Lee in Toronto

Wonderful !!

The food was amazing; every dishs spices and flavors were paired beautifully. After eating Western food for weeks, Lees cooking jolted my taste buds back to life. The service was top-notch.

Just amazing. Worth every penny. Just go.

The slaw alone is worth coming here for, it s truly as good as everyone says. Atmosphere is fun and relaxing. The rest of the food is good, but that s it. I think for the prices some of the items could have more depth of flavour.

Had a 10/10 date night here!

The food is wonderful. The coleslaw is great . But try only first time . Too much other great options . Food : 5/5

We re visiting Toronto and got recommended to try this place. From the food quality to the service, just WOW! You can tell Chef Lee put a lot of care in his restaurant. The food is all unreal and the service is top-notch! Must visit if you re in Toronto.

I had a lovely time at Lee. We went on a Wednesday evening and it was quite busy and very lively inside. The staff here were friendly and attentive and the food was bursting with flavours. I heard lots of hype regarding one of their specialty dishes, the Singapore Style Slaw. It did not disappoint at all and was my absolute favourite dish of the evening. They use 24 ingredients to make it and every bite was fresh tasting and full of different textures. Aside from the Singapore Style Slaw, we shared their Asian BBQ Chicken Bao, Luckee Spicy Shrimp Cheung Fun, Alberta Steak Satay, Wild Caramelized Black Cod, Budda Lettuce Cups, Char Siu BBQ Duck with Peking Garnish, Lobster Dragon Dumplings and Roasted Organic Chicken. For drinks we ordered element and Hibiscus Perilla Sour. For desserts we had Sai Mai Lo, French and Chinese Tong Yuen and Warm Normandy Style Apple Tart. The Sai Mai Lo was outstanding and very refreshing way to end the meal. Every dish was well presented and the staff even took the time to explain about each of the dishes we ordered. Overall, Lee is a very excellent Asian fusion restaurant in the downtown core with many interesting menu items but also with a fun twist on it. Parking: You need to keep the parking ticket on you as you will need the code on the ticket to buzz yourself in the building to access the underground parking garage.

One of the best places to eat in Toronto.

Water refilled multiple times

amazing dishes and great vibe Parking: plenty of underground parking in the same building Food : 5/5 |

I would go back time and time again for Lee s famous slaw. The technique, combination of textures, flavours, and colours make this dish not only visually stunning but incredible! The service could be better, we bought a bottle of red and we ask the server if this bottle has a lot of tannins and she responded with none of our wines are sweet . If you don t know the answer to a question about a $150+ bottle of wine please redirect it to a sommelier or colleague that will know. Atmosphere is great, with their new location connected to Waterworks. Easy to grab an after dinner cocktail at Civil Works. Overall a very solid 4/5

Good food not great food. The staff has no problem interrupting your conversations, constantly, to tell you about food prep or themselves. Don t go here if you want to catch up with friends

We had such a great experience. The food is amazing, the flavours come together so perfectly. Dala was our waiter, he was amazing, he has such a passion for this restaurant and the menu, you can see his excitement when he was giving us suggestions!

Didn t live up to the hype. The Signature Slaw and Braised Beef were both great, but all of the other dishes - including the hyped up Cheeseburger Spring Rolls - were underwhelming. Drinks were okay, service was overbearing and pushy.

The food and service were amazing. Its just an all-around fantastic place to go for a great meal. All dishes are sharable, which makes it a great experience if you are out with friends or that special person in your life.

Food was okay. Slaw is a great salad and highlight. The lamb was undercooked and under seasoned. The beef cheeks were average. Service was terrible and pretentious. Server forgot our order and it took almost 3 hours to get to the end of dinner. Server also blamed the kitchen being busy on a Monday night as a reason for the slow service. Service was fake and no attempts to meaningfully apologize or provide any hospitality while waiting. The wait between the appetizer and main was 45/50 mins. In short: Beautiful space, bad service, average food and overpriced.

We dined at Lee for the second time last Thursday, and ended up coming back Friday night as well. The food and service were great as always, and this time we caught a glimpse of Sursur Lee at the bar.

I must say I am very impressed at Lee Restaurant. This was my second time visiting and to celebrate my birthday! Our waiter was fantastic, prompt and displayed top notch customer service. The food- well what can I say, the oysters were delicious and the signature Singapore Slaw is just absolutely jaw dropping. The shareable plates were all amazing and the chocolate peanut butter bar was unreal! Thank you again and cant wait to visit again for another special occasion!

Didn t really go into Lee with many expectations other than the industry standard you would expect from any fine dining establishment and was quickly disappointed. The food was pretty alright all things considered. Nothing too impressive. Presentation was okay and the flavours were not anything to write home about. The bbq chicken bao was pretty on par with bahn mi boys . Our server was pretty salty after she failed to up sell us on their famous slaw which was pretty hilarious honestly. She seemed like she wanted us out asap . Cherry on top was the pee on the toilet seat in the gender neutral bathrooms. All in all wouldn t recommend dining here to anyone for any reason at all!

A famous high-end restaurant in downtown Toronto. Chef Mr. Li is from Singapore and is also a famous TV food show host. The night we went there was also the Toronto Film Festival. Even though it was not a weekend, it was still 80% full and there were so many service staff. We happened to meet Mr. Li in person. We ordered house cocktails and the famous appetizers signature singapore style slaw, Asian BBQ chicken, lluckee shrimp cheung fun, char Sui BBQ duck chocolate peanut butter bar. Although it was expensive, it cost more than CAD 600 for four people plus tip, but we felt it was very good. Its worth it. Every dish is creative and the explanations are clear. The only drawback is that the lighting is a bit dim. Will come again.

Lovely new location but off the beaten path. Food is always incredible, server could have been better but anywhere Lee is, is where Ill be. Well done Susur!

