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.
Wait staff could not have been less accommodating. We had a family dinner with a 5-year old. We asked for plain rice & a fried egg for him, & they refused to make anything off the menu even though they had all the ingredients. They were just purely rude.
May 25, 2024
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Our favorite place Food is amazing. Every item on the menu is a tasty experience The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, & fast. Prices are reasonable considering the top quality 10/10
Food was delicious. Staff super kind. Our main issue was that one of us got our main meals while I waited over 10+ minutes, maybe 15, to get mine. The portions are small so by the time mine came, the other was long done. We tried to have him wait to eat it but after 10+ minutes it was getting cold. So he ate, finished, then mine came. Other than this great overall, just a bummer about food delivery times. Made the "main event" odd/bleak
May 16, 2024
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Everything was great. The food was very good & fresh, the service was excellent. Our family had a great time. A candle for the wife's bday would have been perfect, but I'll bring one next time!
For the price, the portions are very small. Food is generally a bit bland or too salty. It's supposed to be a korean fusion restaurant, but all the korean inspired food do not really have any distinct korean flavour. Kimchi seasoning, jjampong, etc. do not taste like how they should. Just a "generic asian flavour". Service was decent, but could be better. Pouring water by reaching over the table & blocking the guests instead of pouring from the other side of the table, serving 5 shrimp chips for a table of 3 (like come on, the shrimp chip cost what, 5 cents each?). The atmosphere was okay but they leave the windows open & there are people smoking cigarettes & weeds on the streets & you can smell it all.
May 8, 2024
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Last night, my wife & I went to this restaurant for the second time. Both times, we sat at the kitchen bar. It's awesome to watch the kitchen team work! The food & service are awesome & we will definitely be back!
Came here for date night, as I've been wanting to check it out for a while. I appreciate the plant decor everywhere! Don't love the high seating as it's less comfortable for shorter folks, but overall nice atmosphere. Interesting food items (chicken hearts for ex.) alongside what I consider to be "Montreal classics" like burrata, salmon tartare & Caesar salad - but with their own spin. The Caesar was veryyy creamy & we didn't notice the kimchi flavour. The dumplings were delicious but the order only comes with 2 (will leave you wanting more). The shrimp toast was also a small portion but very tasty. Finally, we had the snow crab pesto homemade capellini which was very good too. There was a hint of maybe anis or fennel that threw us off at first but we came to appreciate. Be aware that it's not big portions & can add up quickly. Overall nice experience!
May 3, 2024
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Une expérience culinaire exquise! Le restaurant a su capturer l'essence authentique de la cuisine coréenne avec des ingrédients québécois, en résulte des plats délicieusement équilibrés en saveurs & en textures. Chaque bouchée était un voyage de plaisir pour les papilles. Le service était impeccable & l'ambiance chaleureuse a ajouté à l'ensemble une touche encore plus agréable. Je recommande vivement le 9 Tail Fox à tous les amateurs de cuisine coréenne & à ceux qui cherchent à découvrir de nouvelles saveurs exotiques.
Food was excellent, except for the portion size. We ate well but we left still a bit hungry, & given the prices, we didn't want to order more. But truly, the food is phenomenal. It was just a bummer to be hungry soon after going out for an expensive dinner. Atmosphere was great, but the only thing I would change is getting rid of the stools at the tables. It would have been nice if all the chairs had back support.
Nous avons passé une magnifique soirée. Nous étions 4 filles & nous avons goûté plusieurs des plats offerts sur la carte. Inspiration coréenne nous avons eu plusieurs coups de coeur. Je recommande fortement & j'espère y retourner très bientôt.
