Portland Late-Night Korean Spot | JCD Pocha

Who knows the obsession I had with JCD Pocha during its pandemic closure? I’d flip through old photos and call to ask “when are you reopening”—scared it’d be gone forever 😫! Over the years, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve visited this late-night Korean spot—it’s like a “midnight canteen” for Portland night owls: after 9 PM, most downtown restaurants start closing up, but JCD Pocha stays lit until 11:30 PM, and almost every dish is a hit. Every visit leaves me full and happy, even making me glance back as I walk out. Finally, it’s back open—and lately, I’ve been craving it weekly. No other reason than that cheesy spicy chicken and savory pork neckbone soup; nothing cures late-night tiredness like a warm bowl of Korean comfort food! 🌶️ My Recent Obsessions: Midnight Comfort Food at Its Best! No.33 Spicy Chicken with Cheese | Perfect with Rice! Tender & Mildly Spicy This is now my “must-order No.1 every time”! When it arrives, the cheese is still slightly melted, coating the chili-oil-glazed chicken—aroma hits you instantly, making my mouth water just looking at it. Mix it first! Make sure every piece of chicken is covered in sauce and cheese shreds. The chicken is absurdly tender—easily pulled apart with chopsticks, no dryness at all, even the breast meat is soft. Cucumber, cabbage, and green peppers add crunch to cut through the richness of chili and cheese. The sauce is key: savory with a hint of heat, plus a subtle sweetness. Tossed with white rice, every grain soaks up the sauce—one bite gives you “spicy, savory, fragrant, sweet”—I can finish two bowls of rice with this, not even caring about cheese on my lips 😍! Best part? The spice level is super friendly. Even friends who don’t usually eat spicy food can handle it—just “spicy enough to be fun, not burning”. We always scrape every last bit of cheese off the plate. No.11 Spicy Soup with Pork Neckbone & Potato | Savory Enough to Lick the Bowl! Tender to the Bone A warm bowl of soup at midnight = pure happiness! The pot comes steaming, piled high with pork neckbones. A quick nudge with chopsticks, and meat falls off the bone easily—tender and flavorful, even the tendons are soft. No struggling to chew! Potatoes soak up the soup’s umami, mushy and melting on the tongue. The broth is savory with a kick of spice, warming you up from the inside—perfect for fall and winter. We always drink the broth until the pot is empty, not even leaving potato skins 🥘! 🥢 Classic Favorites: Order Blind & No Misses! Besides my recent obsessions, these old staples are worth trying—mix and match every visit, even the banchan (side dishes) are great: No.2 Steamed Slices of Pork Belly : Pork belly is steamed tender, fat rendered out (no greasiness!), wrapped in crisp Napa cabbage. Dip in gochujang (Korean chili paste)—salty, spicy, and so satisfying; Soft Tofu Soup : Silky tofu melts in your mouth, clams add brininess, mildly spicy and appetizing. A bowl warms you up all over in winter—even the enoki mushrooms at the bottom soak up the flavor; Galbi (Beef Short Ribs) : Charred slightly outside, tender and juicy inside, coated in garlicky-sweet sauce. Bite down to taste the juice—even lick the meat off the bones! Blood Sausage (Soondae) : Chewy rice-filled sausage, crispy outside from pan-frying. A hint of rice aroma with every bite—dip in salt for authentic Korean flavor, super filling; Jajangmyeon (Black Bean Noodles) : Classic Korean black bean sauce—rich but not salty, noodles chewy. Toss well to coat every strand—pure comfort for late nights. Don’t forget the free banchan! Fresh kimchi, bean sprouts, and radish—crunchy and tangy, ask for more if you want. Perfect with main dishes to cut grease. 💡 Late-Night Dining Tips: Hours : Open until 11:30 PM ⏰! After 9 PM and hungry? This is your spot—no empty trips, pure joy for night owls; Location : In Beaverton, address: 3492 SW Cedar HIlls Blvd. Easy to find with navigation, street parking nearby—no parking stress; Portions : Generous portions! 1-2 people = 1 main dish + 1 bowl of rice. 3-4 people = order more to share—great value; Vibe : Small, cozy Korean-style spot. Super relaxed “midnight canteen” feel—great for friends or solo late-night eats, even making you soften your voice. JCD Pocha gets Portland night owls’ cravings better than anyone. I missed it so much during closure, and now every bite feels like a comfort. If you want warm, authentic Korean food late at night—don’t hesitate. This spot will make you a regular, too! #PortlandEats #PortlandLateNightFood #PortlandKoreanFood #OregonLateNightEats #PortlandFoodie #JCDPocha #KoreanComfortFood