No idea how this was our first visit to Lee, considering we are Toronto natives. An absolutely seamless experience, start to finish. Hostess was pleasant and attentive, server was friendly, warm and a pro through and through. Remainder of the staff were always busy clearing the plates, topping off the water, bringing new cutlery etc Food was absolutely fantastic. Innovative, delicious, aesthetically beautiful and all round fantastic. We shared 3 dishes and had a bottle of wine and the pricing was really reasonable. We left full, happy and certain we would return again soon.

This place is so delicious! The hype is real! Highly recommend getting their signature slaw, miso cod, and signature cheeseburger spring rolls. Each dish was so unique and unlike anything I ve personally had in Toronto. We ll definitely be back!

Vegetarian options: Slaw Food

Great place for meeting event.

Amazing, just amazing.

Best culinary experience of my life. Put your faith in chef Lee.

Easily the best food ove ever had, you can tell alot of thought and care has gone into the menu. the restaurant is beautiful and the staff were very friendly

Really excellent service and presentation of dishes. Especially liked the black sesame crème brûlée.

For my 24th birthday, my mom, her friend, & I had an amazing dinner at Chef Susur Lee s restaurant, Lee! The best part? Chef Lee himself came to visit the 3 of us after our meal! I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves good food on both a local & a global scale. You should definitely try the Singapore Slaw It sure is delicious & besides; what do you honestly expect? The Singapore Slaw is the dish that made Chef Lee famous!!!!!!!! Chef Lee even gave me his autograph, which made the night even more special. He looks so young, like he s still in his 30s! To think, hes in his 60s. I was so starstruck, I almost wanted to bow down, worship him & ask him to be my cullinary mentor! A big thank you to Chef Lee & staff for making my birthday unforgettable with that incredible Singapore Slaw. The restaurant is super quiet too, which I love. It s way better & far quieter than any noisy Vegas style all you can eat buffet! Thanks to this experience, I can finally check meeting Chef Lee & dining at his restaurant off my big culinary bucket list!!!!!!!

I d rate this as one of the MUST VISIT RESTAURANTS in Toronto Their slaw salad is hands down the best salad i ve ever had. I ve visited here on multiple occasions and enjoyed the experience and delicious meals. The cocktails are fantastic. Highly recommend The Lee restaurant!

Really nice feel, good food overall, but really struggled with some of the dishes. The Char Siu duck, for $65, it did not have great value and wasnt the tastiest thing. The lobster and shrimp pad thai was good, but again, $50 and only 1 piece of lobster found, which was kind of disappointing. Had an OK experience, but for the price, I dont know if Id come back.

Excellent dining experience. Food was delicious, would definitely go back.

Service was impeccable, our server was personable and even tho they had a couple misses on the drink let me surprise you with what I think you will love , she definitely made it up As for the food, we went with the tasting menu which our server heavily recommended but I didnt enjoy the food as much, and I was still hungry after. I dont think there was a stand out dish for me unfortunately Id recommend going for the full dishes so you can enjoy the flavours as the bigger portions will make a difference

Restaurant is amazing. We had an emergency and had to rebook for another hour on the same day, and they were very accommodating. From the moment we stepped in, the service was impeccable, our server made the experience very enjoyable. Now, the food was 10/10. I never thought my favourite item on a menu from a restaurant would be the slaw. If youre going there, 100% try the slaw, and if available, go for the $150 banquet. Will revisit again when I come to Canada

Best restaurant ever!

Delicious meal! Get the shrimp cheung fun and slaw!

The food and drinks here are incredible! Started with the Singapore Slaw and it was unreal. Then we had the black cod. It was buttery smooth and cooked to perfection. After that we had the scallops. Everything about this disk was unreal. Finished off with the dessert platter. The chocolate was our fav. Cant wait to return

Romantic vibe in this place and the bar is definitely has a vibe to it! amazing Cocktails and Great food!

Nice foods with good atmosphere. Little bit expensive but everything was perfect. Spend $100 per person.

Food was great . There was an issue with our food having an items we had an Allergy to. It was our fault for not telling the waitress earlier but she was kind of rude to us for the rest of the night even after we apologized

An excellent evening out at Lees. The staff were expert, knowledgeable, and added to the overall experience of already delicious food. Everything has a story, and the flavours are enhanced by the care put into explaining every ingredient. Highly recommend for a special occasion.

I came here to try the famous coleslaw that everyone loves and see what all the hype is about. Its good but I wouldnt say its amazing. The char siu duck wrap sounds good so we ordered it. The duck wasnt too bad but overall just meh. The same with the rest of the dishes. Their signature beef spring rolls was nothing special. You cant go wrong with black cod but it was overcooked so you dont get that buttery texture, it was more flaky like salmon. Overall, it was over priced and food was just ok. I wouldnt come back.

Amazing food 10/10 recommend they did forget our tuna for our coleslaw however was quickly dealt with and brought to us.

My second time visiting and the first time at the wonderful new location they secured. Beautiful restaurant with modern decor and nice closed off patio area. Chef Lee was literally in the house tonight which was epic We have the gyoza & cheeseburger spring roll Apps. Though messy af the cheeseburger spring roll might be the most flavored dish we had all night. Packed an absolutely wild amount of flavor the cheddar cheese was so complementary to the beef and the double smoked bacon was so sweet. I recommend getting this dish every time. The Gyoza was also so flavorful, crispy and the tender. We had the curry chicken & braised beef for the mains. The curry chicken is actually the dish that won the Iron chef for Mr. Lee. It was tender, crispy and the sauces it was served with were incredibly diverse but complementary of each other. The braised beef, tasted much like the gyoza, falling apart completely. It was good but honestly probably would place it last amongst everything else. The cheeseburger roll though only an app was so damn good. The portions and prices were okay at best. The restaurant is beautiful, the bar has really nice seating with beautiful art on the stools & we got the chance to briefly say hi to Iron Chef Lee which really made our night extra special.

