came in right before closing, and they were pretty busy! (always a good sign) -- we waited about 10-20 minutes before checking back in again, and luckily some of the tables cleared out. food was great, service was more than accommodating to us despite it being late. it is a quaint space, and fills up for a good reason, so make sure to plan a bit ahead if you plan to try it out! read more

1st Street Pocha - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Came back a 2nd time to grab some Korean corn dogs with my other daughter who has never been here before. Consistently good like the last time we came here. I decided on a soup and tried their Seafood Jjampong. It was a real disappointment. Bland and flavorless. The ingredients didn't seem fresh. I took it home to try and fix it myself with a little oyster and fish sauce. It did help a little but I wasn't sure if that was supposed to be the traditional flavor. For $25 I was hoping to get something flavorful but it fell short. Avoid this one and save your money trying something else. We also got the ttobokei. Nothing special. Tasted like Chef Boyardee and the sauce was a little spicy. Wasn't too thrilled about this one as well. I think their appetizers are good and I think I'll just stick to these even though the corn dog is 75% cheese, 25% dog. I was also disappointed that japchae is not ontheir menu. Had it been an available item, I would have had that instead of the bland soup. read more

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Located in Central Beaverton with street parking or a paid parking lot across the street. Upon entering, there's plenty of seating right when you enter along with different K-Drama/K-Movie posters plastered all over the walls while K-Pop is playing. Very much a spot you'd want to go out with your friends to. As I entered, the staff came from the back to the front to greet me which was nice instead of having to walk all the way to the back to get seated. I ordered the Half and Half Korean Fried Chicken which came with Soy Garlic and Sweet & Spicy. The chicken was very crispy, had a nice crunch, while still maintaining its juiciness. The crunchy coating almost acted as a heat retention shielding as the chicken was hot throughout almost the entire time I was eating. The Soy Garlic wasn't overly powerful with either of its flavors which was nice for a change and made it enjoyable to eat. The Sweet & Spicy was absolutely delicious and I wish I ordered more. It was perfectly balanced and addictive to eat. Will definitely be coming back next time I'm in town. read more

1st Street Pocha - Half and Half (Soy Garlic, Sweet & Spicy) - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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This is a perfect late night spot for going out in small groups. The space is tight and can't comfortably hold big groups. The service is friendly and quick and the food is great. The corn dogs are well priced and fresh. The tteokbokki is nice and chewy with a good sauce. Their wings are the standout item though. The breading is so light and crispy yet the meat is so juicy. Fav Korean wings in Oregon for sure. There might be a queue for getting a table depending on what time you go though. read more

1st Street Pocha - Chicken - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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VERY good food. They fit us in 35 minutes before closing for the night. Their food was FANTASTIC. The restaurant is small but service is fast and good. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Always love coming here when I'm craving Korean food. The fried chicken is so crispy and fluffy. The tteokbokki is creamy with a good amount of spice. I also can never say no to corn cheese, so good. There's not a lot of seating so you'll have to try to come at a lucky time to sit and eat there. Definitely will come back read more

1st Street Pocha - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

Had a wonderful dining experience at 1st street Pocha. This was an affordable delicious Korean spot, and my husband and I were able to split some dishes. My personal favorite was the seafood green onion pancake. The seafood was perfectly cooked and it had a really good flavor profile. The restaurant is small, so we came expecting to be put on a waitlist, but because it was a weekday we were able to get a table no problem! read more

1st Street Pocha - Half soy half spicy wings - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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1st Street Pocha is a fun Korean street food spot that's perfect for casual gatherings with friends over food and drinks. The space is small but cozy, creating a lively atmosphere that feels just like a classic pocha. It's a great place to share dishes and hang out, especially for late-night bites. The soy garlic wings are an absolute must-order. Perfectly crispy on the outside and coated in a sweet and savory glaze that makes them hard to stop eating. Another standout is the rosé tteokbokki, which comes in a rich, creamy sauce with just the right level of spice. It's comforting, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with the whole table. Service is friendly and welcoming, though it's good to plan ahead since the restaurant gets very busy during weekends and late-night hours. A great spot to enjoy Korean comfort food in a fun, social setting. read more

