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"Cooked to perfection and the flavours were incred

"Cooked to perfection and the flavours were incredible"

For the month of August, you'll be able to get 50% discount upto £10 per person every Tue & Wed (closed Mon) when you dine in Opium on food and non alcohol drinks! You won't need any vouchers, just come on in! This it thanks to the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme

We highly recommend everyone takes full advantage of this not just at our restaurant but everywhere else to support local businesses that you love.

Photo credit: @mikenlucekitchen and thanks to @mysterydinersglasgow food challenges for bringing in a fantastic guest.

£4350 raised. Thank you everyone who were kind en

£4350 raised. Thank you everyone who were kind enough to donate.
This concludes our #nhscarers fundraiser in partnership with the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

To summarise where this money is going: the staff at the hospital were so grateful for the overwhelming support from the public. But they wanted to recognise the carers in nursing and care homes who weren't getting as much support.

This money will go towards hamper & pamper packs to recognise their hard work and say thank you. With this donation, they have now met their target and can extend all over Glasgow.

With all that being said, we are now open. Time to get to work!

Special thanks: partners China Gourmet(Springburn) & @oiishiek

It's the dragon boat festival today! We had a spec

It's the dragon boat festival today! We had a special guest in, one of the chef's wife came and made the traditional food normally eaten just now.

If you've ever had our sticky rice, this is very similar. The great thing is that every place in the world has their own style so it was great that we got the chance to see how she made it. She ended up making over 100 in 1 and a half hours! (Should we hire her?) The story for this festival starts with a poet who became an advisor to the kingdom. But after some disagreements, he was cast out by the king and the advisor decided to commit suicide in a river.
On hearing this, the locals rushed out on their boats to save him. They threw food and wine to poison the "dragon" in the river but even with their attempts, all they found was the advisors clothes.

Today, this tradition is celebrated by having dragon boat races, eating food and drinking wine.

Perhaps one day we'll have races across the River Clyde in Glasgow and celebrate with food and wine together too!

3000 meals. Today we finished our final food dona

Free Online Cooking Masterclasses By Trevor Lee.

Free Online Cooking Masterclasses By Trevor Lee.

We're creating 6 Asian Cooking Masterclasses for FREE. From 23rd until the 30th, we'll be sharing 6 videos by using every single part of 1 whole chicken meaning no waste and more taste!

These videos are demonstrated by the owner/director of the restaurant to inspire you to make asian cuisine. Each video is dedicated to our fundraiser for the @nhsggc. If you would like the full recipe, please donate, the link can be found in our bio or message us!

You can buy a whole chicken and try everything or just the individual pieces depending on which recipe you like.

Stay tuned and have fun everyone!

The chefs enter the kitchen to prepare the hundred

The chefs enter the kitchen to prepare the hundreds of dim sum for the day from scratch. Suddenly, hours have gone by and the food is ready to cook.

When you're in the flow and find something you love doing, it doesn't feel like work.

It's all worth it knowing that we can then share it with all you lovely people to enjoy.

Dish: Chicken & Pork Wontons

Half the raffle is now gone! For every £1 you've

Half the raffle is now gone!
For every £1 you've donated, we will donate £3 between Opium, @oiishiek & China Gourmet (Springburn)

The prize has now been updated so any winners of the raffle will have the choice to use their prize at either Opium or Oiishi.
1st prize - 30% off
2nd prize - 20% off
3rd prize - 10% off
These prizes can be used towards delivery/collection

All proceeds go towards our fundraiser in partnership with Glasgow Royal Infirmary Hospital.

All numbers are £2, just message us to seal your name in.

