Opiano comes across as a fast, affordable Korean spot with generous portions and solid flavors, especially the pork bone soup and bulgogi, and an efficient digital ordering system that suits students and visitors near campus; the summer bingsu is a standout, often praised for rich milk, while overall there is broad appreciation for authentic comfort food and good value, though a few dishes are noted as overly sweet or slightly bland and one review mentions ramen-like noodles in a soup; some diners were surprised by a charge for takeout bags and others noted a self-service, no-tipping setup; the atmosphere is described as cozy and busy, sometimes noisy, with mixed impressions of the staff, yet many call it a dependable quick meal and a top pick for cheap, tasty Korean fare close to campus.
Pretty decent food. The pork bone soup is amazing, while I found the rest of the savoury dishes to be bland. Portion wise, you get your money worth. Bingsu dessert was also impeccable.
Ma femme vietnamienne & moi avons diné ici durant nos années universitaires! Bonnes portions pour un bon prix & c'est délicieux! Ce restaurant m'a permis d'en apprendre plus sur la culture occidentale & d'éduquer ma femme à propos de son pays natal, étant donné qu'elle a été adoptée. Notre plat préféré est le « bulgogi », nous payons environ 15$ chaque.
I ordered the army stew & a salad. I put two stars because I was expecting more flavor & more tofu in the soup. Also, the noodles are the cheap ones from instant ramen packs & the soup consisted mostly of them. I knew that when ordered that dish I would get spam, but I wasn't expecting it to be so insipid & flavorless.
I added a star because the dressing for the salad, yet why do u call a salad a bunch of lettuce together?
The prices are decent, yet I was expecting better quality.
The concept of ordering first & then finding a table is an efficient system, though finding an open table was difficult during the busy lunchtime rush. The food itself was good, but every dish was a little too sweet.
Oct 10, 2025
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Fantastic korean eatery. Unassuming but pleasently surprised. Generous portions & fair prices. We're Korean & as authentic as we've had in a long time. Bingsu was excellent!
Opiano is a cozy Korean restaurant right next to McGill University & it's perfect for students to grab lunch after class. 🍲 It offers authentic & tasty Korean dishes at a very reasonable price, making it a go-to spot for both quick meals & casual hangouts.
In the summer, they serve bingsu (shaved ice dessert), & I have to say the milk flavor is the richest & creamiest you can find in Montreal. 🧊🥛 Absolutely delicious! Strongly recommended for anyone looking for great Korean food near campus. 🌟