1st Street Pocha - Rosé tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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My favorite late night Korean restaurant!!! I come here so many times. This is the first time I've tried kimchi fried rice with cheese, omg so good Normally I got the fried chicken garlic sauce and spicy sauce. So crispy and flavorful. The chicken gizzard with onions and chili on the hot plate was good with the drink. Rose tteokboki was so rich. Cozy place, the owner is super. We always stay there late, sorry eonni. read more

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Great food, never disappointed. The corn dogs and spicy noodle dish are my go to! Been here a few times and always leave happy.

Spicy Noodles and spicy & sweet chicken wings were fantastic! They even had towelettes so I could thoroughly wipe down in my spice addled state. Service was excellent. The place is really tiny, so keep it to yourself and don't bring a huge crowd unless it's a nice day. Then you could go outside to the big picnic tables they've got in the center of the street. Watch out this place could be addicting! read more

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I fell in love with this restaurant, The food is so yummy and everything tastes super fresh. The location is pretty small but it's a fun spot overall with cute decor! The Korean corn dog was SO delicious & the service was also good we got helped right away and they took our orders right away which i personally love , its a quiet and small space but the overall pace is fast and chill. Cant wait to go back read more

1st Street Pocha - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

A long overdue review for a place I absolutely LOVE! My partner and I come here so often that our usual waitress told us "see you next weekend!" on our way out last time. I love this place so much but I can really only speak to the rose tteokbokki and fried chicken, which is what we get every time. The tteokbokki is so good and better than some other places I've been to. The fried chicken is just incredible (the soy garlic is our fav). We also always add ramen to the tteokbokki! The prices are incredibly fair so this place is an awesome experience without breaking the bank. We usually only come here if we are exceptionally hungry (which is most of the time) because the portion of tteokbokki is pretty generous. The service is exceptional and the people that work here are attentive and kind. You sometimes have to wait a bit on the weekends but we usually just go nearby to Breakside while we wait for our table. Overall, I can't recommend this place enough! read more

1st Street Pocha - Rose tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

A super cute little Korean restaurant that I visited with a friend. The vibe definitely gives kind of street/night market environment. The walls were filled with K-drama posters, the tables were small, and there was not a lot of walking space. The menu is very diverse and has many comfort food items, which adds to the street market vibe. Parking in the area is all street parking We got several items, and each was really good and well-balanced. The kimchi was tasty. The seafood pancake was crispy, and the bosam was very filling and shareable (recommend, though pricier!). I probably wouldn't get the Korean corn dog again as it was not something that stood out to me. Our waitress checked in on us several times (maybe too many times), which is very nice of her. read more

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This place has been a staple in my Beaverton rotation of eating out. Consistent yummy, no complaints, the staff is always welcoming and friendly! It's usually busy since they don't have a ton of seating inside, but the wait is never awful! I always recommend this place if someone wants yummy Korean food!! I love this place! read more

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We went on a Saturday night at around 8:45pm, and it was PACKED! We waited outside for about 20 minutes, and the food was certainly worth it. We had the fish cake soup, which was perfect on a cold night such as this. We also had half/half chicken wings (soy + garlic and sweet + spicy). They were really crispy and flavorful, and went perfectly with some beer. Inside the restaurant, it is quite loud, but not too loud. We had a really fun time! The overall experience reminded me of when I was in South Korea, where there are lots of restaurants/bars open late serving Korean pojangmacha street food. read more

Solid pocha spot that opens late. I always go here when it's late at night or when I know I want a safe korean food option, as other Korean restaurants can be hit or mess. The wait can be long if you go during peak dinner time since the restaurant is really small, not the best for large parties. I recommend the bossam and rose tteokbokki (the bossam isn't traditional but still very yummy) read more

