Favorite hangover foods (or restaurants)?

[ipsedixit]

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

[dendet]

hot and sour soup from a chinese restaurant always helps me...

[Chez Coop]

I'll take a good ol bowl of some nice true birria and warm tortillas!!!!!! And a side of rice and beans... Cheers...

[JeetJet]

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
[phone]

[noahbites]

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...

[dvsndvs]

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!

[toonoble]

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..

[noahbites]

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.

[Servorg]

"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?

[noahbites]

They are closed one day a week now. I'm pretty sure it's Tuesday, but could be Thursday.

[lexicaljewel]

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.

[Neta]

Definitely menudo or pozole at La Salsa Grill in Pico Rivera or the menudo (chico) and two ground beef tacos at Ordonez in Montebello.

[soto i am]

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

[martyR]

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.

[cookie monster]

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.

[Moose]

Chorizo & Cheese Tacos at Tacos Por Favor w/ a large watermelon drink.

[JeetJet]

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
[phone]

El Jacal
13414 Ramona Blvd (A few blocks east of the 605)
Baldwin Park, CA 91706-3902
[phone]

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."

[Tom P]

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.

[JeetJet]

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.

[mdpilam]

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.

[veggieyummy]

Snug Harbor in Santa Monica

[Emme]

The Griddle
Doughboys
Gilbert's El Indio
Monte Alban
Mario's Peruvian

[lil mikey]

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.

[speedm]

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.

[roadfix]

Ramen or menudo.

[OC Eats]

Second the menudo, it's the perfect hangover cure.

[nomnomnoms]

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.

[A5 KOBE]

Daikakuya ramen w/ kotteri broth and extra chashu

[taiwanesesmalleats]

Have you ever tried it katamen ie harder noodles? I think it has a better bite/texture than the regular stuff.

[Tom P]

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=sa...

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.

[Phurstluv]

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.

[noahbites]

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/ch...

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El Katracho Restaurant
14838 Burbank Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411

Sapp Coffee Shop
5183 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

[Dommy]

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!

[mollyomormon]

I second this!

p.s. discovered the chilaquiles at Pepy's thanks to one of Dommy's! posts. thanks!!!

[hrhboo]

Third it! Nothing helps a hangover like those chilaquiles.

[Bibi]

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?

[Dommy]

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!