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.
La nourriture était correcte, sans plus. Les dumplings & la tartine de crevettes n'avaient que très peu de goût (on ne goûtait que la friture). Le poulet frit & l'entrée de choux-fleurs étaient bons mais pas épatants. Les portions étaient idéales pour partager, mais nous n'avons pas trouvé que la qualité de la nourriture valait le prix. Après 4 assiettes, c'était assez & nous avons décidé de ne pas commander plus, étant plutôt déçus de nos plats. Le cocktail (Saigon Mule) était très bon par contre!
Amazing little discovery! Very very tasty but a bit too salty! We almost ordered everything :) Personally recommend the dumplings & oysters! Very very very good! Other dishes are good as well. Dinning room very cozy Service was amazing
Feb 24, 2024
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Everything was absolutely perfect. We tried at least 7 of the dishes & all of them were so good. The LA Galbi, the octopus, the crudo, the oysters, the tartare, the dumplings & the Menbosha is what we took. We sat at the bar which is right where you can see the cooks do their magic. The service was impeccable! They took attention to detail, & knew their menu throughout. They described each plate & gave us excellent recommendations. Im very much excited to go back to try the other dishes. One of my new favorite spots!
I loved this restaurant before but I found that last night the taste & overall presentation have gone down since I was there this summer. The food was always adventurous & refined. Yesterday the dumplings were the same, but the cauliflower was tough, not bright, & the plating was average. The soup was good but the calamari were tough & chewy. The crudo was delicious but not plated as well as it used to be. My friend & I were disappointed. I hope this was just a bad night.
Omg. A real gem. Tiny but the atmosphere very nice. Great service, the waitress was very kind & also knew what wine goes with what. The food, korean fushion I would say. Loved it very much. My friend & I had their signature dumplings oyster mushroom tempura kimchi fried rice yuringi (fried chicken asian chimichurri) duck confit beef tartare (tastes like korean bulgogi) Definitely have to go back & try other dishes!
The new cocktails are delicious, especially Spicy Mandarin. We tried 10 dishes, all excellent! Favourites were the burrata, the dumplings, the galbi, the menbosha. We will be back!
Dec 23, 2023
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
The new cocktails are delicious, especially Spicy Mandarin. We tried 10 dishes, all excellent! Favourites were the burrata, the dumplings, the galbi, the menbosha. We will be back!
La bouffe était vraiment succulente!!!! Tout était bon : crudo; pieuvre; toats de crevettes; riz frit; dumpling & pleurottes tempura. Le vin était bon aussi.
Seul bémol: musique un peu trop fort.
Cute new place in Saint Henri. While the waiter made a mistake in our order we were offered a drink on the house. all the dishes were good & nice portion to share. The oysters were very good & well seasoned. The calamari with sweet potato soup & the dumplings were my favourites !
J'y retourne régulièrement car je sais que tout va être parfait. Tous les plats que j'ai pris hier soir étaient délicieux les huîtres, dumplings, crudo & la soupe épicée aux fruits de mer. Service rapide & professionnel.L'ambiance est aussi agréable, pas trop bruyant, on peut parler. L'intensité de l'éclairage est aussi savamment dosée. Réservation conseillée.
Dec 3, 2023
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
The service was 💯 & the food was so good! Each dish was well thought out & full of flavours. Sit by the bar & watch the chef work. It's an art!
Also The dumplings are a must!
Food was delicious, but in very small quantity. You will need to order at least 4-6 plates for 2 people. Cocktails (Suwon Mule), dumplings, & Kalguksu were especially good. (We did not order kimchi fried rice just because we make them at home, but the dish smelled amazing at the restaurant.) Carpaccio was so-so. Cuisine-wise, it is more western than Korean.
We had a very good time. Very nice ambiance. We liked the open kitchen. Staff was friendly & efficient. Menu is interesting & some items were very good (oysters, dumplings, chicken, soup of the calamari), but our order of octopus was dry & very small, so quite disappointing given the price (we've seen another order of octopus come out after ours & it looked much much better) & the calamari were also dry (but the corn soup was excellent).
Sep 23, 2023
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Nouveau coup de cœur. The moment we walked in I was greeted by my name. Natural wine list, a few open bottles to choose from. Oysters, dumplings, beef tartare were outstanding. Kimchi fried rice & fried chicken were also very satisfying. Food, atmosphere & service has me returning most definitely.
This review is for the solo diners out there. I decided to have dinner here by myself on a whim; very glad that I did because it was a lovely experience! I sat at the bar, which is arguably the best seat in the house because from there you can watch the chefs prepare one beautiful meal after the other. I particularly appreciated how kind all the staff were with me, making me feel very welcomed & accommodated. I ordered one entrée (dumplings) & one main dish (kalguksu) & they were both delicious & good value for money. Thanks for the great evening, 9 Tail Fox staff!
We had 5 dishes & every one of them were amazing! The Crudo dish of sashimi, the Corn dish that was flamed/ charbroiled, the delicious Shrimp toast fried on 4 sides...yumm, & then the incredible porcini Dumplings...wow!! OMG, Must go back!!!
Great night at 9 Tail, we were 4 people so shared 5 appetizers & 4 mains... & each one was better then the last. Great ambience, excellent service too, & a nice cocktail list & wine selection that went well with the food. The staff were knowledgeable & explained the dishes, ingredients & the chef came by to talk to us too. Standouts for me were the oyster mushroom & porcini dumplings starters, & then the steak & potato & chicken mains. Definitely going back so I can have some of the other dishes I missed (& to try the other cocktails too)!
Super dinner!! Seafood & fish were so fresh & everything was delicious especially the porccinni dumplings. Excellent service (thank you Chloe) & very reasonable bill. Will definitely be back. Merci!
