Restaurant Info
Uncle Lee’s Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar in Banner Elk (at the corner of Main Street West and Beech Mountain Parkway) offers a warm, inviting fusion of Thai and Japanese cuisine perfect for both a casual lunch or a relaxing dinner . The menu ranges from vibrant Thai classics—like Pad Thai lobster, Panang curry, creamy Tom Yum and Bangkok roll—to an appealing sushi selection featuring sashimi, nigiri, rice bowls, and signature maki such as the colorful “Uncle Lee’s Roll” topped with tuna, ikura, spicy mayo, and green onions. The cozy, beautifully decorated interior and friendly service—staff often offer recommendations and the owner even checks in to ensure your meal is perfect—enhances the experience. For a sweet finish, you can indulge in mango delight, Thai doughnuts with vanilla custard, or crème brûlée. With high ratings (around 4.8 stars), it stands out as a “delightful culinary gem” in this mountain town.
Contact Info
488 Main St W, Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-783-9147
Hours of Operation
Sunday – 11:30am-9pm
Monday – 11:30am-9pm
Tuesday – 11am-9pm
Wednesday – CLOSED
Thursday – 11:30am-9pm
Friday – 11:30am-9:30pm
Saturday – 11:30am-9:30pm
Uncle Lee’s Lunch Menu
Sushi Starters
Tuna Tataki
Sear Bluefiin Tuna and Ponzu Sauce.
$ 20.00
Usuzukiri Salmon
$ 17.00
Usuzukiri Yellow Tail
$ 17.00
Hamachi Jalapeno
$ 17.00
Usuzukiri BluefinTuna
$ 20.00
Thai Starters
Shrimp in the Blanket
Shrimp marinated, wrapped in spring roll pastry and deep fried. Served with sweet and sour sauce..
$ 12.00
Golden Tofu Tempura
Tender tofu lightly breaded and fried. Served with Thai sweet chili sauce and crunchy peanut..
$ 12.00
Spicy Edamame
Steamed Edamame, tossed with salt and chili oil
$ 8.00
Bangkok Roll
$ 13.00
Chive Cake
Fried crispy and chewy garlic chive cake. Served with ginger soy sauce..
$ 10.00
Soup
Creamy Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp
Thai hot and sour soup with coconut milk, onion, tomatoes, and mushrooms with scallions and cilantro..
$ 11.00
Creamy Tom Yum Soup with Vegetable & Tofu
Thai hot and sour soup with coconut milk, onion, tomatoes, and mushrooms with scallions and cilantro..
$ 8.00
Creamy Tom Yum Soup with Chicken
Thai hot and sour soup with coconut milk, onion, tomatoes, and mushrooms with scallions and cilantro..
$ 9.00
Tom Kha Soup with Shrimp
Coconut broth with onion, tomatoes, and mushroom. Topped with cilantro.
$ 9.00
Tom Kha Soup with Vegetable & Tofu
Coconut broth with onion, tomatoes, and mushroom. Topped with cilantro.
$ 9.00
Tom Kha Soup with Chicken
Coconut broth with onion, tomatoes, and mushroom. Topped with cilantro.
$ 9.00
Wonton Soup
Chicken broth, wontons stuffed with chicken, scallion and cilantro.
$ 9.00
Salad
Mix Green Salad
Mixed green salad, avocado, tomatoes, carrot, with roasted sesame dressing..
$ 9.00
Plah (Thai Spicy Salad) with Shrimp
Cilantro, scallion, red onion, lemongrass, Kaffir leaves, with Thai spices and lime juice.
$ 13.00
Plah (Thai Spicy Salad) with Grilled Beef
Cilantro, scallion, red onion, lemongrass, Kaffir leaves, with Thai spices and lime juice.
$ 17.00
Larb Chicken (Spicy Minced Chicken Salad)
Minced chicken with lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, scallion, red onion and roasted rice powder.
