| Cuisines | Pan-Asian, Thai, Vietnamese |
| Dining style | Casual Elegant |
| Phone number | +353 1 526 7711 |
| Website | opium.ie |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Payment options | AMEX, MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 26 Wexford Street, Dublin D02 HX93 |
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Opium - The Botanical Garden
| Cuisine type | Pan-Asian | |
| Price range | €30 and under | |
| Neighborhood | Temple Bar - St. Stephen's Green |
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About Opium - The Botanical Garden
A stunning and tranquil area inspired by the draping flowers of the Botanical Gardens and the style and poise of the 18th-century Geisha.
Serving pan-Asian inspired brunch at the weekends and world-class cocktails every day until late, the Botanical Garden is the perfect escape. With a fully retractable roof and sheltered smoking area, the summer never ends in Opium.
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Menus
- Dinner Menu
- Lunch Menu
- Group Menu
- Brunch
Starters & Small Plates
| Spring Rolls | €6.50 | Wood ear mushroom, carrot, cabbage, glass noodles, soy sauce, sweet chilli dip |
| Vietnamese Rolls | €9.50 | Tiger prawns, garlic, avocado, beansprouts, baby leaf, mint & rice paper, sweet chilli & peanut dip or Avocado, tofu, matchstick carrot, red cabbage, vermicelli noodles, vegan shallot mayo |
| Panko King Prawn | €8.95 | Tiger prawns, pineapple salsa, yuzu marmalade, red curry aioli |
| BBQ Chicken Satay | €8.50 | Char-grilled, turmeric, lemongrass, coconut, cucumber, peanut dip |
| Sunshine Beef | €8.50 | Fried Irish fillet, sticky rice, pickles, chilli & lime dip |
| Caramelised Pork | €8.50 | Twice cooked belly, palm sugar, garlic, fried coconut & shallot, salt baked pineapple, betel leaf |
| Hirata Buns | €9.00 | Thai "Po'Boy", soft shell crab, green papaya remoulade, iceberg lettuce or Char siu BBQ pork, cucumber, scallions, plum hoisin |
| Gyoza | €8.95 | House made wraps, shrimp & snow pea, pork & ginger, mushroom & smoked garlic, black vinegar, sweet soy & sesame dip |
| Boneless Baby Back Ribs | €7.95 | House rub, slow roasted, scallions, coriander, guava, honey & hoisin baste |
| Scallop & Prawn Dumplings | €11.50 | Langoustine consommé, young ginger, lemongrass, kafir lime, chilli |
| Curry Puffs | €7.95 | Thai yellow curry, potato, peas, onion, carrot, pickled cucumber relish |
Mains & Large Plates
| Claypot Lamb | €18.95 | Slow braised massaman curry, baby potatoes, cashew nuts, crisp shallot, cardamom & star anise |
| Red Duck Curry | €18.95 | Roast duck, lychee, cherry tomato, sweet basil, bamboo shoots & pineapple |
| Green Chicken Curry | €18.50 | Pea aubergine, bamboo shoots, Thai basil & yard long beans |
| Beef Rendang | €18.50 | Beef rump, sweet potato fondant, roast young coconut, pandan leaf, fried shallots |
| One Pot Pork Curry | €17.95 | Southern Thai style dry yellow curry, Wicklow pork belly, lime leaf, Thai aubergine, lemongrass, coconut rice |
| Shaking Beef | €19.50 | Marinated Irish fillet, wok caramelised red onion, soy, mange tout, butter, chilli, lime & herb salad |
| Beef Chilli | €19.50 | Wok fired Irish fillet, onion, garlic, fine beans, sweet pepper, Holy basil |