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=== Overall === A casual cozy place to get Korean comfort food. Consistently good and fast service. === Food === I always get the seafood pancake, ramen, corndogs, and tteokbokki. The seafood pancake is nice and crispy, large enough to share, and has a lot of seafood. The ramen isn't TOO spicy and tastes a lot better than what you can make at home. The corndogs are cooked perfectly and the tteokbokki (especially with added cheese) are very soft and flavorful. === Service === Friendly and efficient staff. They treat you well and make sure you have everything you need. === Ambiance === Very cozy interior and I love the vibe where it sort of feels like you're in Korea. I've been to South Korea and it feels like this could fit in very easily. A smaller place, so not the best for very large groups, and be prepared to have moderate to loud noise with all the groups talking. read more

It is a cozy and welcoming space and upon entering, you are greeted warmly by the staff and a wall of Korean movie posters. A very polite staff brought US menus and explained some of the highlights. We found the food to be different than your usual Korean restaurants around the area, messing its not all BBQ or cooked with enough kimchi and gochujang to make everything red and taste the same. It's a very nicely flavored and varied set of menu, and more representative of the broader Korean cuisine. If the items we had, surpringly we found the rice ball to be the biggest hit as it compliments and enhances both the soup and the chicken dishes. Next time I'll have to try the different items on the menu and I look forward to that. read more

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Six stars. Seven, even. This little gem of a restaurant serving Korean bar food occupies the space where Du Kuh Bee once was. If you're familiar with the space, you'll recall that it's intimate. Essentially it's a hallway with two and four tops leading to the "main" dining room, which is another couple of four tops. Kitchen's beyond that. If they're busy they will take your number and give you an estimate of when you can expect to be seated. They can get VERY busy so set your expectations accordingly. They open at 4:00 pm and we often like to get there right when they start accepting guests. Service is friendly and outstanding. What we've eaten (that I can recall): Rose Tteokbokki: add ramen and cheese. This dish has kinda sorta changed my life. I think it's in the top 5 things I've ever eaten. Rice cakes, fish cakes, bacon, sausage, a few green onions and the aforementioned ramen and cheese in a sweet, savory and spicy gochujang sauce. Always PIPING hot and ever so satisfying. I've never finished the entire thing in one sitting which is perfectly fine, because it's delightful heated up the next day or so. Ten stars for this. Pocha Wings, both soy garlic and spicy sweet: Very good. Sauce is on the milder side, but I think it compliments the crispy, tasty chicken a little better that way. Supremely executed. Hotdog (Korean corn dog): Again, outstanding. Beef sausage with mozzarella cheese and a mildly sweet panko crust, along with a drizzle of ketchup and honey mustard. Hot, crunchy and a fun appetizer. I used to routinely get these but I've abandoned them in favor of enjoying the tteokbokki even more. Bossam: seasoned pork slices with cabbage, kimchi and other sides. Wife loves this. Wrap up the pork with sides of your choice in some cabbage and have at it. Delicious. Mandu: fried dumplings. These are basic, but quite good. Another terrific appetizer. There's probably an item or two that we've tried that I'm not recalling, but it's because the items listed have made such an impression on us. Looking forward to trying other items such as the Korean fried rice and corn cheese. That's if I can ever get past the rose tteokbokki! read more

This place was on my to try out list for a while. Checked it out finally. The vibe is cozy in this place with few seating and an unusual decor with movie posters. The food was fine too. However it was on the pricey side based on the portion size. The service could have been better. In any case, check it out. Not a usual place and worth trying. read more

Located in Central Beaverton. The road in front of the store is blocked off and so you will need to find parking around the block. There is a small parking lot across the street and down the road a bit that is pay-to-park. This place is only open towards the end of the week and does not open until 4pm most days. They get very very busy and seating is very limited inside so expect to wait at least 30 minutes to an hour to either sit and/or to get takeout. We like to call in our order ahead of time. The chicken noodle dish is one of my favorites. Also, the best chicken wings you will find in town. I like to get the large order and have it split with both of the two flavors. So spicy, so flavorful, and so good! read more

