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.
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 :)
Jul 18, 2024
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I've heard about this place when it opened up, but never had a chance to visit this place. Recently, I finally had a chance to visit with a company of 3, & the experience was better than my expectations. We tried most of their dishes on the menu except for 3 items, which we could not order because we could not take any more food!! & I confess everything was so delicious that I ordered more than we could digest. When we got there, it was about 5:30 pm on Thursday evening, & things were getting started. Many patrons started coming in & soon enough, there was no table available. It seemed like most of them were returning customers & I could certainly guess why. I must warn though.. all staffs are so friendly, you'll end-up spending more money than planned & get out happy. Crazy.
We had an absolutely lovely dinner for 5. The place is small so make a reservation! The food - Every dish was thoughtful, tasty & well presented. Our favourites were the duck confit, the cheese corn, the crudo & the shrimp Bao. The favours were rich & balanced. The mix drinks were also very well paired & delicious. The pecan pie was also a favorite at the end. Our server was informative, pleasant & attentive. It's rare I leave a restaurant feeling as though it was worthwhile but this one certainly was! So good we didn't take pictures. Just ate EVERYTHING.
I dine out a lot. Service was excellent even though they were very busy & it seemed like there was only 2 people on the floor. Food was equally amazing, everything we tried was delicious. I will definitely be back to try the other menu items.
Jul 7, 2024
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Dumplings were very good, but other menus were a bit disappointing because it lacked flavor imo, although it was still good. But realistically, I don't see myself coming back here to try other menus. Price is nice for a high-end restaurant. One thing that I found weird was that the server(s) was wearing an Adidas jogger, which I dont think matches the environment of the restaurant. Turned the nice restaurant vibe into a family owned restaurant real quick loool. But they were nice!
Great all around. The dumplings are a must order, I'd skip the tonkatsu not because of the execution, but because it's a pretty basic dish. Great soju & wine selection.
Fabuleux comme toujours. Nous venons de loin pour venir ici. Les plats sont préparés avec soin, c'est une explosion de saveurs en bouche. Vraiment je vous recommande ce resto!
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.
Had a chance to sit in terrace on the perfect weather! The food is always amazing. I love how they twist authentic Korean dishes with various interesting flavours! The dumplings, donkatsu & kimchi fried rice are my all time favourites. The service was very nice & welcoming. I really loved the whole atmosphere. I'll visit again soon :)
