9 Tail Fox earns wide praise for a creative Korean-forward menu with French and Italian influences, led by a talented kitchen that crafts fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented dishes such as oysters, dumplings, crudo, octopus, and seafood paella, with a rotating menu that keeps the experience exciting. The portions are often generous, especially on multi course offerings, though a few guests find the prices a bit high and some visits feel a touch underwhelming for the cost. The atmosphere is described as cozy and lively, making it a great spot for dates or small groups, with a bar vibe that adds to the experience. Service is consistently highlighted as warm, attentive, and friendly, with staff that guide and explain flavors well, though occasional busy-night delays are noted. The restaurant is regarded as a neighborhood gem in Montreal, delivering bold flavors with thoughtful presentation and a strong focus on sharing plates. Several reviews rave about standout items like galbi, oysters, dumplings, and the variety of cocktails, while others emphasize the overall balance and creativity of the menu. The dining room and kitchen show care and energy, and the overall impression is one of a unique, approachable fusion experience that invites repeat visits. Overall, 9 Tail Fox comes across as a top pick for flavors, ambiance, and hospitality, a place where inventive dishes and a welcoming vibe come together to create memorable meals.
The menu at this place is my local favourite. Fresh & lively Korean flavours presented with French savoir-faire & heartiness. The kitchen service is relatively quick. The vibe is super cool, yet elegant. It's fun to be able to see the chefs working behind the bar. The wait staff are warm & very knowledgeable about the menu & wine pairings. My only quibble would be that when it gets busy, the staff are just a touch unattentive. Every visit has been wonderful & I look forward to returning soon.
9 Tail Fox is doing it right! The team creates a fantastic culinary experience, rooted in chef Lee's heritage, blended with French & Italian techniques. Delicious! Thank you to Chef Lee, Justin & Veronique for the amazing evening, & perfect service. I highly recommend you visit 9 Tail Fox & the fun & delicious environment they create.
Mar 3, 2026
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I wasn't sure what to expect as this corner location has been sort of cursed with turnover over the years, but I can happily say that I hope nine tail fox sticks around.
The ambiance is really great. So great that when I sat down, I was worried that the portions wouldn't match- you know what I mean? That all the dishes would be tiny & nibbley. Not true! The value was definitely there.
Fresh ingredients. Creative dishes & presentation. The chef came over & said hi. The wait staff was very attentive & friendly. Great spot for a date or with the small group of friends & I recommend sharing all of your dishes.
Highly recommended! Bravo Chef Lee!
We had a wonderful dining experience at ???. Loved the lively atmosphere, attentive servers, & of course the food.
We tried 6 Korean forward dishes from the menu & had a pleasant surprise.
The food looked ordinary until you took the first bite. The delicious main ingredients were complimented by 8 different Devine sauces, I meant really different. Chef Lee brought our taste buds on a journey, from simplistic to multilayer flavour. This restaurant is a hidden gem in plain sight!
Food is incredible - balanced menu & a fantastically talented chef to bring it to life. Service is always friendly & attentive. Vibe of the restaurant is relaxed, great music - notn too loud. Great spot to catch up with friends or loved ones over a bottle of soju!
The food here never disappoints-love the subtle yet distinct nods to their Korean influence. It's fun to watch the chefs cook if you sit at the bar :) The staff is also very helpful & friendly!
Aug 10, 2025
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Gorgeous dishes / presentation.
It tastes so good 👍
Our favorites are the eggplant & the chicken dish.
Beverage:
My husband had PA beer 🍺
I had mocktail.. so refreshing.
The manager gave us complimentary for the Soju & mocktail while we were sitting at the bar. What a nice surprise.
Dessert :
A must try!!!
All of them looks so good
We had a matcha dish ... So good 😊 👍
STAFF:
Very friendly, very accommodating.
We were there at the busy Friday night , the chefs at the kitchen counter made great food for us ...
We enjoyed food & the cooking show as well.
Highly recommended to sit at the kitchen bar !
It's fun !!
Notre troisième visite dans ce beau petit restaurant décontracté qui ne fait aucun compromis sur le raffinement de sa cuisine. Une belle fusion créative, à la coréenne, qui met en valeur les talents du chef. Le service sympathique & accueillant ajoute à l'expérience. Une valeur sûre pour un rendez-vous charmant ou pour une sortie entre amies. Adopté pour nous!
We are very particular & this discovery SCORED on all fronts. The atmosphere - it is a small trendy resto; servers are very personable & attentive. Then there is the fusion style korean cuisine with French overtones which was excellent - balanced, wonderfully creative. We will be back. Met the chef & servers Justin & Chanel !!
We were charged a dish extra & a glass of wine we hadnt ordered. They gave us a bit of soju to make up for it but they were clearly understaffed with 2 waiters & the 2 chefs for the whole packed restaurant on a Saturday night. Waiters were good & did their best tho. The chefs are really good & some of the dishes are exquisite (gnocchis, fried oyster), others are more just deep fried with no presentation like the pleurotes. Overall bill was 140$ for a bottle of wine & 4 dishes which is more pricey than other similar restaurants. Not bad but bit great either. Appreciated it but will not return.
Vraiment un super restaurant ! Serveur très sympa, nourriture délicieuse ! On a eu la chance d'avoir le chef nous apportez les pleurotes, très agréable :)
Très belle découverte. Tout les plats que nous avons choisis étaient délicieux & remplis de saveurs. Le chef est incroyable. Très bon service & bonne ambiance.
Excellente adresse, les chefs sont attentionnés, les plats sont parfaitement balancés, une tres tres belle expérience culinaire, la sélection de vin etait bien vaste & complémentaire avec le reste du menu, un sans faute ! Gros bravo a l'equipe & merci encore :)
Quality of food was fantastic. We had a great night, accompanied by the most helpful & friendly staff (including a wonderful chef, Won Goo!) I would recommend this place, without a shadow of a doubt.
Upscale korean food. Extremely delicious oysters. New takes on korean classics. This place was outstanding the chef & cooks here are doing an absolutely phenomenal job. The service was very good as well I never had an empty glass & everyone was very nice. I definitely want to come back.
Very nice Korean restaurant to bring friends or a date. The food was quite creative with its unique flavours & its presentation. The chefs really know what they're doing. My server was really good, they would check up on us to see if we were good. Nothing excessive, just the right amount of excellent service to not interrupt my date. My date really liked the vibe of the restaurant ! Would definitely go back again & I recommend anyone whether they are a foodie or not, to try out this Montreal gem !
