644672 Fri Aug 14 10:14:33 -0700 2009 36 2 Los Angeles Area 0 4946556 Yeah, it's been discussed before, but I think it's time for a refresh. I am anticipating some revelry over the weekend, and could use a refresher on some of good spots to nurse a hangover. Some of my old time favorite standbys: 1. Cubed pork's blood and green onions at Sam Woo BBQ (Alhambra) 2. Fried PB&J at Blu LA Cafe 3. The buldak at Crazy Hook Fri Aug 14 10:14:33 -0700 2009 11583 ipsedixit 1 4946603 Speaking of first hand experience (Went to Asia Dog last night at Bigfoot West)... this morning a PBJ Whole Wheat Bagel... But if I could get away, my #1 choice is a The chilaquilles at Pepy's Galley... That'll make you walk straight again... --Dommy! Fri Aug 14 10:27:29 -0700 2009 4946556 10659 Dommy 2 4946972 I second this! p.s. discovered the chilaquiles at Pepy's thanks to one of Dommy's! posts. thanks!!! Fri Aug 14 12:40:43 -0700 2009 4946603 12268 mollyomormon 3 4947584 Third it! Nothing helps a hangover like those chilaquiles. Fri Aug 14 17:00:50 -0700 2009 4946972 21341 hrhboo 2 4947554 I heard about that but didn't make it over there. How was it? Looks to be a NYC (my hometown) version of Kogi. And how is Bigfoot West? Fri Aug 14 16:45:51 -0700 2009 4946603 41848 Bibi 3 4947674 We tried several of the dogs and found them tasty... but not great. They were better than Kogi in terms of taste and experience, but not as good as the Vancouver's Japadog which has better quality hot dogs and more interesting flavor profiles... As for Bigfoot, it's smaller and little less 'rustic' and more prefab than the original Los Feliz one. But the drinks are still solid, having a Sasquach last night helped me face another crazy day here in Tee Vee Land... But it HAS been discovered as even without the Asiadog hype (lots of people were going WTF is THAT!) it was pretty much AT capacity (in fact they worred that if the Asia dog people came INTO the bar, they'd be TOTALLY out of code...)... it's amazing because it's not like Culver City has a shortage of a place to get a drink (trust me... ;)) ... we even joked with a friend that it'd be a good time for him to try Kogi at the Albi Room because it probably is going to be a little less crowded from now on.. --Dommy! Fri Aug 14 17:49:12 -0700 2009 4947554 10659 Dommy 1 4946605 My staple has long been the boat noodles at Sapp. But I'm also in love with the breakfast baleada at El Katracho. In fact: http://blogs.laweekly.com/squidink/chicken/hangover-cure-menudo-tripe-boa/ Fri Aug 14 10:27:40 -0700 2009 4946556 212178 noahbites 1 4946658 For me, nothing helps a hangover better than a great cheeseburger. Something about a big old fashioned burger seems to sop up the toxins in my body. There is a homeowned place on South Brand near where I live, called Gold Star, that has a really solid cheeseburger that is my go to in such a situation. (I usually get their ground beef taco as well. And they have terrific onion rings.) http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&rls=en-us&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=gold+star+glendale&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&view=text&latlng=12796008724919534553 Breakfast burritos can do the trick. Also near me is a taco stand on Glendale that does a wonderful egg, cheese and chorizo burrito that is a great second place hangover stand in. Fri Aug 14 10:46:00 -0700 2009 4946556 10308 Tom P 2 4947297 Agreed, has to be something greasy, a gut bomb. Like a Tommy's original, In & Out's double double, animal style, with grilled onions, even Pink's chili dogs, tho I don't think I could stand in line long enough if I'm hanging. I also like a good ol' egg mcmuffin & hash browns, large coke. Something about Micky D's does it for me when I'm