$ 13.00
Lunch Thai Special
Pad Thai
The most famous Thai rice noodle dish, stir fried with egg, cabbage, peanuts and scallions.
with Chicken $ 18.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 17.00
with Shrimp $ 18.00
Pad Kee Mao
Stir fried flat rice noodle with red bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, onion, and egg in Basil sauce.
with Chicken $ 18.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 17.00
with Shrimp $ 18.00
Uncle Lee's Fried Rice
Stir fried rice, egg, broccoli, carrot, and onion.
with Chicken $ 18.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 17.00
with Shrimp $ 18.00
Basil
Served with rice. Stir fried with mushroom, carrot, red bell pepper, onion, bamboo, zucchini, and Basil leaves.
with Chicken $ 18.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 17.00
with Shrimp $ 18.00
Cashew Nut
Served with rice. Stir fried with mushroom, carrot, red bell pepper, onion, zucchini, pineapple and cashew nut.
with Chicken $ 18.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 17.00
with Shrimp $ 18.00
Garlic
Served with rice. Stir fried with fresh garlic, mushroom, carrot, red bell pepper, onion, zucchini..
with Chicken $ 18.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 17.00
with Shrimp $ 18.00
Panang Curry
Served with rice. Panang Curry paste mixed with coconut milk, red bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, zucchini, and Basil leaves.
with Chicken $ 18.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 17.00
with Chickens $ 18.00
Green Curry
Served with rice. Green Curry paste mixed with coconut milk, red bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, zucchini, bamboo and Basil leaves.
with Chicken $ 18.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 17.00
with Shrimp $ 18.00
Lunch Bento Box
Bento Box 1
Chicken Pad Thai, (4) California Rolls, (1) Tuna, (1) Salmon, (1) Shrimp Nigiri, (2) Crispy Spring Rolls.
$ 17.00
Bento Box 2
Chicken Fried Rice, (4) California Rolls, (1) Tuna, (1) Salmon, (1) Shrimp Nigiri, (2) Crispy Spring Rolls.
$ 17.00
Bento Box 3
Poke Mixed, (4) California Rolls, (1) Tuna, (1) Salmon, (1) Shrimp Nigiri, (2) Crispy Spring Rolls.
$ 17.00
Bento Box 4
$ 174.00
Bento Box 5
(8) Spicy Salmon Rolls, (2) Salmon Nigiri, (2) Salmon Sashimi, (2) Crispy Spring Rolls.
$ 17.00
Bento Box 6
Stir Fried Vegetable & Tofu, (8) Vegan Rolls, (2) Crispy Spring Rolls.
$ 17.00
Sushi Menu
Lunch & Dinner
Sashimi
A Japanese delicacy consisting of fresh, raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces, often eaten with soy sauce.
Tuna Shashimi
$ 10.00
Bluefin Tuna Shashimi
$ 15.00
Salmon Shashimi
$ 10.00
Salmon Belly Shashimi
$ 12.00
Scallop Shashimi (4)
$ 14.00
Octopus Shashimi
$ 12.00
Eel Shashimi
$ 12.00
Ikura (Salmon Roe) Shashimi (2)
$ 14.00
Masago Shashimi (2)
$ 10.00
Crab (Imitation) Shashimi
$ 9.00
Smoked Salmon Shashimi
$ 10.00
Nigiri
A type of sushi consisting of a small, bite-sized portion of vinegar rice
topped with a thin slice of raw fish or seafood, often with a touch of wasabi
Tuna Shashimi
$ 8.00
Bluefin Tuna Nigiri
$ 10.00
