Opium Glasgow is an Asian fusion restaurant at 191 Hope Street in the city centre. Its cooking draws on the food cultures of China, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand while using Scottish meat, seafood and produce where appropriate. The informal dining room and sharing format create a livelier experience than a conventional sequence of individual starters and mains.
Handmade dim sum is a defining part of the menu, with steamed and fried dumplings offering different wrappers, fillings and textures. Wok cooked dishes, curries, seafood, duck and pork belly extend the choice into more substantial plates. Aromatic herbs, chilli, citrus, soy and spice create contrasts that work especially well when several dishes are shared across the table.
Tofu, vegetables and plant based preparations provide useful options for vegan diners, and a separate gluten free menu helps guests navigate the range. Sauces, marinades and shared kitchen processes can still contain allergens, so anyone with a serious sensitivity should confirm the current ingredients with staff. Ordering a mixture of dim sum and larger plates is the clearest way to experience the kitchen’s range.
Cocktails, wine, beer and alcohol free drinks are selected to accompany both delicate dumplings and stronger chilli driven dishes. The menu works for a quick lunch, an evening meal or a group occasion where the table wants to explore together. Opium’s identity comes from combining the pleasure of dim sum with a broad, contemporary view of Asian restaurant cooking.
Address: 191 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 2UL, United Kingdom
Opium Menu
Soup
Hot & Sour Soup
chicken, wild mushrooms, sichuan preserved cabbage, sugar snaps
Vegan Hot & Sour Soup
tofu, wild mushrooms, sichuan preserved cabbage, sugar snaps
Steamed Dim Sum
XO Scallops Dumpling
king scallops, asparagus tips, carrot, chilli xo paste
Har Gau
king prawn, bamboo shoots, spinach
Siu Mai
chicken & prawn, shiitake, celery
Crab Meat & Chive Dumpling
blue swimmer crab, king prawn, chinese chives
Sticky Rice with Chicken in Lotus Leaf
sticky rice parcel, chicken, chinese pork sausage, mixed mushrooms, bamboo shoots
Satay Won Ton
chicken & king prawn dumpling, satay sauce
Cordycep Flower & Tofu Dumpling
cordycep flower, cashew mash, yuba
Fried Dim Sum
Sticky Plum Ribs
honey, cinnamon, sour plum sauce
Chilli Salt & Pepper Ribs
sichuan salt, chilli, shallot, pepper
Crispy Duck Roll
aromatic duck, celery, carrot, hoi sin sauce
Shanghai Gyoza
chicken, chinese chive, shiitake mushroom
Chilli Salt & Pepper Squid
sichuan salt, chilli, shallot, pepper
Spicy Prawn on Toast
prawn meat infused with a malay spicy dry paste of lemongrass & curry
Kung Pao Won Ton
chicken & king prawn dumpling, hot & sweet sauce
Soft Shell Crab
sichuan salt, chilli, garlic, shallots
Crispy Tofu Roll
aromatic tofu, celery, carrots, hoi sin sauce
Salt & Pepper Tofu
sichuan salt, chilli, garlic, shallots
Fish & Seafood
Steamed Seabass
ginger, spring onion & premier soy, baby pak choi, fine beans, exotic mushrooms
Monk Fish Claypot
north sea monk fish, broccoli, shiitake mushrooms, sichuan chilli soyabean sauce
Seared Seabream
tenderstem brocolli, asparagus, shallots, ginger, soy
Malay Spicy Tiger Prawn
fine beans, bell peppers, chilli, tumeric, curry
XO Tiger Prawns & Scallops
sugar snaps, asparagus, lotus roots, chilli xo sauce
Meat & Poultry
Kung Pao Chicken
punchy hot & sweet sauce, bell peppers, fresh chilli, red onion, roasted macadamia nuts
Chicken Teriyaki
tenderstem broccoli, mixed peppers, red onion, toasted sesame
Satay Chicken
peanut, honey, coconut
Thai Green Chicken Curry
broccoli, fine beans, spicy creamy green curry