The winners will be announced by on Tues 30th
Photo credit: @hilarycaneat

Available Numbers
1 -
2 - KAORI LAIRD
3 - RYAN KELLY
4 - SCRAN_FOR_THE_FAM
5 - ARLENE (CG)
6 -
7 - NATALIE SCOTT
8 - PARDEEP.K.C
9 - SCRAN_FOR_THE_FAM
10 - KAORI LAIRD
11 - KAORI LAIRD
12 -
13 - PARDEEP.K.C
14 -
15 - SHEENA YOUNG
16 - STEVEN (CG)
17 -
18 - NICHOLA MCQUILLIN
19 - NATALIE SCOTT
20 -
21 - LISA (CG)
22 - JUNE SHEK
23 -
24 - SINEAD (CG)
25 - ARLENE (CG)
26 - KAORI LAIRD
27 - JUNE SHEK
28 - NICHOLA MCQUILLIN
29 -
30 - NATALIE SCOTT
31 - JACK WEBSTER
32 - JACK WEBSTER
33 - JACK WEBSTER
34 - JACK WEBSTER
35 - NATALIE SCOTT
36 - JACK WEBSTER
37 -
38 - SHEENA YOUNG
39 -
40 - LISA (CG)
41 -
42 -
43 - STEVEN (CG)
44 -
45 - SINEAD (CG)
46 -
47 - NATALIE SCOTT
48 -
49 - ARLENE (CG)
50 -
51 - LEE SHANKS
52 - AMANDA CONWAY
53 - SUSAN STEWART
54 - FIONA GALLOWAY
55 - LEE SHANKS
56 - ANDREW HYND
57 - JOHN MCKIE
58 - ANITA CLARK
59 - JOHN MCKIE
60 - EMMA SUSAN
61 - LEE SHANKS
62 -
63 - ANGELA TO
64 -
65 - ANDREW HYND
66 -
67 - DANIEL VALLELI
68 -
69 - AMANDA CONWAY
70 - AMANDA CONWAY
71 - ANDREW HYND
72 - ANGELA TO
73 - MURRAY MACGILLIVRAY
74 - LEE SHANKS
75 -
76 - ANITA CLARK
77 - FIONA KELLY
78 - MURRAY MACGILLIVRAY
79 -
80 - AMANDA CONWAY
81 - LEE SHANKS
82 - SUSAN STEWART
83 - DONNA OROURKE
84 -
85 - FIONA GALLOWAY
86 -
87 - ANGELA TO
88 - DONNA OROURKE
89 - STEVEN (CG)
90 - ANGELA TO
91 -
92 - ANDREW HYND
93 - ANDREW BLEAKLEY
94 - JOHN GAVIN
95 -
96 - FIONA KELLY
97 -
98 - ANDREW HYND
99 - EMMA SUSAN
100 - ANGELA TO

Happy birthday to owner and director Trevor Lee wh

Happy birthday to owner and director Trevor Lee who started Opium nearly 10 years ago.

He thanks everyone as it has been his pride and joy to share his dream with guests and staff to suppliers and communities.

Thank you Trevor Lee for directing the team and restaurant to where it has always needed to go. To health, happiness and prosperity.

Our second last set of team food donations, this t

Our second last set of team food donations, this time we helped out @h4thglasgow

Dish: 100 x chicken and pork wontons, courgette, pineapple, peppers, onions and steamed jasmine rice.

Thanks partners: @oiishiek covering @communityofhelping and China Gourmet(Springburn) with @harperchurch.glasgow each doing 100 meals too!

As we step closer to operating again, it's been exciting to bring back certain services for our guests again soon. Stay tuned!

Raffle Prize Giveaway!!! 1st prize - 30% off 2nd p

Raffle Prize Giveaway!!! 1st prize - 30% off
2nd prize - 20% off
3rd prize - 10% off

These prizes can be used towards delivery/collection when we open back up operations soon!

1 ticket(1 number) is £2. If you want one, give us a message! Once this is received, we will seal your name next to your numbers.

All contributions go towards our fundraiser which helps build pamper packs to the staff at care/nursing homes. Also, for every contribution made, we will match right upto our £1000 target!

Winners of the raffle will be announced on the 30th. Share this with someone who is lucky or has been craving asian food! Good luck.