Salmon Nigiri
$ 8.00
Salmon Belly Shashimi
$ 12.00
Scallop Shashimi (4)
$ 14.00
Octopus Shashimi
$ 12.00
Eel Shashimi
$ 12.00
Ikura (Salmon Roe) Shashimi (2)
$ 14.00
Masago Shashimi (2)
$ 10.00
Crab (Imitation) Shashimi
$ 9.00
Smoked Salmon Shashimi
$ 10.00
Ebi (Shrimp) Nigiri
$ 6.00
Sashimi Set
Raw fish Sashimi traditional Japanese food set includes Raw Salmon,
Raw Tuna, Raw Yellow Tail (Hamachi) Sliced with sliced radish and vegetable
Set S (9)
Omakase (Chef’s Choice)
$34.00
Set M (12)
Omakase (Chef’s Choice)
$ 46.00
Sashimi Grand (20)
Salmon, Salmon Belly, Yellowtail, Bluefin Tuna, Scallop, Octopus, Ikura
$ 78.00
Nigiri Set
Crazy Set (10)
Omakase (Chef’s Choice)
$ 35.00
Party Set (14)
Omakase (Chef’s Choice)
$ 49.00
Sashimi & Nigiri Set
Uncle Lee's Combo (15)
(9) Sashimi, (6) Nigiri….Omakase (Chef’s Choice)
$ 55.00
Mono Maki Roll
Seaweed Outside (6pcs)
Salmon Mono Maki Roll
$ 10.00
Bluefin Mono Maki Roll
$ 10.00
Spicy Tuna Mono Maki Roll
$ 8.00
Yellowtail Mono Maki Roll
$ 9.00
Shrimp Mono Maki Roll
$ 10.00
Crab Stick Mono Maki Roll
$ 8.00
Avocado Mono Maki Roll
$ 8.00
Cucumber Mono Maki Roll
$ 6.00
Yellow Radish Mono Maki Roll
$ 6.00
Maki Mix Mono Maki Roll
(2) Tuna, (2) Salmon, (2) Shrimp, (2) Crab, (2) Cucumber, (2) Yellow Radish
$ 20.00
Mini Bowl Rice
Unagi Don
Eel, Japanese omelette, green onion
$ 25.00
Tuna Don
Bluefin tuna, green onion
$ 25.00
Three Musketeers Don
Salmon, Bluefin Tuna, Yellowtail
$ 25.00
Poke Bowl
Salmon, Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber, Green Onion
$ 20.00
Dragon Lover (8pcs)
Green Dragon Roll (8)
Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, cucumber top, with sliced avocado, mayo, spicy mayo, eel sauce.
$18.00
Red Dragon Roll (8)
Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, cucumber, topped with spicy tuna, mayo, spicy mayo, and eel sauce.
$ 18.00
Orange Dragon Roll (8)
Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, cucumber, topped with salmon, mayo, spicy mayo, eel sauce.
$ 19.00
Black Dragon Roll (8)
Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, cucumber, topped with eel, mayo, spicy mayo, eel sauce.
$ 19.00
Mini Special Roll (5pcs)
Mexican Mini Special Roll (5)
Cooked shrimp, cucumber, asparagus, avocado, crab stick, masago, spicy mayo.
$ 16.00
Uncle Lee's Mini Special Roll (5)
Salmon, avocado, crab stick, topped with tuna, ikura, green onion, spicy mayo.
$ 18.00
Hunter Mini Special Roll (5)
Soft shell crab tempura, cucumber, asparagus, avocado, masago, crunchy eel sauce.
$ 18.00
Pretty Rainbow Mini Special Roll (5)
Cucumber wrapped with Salmon, tuna, yellow tail, avocado, masago, ponzu sauce.
$ 18.00
Grandfather Mountain Mini Special Roll (5)
Seaweed outside.Salmon, tuna, yellow tail, cooked shrimp, avocado, green onion, Kimji mix sauce
$ 18.00
Sexy Mini Special Roll (5)
Seaweed outside. Spicy tuna, green onion, spicy sauce
$ 16.00
Eagle Mini Special Roll (5)
Seaweed outside. Smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese.
$ 16.00
Special Roll (8pcs)
Rising Sun Roll (8)
Shrimp tempura, avocado, salmon burn, masago, crunchy, eel sauce and spicy sauc.