| Chicken Cashew | €17.50 | Sweet peppers, onion, button mushroom, scallions, roast chilli & garlic |
| Chicken Ginger | €17.50 | Shiitake mushrooms, onion, scallions, asparagus, sweet peppers & garlic |
| Mekong Duck | €18.95 | Twice cooked duck breast, Asian greens, morning glory, scallions, house sauce |
| Mixed Seafood | €19.95 | King prawns, squid, green lip mussels, scallops, Asian greens, sweet peppers, scallions, XO sauce, chilli, holy Basil |
| Suckling Pork | €17.50 | Twice cooked baby pork belly, chilli, garlic, scallions, morning glory, bean sprouts |
| Pulled Pork Noodles | €16.50 | Szechuan triple pork, baby kai lan, garlic chips, ginger & coriander, egg noodles, mange toute, sweet pepper, chilli & yellow bean sauce |
| Pad Thai | €17.50 | Shrimp, chicken or tofu, garlic chive, egg, scallions, bean sprouts, tamarind, lime & roast peanuts |
| Singapore Noodles | €16.50 | Carrot, scallions, beansprouts, Asian greens, house paste, egg noodles, egg, your choice of BBQ pork, shrimp, chicken, tofu or vegetable |
| Two Beef Pho Bo | €17.50 | House broth, beef fillet & brisket slivers, Thai basil, chilli, mung bean shoots, rice noodles, Sriracha & lime |
| Malay Laksa | €17.95 | Coconut curry egg noodle soup, turmeric, lemongrass, chilli, candlenut, cashew nut, Prawns, vegetables or chicken |
| Steamed Stone Bass | €25.95 | Thai basil lemongrass, garlic, chilli, coriander, lime, Asian greens |
| Crying Tiger | €24.95 | Char-grilled Irish beef Fillet, house sauce, black pepper, tamarind lime & chilli dip, roast baby potatoes |
Salads, Soups & Sides
| Tom Yaam Goong | €8.50 | Tiger prawn, chilli paste, lime, galangal, lemongrass, mushrooms |
| Green Papaya Salad | €10.00 | Cherry tomatoes, chillies, baby prawns, fine beans, carrot, roast peanuts & crisp shallots |
| Beef Salad | €10.00 | Watercress, lime leaf, mint, coriander, crispy floss, cucumber, scallions, hot & sour dressing |
| Vietnamese Chicken Salad | €9.00 | Grilled chicken, wombok, carrot, coriander, coconut, lime, roast peanuts & crispy shallots |
| Miso Salmon Salad | €10.00 | Grilled fillet, green apple, coriander, red onion, scallions, cashew nut, micro watercress, palm sugar & ginger dressing, crisp shallots |
| Chicharron | €3.50 | Crispy pork scratching, coriander chutney, Japanese seven spice & seaweed salt |
| Prawn Crackers | €3.00 | Thai crackers with peanut sauce & sweet chilli dip |
| Sweet Potato Fries | €4.50 | Red curry aioli |
| Asian Greens | €4.50 | Wok fired, scallions, beansprouts, house sauce |
| Garlic & Chilli Edamame | €4.00 | Tossed in fried garlic & seven spice |
| Braised Morning Glory | €4.95 | Toasted sesame, oyster sauce, chilli & garlic |
| Creamed Coconut Rice | €3.50 | Roast coconut, pandanus leaf, coconut cream |
Starters
| Chicken Satay | Char grilled with turmeric & lemongrass marinade, crunchy peanut sauce, cucumber ribbons | |
| Gyoza | House-made wraps, shrimp & snow pea, pork & ginger, mushroom & smoked garlic, black vinegar, sweet soy & sesame dip | |
| Spring Rolls | Mung Bean noodles, Wom Bok, Wood Ear mushrooms & carrot | |
| Curry Puffs | Thai yellow curry, potato, peas, onion, carrot, pickled cucumber relish | |
| BBQ Baby Back Ribs | Tangy, BBQ sauce with Hoisin, guava, honey & ginger | |
