Food was decent if you are craving for Chinese / Asian cuisine in Glasgow badly. We ordered the hot and sour soup, sweet and sour pork, stir fried broccoli and yam rice - would highly recommend getting the yam rice it was really fragrant and I believed they might have use glutinous rice. Service was good too with the FOHs helping to clear the plates on time.
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Before you go
- Style
- City-centre Asian fusion — dim sum and sharing plates
- Setting
- 191 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 2UL
- Known for
- dim sum, Asian fusion sharing dishes, head chef Kwan Yu Lee, tapas-style dining
- Good for
- working lunch, intimate dinner, sharing with friends, city centre
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- Call 0141 332 6668 or email eat@opiumrestaurant.co.uk
- Also
- Closed Mon–Tue; Wed–Fri noon–2.30pm & 5–9.30pm; Sat noon–9.30pm; Sun 1–9.30pm; Corner of Hope St and West Regent St
Glasgow restaurant
Opium
Opening hours
- Monday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Overview
Opium is an Asian fusion restaurant at 191 Hope Street (corner of West Regent Street) in Glasgow city centre. It specialises in traditional dim sum alongside larger fusion dishes, served tapas-style for sharing — informal, no set courses. Head chef Kwan Yu Lee trained in Hong Kong and brings classical Chinese technique with Far Eastern influences; owner Trevor Lee. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday–Friday lunch noon–2.30pm and dinner 5–9.30pm; Saturday noon–9.30pm; Sunday 1–9.30pm. Phone 0141 332 6668 / eat@opiumrestaurant.co.uk. Near Central and Queen Street stations.
Reviews
Everything was ok, but not amazing. I don’t feel the experience matches the price; the food was good but not memorable considering it’s £22-32 for a main + rice/noodles. The server took my order, then another server came and again asked for the order, but neither server asked at any point whether everything is ok. I ordered what should be the spiciest dish; it wasn’t spicy (except a couple of slices of chilli). The £12 cocktail tasted only of cheap tequila. Portions were not large, especially the rice at £3.80 (surely it costs them almost nothing to give you more rice). There is no ambiance at all, it could be any small-town cafe or restaurant. Sadly I won’t be going back.
Read on Google MapsIt was a family gathering and food was amazing. We ordered 5 types of dim sums and separate main dishes. All of them are really good. Price was bit high but worth every penny.
Read on Google MapsBeen a while since last ate here. Came Thursday lunchtime, v quiet ( we were the only ones in). It has retained its relaxed ambiance and staff are v helpful. The food was excellent ( best in Glasgow imo). The stand out for us were the salt n chilli ribs, soft shell crab & aubergine tofu hot pot ( but the crab chive dim sum was delicious too).Not cheap (£54 ) but given the quality , we would highly recommend this , particularly for a special occasion
Read on Google MapsOnly one Chinese Restaurant in Scotland holds a Rosette award so we had to check it out. We had a wide selection of food, everything hit the spot! Hand wrapped dim sum is not to be missed. They are also one of the few Chinese restaurants that have a separate Gluten Free menu. See our full video review on our experience under The Olive Tree Family on all social media platforms.
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