Portland’s New Late-Night Gem 🍢 Hachi

Walking into Hachi just before 1 AM, I was shocked it was still packed—weekends open till 2 AM? Total lifesaver for night owls in Portland! The space is huge, with bar seats and booths galore, and servers were so quick we got a table the second we walked in. Glancing at the utensils, I laughed: they were using chopsticks from another restaurant, cute and casual😂 🍢 Food: Not Amazing, But Fills the Void—Affordability Wins Scanning the menu, it clicked: this spot from Las Vegas brings that “bustling night market vibe,” with more options than you can count, plus a hidden specials menu— Sukiyaki: Small enough to be an appetizer, broth on the sweet side (a bit heavy on the Japanese soy sauce). Thin beef slices, cabbage, and tofu simmered together—nothing special, but not bad. Good for warming up on cold nights. Sashimi: Given the price (cheap!), don’t expect top-tier. Salmon wasn’t super fatty but fresh; tuna was firm with a slight chew. Dipped in wasabi and soy, it’s worth the ~$20 for a plate—fills you up, no complaints. Skewers: Tried chicken skin, beef tongue, and asparagus shrimp. Grilled with a smoky char, sauce was sweet-savory. Each skewer’s only a couple bites, perfect for sampling lots—great for chatting and nibbling. Mango Chu-hai: Deserves a special shoutout! A 34oz giant, basically a small bucket—you need two hands to hold it. Mango flavor’s bold, like biting into fresh fruit, with fizzing bubbles. Tastes almost like soda, low alcohol—even girls can polish it off. Worth ordering just for the size🥤 Dessert: Too sweet, but with a twist—the ice cream on top stretches! Chewy like mochi, scoop a bite alone, and it’s creamy with a hint of coconut. Ignore the syrupy base, and it’s decent～ Oh, and ask for water! We sat forever without it, thinking they forgot—turns out, “you have to ask.” Little quirk, but no biggie. ✨ Pros So Good, We’ll Be Back: Late-Night Lovers Rejoice Vibe for days: Standing outside, neon lights mixed with chatter—cool, bustling energy. Snap a pic, and it’s instant “late-night food run” content. Ridiculously cheap: $20-30 per person to stuff yourself. Skewers $3-5, sukiyaki under $10—perfect for students or anyone on a budget. Small portions = more eats: Sizes are tiny, so you can order a spread without wasting. Sukiyaki + sashimi + 3 skewers + giant drink = under $50 for two. Service & speed on point: Servers are attentive, food comes out 5 minutes after ordering—no starving through waits. Late-night : Rare non-fast-food spot open till 2 AM in Portland. Great for post-drinks hangs or post-work munchies—chat till dawn, no rush. DT is (relatively) safe: This downtown area’s cleaner than most, not too sketchy at night. Girls, come with friends and you’re good. ❌ Minor Flaws: Flavor for Affordability—Your Call Taste is just “meh”: Don’t set high expectations. Sukiyaki’s better at dedicated spots, sashimi loses to seafood markets. Parking’s a gamble: No private lot, just street parking. Easier late night, but weekends might mean circling a bit. DT still needs caution: Safer than most, but 2-3 AM? Better to take a ride, don’t wander alone. Leaving close to 3 AM, the place finally quieted down. Holding my empty mango drink cup, I got why it’s popular—Portland nights need a spot like this: unpolished, unpretentious, just a place to skewer, sip, and chat at 2 AM. No frills needed. 📍 Hachi（580 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205） Next time we’re up late and hungry, we’re grabbing that giant drink again～ #portland #PortlandFood #LateNightEats #FoodieGuide #NightOwlFinds