😋 Best late-night eats in Portland

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Hunger hits us at all hours. So where do you grub when you’re craving some good eats late into the night? We’re big believers that late-night food spots make a city what it is. So we took on the tasty task of finding the best places to get great food open until at least midnight — and focusing on places beyond the usual Portland go-tos.

We’re sharing our extensive list on today’s City Cast Portland. Here’s a preview of what made the cut:

North Portland

🍝 Sit Tite, North Interstate Avenue

Open until 2 a.m. on the weekends and midnight on weekdays, head here for delicious Italian food and a rustic vibe that City Cast Portland’s senior producer Giulia Fiaoni says is reminiscent of her childhood. Try the rigatoni carbone for a massive plate of spicy vodka pasta.

Northeast

🍖 Hale Pele, Northeast Broadway

This tiki bar’s food menu is not hyped up enough. We’re big fans of their crab rangoon dip, served with crispy, oily wonton chips. Open until midnight nightly, this is a great place to get a fancy cocktail and a whole lot of great apps.

Central East Side

🥒 Moon Pocha, Northeast 28th Avenue

This Korean pub and tapas restaurant is great for big groups and patio dining. Some menu highlights include the cucumber muchim for a mustard-wasabi flavored salad, and the kimchi pancakes. Open until midnight Tuesday through Sunday.

🌶️ Thai Champa, East Burnside Street

Great news for spice lovers: This spot is serious about the heat! Run by a couple, you’ll find them in the parking lot of Union Jack. This food cart is open til 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and midnight during the week.

West Side

🦐 Som Tum Thai Kitchen, Southwest Broadway

“It’s becoming one of my favorite restaurants in town. By far my favorite Thai food in town,” Fiaoni told us. Open until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and midnight Sunday and weekdays. From the minced duck, the pandan lemongrass drink, and raw fish options, the deliciousness is endless.

🥪 Side Eye, Northwest 21st Avenue

While more of a cocktail bar, their food menu is not to be missed. The mortadella and cheddar grilled sandwich was crispy and gooey in all the right ways. Plus, the menu had lots of affordable options. Open until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and midnight Sunday and weekdays.