and the food was HOT and FRESH and ON TIME! Ive tasted sushi all over Vancouver and Penticton. This is by far the freshest in Penticton. Here are the dishes we ordered: every single item was exactly in the classic style n flavors. Yes theres designer sushi thats nice but this was so fresh, its my new go-to: War Won Ton Soup Seaweed Salad Inari Unagi - a generous sized piece Roe Caviar - excellent Fisherman roll - freshest sushi rice Ive had in Pen Miso - classic recipe with onion n tofu cubes Perfect small amount of ginger n Wasabi to compliment the amount. Thanks so much and give them a try!! No pictures because we ate it all super happy!!
I couldnt even bring myself to eat this. The chicken looks like cat meat and the beef looks like dog meat yuck. I hope someone finds out the truth about these Chinese restaurants! I dont even want my son to eat this. I had the soup and thats it. Makes my stomach turn thinking about it. And nonetheless, they charge an arm an a leg. If I wanted I would just chop up my dog for dinner.
Best sushi and Mongolian grill around! A local staple and if you havent been you need to! 10/10 recommend
Great little restaurant!
Delicious food! I think is the best sushi in the city.
Wow all I can say is 10 out of 10 food was great. Price was awesome as well! The Mongolian grill was such a yummy cool option. Definitely love to find hidden gems yay
Very good sushi rolls
Stopped in for supper tonight and was pleasantly surprised by this quaint little restaurant. Service was fast and attentive and the food was excellent.
pad thai was unreal so delish as it is every single time
The food the price and the service was excellent at this restaurant. I chose to go to this restaurant because I was annoyed at the previous racist review. I can t stress enough what a great experience this restaurant can provide.
Very busy Friday night, I think only two servers on if not one. Tables full and skip the dishes orders going out and pick up. These girls did a amazing job holding it all down and they are very kind. Food was amazing barely any wait time.
Great selection of different Asian foods!
Cant not go here when passing through penticton.
Have ordered from them many times. My favourite is the pink lady roll and their bento boxes. The spicy beef noodle is also awesome. Have also tried a bunch of the other dishes but not everything is as good as my favourites which I now stick to.
The wor wontons were too soft and prawns were fishy
Its really Nice sitting Place and Food is delicious i love desserts and spicy food which they Serve
Love the food service was good choosing your own food to grill it was awesome. Skip the dishes, which makes it so hard to enjoy their food. There are to many drivers, and it slows down the orders.
Pro. Food is always consistent. Always great. Always fresh. Always friendly service. Been this way for years. Keep up the great work Con. Not much. Decor maybe outdated. But sometimes when the food is this good. It doesn t matter. Haha.
It was very good just what we wanted
We got the sashimi bento. Tempura was crispy and the oil fresh, Cali rolls were solid, and the sashimi was both large and tasted incredibly fresh. Bravo!
Great sushi moderately priced smiling friendly servers. Consistent quality.
We have had excellent service and outstanding food every time. Sundays and Mondays are a little rough though, their not open.
Wow! Wow! Wow! Service Food
The wonton soup was excellent will have to go again
We had a very nice lunch, wor wonton was great. Tasty sushi.
Flavourful food. Big portions. Good service.
I tried Lees yesterday as the reviews were good. I ordered Sushi Rice, Beef and Broccoli and Ginger Beef. The rice was ice cold; the Broccoli was old and looked like it was last weeks leftovers. So much vinegar in the Ginger Beef it was inedible. The gal who took my order said it would take 20 min; it took 45. The restaurant was not busy when I ordered; one couple. As I sat waiting for my order the restaurant got busier. All tables ordered and were served as I sat waiting for my order. The other reviews stated food fresh and orders large. I experienced none of that.
Sushi was amazing! Not fishy like some places can be! Quick and friendly service too! Will be ging back!
When visiting Penticton...this is our under the radar go to place.
We never leave reviews but this was unacceptable. If I could give 0 stars I would. The fried rice was soggy and covered in some type of sauce. The Beef chop suey looked and tasted like it was 3 day old leftover scraps. I don t think I ve ever been more disappointed. Almost $90 for slop and we won t even bother trying the other items.
Dynamite roll was a dud, I want my tip back.
The food was well done, quite little spot out of the way.
Decent food, very casual atmosphere and friendly respectful staff :) Not bad!
Usually a solid sushi go to place. Last visit was strained by them being shortstaffed. Quality and service suffered....I guess it is not really their fault....tough times.
Lee s is always great for Pad Thai and Mongolian BBQ.
Our little family came here for supper as our daughter was requesting sushi! All of the staff engaged with her, and went above and beyond to create an excellent dining experience for us with a toddler in tow. The food was excellent and our server Grace was so kind and patient. My husband has becoming to Lees since he was a child, together we ve come since dating, and now with our child. Lees overseas is always consistent and delivers high quality food and exceptional service.
