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.
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.
Jan 24, 2024
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Unfortunately, we had a bad experience after eating the dessert. My friend is allergic to nuts, which she clearly stated at numerous instances to the team, & she asked if there was any dessert with no nuts & peanuts. The waitress asked the kitchen & came back recommending the dessert of the day (pear cheesecake) informing us that there was no traces of any nuts. After we left the restaurant, my friend ended up feeling symptomatic (itching in the throat, trouble breathing, & hyperventilating) & rushed to the emergency where we ended up staying for more than 4 hours as she experienced a full allergic reaction.
Please be careful if you have an allergy as there may have been cross-contamination.
The food excellent , great portion, & super delicious . Now the seating arrangement where we were sitting in the Banquet corner on a semi-circle wood bench ( looks great) but so uncomfortable unfortunately. Otherwise the service , restaurant ambiance & food well worth it.
The food excellent , great portion, & super delicious . Now the seating arrangement where we were sitting in the Banquet corner on a semi-circle wood bench ( looks great) but so uncomfortable unfortunately. Otherwise the service , restaurant ambiance & food well worth it.
Everything was good & tasty. Well presented & all flavours were rich & balanced. One of the best restaurants in Montreal imho. Would definitely come back to try more items on the menus.
Everything was good & tasty. Well presented & all flavours were rich & balanced. One of the best restaurants in Montreal imho. Would definitely come back to try more items on the menus.
Jan 17, 2024
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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!
My go-to restaurant in Saint-Henri! Been 4 times already & it never disappoints! Very easy to go back to, to try something new as they change up their menu every so often & have weekly specials. The desserts as well are always delicious (wish their banana crumble was a regular dish!!!). For the same level of fine dining, you will pay a lot more in other restaurants! Vraiment un bijou de Saint-Henri!
Très belle expérience culinaire. Nous avons apprécié tous les plats. Petit bémol, le poulet n'était pas assez cuit, il était encore rosée par endroit...
Très bon service.
Merci!
Dec 31, 2023
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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!
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.