hanging hard. Fri Aug 14 14:54:01 -0700 2009 4946658 90755 Phurstluv 1 4947133 Daikakuya ramen w/ kotteri broth and extra chashu Fri Aug 14 13:50:17 -0700 2009 4946556 254809 A5 KOBE 2 4947295 Have you ever tried it katamen ie harder noodles? I think it has a better bite/texture than the regular stuff. Fri Aug 14 14:52:27 -0700 2009 4947133 250852 taiwanesesmalleats 1 4947192 i find that pho always does the trick. so does chao ca (vietnamese rice porridge with fish). for oc peeps, i get mine at brodard's. Fri Aug 14 14:13:04 -0700 2009 4946556 40442 speedm 2 4947314 Ramen or menudo. Fri Aug 14 15:02:32 -0700 2009 4947192 223351 roadfix 3 4951788 Second the menudo, it's the perfect hangover cure. Sun Aug 16 20:00:26 -0700 2009 4947314 1099293 OC Eats 2 4947572 i second the pho. any pho. the herbs will jerk you back into place. if i'm feeling especially gross, a light bowl of bun suong works too. Fri Aug 14 16:53:42 -0700 2009 4947192 199116 nomnomnoms 1 4947522 The Griddle Doughboys Gilbert's El Indio Monte Alban Mario's Peruvian Fri Aug 14 16:33:37 -0700 2009 4946556 15572 Emme 2 4949200 Went to The Griddle for a business breakfast on a Tuesday at 8:00 am, and 5 of the tables were drinking beer with their breakfast..... a sure indication of a good hangover spot. Sat Aug 15 13:48:10 -0700 2009 4947522 13464 lil mikey 1 4947562 Snug Harbor in Santa Monica Fri Aug 14 16:49:11 -0700 2009 4946556 262959 veggieyummy 1 4947609 Chorizo & Cheese Tacos at Tacos Por Favor w/ a large watermelon drink. Fri Aug 14 17:18:11 -0700 2009 4946556 16032 Moose 2 4947853 That sounds so good. It has to be Mexican for me. Tell me about that watermelon drink... anticipating some revelry… The morning after I return from Margaritaville I often find myself at either Tall Pines or El Jacal for some kind of Mexican soup and cold beer. But a watermelon drink sounds good for a hot day. Tall Pines 1540 S Myrtle Ave (1/2 block South of the 210) Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 358-9084 El Jacal 13414 Ramona Blvd (A few blocks east of the 605) Baldwin Park, CA 91706-3902 (626) 813-4419 Jimmy Buffit understood... "… With nothing to show but this brand new tattoo, But it's a real beauty, a Mexican cutie, How it got here I haven't a clue. Yes, some people claim that there's a woman to blame, And I know it's my own damn fault." Fri Aug 14 19:30:44 -0700 2009 4947609 90917 JeetJet 3 4947867 I've been meaning to get to Tall Pines for years. I have to get out there. And there is another 'pines' restaurant farther out everyone raves about I think. Also, I make chilaquiles twice a week at home and agree... GREAT hangover fare. If I ever pass out on the westside, I'll try Pepe's the next morning. For me, funny: I love asian food but when hungover, wow, I do not think I could stomach it. Fri Aug 14 19:38:13 -0700 2009 4947853 10308 Tom P 4 4947891 Thats what I was thinking in the back of my mind reading those post about asian food after drinking. I love it but the thought of it after drinking would be like a roller-coaster ride to me, not stable -- slippery. The Tall Pines in Monrovia makes the best breakfast potatoes I have had in L.A. They cut them fresh when you order. Onion and bell pepper... right-on. The other "Pines" was out in Palmdale but it changed hands. It is now all Mexian food but I have not been there since the change of hands. Fri Aug 14 19:48:58 -0700 2009 4947867 90917 JeetJet 2 4948147 I like their breakfast burritos doused with the red salsa and Watermelon Agua fresca. Though, it does bother me a bit that they have a jalapeno breakfast burrito and a bacon breakfast burrito, but you have to pay like $2 more for a bacon and jalapeno breakfast burrito. I'm usually too hungover (still buzzed?) when I'm ordering so, I