Slow-Braised Pork Belly
ramsay of carluke pork belly, asian taro, shiitake, chickpeas, cinnamon, soy & shaoxing broth
Massaman Beef Curry
aberdeen angus braising steak, baby potato, carrot, crispy shallot
Rib-Eye Beef, Black Pepper & Shiraz
fine beans, shimeiji mushrooms, red peppers, shiraz reduction
Thai Chilli Beef
rib-eye beef stir-fried, sugar snaps, bell peppers, thai holy basil sauce
Sanbei Duck with Ginger & Sweet Basil
gessingham duck claypot, asparagus, exotic mushrooms, soy sesame & shaoxing broth
Aromatic Duck & Pancake
served with cucumber, spring onion & hoi sin sauce
Vegetarian & Vegan
Aromatic Tofu & Pancake
served with cucumber, spring onion & hoi sin sauce
Braised Aubergine & Tofu Claypot
aubergine, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, peppers, chilli soybean & blackbean sauce
Kung Pao Chinese Croissant
aubergine, bell pepper, roasted macadamia nuts, hot and sweet sauce
Sanbei Tofu with Ginger & Sweet Basil
tofu claypot, aspargus, shiitake mushrooms, soy sesame & shaoxing broth
Crunchy Veg & Black Pepper
lotus roots, sugar snaps, babycorn, tofu, baby pak choi
Mapo Tofu
sichuan preserved cabbage, beancurd puff, garden peas, shiitake, pixian chilli bean, sichuan peppercorn
Sides
Pak Choi
crushed garlic
Beansprouts
spring onion
Broccoli
crushed garlic
Fried Soft Noodles
Egg Fried Rice
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Thai Prawn Crackers
Vegan Crackers
Gluten Free – Soup
Hot & Sour Soup
chicken, wild mushrooms, sichuan preserved cabbage, sugar snaps
Vegan Hot & Sour Soup
tofu. wild mushrooms. sichuan preserved cabbage, sugar snaps
Gluten Free – Steamed Dim Sum
Siu Mai
chicken & prawn, shiitake, celery
Crab Meat & Chive Dumpling
blue swimmer crab, king prawn, chinese chives
Gluten Free – Fried Dim Sum
Chilli Salt & Pepper Squid
sichuan salt, chilli, shallot, pepper
Spicy Prawn on Toast
prawn meat infused with a malay spicy dry paste of lemongrass & curry
Soft Shell Crab
sichuan salt, chilli, garlic, shallots
Shanghai Gyoza
chicken, Chinese chive, shiitake mushroom
Salt & Pepper Tofu
with sichuan salt, chilli, garlic, shallots
Squash Roll
butternut squash, courgette, sun dried tomato, pinenuts, kung pao sauce
Gluten Free – Fish & Seafood
Steamed Seabass
ginger, spring onion & premier soy, baby pak choi. fine beans. exotic mushrooms
Monk Fish Claypot
north sea monk fish. broccoli, shiitake mushrooms. sichuan chilli soyabean sauce
Seared Seabream
tenderstem broccoli, asparagus, shallots, ginger, soy
Malay Spicy Tiger Prawn
fine beans, bell peppers, turmeric. curry, chilli
Gluten Free – Meat & Poultry
Chicken Rainbow Veg
asparagus, sugar snaps, beansprouts, shimeiji, Sichuan preserved cabbage
Thai Green Chicken Curry
broccoli, fine beans, spicy creamy green curry
Massaman Beef Curry
aberdeen angus braising steak, baby potato, garden carrot, crispy shallots
Rib-Eye Beef, Black Pepper & Shiraz
fine beans, shimeiji mushrooms, red peppers, shiraz reduction
Thai Chilli Beef
rib-eye beef stir-fried, sugar snaps, bell peppers, Thai holy basil sauce
Gluten Free – Vegetarian & Vegan
Crunchy Veg & Black Pepper
lotus roots, sugar snaps, babycorn, tofu, baby pak choi
Braised Aubergine & Tofu Claypot
aubergine, tofu, shiitake mushronms, peppers, chilli soybean & blackbean sauce
Mapo Tofu
sichuan preserved cabbage. beancurd puff, garden peas, shiitake, pixian chilli bean & sichuan peppercorn
Gluten Free – Sides
Pak Choi
crushed garlic
Beansprouts
spring onion
Broccoli
crushed garlic
Egg Fried Rice
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Thai Prawn Crackers
Vegan Crackers
Prix Fixe Lunch – Starters
2 courses 19.8. Served from 12 noon – 2.30pm, Sunday 1pm – 3.30pm.
