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100% No Fails! 4 Must-Try Portland Restaurants

🌙 JCD Pocha｜Late-Night Korean Comfort Food, Cheese Tteokbokki Pulls Amazing Strings This was our first meal in Portland, and the reason was simple: it’s open until 11:30 PM! We dragged our suitcases in, starving, and the warm yellow lights mixed with the aroma of kimchi and grilled meat instantly chased away travel tiredness. I thought “late-night spots are just so-so,” but one bite proved me wrong— Cheese Tteokbokki is a must! The rice cakes are soft but not sticky, coated in thick gochujang (Korean chili paste). Bite into them, and you’ll get long, stretchy cheese strings 🧀—sweet, spicy, and creamy, even the sesame seeds on top soak up the sauce. I wanted to lick my lips after every bite; Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew) is “soul-warming”! The kimchi is fermented perfectly, the tofu inside is tender enough to break with a poke, and there are slices of savory pork belly. Sip the hot stew, and the spiciness spreads slowly—my whole body felt warm; Cold Pork Trotter is a nice surprise (with a tiny regret): It’s braised perfectly, chewy, and delicious with garlic soy sauce. But I personally prefer hot grilled trotters—I’ll try their grilled version next time; I peeked at the Seafood Pancake on the next table—it was golden and crispy, with shrimp and squid bits visible inside. It smelled so good I wanted to ask “Is it tasty?” I’ll definitely order it next time! 🍣 Murata Restaurant｜Portland’s Top Sushi Spot, $39 for 2 Dishes That Melt in Your Mouth This spot truly lives up to its “Portland’s top sushi” reputation! But you must book 3 days in advance—we almost missed out because we didn’t reserve, and only got a table because someone canceled. Pro tip: Park in the same plaza’s parking lot for free—save the money for an extra hand roll! Their “$39 for 2 entrees” set is unbeatable value: Sashimi Platter is so fresh you can taste “just off the boat”! Thick slices of tuna, salmon, and sweet shrimp—each with clear texture. Dip in a little wasabi soy sauce: the tuna’s firmness, salmon’s fatty aroma, and sweet shrimp’s tenderness explode in your mouth—no fishiness at all; Crab Congee is the hidden gem! The smooth white congee is packed with crab meat bits, sprinkled with green onions and sesame. Every spoonful tastes like crab sweetness—warm and comforting. I drank two bowls without feeling full; The only small letdown is Tempura: The batter is a bit thick and not crispy enough. The shrimp inside is fresh, but it pales compared to the sashimi and congee. Opt for a hand roll instead—their avocado hand roll is said to be amazing; Final note: The restaurant uses handwritten bills—double-check before paying to avoid mistakes! 🥪 TANAKA｜Japanese Sandwiches Starting at 8 AM, Bread Soft as Clouds This Japanese sandwich shop is hidden near a residential area. Google Maps says it opens at 10 AM, but when we passed by at 8 AM, we found it already selling breakfast sandwiches. The owner smiled and said “Local office workers come early”—we didn’t hesitate to go in! Breakfast Bacon Sandwich is “morning comfort food”! The bread is toasted soft, with a faint buttery aroma. The bacon is crispy, and the egg is runny—bite into it, and the yolk oozes out. Perfectly savory, paired with a hot coffee—it’s the best way to start the day; Chicken Sandwich and Spicy Chicken Sandwich are popular after 10 AM: The chicken is tender enough to squeeze out juice. The spicy version has a light gochujang kick—not too hot, but full of flavor. The crispy lettuce and tomato cut through the richness, and the bread is as soft as a cloud—one is enough for a girl; The shop has a cozy vibe, with fresh fruit on the wooden counter. The owner asks “Do you want it heated?”—such a sweet detail! 🥩 Matt's BBQ｜The Star of Mississippi Food Trucks, Texas-Style BBQ That’s Irresistible Mississippi Marketplace has tons of food trucks—Thai, Korean, burgers, fries—but Matt's BBQ stood out. It’s a modified Texas-style BBQ, not as salty as traditional ones, even my friend who hates salty food said “It’s delicious”! #PortlandEats #PortlandFoodGuide #OregonTravel #HiddenGemRestaurants #SushiRecommendations #AmericanBBQ