We love the chicken wings! The service is great! There is indoor and outdoor seating. We have ordered to go more than not. It does get super busy so be patient with the staff. If you can't wait to eat in, ordering take out is highly recommended :) We have been satisfied with each order so far and have been back many times! read more

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Food was great. Restaurant is very small. They cannot seat large groups. But they do offer tables outside and you can order to go. Waited over an hour for all our food on a busy Saturday night. Plan ahead but very worth it! read more

1st street pocha has been on my list for a long time but we never came because the menu seemed limited. So we came for my birthday since I really wanted Korean fried chicken. So, the menu was limited and it was not cheap. Given the size of the place, the food took a long time to come, which we were warned when we were seated. The corn cheese was excellent. The corn was sweet and the cheese was stringy and delicious. The rest of what we ordered were ok not outstanding. The duk bokki was very average. The fried chicken was ok as well,,, Overall, would probably only come back if other kfc were worse. read more

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A MUST stop when in Beaverton! I was visiting a friend and figured I would stop by. It did not disappoint. Best corn dog I've ever had. I recommend going when they open because the place filled up very quick and it's not a large space. The staff were so friendly and helped us decide on what we should order. The wings were on point. They kinda drizzled the sauce over instead of tossed them in and since I'm a sauce kween, I asked for extra sauce on the side which was perfect. I'd love to go back and eat dinner. We were meeting a friend for dinner so I just got snacks but every entree that came by smelled and looked delicious. We will be back! read more

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The fried chicken is a must, super crispy and juicy. French fries are also so perfectly fried. Wish it was a larger space. So many good dishes but not enough table space to eat! read more

I've only tried their wings, but would love to go back for more. Super saucy and delicious wings that make you embarrassed to eat in front of other people. Service was great. Despite sitting outside, they brought my food out to me. I can't speak much to the ambiance, but it felt cramped and a little difficult to be inside of when busy. read more

This restaurant has been on my Yelp list forever and we got to finally try this Friday night. We got the half and half wings, the spicy noodles, the corn dog and kimchi! The spicy noodles will clear any sinuses up! It's a great mixture of chewy noodle, fresh veggies and spice that continues to build with every bite but packed with flavor! The half and half wings were perfectly seasoned and fried. The pickled radishes are a delightful touch! Corn dog was pretty yummy and the kimchi was perfect. read more

1st Street Pocha - Corn dog - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Ordered: -Corn dogs -Rose ddukbokki -Bossam Pro: -Corn dogs were chewy and crunchy! Generous mozzarella & juicy sausage. We'd order this and grab drinks next time.? Con: -Rose dukkbokki was not spicy at all, and did not taste like ddukbokki or rose pasta -Bossam was dry & tough. Bossam should be well seasoned, tender and juicy. The cabbage leaves are thinly sliced so you can't wrap the pork with it. -Tables are small. It's cramped inside (someone hit me while I was eating because they were walking past our table) and if you order more than two dishes at a two person table, you will not have room for your plates read more

I probably come here weekly and i feel embarrassed, but it's SO worth it. I always get the bossam as the meat is always juicy and tender. The radish and salted fish that comes with it is super tasty and compliments the meat well. I feel like I've tried almost the whole menu and whatever you get, you will not be disappointed! Do expect a wait time as the shop is small and they are constantly busy. Service is great and the ladies are very friendly. read more

1st Street Pocha - Seafood pancake, half and half wings, calamari - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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My sisters and I love this place!! It's a comfort place, friendly staff and good vibes! Food doesn't disappoint! Quite delicious! read more

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Service was fast and pretty good. No real complaints. But the place is small! (Very popular so surprise why this place is so small) ~ The food is definitely family style so share and do your best and try as much as you can. I give this a 4/5 because the food was pretty sweet. The Tteokbokkio specifically! Not awful but surprising! I really like the cheese corn! Would get over :) read more