Available Numbers
1 -
2 - KAORI LAIRD
3 - RYAN KELLY
4 - SCRAN_FOR_THE_FAM
5 - ARLENE (CG)
6 -
7 - NATALIE SCOTT
8 - PARDEEP.K.C
9 - SCRAN_FOR_THE_FAM
10 - KAORI LAIRD
11 - KAORI LAIRD
12 -
13 - PARDEEP.K.C
14 -
15 - SHEENA YOUNG
16 - STEVEN (CG)
17 -
18 - NICHOLA MCQUILLIN
19 - NATALIE SCOTT
20 -
21 - LISA (CG)
22 - JUNE SHEK
23 -
24 - SINEAD (CG)
25 - ARLENE (CG)
26 - KAORI LAIRD
27 - JUNE SHEK
28 - NICHOLA MCQUILLIN
29 -
30 - NATALIE SCOTT
31 - JACK WEBSTER
32 - JACK WEBSTER
33 - JACK WEBSTER
34 - JACK WEBSTER
35 - NATALIE SCOTT
36 - JACK WEBSTER
37 -
38 - SHEENA YOUNG
39 -
40 - LISA (CG)
41 -
42 -
43 - STEVEN (CG)
44 -
45 - SINEAD (CG)
46 -
47 - NATALIE SCOTT
48 -
49 - ARLENE (CG)
50 -
51 - LEE SHANKS
52 - AMANDA CONWAY
53 - SUSAN STEWART
54 - FIONA GALLOWAY
55 - LEE SHANKS
56 - ANDREW HYND
57 - JOHN MCKIE
58 - ANITA CLARK
59 - JOHN MCKIE
60 - EMMA SUSAN
61 - LEE SHANKS
62 -
63 - ANGELA TO
64 -
65 - ANDREW HYND
66 -
67 - DANIEL VALLELI
68 -
69 - AMANDA CONWAY
70 - AMANDA CONWAY
71 - ANDREW HYND
72 - ANGELA TO
73 - MURRAY MACGILLIVRAY
74 - LEE SHANKS
75 -
76 - ANITA CLARK
77 - FIONA KELLY
78 - MURRAY MACGILLIVRAY
79 -
80 - AMANDA CONWAY
81 - LEE SHANKS
82 - SUSAN STEWART
83 - DONNA OROURKE
84 -
85 - FIONA GALLOWAY
86 -
87 - ANGELA TO
88 - DONNA OROURKE
89 - STEVEN (CG)
90 - ANGELA TO
91 -
92 - ANDREW HYND
93 - ANDREW BLEAKLEY
94 - JOHN GAVIN
95 -
96 - FIONA KELLY
97 -
98 - ANDREW HYND
99 - EMMA SUSAN
100 - ANGELA TO

Opium, Oiishi (East Kilbride) & China Gourmet (Spr

Opium, Oiishi (East Kilbride) & China Gourmet (Springburn) have been supporting different communities since the start of lockdown through our food donations to those who need it. A particular area that didn't receive as much support as a whole were carers at nursing and care homes.

We're now collaborating with the Chief Nurse and staff at Glasgow Royal Infirmary Hospital who are creating pamper packs to the staff at nursing/care homes. This includes products from local companies like hand sanitisers, gels and creams. These are perfect after wearing a full day of PPE like face masks and gloves which can cause skin damage, overheating and reactions.

So far, packs have already been received well in the North and East of the city. This two week fundraiser is dedicated to extending these packs to contribute across the city.

For every contribution made, we will each match every donation up to our target of £1000!

If you've ever wanted to say thank you or wanted an opportunity to let staff know that you're thinking of them, this is your chance. Lets give back and support the ones who have supported us.

Please see our bio for the link to the fundraising page

We had another go at the #mysterydinerschallenge C

We had another go at the #mysterydinerschallenge Chinese Week for fun and to experiment with new flavours to create a simple Chinese Chilli & Tomato Sauce Chicken, combining the heat and spice from curry leaves & black pepper.

Also check out our IGTV video of this if you would like a full tutorial of how to make this in your own home too!