Delicious cod and quick, friendly service. Very impressed
Me and my Mum order from here lots. Love the chow mein and chop suey. They do their vegetables really well.
Not good from the time I was seated until I paid the bill. I ordered the vegie Pad Thai and a side bowl of steamed = not good. The service was abyssmal, rude, non existent. And their 20% price increase means this is my LAST dining exp here.
Good place , good food ,kind hard working family ! Will be back for sure !
Had never liked sushi before til I tried it at this restaurant. Amazing!
Sorry bro didnt go there recently. Your or my GPS algorithm is a bit off. Have a great day...
Great veggie Pad Thai! Service was efficient & friendly. So nice to have a dependable local outlet for this type of cuisine! Highly recommended.
The picture of the won ton soup is not what you get, 5 dumplings and 2 pieces of broccoli, nothing else cmon really! The dinner for 3 was not enough for 3 people, maybe 3 children......
My wife and I frequent here often. Weve been coming for 15 years. Service is exceptional and the food is always excellent and served timely. Feel like family there. The people who run the business are genuine and always make sure your time there is great. Love their Bento box although its almost too much food for little$ I feel bad for ordering it. Anyways would highly recommend
Great food!
Have been disappointed in the Chinese food here fo 6 years until tonight when we ordered Lees. Delicious!!!! On time!! Packed with fresh vegetables of all types. Glad we found them!!!!
Delicious
I love the food and the service is always great!!
Awesome Awesome Awesome!
Japanese restaurant with really good Mongolian grill type food. Reasonably priced. Good service. I would definitely go back.
Very good food, good service
There are better sushi places in town Havent tried Mongolian grill
The best place in Penticton to get Wor Wonton! So very tasty! I always get the shrimp wontons and extra veggies.
This has been a favorite restaurant of mine for years. The value for the amount of food is great. Favorites are the Yaki Udon and Ginger Beef. The Mongolian Grill is also a favorite.
This pad thai was disgraceful and a massive insult to the dish as a whole.
Seriously the best Chinese food Ive had in ages try Lees chowmein with shrimp and chicken omg heaven
Amazing food. Great staff! A little gem of a restaurant!
Great Asian fare!
Food was ok. I have had better in Penticton. Our pops were warm, not very refreshing.
Very good. And the best restorant.
I appreciate. Perfect taste and most kind restaurant in my life.
Great food and excellent staff
Eaten here many times always great.
Interesting place to have supper. Far more Japanese and Sushi options than Chinese so we had a mix. 2 Vegatable/shrimp spring rolls, Wor Wonton soup, spicy noodles, beef and broccoli, Ginger Beef, 6 California rolls and 6 Tuna rolls. Way more than enough food for four, total cost 80 bucks. Overall the food was prepared and tasted a lot different than your standard chinese fare but we all really enjoyed it. Service was okay. Would definitely go back.
Sweet & Sour chicken bowl all the way, cool little place to grab a quick bite, foods always fresh and comes out quickly. Great selection of sushi as well. You can park In the back and walk in through the kitchen which is convenient for parking but also assuring as you can see how well maintained everything is. Update: 5 years later still 5 stars all the way. I get food here at least 3 times per month. Just crushed a sweet and sour chicken bowl with 5 peppers woah, spicy!! Seriously you should eat here!
Absolutely crazy in there. I know that its busy and all but they forgot to punch in our order so we had to wait nearly 1.5hrs for simple items like sushi and miso soup that usually takes 15mins at other restaurants. The worst part was that they pretended to have just mixed up our orders but it was obvious that she had to just order our food which is why we waited instead of just leaving. It doesnt help that the waitress wasnt very friendly to us. I know it was busy but maybe a little more honesty and even just some apologies would have helped. The food was average and the place was just dark, not in an interesting way.
Best sushi in town!
I ordered a ginger beef noodle bowl and the table split a couple of sushi rolls. The sushi was excellent, enjoyed every bite. The ginger beef was bland and undercooked. The service was slow and mistake riddled. Final word: Disappointing
Good food at a great price. 2 meals with tea for under $30.
The food and service here are excellent!
Love this place! Can always rely on them for delicious food. Friendly service and great prices. Thanks!
Excellent food, reasonable price
Im very impressed with quality of food and people at Lees. The War Wonton soup is delicious as is the rest of menu. Best Asian food around.
so good mmmmmmmmmm
Asian restaurant that is owned and operated by a Korean family that hires locally! The food is fresh and fast despite popularity; Lees also does take-out and the new popularity of delivery as well. They offer a Happy Hour between 2pm to 4pm from Tuesday to Thursday with discounted dishes on a limited menu; for a paltry sum of three dollars ( $3 ) one can choose from several options, the current five choices as of February 2020 being: 1. California Roll 2. B.C. Roll 3. Small Wonton 4. Tom Kha Gai 5. Takoyaki ( 4pcs. )
Good sushi! Cannot wait to go back!