| Salt & Pepper Squid | Panko calamari, red curry aioli, lime, green papaya salad | |
| Beef Larb | Sheehan's rump, Issan salad of scallion, mint, coriander, ground roast rice, chilli | |
| Tom Yaam Goong | Tiger prawn, chilli paste, lime, galangal, lemongrass, mushrooms | |
| Panko Crab Cakes | Irish Crab, red curry sauce, scallions, coriander root, potato & chilli plum sauce | |
| Vietnamese Rolls | Char-grilled prawns, gari, avocado, beansprouts, baby leaf, mint & rice paper, sweet chilli & peanut dip |
Mains
| Shaking Beef | €12.50 | wok caramelized, marinated Irish fillet, red onion, soy, scallion, chilli, lime & herb salad |
| Beef Chilli | €12.50 | Onions, fine beans, sweet peppers, garlic & Holy basil |
| Chicken Cashew Nut | €12.50 | Scallions, peppers, button mushrooms, onion, garlic & dry chilli |
| Lemon Grass Chicken | €12.50 | Turmeric, dry chilli, scallions, roast chilli paste, garlic & Shaoxing |
| Mekong Duck | €18.95 | Twice cooked duck breast, Asian greens, Morning Glory, scallion, house sauce |
| Beef Rendang | €12.50 | Beef rump, sweet potato fondant, roast young coconut, pandan leaf, fried shallot |
| Lamb Massaman | €12.50 | Aromatic curry, onion, cashew nut, baby potatoes & fried shallots |
| Yellow Curry | €12.50 | (Chicken, beef, prawn, tofu, veg) Onions, sweet potato, peppers, fried shallots |
| Red Curry | €12.50 | (Chicken, beef, prawn, tofu, veg) Sweet peppers, bamboo shoots, fine beans, sweet basil |
| Phad Thai Noodles | €12.50 | (Chicken, prawn, tofu, veg) Flat rice noodles, beansprouts, scallions, roast peanuts, lime wedges, tamarind sauce |
| Singapore Noodles | €12.50 | (BBQ Pork, prawn, chicken, veg) Egg noodles, chilli paste, carrots, Asian greens, beansprouts |
| Banh Mi | €12.50 | (Vietnamese Baguettes, beef or pork) Baby leaf, pickled carrot & daikon, Japanese mayonnaise, coriander, roast baby potatoes |
| Pho Bo | €12.50 | House broth, beef fillet silvers, Thai basil, chilli, mung bean shoots, fresh rice noodles, Sriracha & lime |
| Malay Laksa | €12.50 | Coconut curry noodle soup, turmeric, lemongrass, chilli, candlenut, Prawns, vegetables or chicken |
Buddha Bowls
| Vegan | Quinoa, chickpeas, red pepper sauce, avocado, baby Asian greens, toasted sesame | |
| Salmon | Miso baked salmon, brown rice, broccolini, sweet potato, coriander yoghurt | |
| Chicken | Green curry grilled, jasmine rice, purple cabbage slaw, red peppers, edamame, roast peppers |
Sides & Salads
| Green Papaya Salad | €12.00 | Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, baby prawns, fine beans, carrot, roast peanuts & crisp shallots |
| Beef Salad | €12.00 | Watercress, lime leaf, mint, coriander, crispy floss, cucumber, scallions, hot & sour dressing |
| Vietnamese Chicken Salad | €11.00 | Grilled chicken, Wom Bok, carrot, coriander, coconut, lime chilli, roast peanuts & crisp shallots |
| Chicharron | €3.50 | Crispy pork scratching, coriander chutney, Japanese seven spice & seaweed salt |
| Prawn Crackers | €3.00 | Thai crackers with peanut sauce & sweet chilli dip |
| Sweet potato Fries | €4.50 | Red curry Aioli |
| Asian Greens | €4.50 | Wok fired, scallions, beansprouts, house sauce |
| Garlic & Chilli Edamame | €4.00 | Tossed in fried garlic & seven spice |
| Braised Morning Glory | €4.95 | Toasted sesame, oyster sauce, chilli & garlic |