Ingredients
Cooked chicken
Red onion
Green & Red Peppers
Mushrooms

For the Spice
Curry Leaves
Crushed Garlic
Black Pepper (teaspoon)
Butter (1 Tablespoon

For the Sauce
Chilli Sauce - 3 tablespoons
Tomato Sauce - 2 tablespoons
Water (a splash)
Evaporated milk (Carnation Milk)
Sugar - 1 tablespoon

Getting involved and having some fun in the @myste

Getting involved and having some fun in the @mysterydinersglasgow Chinese Food Week Challenge for the next few days. 'Seared Chicken Stuffed With Courgette Drizzled In Black Bean Sauce On A Bed Of Glass Vermicelli'

Here's a few photos and a mini behind the scenes video included. It's been refreshing to experiment creatively especially with plans to return soon.

We'll have another go tomorrow and Sunday just for fun. And if you like it we can provide recipes for each too!

Enjoy the weekend everyone

We've made the decision to end our weekly food don

We've made the decision to end our weekly food donations since we began during the start of lockdown once we reach the end of this month.

As we lean closer to July and phase out of lockdown, we will start bringing operations back for our guests. We've got a lot of ideas to execute down the road to make it happen for everyone.

Donating food to help those in need has been one of the most important and successful things we've done in this business. It's helped us connect with our society more and bring a lot of perspective.

From our Sanbei recipe - our homemade sesame, soya and shaoxing wine sauce with 100x chicken, veggies and rice to @communityofhelping helping individuals, families, Burlington Court & Greenfield Park Care Home.

Special thanks partnerships/sponsors: @oiishiek, China Gourmet (Springburn), Tommy Wallace, Chung Ying Supermarket

From our last Recipes At Home collection - Strawbe

From our last Recipes At Home collection - Strawberry Daiquiri.

The aim of this series is to give you the know-how to make recipes in the comfort of your own home without the need for too much equipment where possible.

Ingredients
3-4 sugar cubes
2 tablespoons of lime juice
4 tablespoons of rum
4 strawberries

A few tips: add more ice or start with frozen strawberries if you want the end result to have more texture.
If you don't have a blender, you might not be able to get it as frozen as this but you can still shake up a good cocktail with a mason jar or a sports shaker bottle

Special moments should be celebrated and shared.

Special moments should be celebrated and shared.

We just worked with Glasgow's Helping Heroes @ghh_ssafa who support those serving or have served in the Armed Forces.

One was surprising his wife with the food we were sending to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Another was celebrating their 93rd birthday. We made up a bit extra for them like our Opium's Ribs.

On a new note, the landscape for the hospitality industry has been impacted including how we operate now and the near future for our guests. We've thought of multiple paths we could go down but takeaway and delivery services could be something we're open to before fully opening up.

Would you be interested? The team is brainstorming ideas right now so we can bring Opium back to you. What would you like to see? Is there something that you've missed? All suggestions and ideas are welcome!

Special thanks: @glasgow.greens. We support this new local business during this tough time who donated some of their micro greens that we used for garnishing and for new future ideas

Thank you to all the amazing charities, communitie

Thank you to all the amazing charities, communities and different people who have helped us to get our donations to where they need to be.

In celebration of Volunteer's Week, we wanted to show our appreciation for all the hard work everyones done and the continued support.

Collectively, Opium, @oiishiek & China Gourmet(Springburn) have sent 2100 cooked meals as a team with these groups. Well done all the hard working volunteers for giving some time, effort and kindness.

Well done @juneshek for this Espresso Martini from

Well done @juneshek for this Espresso Martini from our "Recipes at Home" series.

Hope you enjoyed it in the sunny weather!

We've got a list of requests of recipes to share with you all soon. If you have any requests of your own feel free to comment or give us a message and we'll see what we can do for you! Also let us know by tagging #opiumglasgow or DMing us your versions of the recipes, we love seeing them.

Take care everyone.

#blackouttuesday - a time to further educate ourse

#blackouttuesday - a time to further educate ourselves about what is happening in the world right now, reflect and donate

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