This rating is not for food but the most clumsy service I have ever experienced in my life! 4 different servers messed up a service and one even dropped a dirty spoon on my mom s silk blouse! I think chef is only taking care of his food. Unfortunately it was my birthday dinner party.

We have dined at all of Susur Lee s restaurants (Susur, Bent, Luckee, airport, Shan in NYC). We are so happy that we return to recently opened Lee. Now being older, I am not a huge fan of the varying levels of the restaurant. However, the food is so delicious. To be honest, we had the Singapore slaw many years ago at Susur and was not impressed. I gather it has been refined over the years, and now it is super yummy! Gray, our server is hilarious but so knowledgeable and accomodating at the same time. I am glad that Susur Lee made a triumphant return to the Toronto food scene.

The atmosphere was great and the starters were awesome. I will be back, but the main courses weren t all that. I would just order a bunch of starters. Especially the Singapore Slaw. That was really good

The food was incredible, drinks delicious and the service impeccable.

The service, atmosphere, and cocktails were amazing. However, the food misses the mark for us. Our braised beef was a great texture, but super sweet and the chocolate based mochi dessert was quite bitter. Maybe the tasting menu was the way to go instead of order off the regular menu

Male Indian server with the pierced ears was extremely disrespectful and ignorant. Although the food being really good, our server was extremely snarky. Wish we asked for a different server instead.

Does this place have a Michelin Star? If not, it should! This was one of the best meals I have had with a beautiful wine pairing! From their famous salad to chicken to steak, everything was amazing! The staff is attentive and their sommelier is incredibly talented pairing food and wine like a true master! Applause to chef Lee and the team! I m just bummed I did not take as many pictures.

Love it. Came back after 7 years in new location. Fantastic.

We just had the tasting menu at Lee spectacular meal service off the chart special thanks to Gary the sommelier amazing wine pairing he made the evening very special

Exceptional food and service make this dining experience truly worthy. The beautiful interior adds to the ambiance, and the menu offers a wide variety of choices, especially for seafood lovers. Portions are generous, and the dessert tasting selection is a delightful finale.

The food is not what it use to be! First time I went to Lee I was wowed! Second and third times were disappointing. Their famous slaw is consistent and great but all the other meals I had were just okay. Nothing impressive at all for what the prices are.

Excellent location for a business meeting with executives and broader teams alike. Food was very sharable and enjoyable. Definitely try the braised beef and the signature slaw. Somewhat pricey but very worthwhile to try while visiting Toronto. Vegetarian options: Slaw is vegetarian

Went here with 4 other friends! Had a unique tasting experience that was top notch food wise. The service was a little slow in between dishes but it was a bargain for the amount of quality good we got!!

We had the chefs tasting menu and every plate was done to perfection.

My manager and myself visited this place for dinner. Strongly recommend we reserve a table before hand, as its always busy during dinner hours. However, staff are really customer oriented and very accommodating. Within 15 mins they arranged a table for us. The food is next level, really lives up to the expectations built and heard about Chef Susur Lee. We ordered Dragon Dumplings with spicy dumpling sauce - it was mouth watering. The Lobster and Shrimp pad Thai was amazing, Cheese spring roll was the best I ever had. Though we were full, still the taste of the food was making us think we should order some more things for take away. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Decor: 5/5 including the patio I strongly recommend one should try this place at least once

great place for some inventive and delicious food.

The best restaurant we went to during our trip. Great lively atmosphere, friendly staff, tasty dishes

Service and food were absolutely incredible!! Food came out so quickly and was delicious. Our server Gray truly made our night. Can t wait to come back!

Took my wife here for her Birthday. It was an amazing experience and my wife was very happy. The staff are great, thoroughly explain and presented each dish beautifully. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs and we ordered three plates(an app and two large plates to share). My advice is to only get two plates total. We had the slaw as our app, dumplings and pad Thai for our main. The slaw and dumpling were phenomenal and wouldve been enough. The pad Thai was good but almost a let down after expectations were sky high after the first two dishes. Staff were very nice and offered us a token dessert as well for her birthday.

Terrific. Sad I waited this long to go to the new location.

The salad is by far the best. The tuna tartare was too umami for me. The lucky shrimp were also extraordinary and the lobster ravioli.

Fantastic food! I have rarely dined so finely, all the products are of exquisite quality. A dream

Excellent food. We got a number of items, but the best was the Singaporean slaw. Overall, really great experience. Service left something to be desired but still, far from bad.

Lee by Susur Lee is one restaurant that you have to hit up if you are in Toronto - Definitely get the slaw because that alone is the primary reason There also so many additional great options to try! Food

I would give 7 stars if it was possible. We had a wonderful experience , the restaurant is beautiful , the service is impeccable, and the food was absolutely divine !!. The chef (Lee) is such a humble welcoming person and was more than happy to come over and chat.

Perfect, we were 8 people and got many things to share and everything was great

Food was AMAZING but ordered multiple mains to share. Service was friendly and tended to the table appropriately. Would definitely go back.

Love Lee restaurant! My son has flown in from San Francisco for the last two years for his birthday dinner . If you want to eat the best dumpling try the lobster and chicken dumpling it lives in my head rent free. The whole menu is amazing. The staff is out of this world always 10/10.

The food was excellent. Very creative and interesting menu and wonderful service. Highly recommend the slaw and the duck. Cocktails were also great.

I love this place and only wish I could afford to eat here regularly. Im usually skeptical of Chinese fusion but this is the only place that executes it well and tastefully, as it should as its one of the OGs Menu is always being tweaked but you should always get the staples: Singapore slaw (base is fine IMO as meat throws off the balance and overpowers the fun taste profiles), and shrimp Cheung fun. Apologies for the photos of half eaten dishes. Other standouts were the black cod and braised beef (not sure if theyre on rotation). Everything else is great. Cocktails are surprisingly good, as are the desserts, especially the Jalisco Sour and Sai mai lo I would caution that the signature tong yuen are too dry for Asians accustomed to sesame balls in soup.

