Uncle Lee's Szechuan

I love Chinese food, and sample it wherever I go. I've been eyeing Uncle Lee's every time I visit Baltimore, so yesterday was the chance - for lunch. A little disappointed once inside - it is in need of renovation. Staff was very friendly and efficient, but it doesn't quite feel like a restaurant - maybe because of the bank-like building it is housed in. The menu is the type I like - not too many choices (a problem with many Chinese restaurants), but still a nice variety. I ordered the spicy ginger beef w/water chestnuts and my friend ordered the eggplant. Both were very good as far as typical Chinese restaurants in the U.S., but still seems catered to tourists. I would classify this place as definitely above average - probably excellent if you are looking for Chinese-American food, and not quite so if looking for something a bit more authentic. One thing - I did ask if my dish could be customized to be more spicy and less sweet, and they were happy to do that.

We came in a bit early on a rainy Baltimore summer evening. Service was friendly and the food was delicious. The dumplings, lo mein, egg rolls, and Kung pow beef that we shared were tasty. I'm not sure why there are several negative reviews, our waitress was very friendly and the food came out quickly.

I went on a business trip for a week (from 10/13/2013~10/19/2013) staying at Marriot. I did my homework mapping out all Chinese Restaurant in that area. Uncle Lee's was the first Chinese Restaurant I visited because it was close to Marriot and within the SAFE walking distance. For the entire week, I did not even try any other restaurant. The atmospher is cozy, the service is friendly, and the food is authentic. By the way, I am a Chinese American and whenever I go to a Chinese restaurant, I always ask if it has special dishes not listed on the manual Highly recommended.