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.
I stayed in a hotel right next to Opiano during a short trip of Montreal & decided to have a dinner there on a Thursday evening in November. It seemed quite busy, but I got a seat immediately. The food was very reasonably priced, plentiful, & was very tasty. The service was quite good as well. I will gladly go back there.
Need a quick bite to eat? Visit this mom & pop shop. Not tip. No waiters. Just a kiosk, pay & some tables. Loved the kimbap. Kassu was alright but it wasn't expensive at all.
One of my favorite in Montreal! The food is always delicious, affordable & the staff are always nice! It's our regular restaurant to visit, their binsoo is good too! unfortunately, they are not open on weekends, otherwise we'll be there more often.
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.