Had a terrific dinner at Lee Restaurant by Chef Susur Lee truly a work of art! Everything is worth trying. Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: /5 Highly recommend getting shareable items to taste a bit of everything!

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city, if not my favorite. However, the last time that my husband and I went to eat we told the server, like usual, that I had an anaphylactic nut and peanut allergy. Ill preface by saying I go to Lees 6-10 times minimum a year. I have never had an issue with my allergy before. This server, however, brought us over a bowl of peanuts with one of the dishes we ordered. When we reminded her of the allergy, she simply said she thought she would bring them on the side with no apology. I dont believe she informed management because no one came over, which seems odd for Lees given how great the service usually is. Because Im pregnant weve avoided the restaurant since out of fear this could happen again but in our dishes.

Food was like any typical downtown restaurant but the vibes were immaculate. The famous salad was a little underwhelming but the experience was 10/10

I went there with my wife this week. I tried the chef banquet with 8 courses. Excellent dishes in the beginning, especially the slaw. However, they serve the main dish with char siu BBQ duck and omaha steak satay which is subpar, especially the char siu BBQ duck which is major disappointment

Very good food, phenomenal service. My family enjoyed every moment there, including my 3 and 7 year-olds.

Fantastic meal and service. The signature slaw is amazing. A meal unto itself.

Visited Lees for my wifes birthday and the overall experience was absolutely wonderful. We loved all of the staff , especially our waitress! Most of the dishes we tried were very good. The Singapore Slaw is a crowd favorite for a reason! The cheeseburger spring rolls were fun but not necessarily my favorite. We loved the steak satay, which came with pineapple that was dusted in chili flakes and taro chips! We also ordered the Diver scallop entree. The scallops themselves were amazing but the overall dish with grapes and polenta was a little off for my taste buds. We ended the evening with a pot of masala chai and split the ice cream sandwich for dessert. The tea was a wonderful addition, however the ice cream sandwich description didnt match our expectations and was a little too banana forward. The waitress brought over a ganache truffle for my wife as a replacement so she could still have something sweet she likes for her birthday. It was so thoughtful! Overall it was a great dinner experience and Im so glad we took the drive from Buffalo to dine here!

Great evening celebrating my future son-law s 30th birthday. Knowledgeable, friendly and attentive staff. Our server, Dallah was top notch. Food was delicious!

We celebrated our first anniversary at Restaurant Lee. While the ambiance was nice and the staff added a thoughtful Happy Anniversary message on our dessert plate, a few aspects of the experience fell short. One of our drinks was forgotten but arrived after a noticeable wait. Another was incorrect, and though I d hoped it might be comped, that didn t happen. I later read that the owner used to do IOUs with staff for forgotten drinks, which might explain the situation. The food was presented well, but the taste was fairly average, not quite living up to the expectations. Overall, it was an okay experience, with a few hiccups that impacted the celebration.

The literal best meal I ve ever had in my life. My only complaint is that chef Lee was not there as my wife and I are huge fans haha

Got the tasting menu, and id say the experience was worth it The waiters & waitresses made the meal even better Damien, Nikita, and Joanna made the night extra special / memorable Even got to say hello to chef lee!!

I have always been a fan of Lee and have visited multiple times. This time it was my first at their new location on Richmond. Visited with my family and a kid who is a picky eater (many parents will relate to this). We were worried that we will have a tough time getting the kiddo to eat or try anything. BUT to our surprise they have chicken strips and noodles for kids and was it a life saver Now to the real stuff. Service, attention to detail, ambiance and presentation everything is AAA. Youll see the pics with my review and as they say a picture is worth a thousand words, in this case it is especially true. In short order anything on the menu and you will not be disappointed. It is a journey of your pallet to unbeknownst places that u never knew existed.

Not as good as they were few yrs ago. New location is gorgeous tho!

Wonderful food!

Service is great and the most of the food is incredible! The slaw is by far the best salad I ve ever tried, and the top chef chicken is cooked perfectly. Wasn t a fan of the cheeseburger spring rolls. I ll be back soon enough!

Yaaaaaa ll!! This place is a MUST VISIT!!! Fine dining that truly elevates traditional foods with quality ingredients. Their strength lies in its balanced flavors. I highly recommend their Signature Slaw, Signature Cheung Fun, Jerk Ribs Bao, and Molten Lava. We came from California just to eat at this restaurant and we do NOT regret it! We have to thank Erica and her manager for providing such a phenomenal service!! They made sure our food experience was superb from start to finish. And their team ensured that we always ate at a clean table and with full knowledge of all the ingredients or descriptions of the food we were eating. We were unfortunately seated next to the door so there was a breeze at times but we loved the asian culture homage. Will be coming back here next time we are in Toronto.

On of my favourite spots to visit when I m in Toronto! Never disappointed quality is always consistent

We ordered 7 dishes altogether for 4 people including all signature dishes. High mark for creativity and presentation (8/10). Loved the sashimi, the salad and the spring rolls, the rest was ok. So 6/10 for food. The service was good but not quite the attention-to-detail level of service I ve experienced in similarly priced restaurants (7/10). Overall a solid 7/10 and still worth a visit

2024/08 Update: The new location on Richmond Street is an improvement in terms of spaciousness and atmosphere. The higher ceiling and the new decor lend a contemporary feel to the place. The food this evening was exceptional again. We had the Chefs Banquet once more and it started with fresh uni and followed by the famous Singapore Slaw. The tuna tartar was served on a bed of avocado and topped with caviar. The lobster ravioli was exceptional, as was the chicken. The Omaha beef skewers were tender and delicious. The dessert combination dish in the end hit the spot just right. Another memorable meal! Update: we took a number of clients to Lee just a couple of weeks ago and Chef Lee was there in the flesh! We ordered the Chefs Banquet and it was out of this world, easily one of the top 10 meals of all times! Chef Lee personally selected the menu items, customized them according to our preferences, and came to the table a few times to check on us. He knocked it way out of the park! Lee is a Asian fusion restaurant headed by Chef Susur Lee in the middle of the King West district. The menu, though short, offered a nice variety of sharable dishes. The signature items such as Singapore slaw, beacon cheeseburger spring rolls, curry roasted chicken, lettuce cups were all delightful. Each dish was brought to the table by a knowledgeable waiter with plenty of explanation. Some dishes offered more nuisance than others but all of them were superb. The summer sangria was packed with so many delicious fruits, it came with a spoon. The Panna Cotta was excellent but it was outshined by the dessert special of the evening, lemon chocolate bars.