This is an amazing night time hang out spot for some korean food and drinks. The fried chicken was fresh and super crispy, and the seafood pancake was crisp on the outside, and fluffly and delicious on the inside. The prices were pretty good too, though the drinks are on the expensive side. Run by a small group of folks in an even smaller space, the service was great and the food was even greater. Definitely somewhere i'll be coming back. read more

1st Street Pocha - Chicken gizzard and pajeon (seafood pancake) - Korean Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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What a fun spot! It's small but very cozy and got great energy from the staffs as well as the music and ambience. Lots of Korean drinking food on the menu so be sure to get some sojus with your meal. We got the Haemul Pajeon which to me was one of the best I've tried in town! Love how evenly crispy the outside was, yet the inside was still soft and packed full of seafood. The Half & Half Truffle Soy and Sweet Spicy Wings were also great. They came out a bit later but that's because they make them fresh. They were so crispy on the outside. Tender on the inside. Both flavors were really good. We also got the Gizzards which I was particularly excited about but unfortunately they were sorta dry and tough. I think they wanted them to be crispy but overcooked them...alas. I liked the accompaniment of jalapenos and garlics in the dish tho. Overall, very happy with the experience and will definitely be back to try their Bossams and Noodle dishes! read more

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Food and service not over priced. Came here based on other reviews and pictures. Not at all what we expected. Improve gizzards and these were over cooked. 4 of us came two got food fairly quick then almost 30 minutes for remaining two - including the dried out gizzards. Won't be be back. read more

I love love LOVE coming here for some pocha. Portland doesn't really have a true pocha spot (ie. small and good Korean drinking snacks, a good assortment of drinks, and open late) except for this spot. The inside of 1st Street Pocha is pretty small, but that makes it very intimate. There's lots of decor and the dim lighting at all times, makes it the perfect atmosphere to chat and drink with friends. Service is always super quick and the woman running it is so fun and kind. They have a smaller but pretty diverse menu with items you typically don't see at other Korean spots in Portland, such as fish cake soup, truffle chicken wings, rose tteokbokki, and chicken gizzard. I haven't tried everything on their menu but from what I have tried, I can say that it has all been phenomenal. The fish cake soup is a hearty broth with yummy fish cake that makes for a perfect drinking snack to make you feel warm (or to even help with the headaches the day after). The wings are crispy and the radish compliments it so well. And, their tteokbokki and corn dogs--well, you can't go wrong with them. I love going here and bringing new friends along (and I recommend you to, too!). read more

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This place is so special to me. I could it everyday. Not only is the food delicious and comforting but the staff is always on top of it and so welcoming. read more

Merlin's Beard ! This place is truly remarkable, and I'm glad we ended up here after deliberating between a couple of other options. The restaurant is quite small, with only a few seats. I noticed the server had to turn away at least six or seven parties after ours because they just didn't have enough seats. The place looks like a local Korean spot with movie posters adorning the wall . We started with a round of Korean soju that our server suggested and followed it up with Korean style hot dog. It was cheesy and delicious, and I am so glad that we were able to get the last one. We followed this up with green onion pancake and rose Tteokbokki . The food does takes time to arrive because this place truly was a two people show - They only have one chef, and just one server. Between the two of them they were doing it all - taking orders, seating , serving ,cooking , takeout orders etc . The food is phenomenal , we were appreciating every single bite we put in our mouth. The Tteokbokki had great flavours , the sauce was creamy and spicy and packed a punch. The Haemul pajeon was excellent - thick , crispy edges and soft texture in the middle with a lot of seafood . Despite the food being excellent there was no way we could finish all of it so we brought it home and they heated up very nicely next day . Service was good but I do feel they can do with at least another server. Pricing seemed fair for the delicious and big portions . read more

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As usual, they make one of the best Korean food in PDX. Highly recommend! Must try! read more

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