Chef Susur Lee is one of Canada's most celebrated culinary figures and Lee Restaurant is his flagship — a King West room where Chinese, Indian, and Southeast Asian flavours are woven into dishes of extraordinary complexity and beauty. The Singaporean Slaw is one of the most famous dishes ever created in a Toronto kitchen.
Neighbourhood: King West (603 King St W) · Address: 601 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1M5 · Hours: Mon–Thu 5PM–10PM | Fri–Sat 5PM–11PM | Sun Closed · Price Range: $$$ · Phone: (416) 504-7867 · Website: https://www.leerestaurant.com · Editorial status: Not yet verified
Lee is where you take someone to genuinely impress them with Toronto talent. The menu is thoughtful but never stuffy, service is attentive, and the cocktails are sharp.
Very few places in the city have this level of kitchen pedigree—with Susur Lee himself still regularly in the kitchen. The slaw is widely imitated but never equaled, and the room draws a real cross-section: food obsessives, celebrities, King West regulars, and out-of-towners. There’s not another fine dining spot in town that balances family-style sharing, globally-inspired plates, and creative cocktails quite like this.
Chef Susur Lee's flagship on King West sets the bar for Asian-inspired fine dining in Toronto, blending Chinese, Indian, and Southeast Asian elements into dramatic dishes. The tasting menu goes all-in on Lee’s signature approach: multi-layered, textural, and almost theatrical in presentation. The Singaporean Slaw is legendary—a mountain of crisp vegetables, herbs, and a secret citrus dressing that’s been obsessively refined since the 90s. The space moves between buzzy and intimate, with statement lighting and a crowd that loves a scene.
Absolutely. Tables book out weeks in advance, especially weekends—walk-ins aren’t likely.
The Singaporean Slaw is famous, but the cheeseburger spring rolls and short ribs are also standouts.
Yes—many dishes are meant for sharing, and there are some semi-private spaces for groups up to eight. For large parties, book well ahead.
Plan for $100–$150 per person with drinks and tip, more if you choose the tasting menu.
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