Everything from the service to the food was amazing. I had a great night and fun time when I was invited to go to Lee Restaurant. The staff was very knowledgeable about the dishes and the make you feel very comfortable and can accommodate your specific needs tailored to the chefs menu, we got the 9 course tasting menu we were seated outside on the terrace. The bathrooms are conveniently located near the bar and if you re confused like I was the waiters will happily escort you to the bathroom. If you are looking for a place with accessible accommodations I would suggest you only book the outside patio as the inside is a bit of a challenge as there are stairs everywhere and the bathrooms are very narrow. The stand out dish to me was their signature slaw which had a bunch of fresh ingredients. I suggest you come with an appetite as these dishes get more intense as the night unfolds the tastes were very unique but made sense with the menu. Nothing tasted overpowering and I suggest keeping the drinks to a minimum as the food speaks for itself. Dietary restrictions: They cater to any needs within reason and recommend the best alternatives for your needs Parking: There is a paid parking lot inside the garage underground residence that connects to the waterworks food hall. If not there are paid parking outside around the area. Wheelchair accessibility: Not very accessible if you re in a wheelchair I d only recommend the outside patio and suggest you don t use their bathroom maybe go to the bathroom at waterworks food hall right beside.

Passing through Toronto from Montreal, this was our second visit to M.Lees restaurant, but the first at its new location with very pleasant decor and atmosphere. The signature Singapore Slaw salad is always as surprising, generous and delicious and for the second course we opted for a pad thai whose presentation was original with its thin egg coating and very refined taste. Chef Lee was present on site to the joy of certain customers whose tables he visited. Impeccable and attentive service with final bill of less than $300.00 for two with wine, which is very reasonable for downtown Toronto. On our next visit to Toronto, we will definitely come back.

Came here for mine 1 year anniversary on a monday night and it was quite busy. Was seated in a very open floor concept restaurant which you don t see in toronto often. First off want to say the service here was impeccable from excellent courtesies to table side help of explaining your meals. We ordered 4 things, singaporean salad which I would highly recommend, sashimi platter special,and the cod along with signature dessert. Everything tasted amazing however the sashimi platter didn t seem to justify the 75$ for around 15 pieces. Elevated dining for sure with interesting asian-french fusion and the atmosphere was impeccable for sure but I would stick to the regular menu.

Was there last year on my birthday. It was awesome! Highly recommend everyone. You have to try salad from chef and a duck

This place deserves a Michelin star, or at least a mention in the guide. Superb service exquisite attention to detail and dietary restrictions and some of the freshest, most creative food I ve ever had. Beautiful dining room too. Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options and knowledgeable servers. Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating of a wide variety of dietary restrictions and allergies.

If you re looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Toronto, look no further than Lee Restaurant. Our recent visit was nothing short of extraordinary an absolute fireworks display for the taste buds! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was electric, setting the stage for what would be a night to remember. The highlight of our evening was undoubtedly the 8-course meal. Each dish was a masterpiece, meticulously crafted to deliver an explosion of flavors with every bite. It s rare to find a restaurant that can consistently surprise and delight with each course, but Lee Restaurant managed to exceed our already high expectations. This visit was particularly special to me as I had long dreamed of dining here. Chef Lee, is my favorite Iron Chef. During my postpartum days, I found comfort in watching his and his sons videos. To finally dine at his restaurant was a bucket list moment for me and the experience was even more magical than I had imagined. The cherry on top? We got to meet Chef Lee himself! What an honor!!! We chose to sit at the bar, and I must say, it s the best seat in the house. Watching the mixologists work their magic added an extra layer of excitement to our evening. I would recommend everyone to sit at the bar for a front-row seat to the action it truly enhances the experience. The service was impeccable, with the mixologists and wait staff going above and beyond to ensure our night was perfect. A special shoutout to Ori, Colby, Odi, Shane, and Nico your warmth and professionalism added so much to our experience. Everything was expertly crafted, complementing the culinary artistry. The vibes were vibing! I can t emphasize enough how phenomenal this dining experience was. I lost track of time and place, completely immersed in the sensory journey that Lee Restaurant offers. This isn t just a meal; it s an experience, one that has left me speechless. If I could give it an A+++, I would. This is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves food, creativity, and unforgettable experiences.

Amazing experience all around! The food is spectacular. Chef Lee stopped by to say hi. He saw we have small kids and offered to make them noodles with butter. I love the fact that he walks by the restaurant to chat with people. He came back later to see whether the girls enjoyed the nooddle and whether they wanted more. The singapore-style slaw is my ultimate favorite. We will definitely go back.

Food was incredible, service was great, atmosphere was really chaotic. We were seated basically on top of two other couples and it was tough to have a conversation. Also the service, while lovely and attentive, was almost too efficient and we felt a bit rushed

You cant go wrong with the Singapore Slaw.

10/10 - best restaurant Ive been to

Very warm place. Food that charms the taste buds. The service always attentive. Great experience.