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100% No Fails! 4 Must-Try Portland Restaurants

🌙 JCD Pocha｜Late-Night Korean Comfort Food, Cheese Tteokbokki Pulls Amazing Strings This was our first meal in Portland, and the reason was simple: it’s open until 11:30 PM! We dragged our suitcases in, starving, and the warm yellow lights mixed with the aroma of kimchi and grilled meat instantly chased away travel tiredness. I thought “late-night spots are just so-so,” but one bite proved me wrong— Cheese Tteokbokki is a must! The rice cakes are soft but not sticky, coated in thick gochujang (Korean chili paste). Bite into them, and you’ll get long, stretchy cheese strings 🧀—sweet, spicy, and creamy, even the sesame seeds on top soak up the sauce. I wanted to lick my lips after every bite; Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew) is “soul-warming”! The kimchi is fermented perfectly, the tofu inside is tender enough to break with a poke, and there are slices of savory pork belly. Sip the hot stew, and the spiciness spreads slowly—my whole body felt warm; Cold Pork Trotter is a nice surprise (with a tiny regret): It’s braised perfectly, chewy, and delicious with garlic soy sauce. But I personally prefer hot grilled trotters—I’ll try their grilled version next time; I peeked at the Seafood Pancake on the next table—it was golden and crispy, with shrimp and squid bits visible inside. It smelled so good I wanted to ask “Is it tasty?” I’ll definitely order it next time! 🍣 Murata Restaurant｜Portland’s Top Sushi Spot, $39 for 2 Dishes That Melt in Your Mouth This spot truly lives up to its “Portland’s top sushi” reputation! But you must book 3 days in advance—we almost missed out because we didn’t reserve, and only got a table because someone canceled. Pro tip: Park in the same plaza’s parking lot for free—save the money for an extra hand roll! Their “$39 for 2 entrees” set is unbeatable value: Sashimi Platter is so fresh you can taste “just off the boat”! Thick slices of tuna, salmon, and sweet shrimp—each with clear texture. Dip in a little wasabi soy sauce: the tuna’s firmness, salmon’s fatty aroma, and sweet shrimp’s tenderness explode in your mouth—no fishiness at all; Crab Congee is the hidden gem! The smooth white congee is packed with crab meat bits, sprinkled with green onions and sesame. Every spoonful tastes like crab sweetness—warm and comforting. I drank two bowls without feeling full; The only small letdown is Tempura: The batter is a bit thick and not crispy enough. The shrimp inside is fresh, but it pales compared to the sashimi and congee. Opt for a hand roll instead—their avocado hand roll is said to be amazing; Final note: The restaurant uses handwritten bills—double-check before paying to avoid mistakes! 🥪 TANAKA｜Japanese Sandwiches Starting at 8 AM, Bread Soft as Clouds This Japanese sandwich shop is hidden near a residential area. Google Maps says it opens at 10 AM, but when we passed by at 8 AM, we found it already selling breakfast sandwiches. The owner smiled and said “Local office workers come early”—we didn’t hesitate to go in! Breakfast Bacon Sandwich is “morning comfort food”! The bread is toasted soft, with a faint buttery aroma. The bacon is crispy, and the egg is runny—bite into it, and the yolk oozes out. Perfectly savory, paired with a hot coffee—it’s the best way to start the day; Chicken Sandwich and Spicy Chicken Sandwich are popular after 10 AM: The chicken is tender enough to squeeze out juice. The spicy version has a light gochujang kick—not too hot, but full of flavor. The crispy lettuce and tomato cut through the richness, and the bread is as soft as a cloud—one is enough for a girl; The shop has a cozy vibe, with fresh fruit on the wooden counter. The owner asks “Do you want it heated?”—such a sweet detail! 🥩 Matt's BBQ｜The Star of Mississippi Food Trucks, Texas-Style BBQ That’s Irresistible Mississippi Marketplace has tons of food trucks—Thai, Korean, burgers, fries—but Matt's BBQ stood out. It’s a modified Texas-style BBQ, not as salty as traditional ones, even my friend who hates salty food said “It’s delicious”! #PortlandEats #PortlandFoodGuide #OregonTravel #HiddenGemRestaurants #SushiRecommendations #AmericanBBQ

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