$ 18.00
Sea of Love Roll (8)
Shrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese, scallop burn, ikura, eel sauce and spicy sauce
$ 20.00
American Dream Roll (8)
Avocado, eel, American cheese, beef, fried potato, eel sauce and Kimji sauce
$ 20.00
Deep Fried Roll (10pcs)
Bella's Greek Salad
Fresh Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, red onions, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, black olives, tomatoes and roasted red peppers served with our house Greek feta dressing. Topped with crumbled feta cheese.
$ 14.95
House Salad
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, onions and cucumbers with your choice of dressing: House, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Greek, Feta, Honey Mustard, Zestyl Italian, Balsamic, and 1000 Island.
Side Caesar Salad – $5.99 | Extra Dressing – $0.50
$ 4.99
Dinner Caesar Salad
$ 12.99
Bella's Soups
White Bean and Ham – $5.99 | Soup of the Day – $5.99
$ 5.99
Desserts
Bella's Greek Salad
Fresh Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, red onions, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, black olives, tomatoes and roasted red peppers served with our house Greek feta dressing. Topped with crumbled feta cheese.
$ 14.95
House Salad
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, onions and cucumbers with your choice of dressing: House, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Greek, Feta, Honey Mustard, Zestyl Italian, Balsamic, and 1000 Island.
Side Caesar Salad – $5.99 | Extra Dressing – $0.50
$ 4.99
Dinner Caesar Salad
$ 12.99
Bella's Soups
White Bean and Ham – $5.99 | Soup of the Day – $5.99
$ 5.99
Drinks
Tortellini Carbonara
Side of (6) Shrimp
$ 8.99
Seasonal Vegetables
$ 5.99
Meatballs
$ 6.99
Marinara
$ 2.50
Sausage
$ 6.99
Chicken
$ 6.99
Alfredo Sauce
$ 3.50
Meat Sauce
$ 2.50
Uncle Lee’s Dinner Menu
Sushi Starters
Tuna Tataki
Sear Bluefiin Tuna and Ponzu Sauce.
$ 20.00
Usuzukiri Salmon
$ 17.00
Usuzukiri Yellow Tail
$ 17.00
Hamachi Jalapeno
$ 17.00
Usuzukiri BluefinTuna
$ 20.00
Thai Starters
Shrimp in the Blanket
Shrimp marinated, wrapped in spring roll pastry and deep fried. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
$ 12.00
Bangkok Roll
Marinated minced chicken, black mushroom, clear noodle. Carrot and onion wrapped in rice paper and deep fried. Served with Thai sweet chili sauce.
$13.00
Golden Tofu Tempura
Tender tofu lightly breaded and fried. Served with Thai sweet chili sauce and crunchy peanut.
$ 12.00
Chive Cake
$ 10.00
Spicy Edamame
Steamed Edamame, tossed with salt and chili oil.
$ 8.00
Creamy Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp
Thai hot and sour soup with coconut milk, onion, tomatoes, and mushrooms with scallions and cilantro..
$ 11.00
Creamy Tom Yum Soup with Vegetable & Tofu
Thai hot and sour soup with coconut milk, onion, tomatoes, and mushrooms with scallions and cilantro..
$ 8.00
Creamy Tom Yum Soup with Chicken
Thai hot and sour soup with coconut milk, onion, tomatoes, and mushrooms with scallions and cilantro..
$ 9.00
Tom Kha Soup with Shrimp
Coconut broth with onion, tomatoes, and mushroom. Topped with cilantro.
$ 9.00
Tom Kha Soup with Vegetable & Tofu
Coconut broth with onion, tomatoes, and mushroom. Topped with cilantro.
$ 9.00
Tom Kha Soup with Chicken
Coconut broth with onion, tomatoes, and mushroom. Topped with cilantro.
$ 9.00
Wonton Soup
Chicken broth, wontons stuffed with chicken, scallion and cilantro.
$ 9.00
Soup
Mix Green Salad
Mixed green salad, avocado, tomatoes, carrot, with roasted sesame dressing..