Lee has been on my list for years, finally made it there. Was super excited but unfortunately it did not live up to expectations. We placed our order at 9:30pm, and did not receive our final dish until around 10:55pm. Our server was great and super friendly, but unfortunately so over worked that we would need to wait 10 mins to even catch their attention. The famous signature slaw was well worth it, but that s about it. We ordered the pad Thai which was okay (I ve had better), but the lamb was really disappointing. After waiting almost 1.5 hours for it, it was barely cooked, not tender at all. We couldn t even finish one chop and had to return it. My husband is now feeling unwell after eating that lamb, as am I. Quite disappointing for a restaurant that comes with such high ratings! Really wanted to love it but safe to say we won t be returning. Also, before calling we asked about halal options. We were told some things like the spring roll with the cheeseburger was halal but upon arriving this was negated. Disappointing!

Love this location. Food was tasty and service was fantastic.

Highly recommend! My boyfriend and I had a great time here. Amazing service. Our waiter, Oscar, was very charming and extremely friendly. Food and drinks were very delicious and came out in a timely manner. We got to meet Chef Lee briefly and he is so friendly.

My boyfriend and myself had really wonderful dinner here. I booked it for his birthday. All the dishes we had were amazing Cocktail and wine is also really good. Vibe is so good. Our server Oscar . He was amazing. He even prepared things for my boyfriend s birthday. Really cute. Really appreciate. Will come back def

nice food

Food is AMAZING! We sat outside and it was gorgeous. Lots of flowers around the table. We ordered the slaw (a MUST order), the tuna tartar, and the crispy pulled beef gyoza. There wasn t a dish that wasn t fabulous. Only issue was that our last dish (mandarin roasted chicken) was forgotten about. The manager came out to apologize and provided great customer service. Otherwise the waitress we had was not particularly friendly. Will not hold that against the business and will be taking here again!

Nice atmosphere, washrooms and tables were clean. They come change your plates after every dish to probably avoid mixing flavours of the previous dish. I absolutely loved the oyster Caesar. Food was really good. Only thing I didn t like was the fish, I found it to be a little slimey and half cooked texture. Hoping to have the chance to come back again.

Such a beautiful restaurant with food that I can only describe as stunning. The flavors and recipes were masterfully designed. Highly recommend.

Each dish was delicious with beautiful presentation. As others have noted, the Singapore Style Slaw is not to be missed. From the dessert offerings, the French Chinese Tong Yuen were a highlight. It was busy so not as quiet as wed have preferred but the food was very good.

Ah-mazing food and even better service by Abdallah... His recommendations were spot on and made our experience super special. Thank you!

One of our family favourites! We recently went to celebrate our daughters graduation and it didnt disappoint as always. It was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance is sophisticated and inviting, making it the perfect place for a special night out. The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, ensuring that we felt welcomed and well taken care of throughout our meal with a pleasant surprise to my daughter at the end. The menu offers a delightful array of dishes, blending flavors and ingredients in a truly unique way. Each course was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. In addition to the fantastic food, the drink cocktails were amazing. Its clear that a lot of thought and care goes into every aspect of the dining experience at Lee Restaurant. I highly recommend Lee Restaurant to anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience. Its a true gem and a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

The food is great, but I m not sure if I can call it south east Asian as it s principle offering. It s 100% western (French) style cooking with an asian twist. Even the eggrolls are cheeseburger eggrolls. If you like this kind of food, go for it! You won t be disappointed. But if you want asian food, I think there are better options.

Not as good as when on King St. Might be under different management and chef. Food

Always a great experience. Menu is slightly changed with done new additions, the Signature dishes are still there.

I have always loved this place and have been a customer since the old location. We ordered the slaw - the portion is alot smaller compared to the old location! The lobster taco was good with decent amount of lobster per taco. The mushroom tempura was nice but only the top few pieces, the pieces at the bottom of the dish were soggy. Imagine eating soggy batter, yuck. The ribs came with the baos for dipping the sauce, the flavors blended well in this dish. We ordered the black sesame creme brulee and that was horrible as the flavors did not go together. I tasted like black sesame and chocolate sauce. Service- our server was great. However, the servers who came by to pick up the dishes were not. They took away my cocktail and I was not finished! I had my head down eating my food and I looked up and my cocktail was gone!!! Then, I was eating the ribs, my mouth full of food, another server came by and removed the empty plate with the sauce! Um...how do you expect me to eat the baos when you take away the sauce? I had two pieces of baos left!!!! Another scenario: we wanted to order a drink, we waved down 4 servers and even the guy in the suit walked right past us. All four plus that manager went to a table to chat with an old colleague. That table was adjacent to ours. I thought your customers come first?? That is horrible service!!!!! Our dinner came up to about $300. Pls improve your service!

The new location is just disappointing. The service is not like what it use to be. The old location was much better. The prices have gone up SIGNIFICANTLY and the quality is not the same as the old location. 39$ for their signature salad and the portion is smaller!!! Shrinkflation!!! Some of their dishes tasted off, the flavors didnt blend well. Will not be back.

Tastes great and fancy environment!

Lee is a must visit for upscale Asian inspired French influenced cuisine. We came here for my birthday and we wanted to sit on the Patio. It was a cooler evening so many diners opted to be insidethe dimlit and bustling dining room. The service was top notch even though we were seated outside. The Slaw with 20+ ingredients is an experience and crispy, savoury and bright. The short rib slow cooked perfection. The lettuce cups were fun but the Tuna tatare with popping caviar wowed me! The black sesame creme Brulee was perfect to share, creamy and super flavourful with a lively passion fruit sauce. So when dessert came out they brought out an additional server with singing skills and I enjoyed a birthday song! I felt special and the staff at Lee made us feel so welcome and really made us feel like we were celebrating! Definitely visit Lee if you are looking for a memorable experience!