Really not impressed with what I ordered at all. It was very confusing and I ended up with a huge platter of mostly things I wont eat. Very impressed and wont be back. Waste of 50$ the California rolls are 80% avocado and just a slice of cake crab.
Excellent food, honestly best in town, great selection, great price. Fantastic customer service
Fast and delicious food! Well priced. Will order from again.
Definitely the top Asian fusion food I have ever had! Whether you want the sushi, which comes in more traditional styles as well as more Americanized rolls, or any of the varied noodle, rice, beef, chicken and soup options, youll surely enjoy yourself! The prices are very good, made even better by the fact that you are never greeted with a half full bowl or takeout container, theyre always full to the brim and bursting with flavour. Best Won Ton soup Ive ever had, and you have to try the chow mein or one of the beef bowls, theyre exquisite!
The Teriyaki Chicken Udon Noodles and Lees fried rice were both incredible!!
Awesome service, delicious food and big portions. Great value for money.
Best Chinese food in town !! I love their chicken and shrimp fried rice and also the beef and broccoli. Soooo good !! And also their wor wonton is excellent !!
Friendly staff, good service and very tasty.
Pleasantly surprised with our first take out from Lees Oversea restaurant. The Warwong Tong soup was flavorful and delicious with lots of veggies shrimp chicken and wontons.Will definitely return.
Awesome food and great service
Wonderful food, great prices and I am thrilled they are nutritious and delicious
If I could give 0 stars I would. Deep fried Spicy tuna roll tasted like canned tuna, sauce was gross! Dynamite rolls were small and mostly filling. Worst place for sushi ever.
Very good, great owners better staff. Foods pretty damn good. Can change up stuff for needs easily. Seating is comfortable and warm. Smells great too. Id suggest to almost anyone.
Good food and great price.
The grubby exterior hides a welcoming staff and truly great Asian cuisine. Our favourite Chinese restaurant in Penticton.
Lee s has been a place where I ve gone for Sushi and make your own stir fry with the choice of rice/noodles and different sauces. I love it here, amazing quality of food and service!
Very good sushi and service.
Best Sushi in Penticton
I freaking love this place!!!!!!!!!!!!! I always have the War Wonton and the service is always great! They know what i want basically every time! Soooooo delicuous.. try the Mongolie Grill!!!
Birthday sushi. Delicious crazy boy !
The quality of food for the price here is fantastic, would reccomened the dragon and dynamite rolls. The beef and broccoli is good, but broccoli vastly undercooked for my taste
Fried rice, chowmein and ginger beef were exceptional quality.
I recommend their beef and broccoli rice bowl !!
The chop suey was super good
Very nice lunch, everything was fresh and good quality. I am happy to recommend Lees to others and will be back.
Very good. Quick. Great food
Great food, was very surprised given the fusion.
Best Chinese food Ive ever had. The Beef Teriyaki rice bowl was exquisite. Will definitely be eating there again!
Wonderful...outstanding! We had a group of 8 so we ordered the dinner for 8...pick 8 items... Etc. The dishes where wonderfully cooked. With 8 of us they were very patient and helpful.
Best asian fusion food in the Southern Okanagan.
My go to. Always delicious and always have something good on special. I do the make your own mongolian grill or order off the menu.. both great!
SO DELICIOUS! At a great price!!! One of the best in town.
Great service even better food
One of the better Asian restaurants in Penticton. There is no buffet but I do perfer that since the food is more fresh.
Very delicious food for great prices, Ive been going to Lees for 15 years and they have always made me the best Unagi Rice Bowl...
This is my second best choice for sushi in penticton. I always enjoy the daily specials and the fact you can get delivery. Its the only place in town you can do your own stir-fry and its not half bad.
Prettiest sushi in town. Yummy too!
Good place for reasonably priced lunch
The teriyaki rice bowls and sushi are out of this world amazing. Just be sure to check for the sauce to your rice bowl as sometimes they forget as they get so busy.
We loved our meal here. Very tasty. Will definitely return.
Delicious food! Dishes all presented beautifully and nice, trim, non-fatty chicken!
i ordered the Chinese food, not sushi. Overall it s decent. It was over an hour to get delivered but as I was ordering she did warn me it would be approx an hour. Food was ok. Ginger beef was quite dry, and the other dishes were a bit too salty for my taste but for a smaller town coming into winter it did the trick. Portions are medium; you wouldn t brag about the size of the meals. I d give it another try.
Not a bad restaurant at all. Food was fast and fresh, good service, responsible prices. Not licensed.