$ 9.00
Plah (Thai Spicy Salad) with Shrimp
Cilantro, scallion, red onion, lemongrass, Kaffir leaves, with Thai spices and lime juice.
$ 13.00
Plah (Thai Spicy Salad) with Grilled Beef
Cilantro, scallion, red onion, lemongrass, Kaffir leaves, with Thai spices and lime juice.
$ 17.00
Larb Chicken (Spicy Minced Chicken Salad)
Minced chicken with lime juice, chili powder, cilantro, scallion, red onion and roasted rice powder.
$ 13.00
Oxtail Pho
Beef broth, rice noodles, slices beef, scallion, cilantro, and onion served with plate of jalapeno, lime, bean sprout and Basil leaves.
$ 26.00
Mixed Grilled
Served with rice. Grilled sea scallop, shrimp, and salmon over sweet chili sauce, onion, red bell pepper, and steamed vegetable.
$ 34.00
Lady in Soy Sauce
Served with rice. Steamed fillet flounder with soy sauce, slice ginger, scallion, red bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli.
$ 26.00
Kaeng Phed Ped Yang
Served with rice. Boneless hald duck deep fried, topped with red bell peppers, Basil, broccoli, tomatoes, and pineapple. Dressed in red curry sauce.
$ 32.00
Pad Thai
The most famous Thai rice noodle dish. Stir fried with egg, bean sprouts, peanuts and scallions.
with Jumbo Shrimp $ 25.00
with Lobster $ 36.00
with Sea Scallop $ 26.00
with Chicken $ 23.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 21.00
Pad Kee Mao
Stir fried flat rice noodle with red bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, onion, and egg in Basil sauce.
with Jumbo Shrimp $ 25.00
with Lobster $ 36.00
with Sea Scallop $ 26.00
with Chicken $ 23.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 21.00
Uncle Lee's Fried Rice
Stir fried rice, egg, broccoli, carrot, and onion.
with Jumbo Shrimp $ 25.00
with Lobster $ 36.00
with Sea Scallop $ 26.00
with Chicken $ 23.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 21.00
Basil
Served with rice. Stir fried with mushroom, carrot, red bell pepper, onion, bamboo, zucchini, and Basil leaves.
with Jumbo Shrimp $ 25.00
with Lobster $ 36.00
with Sea Scallop $ 26.00
with Chicken $ 23.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 21.00
Cashew Nut
Served with rice. Stir fried with mushroom, carrot, red bell pepper, onion, zucchini, pineapple and cashew nut.
with Jumbo Shrimp $ 25.00
with Lobster $ 36.00
with Sea Scallop $ 26.00
with Chicken $ 23.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 21.00
Garlic
Served with rice. Stir fried with fresh garlic, mushroom, carrot, red bell pepper, onion, zucchini..
with Jumbo Shrimp $ 25.00
with Lobster $ 36.00
with Sea Scallop $ 26.00
with Chicken $ 23.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 21.00
Panang Curry
Served with rice. Panang Curry paste mixed with coconut milk, red bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, zucchini, and Basil leaves.
with Jumbo Shrimp $ 25.00
with Lobster $ 36.00
with Sea Scallop $ 26.00
with Chicken $ 23.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 21.00
Green Curry
Served with rice. Green Curry paste mixed with coconut milk, red bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, zucchini, bamboo and Basil leaves.
with Jumbo Shrimp $ 25.00
with Lobster $ 36.00
with Sea Scallop $ 26.00
with Chicken $ 23.00
with Vegetable & Tofu $ 21.00
Salad
Thai Special
Drinks
All Drinks To Go are 16oz.
Coca Cola Classic -16oz
$ 3.25
Diet Coke
$ 3.25
Sprite
$ 3.25
Sweet Tea
$ 3.25
Fanta Orange
$ 3.25
Mr. Pibb
$ 3.25
Seagrams Giner Ale
$ 3.25
Un Sweet Tea
$ 3.25
Dessert
Mango Delight
$ 12.00
Thai Donut & Vanilla Custard
$ 10.00