Parking: Paid Parking lot. Drove down the street in front the restaurant. Very short walk back to Lee s Food

Perfection the mojito cart was great

Came to Lee for a private dining event and was greeted with an 8-course sharing-style menu priced at $135. Although on paper, this sounds like a reasonably priced experience, this was far from the truth. One of the biggest issues I had with my was the format of the meal. Differing from a traditional tasting menu where youre served an individual portion, this was instead a sharing-style format in which large communal plates were served amongst the guests (generally 1 plate to share amongst 4 people) and you were left to decide portioning. For the most part this wasnt an issue as 4/8 courses were already portioned out at one piece per person. However, when it came to the mains, this became much more difficult, as the option that we opted for consisted of meat/fish that you had to awkwardly portion amongst four people. Given that the portions served was more in line with fine-dining rather than a large heaping portions expected at typical Asian restaurants, this combined with the pricing felt like we were getting a lot less than if we were to opt for either a traditional Asian restaurant, or a traditional French inspired tasting menu. Beyond issues with the overall format of the meal, the food itself also left a bit to be desired. Dishes were often either devoid of any immediately clear Asian influence, or related only in name. To comment on a few dishes: the Cheeseburger spring rolls were a prime example of this. Credit where its due, clear influences from spring rolls and lettuce wraps in Chinese cuisine, but beyond technically being a spring roll/lettuce wrap, the dish itself completely lacked any Asian flavors and just presented as a confusing mess which can only be summarized as but ... why?. Cheese tart and beef dish just felt out of place, completely devoid of any clear Asian influence. Shrimp Cheung Fun was one of better dishes, drawing clear inspiration from traditional Cheung Fun (maintaining key elements and flavors of the dish), while being elevated and feeling new. I can see why Chef Lee is famous for his Singaporean style slaw, although I cant comment on the authenticity of the dish, it definitely is by far one of the best salads Ive had in my life. Only issue here was that Im pretty sure due to the dining format, we were served a serving intended for 2 to share amongst 4 people. Beyond the food, service itself also left a bit to be desired. Whether it was a fault with the kitchen staff or servers, our meal took a little over three hours. This definitely did not have the volume of courses or intricacy that warranted a 3-hour experience. Often times I was left waiting what felt like 15-20 minutes between each dish. Format of the meal also meant that our plates were replaced once throughout the meal (before the main dishes were served). Overall with the exception of one or two dishes, the meal failed to strike any balance between traditional French fine dining while maintaining Asian influences. For the price of meal (especially if I were to order each item a la carte), I expected a lot more. To give credit where its due, atmosphere of the restaurant was great. Surprisingly upbeat/lively with tasteful decor. To summarize, although the food itself was not by any means objectively bad, definitely not worth what theyre charging. Vegetarian options: One member of the party was Vegetarian and restaurant was able to substitute dishes and provide alternate individually-portions for them. Dietary restrictions: One member of the party could not have peanuts or fish and restaurant was able to adequately provide alternative options. Often times substitute that was offered actually looked better than the meal included in the set menu.

I been to Lee a few times, its very good. Yesterday stood out for me enough that I had to come write a review. Our server Gray was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Gray made our night just so much better than most of our dining experiences. Fantastic server.

I came here a year back and was presented with one of the worst dining experiences I ve ever had. Tldr: I paid $200 to get poisoned. I had heard about the iconic slaw and was ready to try it. I was also aware that it included peanuts. Being allergic, I asked our waitress to exclude them from the order. After waiting nearly an hour and having to reject the upselling of a special drink three times over, the slaw finally arrived. The server began a pretentious speech where he described every individual ingredient used, including peanuts. I told the server that I had asked for peanuts to be removed, he proceeded to tell me he misspoke and confirmed there were no peanuts. As we continued to eat, I noticed a tingling in my throat as my allergies flared up. I excused myself from the table and treated myself before I could eat more. When I returned, I explained the situation to the waitress who swiftly apologized. She then stated that they would subtract the cost of the slaw and bring us another, with peanuts properly removed. We agreed. Another half hour passes before the replacement arrives. Unfortunately, with it came a new message from our waitress. She clarified that they won t charge us for the original slaw but the new one isn t free. Fortunately my allergies aren t lethal. If you or a friend has severe allergies, I strongly recommend having an epipen ready (or just not going). Dietary restrictions: Nut allergies are a death warrant.

First time coming to this very well know brand of restaurants. I have to say it was quite underwhelming in many ways. Food: Extremely overpriced for what the food is. We ordered 6 dishes where the better dishes barely required any cooking; oysters and the slaw. Lobster dumplings tasted like frozen dinners. The Asian spring roll burger was more a ground beef meat loaf crumble; Tim Hortons chili tasted better. The pad Thai was small portioned for a sharing family style portion; Thai express tastes better and much larger portion in the small takeout box. Service: For a restaurant that markets itself and prices itself into the more fine dining realm, I receive better and faster service at McDonald s from the self serve machines. Atmosphere: The restaurant gives off a high end vibe restaurant. Overall, extremely underwhelming and not worth it. Stay far far away.

Fantastic service, food and cocktails. Great recommendations by our server. We ordered 3 dishes for the two of us to share. Perfect amount. We ended up talking leftovers on just 1 dish. Highly recommend the Signature Singapore Style Slaw. We devoured this dish and I would have licked the plate if I could have. We also ordered the crispy pulled beef gyoza and the other Signature main dish Luckee Spicy Shrimp Cheung Fun. Everything was flavorful and delicious. We also got the bonus of meeting SuSur Lee .

The food is amazing, the service is excellent. Its just perfect!

great experience all around. high standards as always.

This restaurant is really great! Great food, great service and great scenery!! It is a bit on the pricier side but it is definitely worth every penny. The servers even go so far as to explain the food and its contents after placing it in front of you. They are extremely detailed in their explanations and as such, I throughly enjoyed this aspect of our culinary experience. I would definitely recommend trying out the Singapore Style Slaw, Asian BBQ Chicken Bao, and Tuna Ceviche with Trout Cavier. Overall, I couldn t be more pleased with this establishment! Well done!!

Had a great dinner while in the area!

Top service, excellent cocktails, food was ok

Such a beautiful venue. I never went to the old location but this one is stunning. The cocktails were amazing and if Im being honest the food was great but not life changing; Im glad to have tried it once. The Singapore Slaw was phenomenal!! I wouldve been happy if that was my whole meal.

