Opiano is a cozy Korean spot near McGill offering authentic, generous portions at affordable prices with a fast, self-serve style and an efficient system that has customers ordering first and then finding a table; the menu features pork bone soup, stews, fried chicken, and bingsu, all described as tasty, filling, and good value, with large portions and a casual, student friendly vibe; while the dining experience is praised for speed, cleanliness, and value, some reviews note desserts can disappoint, a few dishes lean sweet or bland, and a takeaway bag charge mentioned, but overall Opiano is a reliable go to for cheap, tasty Korean comfort food close to campus.
Wow - who thought that Montreal would have amazing & cheap Korean food? It's hidden inside the basement of an apartment building too. The pork bone soup was cheap & very filling / flavorful. Service was excellent as well. Huge portions for the price. Highly recommend.
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.
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.
Very good food & relatively affordable. Take the pork bone soup at your risk & peril, it's one of the best choices to make, but can be messy to eat. Still recommend it. Wear a bib.
Needed a quick lunch near campus & a friend recommended this Korean restaurant. Having lived in Seoul, I can say the bibimbap really hit the spot! The portions are generous for the price, & it even comes with a miso soup. The ordering system is super efficient, you order on a digital screen, & about 10 minutes later your name is called to pick up your food. Everything was fresh, fast, & tasty. I've already been back to try their soup, & it was just as delicious. Definitely a new go-to spot!
Apr 28, 2025
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Opiano is a good , economic Korean restaurant perfect for a work/between class/ or after school meal.
1. Good price.
I have ordered pork bone soup & kimbap with beef , with tax 33$. & these were shared with my friend.
2. Good taste
The pork bone soup is very tasty.
It is DIY style & food court atmosphere. I highly recommend
They have bingsoo as well.will definitely try that in Summer 🌞!
15-Aug-2024 Came back & they are newly renovated! You now order on a touchscreen & when the food is ready they call your number. Food is as delicious as always! The moochim mandu, pork bone stew, bulgogi, jeyuk & bingsoo are stellar & at such an affordable price. Wish they were also open on weekend. ----------- So I'm writing this review based off my dozens of visits to opiano. This place was my go to place as a student (& still come as a non student) because of the delicious Korean food, the quick service & the friendly staff. It's a order at the counter type of place where you order & then they give you a number. They display your number on this digital clock looking thing & once your food is ready, you pick it out at the front. The owner was always so friendly to us! I used to come here for their AMAZING red bean bingsu but now they don't seem to be selling it anymore. I also LOVE their tteokbokki, Pork bone soup, tofu stew & spicy pork plate. This place will always have a soft spot in my heart, so highly recommend.
So authentic Korean restaurant. You ordered all the meal from the machine & no tips added since all self service like how you order at McDonald which is so convenient for those who work in downtown & tourists. The whole ordering process is high tech & time saving. We ordered pork bone soup which is a must try here! Best ever. Also the tofu soup with seafood was sooo good. These two come with rice. I hope I could stay in Montreal couple more days & visit here everyday. The customer service is so friendly, they are humble & polite. Highly recommend! It could be a good stop after hiking the Mount Royal.
place is quick, clean, & service is excellent! pork bone soup is very nourishing. not the most flavorful one id ever had but by montreal standards for east asian food this place is VERY good. & reasonable bang for buck (if u r not super hungry u can prob split this dish with another person)!
Have been eating at Opiano since 2018 & it's still one of my favourite spots around McGill after l graduated. They have a complete renovation but the food stays affordable & delicious!!! I can't find another restaurant that has a pork bone soup as good as their's
i had the pork bone soup & it ROCKS. best korean restaurant in montreal. feels like a hug. the staff is also super friendly & despite being in a basement food court it has a great vibe.
Apr 11, 2024
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Cheap, plentiful & absolutely delicious! I highly recommend the pork bone soup. Yes, it's a bit of a "cafeteria" atmosphere, but oddly that adds to the charm of the place. Trust me, once you're digging in, you will NOT regret it. 👍🏽🙂
I come to this restaurant every time I visit MTL, & this was our third visit. Their pork bone soup is amazing. It looks like a lot of McGill students drop by for lunch & dinner. It's more of a food court style atmosphere, so the price range is also very affordable.
Pork bone soup is incredible! The meat just falls off the bone. Very reasonably priced, full of flavour & a great portion size. Spice level isn't entirely adjustable, would like the option to add a bit more of a kick!