| Creamed Coconut Rice | €3.50 | Roast coconut, pandanus leaf, coconut cream |
Desserts
| Chocolate Brownie & Peanut Butter Cream Pie | Flourless brownie, crunchy peanut cream, vanilla ice cream | |
| Frozen Caramel Parfait | Salted caramel popcorn, vanilla chocolate sauce | |
| Coconut & Passion Fruit Panna Cotta | Lychee jelly, mango coulis, crumbed meringue | |
| Fried Dessert | Deep fried roast banana ice cream, mango spring roll, lime caramel | |
| Mint & White Chocolate | Chilled, fresh raspberries, roasted rice dust | |
| Artisan Irish Ice Cream & Sorbets |
Bites
| Selection of Opium Dim Sum | Prawn Gyoza, Caramelised Pork, Duck Larb, Panko Prawns, BBQ Chicken Satay, Chicharron |
Mains
| Green Chicken Curry | Pea aubergine, bamboo shoots, basil & yard long beans | |
| Beef Rendang | Beef shin, sweet potato fondant, roast young coconut, pandan leaf, fried shallots | |
| Shaking Beef | Marinated Irish fillet, wok caramelised red onion, soy, mange tout, chilli, lime & herb salad | |
| Chicken Ginger | Shiitake mushrooms, onion, scallions, asparagus, sweet peppers & garlic | |
| Mekong Duck | Twice cooked duck breast, Asian greens, morning glory, scallions, house sauce | |
| Mixed Seafood | King prawns, squid, green lip mussels, scallops, Asian greens, sweet peppers, scallions, XO sauce, chili, holy Basil |
Sweets
| Chocolate Brownie & Peanut Butter Cream Pie | Flourless brownie, crunchy peanut cream, vanilla ice cream | |
| Coconut & Passion Fruit Panna Cotta | Lychee jelly, mango coulis, crumbed meringue |
Brunch
| Satay | €13.50 | Turmeric, coconut & lemongrass grilled chicken, quinoa, bean sprouts, red cabbage, massaged kale, cucumber, peanuts, red peppers, spring onion, coriander, peanut dressing |
| Egg | €13.50 | Roast baby potatoes, roast red pepper passata, poached eggs, wilted spinach, yuzu yoghurt, crumbled feta, smashed avocado |
| Bibumbowl | €13.50 | Sunny side up egg, carrot sticks, Korean spiced seaweed, bean sprouts, spinach, sautéed shiitake, kimchee, Gochujang dressing, toasted sesame. Option to add grilled beef or BBQ pork |
| Not So Buddha | €13.50 | Smoked streaky bacon, sausage, black pudding, poached egg, beef tomato, field mushrooms, roast potatoes |
| Vegan | €13.50 | Quinoa, chickpeas, red pepper sauce, avocado, baby Asian greens, toasted sesame |
| Aubergine | €13.50 | Grilled smoky aubergine, oven baked cauliflower, carrots & daikon, wild rice, jalapeño, cucumber, coriander, yellow curry mayo, mango piccalilli |
| Salmon | €13.50 | Miso baked salmon, brown rice, broccolini, sweet potato, coriander yoghurt |
| Chicken | Green curry grilled chicken, jasmine rice, purple cabbage slaw, red peppers, edamame, roast Asian greens | |
| Peanut & Red Curry | €13.50 | Sweet peppers, tofu, pickled carrot, red cabbage, mange tout, cherry tomatoes, mango, coriander, roast peanuts, red curry & peanut sauce |
| Rice | €13.50 | Jasmine rice congee, ginger, soy, spring onion, toasted cashew nuts, coriander, runny egg, Sriracha. Option to add pulled roast chicken |
| Fruit | €13.50 | Mixed fruit & berries, house granola (organic oats, pistachio, almond, cashew, walnut, sesame, pumpkin seed, sunflower seed) açai, goji berries, honey, coconut yoghurt |
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