Amazing food and service. Slaw and other signature dishes were exceptional.

Great and consistent food quality and deliciousness year over year!

The singaporean slaw is basically a Lo Hei, if you know what it is. It is a slaw that is commonly eaten during Chinese New Year that people stir up together with chopsticks to wish for good fortune and wealth. The waitress told my party that it is a signature slaw that has kept the restaurant in business for 10+ years. We, as a group who has eaten a lot of Lo Heis, were simply not impressed. The slaw could be one of the best, as the ingredients were fresh. It was just simply overhyped. The waitress also told us that the restaurant is a fusion restaurant. We ordered the pad thai as we wonder how it could be a fusion pad thai. The only fusion could be the lobster. It was too saucy and was just very mid. The taste of the cheung fun was not bad, but the rice noodle was simply a bit too tough from how it should be. I grew up eating cheung fun, and that was not it. The braised beef was the best of all, but its just a slowed braised beef after-all. All braised beef dishes in the restaurants taste more or less the same. So, if you want a braised beef, this could be a good place. Overpriced and overhyped in my opinion. I wouldnt come again. It was a nice experience though.

Lee, when it was on King used to be my go to spot for celebrations. I haven t been back in a number of years as I ve been into trying new places, but I returned this weekend to check out the new location and WOW. The food hits every time, but what I noticed most this visit is the service was over the top amazing. It seemed like each person working only had one job to do- meaning they literally couldn t mess it up. Our server Gray (maybe Grey) was phenomenal- even understood my humour and just seemed like a great individual. Gray was on it all night- and even took time to review my previous reservations and saw I had a bad experience at Lee MANY years ago - like 5+. Anyways, I was impressed that this info was retained and as an FYI, the bad experience was resolved back then and was totally a one off. So food, we ordered slaw (duh!), cheeseburger spring rolls, cod, braised beef, tong yuen and choco peanut butter bar. Over the top delish. Would ve ordered the tofu but summerlicious had some key menu items on pause until it s over. Will be back, as usual :)

Amazing!

Ive been wanting to try this place decided to go for Summerlicious. We got the Spicy Adobo Chicken Satay - the chicken was really good, the sauce was a tad too sweet for me, the sesame bowls that came with the salad was amazing too. For the main i got the Jerk Pork Ribs - the ribs were a delight, falls off the bone super tender, the bao is a nice touch. For Desert i got the Sai Mai Lo - i may have remembered the name wrong, but its basically coconut ice cream with sago, pomelo and raspberry sorbet topped with a butterly pastry. I can see some people saying this would be refreshing, but for me the pomelo was a bit too bitter and the raspberry sorbet too sour. I think it wouldve been nicer with less pomelo, more sago and no raspberry sorbet and just focus on the coconut ice cream. Just my opinion! Overall the place was beautiful and the food was good. Since their servings are big, it might be good to go with friends to try a lot of the menu.

Slaw Slaw Slaw - So Slobberable!! Matter fact every signature Lee dish is BEYOND exceptional. Had the best service from thee best server (Quinn) - thank you again One of my favorite Toronto Restaurants. It s a must try! Food : 5/5 |

Presentation was good. service was good. Did not really like the food taste. It was so so to me

The summerlicious menu had an interesting variety. But the taste of the entrees was only mediocre. The pork ribs were not tender enough. The halibut was overcooked and not flavorful enough. Watermelon salad is surprisingly good.

We went to Lee for Summerlicious 2024. I am usually more a diner person than fine dining but was very impressed by Lee. The restaurant is stunning sophisticated and Asian inspired without being cheesy. The waitstaff are knowledgeable and friendly attentive but not overly so. The food plating is beautiful and most dishes were delicious. The only dish we ordered that I might skip are the maki rolls. The ingredients were all fresh and nothing fried. Yes it s more expensive and the dishes are not mom and pop diners or restaurants every day dining heaping portions, but the care in preparation and presentation is wonderful. If you are looking for a classy but non pretentious place to celebrate a special occasion, or to impress a special date ( ) this is a good option. We also got the Singapore Slaw which is the signature dish. Two people could easily share this as a lunch plate.

Fantastic decor, amazing food and service! Will be back for sure!

Delicious! Will be back for sure to try more menu items. Signature Singapore slaw and salmon gravalax appetizer were my favourite dishes!

Hit or miss. Was denied seating on the patio despite the patio being empty.

This was our 2 nd visit at the restaurant. The food did not fail to please our pallet. The famous signature slaw was like always the most delightful feature. Although I noticed that the price for a salad was a bit too steep at 39.00 dollars! The rest of the dishes we ordered were good too. The two disappointing features were that we felt very rushed as though we were being asked to gobble the food and vacate the table for other guests. There were a few servers who were hovering around to ensure that the plates were taken away as soon as the food was eaten. We were celebrating a special occasion. Although we didn t order any dessert, the restaurant of this calibre could have taken a note of our sharing of this celebratory event and marked it with a few chocolates or something small sweet delight. I guess they were too busy optimizing their business rewards that evening!

Overall, the service and food are good. The only minus thing is when I finished the dinner, I went to washroom before paying the bill. When I came back to the table just after few minutes (I believe less than 5 minutes), all gone! They took away everything, cleaned the table and even blowed off the little candle light??! I didnt even pay the bill! Should I say their service is so efficiency??

One of the best restaurants in Toronto

HoLee! The food here is deLeecious. Lee s styLeesh dishes will Leeave you speechLeess. Ps. Get the slaw!

Been here many times and there s a reason for my repeat visits. Outstanding food, service and ambience par excellence. Susur continues to impress and rescues a new level at his new location on Richmond. A must for all seeking an exquisite night out b

Again, it did not surprise us, the service and everything we ate were legendary. There is no need to explain the salad anyway..

Its a cozy place to dine in.

Excellent food and dining experience.

Amazing food, great service, outstanding ambience