Hot & Sour Soup
chicken, wild mushrooms, sichuan preserved cabbage, sugar snaps
Vegan Hot & Sour Soup
tofu. wild mushrooms. sichuan preserved cabbage, sugar snaps
Crab Meat & Chinese Chive Dumpling
blue swimmer crab, king prawn, chinese chive
Satay Wonton
chicken & king prawn dumpling, satay sauce
Chilli Salt & Pepper Squid
sichuan salt, chilli, shallot, pepper
Crispy Tofu Roll
aromatic tofu, celery, carrot, hoi sin sauce
Prix Fixe Lunch – Mains
2 courses 19.8. Served from 12 noon – 2.30pm, Sunday 1pm – 3.30pm.
Kung Pao Chicken
punchy hot & sweet sauce, bell peppers, fresh chilli, red onion, roasted macadamia nuts
Malay Spicy Tiger Prawn
fine beans, bell peppers, turmeric, curry
Honey Glazed Char Siu
barbequed pork, pak choi
Roasted Duck
ginger, spring onion, asparagus
Rib-Eye Beef, Black Pepper & Shiraz
fine beans, shimeiji mushrooms, red pepper, shiraz reduction
Tofu, Rainbow Veg
seasonal veg, exotic mushroom, sichuan preserved cabbage, served with steamed jasmine rice
Prix Fixe Lunch – Sides
Chinese Croissant
crispy pastry, recommend to pair with soup
Pak Choi
crushed garlic
Beansprouts
spring onion
Broccoli
crushed garlic
Fried Soft Noodles
Fried Crispy Noodles
Nasi Goreng
Malay spicy fried rice
Egg Fried Rice
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Thai Prawn Crackers
Vegan Crackers
White Wine
125ml • 175ml • Bottle
Sauvignon Blanc/Colombard
White and Sea, Gascony – France
Terras Lusas Branco
Adega de Redondo, Alentejo – Portugal
Pinot Grigio
Casa Defra, Cielo e Terra, Delle Venezie – Italy
Grüner Veltliner
Funkstille, Niederösterreich – Austria
Red Wine
Poetico Tinto
Ai Galera, Tejo – Portugal
Pinot Noir
Nostros Reserva, Indomita, Casablanca – Chile
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Altopiano, Feudo Antico, Abruzzo – Italy
Merlot
Los Espinos, Central Valley – Chile
Opium's Creations
Opium's Den
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Creme De Violette, Maraschino Liqueur, Lychee, Lemon & Blueberries
Scarlet Glen
Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin, Chambord, Lime & Sugar
Where The Melon Melts
Midori, Cointreau, Lemon & Lime
Lady Kwai Feh
Prosecco, Tanqueray Gin, Blue Curacao, Kwai Feh Lychee Liqueur, Lemon & Sugar
Beer & Cider
Asahi
Tsing Tao
Singha
Peroni
Spirits
House pour. All Spirits 25ml unless stated.
Bombay Sapphire
Gin
Tanqueray
Gin
Tanqueray No. Ten
Gin
Hendricks
Gin
Loose Leaf Teas by Suki Tea
All teas are served in a pot with or without milk
Jasmine
Oolong
Green
Peppermint
Coffee by Thomsons Coffee
Estd.1841. Plant based milk alternative – Oat Milk