don't really worry about it. Also tried Tommy's breakfast sandwich (w/ english muffins) after it was touted on here, and it was a tasty hangover meal. Fri Aug 14 22:39:33 -0700 2009 4947609 67980 mdpilam 1 4947700 I know that Marix isn't exactly a Chowhound destination, but several of my friends swear by their huevos chipotles (aka hangover soup). It's a bit too spicy for my delicate constitution - personally I tend toward cheeseburgers, like Tom P and Phurstluv. McDonald's or In-N-Out is just fine in a pinch, and doesn't require one to sit up straight at a restaurant table and carry on a coherent conversation. Fri Aug 14 18:03:02 -0700 2009 4946556 14819 cookie monster 1 4948111 For me, it has to be menudo. And my favorite is in the South Bay at the Alfredos (yes, there seem to be a million of them) on PCH just in Lomita. Another one I like (and closer) is the menudo at Tonnys. Fri Aug 14 21:58:56 -0700 2009 4946556 10180 martyR 1 4948240 A glass of chilled tomato juice, then Phad Kee Mao Thai spicy from either: 1. Soho Thai Fusion on P.C.H east of Narbonne in Lomita 2. The Thai takeout place in the mini mall NW corner of Torrance Blvd. and Prairie ave. in Torrance Sat Aug 15 01:33:14 -0700 2009 4946556 72730 soto i am 1 4950635 Definitely menudo or pozole at La Salsa Grill in Pico Rivera or the menudo (chico) and two ground beef tacos at Ordonez in Montebello. Sun Aug 16 10:17:26 -0700 2009 4946556 10599 Neta 1 4951107 The chilaquiles at Brite Spot will sweat it right out of you. Too hot and heavy for me unless I'm hungover, but when I am they hit the spot. Sun Aug 16 14:45:06 -0700 2009 4946556 1102157 lexicaljewel 1 4952042 God bless you all. I always crave a good hot Indian curry. But I am usually hung over at the same time as hubby who thinks I am mad. I am so relieved to see all these spicy choices and will put my foot down next time! Viva la curry! Sun Aug 16 22:57:01 -0700 2009 4946556 222384 dvsndvs 2 4953473 For some reason i have been craving sushi after a night of drinking... I go to Hide because its so close to me and they are open for lunch six days a week.. Mon Aug 17 12:23:06 -0700 2009 4952042 273467 toonoble 3 4954023 I've craved sushi when hung over before too. The problem is, I wake up waaaaaay too early. The lone solution seems to be Whole Foods, which, interestingly enough, was actually of quite good quality first thing in the morning. Mon Aug 17 15:15:54 -0700 2009 4953473 212178 noahbites 3 4954029 "I go to Hide because its so close to me and they are open for lunch six days a week." Hide always used to be open for both lunch and dinner 7 days a week (I think they closed a little earlier on Sunday's). Did they change their hours? Mon Aug 17 15:19:58 -0700 2009 4953473 108169 Servorg 4 4954612 They are closed one day a week now. I'm pretty sure it's Tuesday, but could be Thursday. Mon Aug 17 19:21:45 -0700 2009 4954029 212178 noahbites 1 4954263 hot and sour soup from a chinese restaurant always helps me... Mon Aug 17 16:55:07 -0700 2009 4946556 1083517 dendet 2 4954584 I'll take a good ol bowl of some nice true birria and warm tortillas!!!!!! And a side of rice and beans... Cheers... Mon Aug 17 19:05:50 -0700 2009 4954263 186725 Chez Coop 3 4956211 Yes. The birria at El Jacal is truly perfect. So tender and the broth is something special. Fresh made corn tortillas and beans like Nana makes. This soup is good anyti\ne. El Jacal 13414 Ramona Blvd (A few blocks east of the 605) Baldwin Park, CA 91706-3902 (626) 813-4419 Tue Aug 18 11:04:12 -0700 2009 4954584 90917 JeetJet 2 4954619 I do think that delivery wonton soup is a great thing when you're particularly demolished. Now if only there was a decent bowl that delivered to Culver City... Mon Aug 17 19:24:12 -0700 2009 4954263 212178 noahbites