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LA Hangover Cures: 16 Affordable Spots to Help You Recover the Morning After

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With so many amazing cocktails in the City of Angeles, it can be hard to avoid the occasional head-pounding, body-aching hangover that result from a night of overindulgence. We asked Eater LA readers for their go-to morning after cures, and added some of our own. From gut-busting grease bombs to restorative soups and green juice, we've got the goods that will have you rearing for another night on the town. Here now, 16 of the best (and reasonably priced!) hangover cures in Los Angeles, in no particular order.

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Bulrocho

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While Korean cuisine has a lengthy repertoire of hangover remedies, chief among them is haejangguk, which literally translates to “soup to chase a hangover.” Beef broth comes laden with thinly sliced steak, tripe, bean sprouts, and congealed blood cakes, and is exactly the thing you need to get over your morning-after body aches. [Photo: Yelp]

La Abeja Restaurant

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La Abeja’s red menudo, chock full of tripe and served with a side of lemon, onion, and cilantro, satisfies even the most discriminating abuelas. And at $6 for a large bowl, it’s a small price to pay for the ultimate hangover cure. [Photo: Yelp]

There’s a reason Cofax’s breakfast burrito has had its fare share of media attention: it’s damn delicious. With crispy tortilla strips and plenty of chorizo (don’t forget to add avocado!) it’s the salty grease bomb your body craves. Just beware of lines can feel especially brutal when nursing a hangover. [Photo: Crystal Coser]

Urban Garden

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There’s no doubt falafel is a rather unlikely hangover cure, but there’s something about the balls of chickpeas wrapped in za’atar bread that fulfills fried cravings without being overly heavy. Urban Garden offers some of the best, with a dedication to authenticity in every element of the sandwich: housemade za’atar bread is made to order on custom dome-shaped grills, the sesame-studded falafel are extraordinarly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and fried shallots add subtle sweetness and crunch. [Photo: Crystal Coser]

Phorage

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This modern Vietnamese restaurant offers a variety of pho varieties like American Wagyu, Mary’s chicken, and an exceptional oxtail, made with full-bodied broth and tender, fatty meat falling off the giant bones. The deeply rich and meaty soups are a gentle way to ease you into the day. [Photo: Yelp]

Han Bat Sul Lung Tang

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A leading suhlungtang specialist in Koreatown, Han Bat’s OG bone broth with sliced brisket is just the thing you need to restore you to health. The cloudy, off-white soup is best eaten with scallions and salt to taste with some rice on the side or thrown in. [Photo: Crystal Coser]

Lucy's Mexican Drive-in

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Lucy's classic breakfast burrito is stuffed with bacon, fluffy egg, hash browns, and the option to add cheese (which is a no brainer) along with a salsa that gives it just the right amount of punch to kick the hangover right out of you. If the burrito weren’t enticing enough, not having to get out of the car is a great incentive to come to Lucy’s after a long night out .—NL [Photo: Yelp]

Beijing Pie House

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While Beijing Pie House is known for their meat pies, their spicy lamb noodle soup is a great way to get rid of an awful hangover headache, especially on a cold day. The hearty bowl is chock full of ground lamb, greens, and a spicy broth. While there, grab some delicious lamb dumplings as well. —NL[Photo: Yelp]

Taco Sinaloa

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The more hungover you are, the more you will appreciate the monstrosity that is the carne asada fries at Taco Sinaloa. Smothered with carne asada, beans, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapenos, onions, and salsa verde, these fries are guaranteed to not only rid you of your hangover but also keep you stuffed until the next morning. —NL[Photo: Yelp]

If a McMuffin is your go-to hangover food, Locali is the place for you. This ultra-healthy eatery seems like the antithesis of hangover food, until you bite into their Baaadasss Breakfast Sandwich. Think vegan sausage patty, vegan soy-free cheddar, vegan chipotle sauce and maple syrup on a sprouted English muffin. Although everything in the sandwich is vegan, it is nothing short of delicious. —NL[Photo: Yelp]

Pink's Hot Dogs

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The double bacon chili cheese burger at Pink’s is worth the wait, especially after a long night of partying. It has the perfect amount of grease and fat to wipe any traces of alcohol from your system. Don’t forget to add fries, onion rings, and chocolate milk to your already insane order. —NL[Photo: Yelp]

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For those extra potent hangovers where it’s difficult to keep just about anything down, there’s juk, the Korean porridge of rice, water, and a hint of sesame oil. The extra bland gruel can be had with pumpkin or abalone if you can stomach it, and is the miracle cure-all for those head-throbbing morning afters. [Photo: Yelp]

Komodo Venice

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Just about everything on Komodo’s “Munchies” menu would work to cure those pesky hangovers, but the Brutus “salad” takes greasy cravings to new heights. Crispy tater tots are smothered in melted cheddar, steak, and bacon and topped with sour cream, pico, and a jalapeño aioli for Caesar salad’s ultimate counterpart. [Photo: Komodo]

Phở Consommé

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This Gardena gem delivers a broth unlike that from trendier parts of town. Flavored with cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, this pho packs an aromatic punch, and at $6.75 for a large bowl, it is as unpretentious as it gets. [Photo: Crystal Coser]

Moon Juice

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A great alternative to the go-to greasy hangover cure, Moon Juice’s Canyon Greens is filled with collards, rainbow chard, parsley, ginger, celery, and cucumber. While the juice is one of the more expensive items on the list, it will leave you feeling nourished and energized all day long. —NL[Photo: Moon Juice]

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Bulrocho

While Korean cuisine has a lengthy repertoire of hangover remedies, chief among them is haejangguk, which literally translates to “soup to chase a hangover.” Beef broth comes laden with thinly sliced steak, tripe, bean sprouts, and congealed blood cakes, and is exactly the thing you need to get over your morning-after body aches. [Photo: Yelp]

La Abeja Restaurant

La Abeja’s red menudo, chock full of tripe and served with a side of lemon, onion, and cilantro, satisfies even the most discriminating abuelas. And at $6 for a large bowl, it’s a small price to pay for the ultimate hangover cure. [Photo: Yelp]

Cofax

There’s a reason Cofax’s breakfast burrito has had its fare share of media attention: it’s damn delicious. With crispy tortilla strips and plenty of chorizo (don’t forget to add avocado!) it’s the salty grease bomb your body craves. Just beware of lines can feel especially brutal when nursing a hangover. [Photo: Crystal Coser]

Urban Garden

There’s no doubt falafel is a rather unlikely hangover cure, but there’s something about the balls of chickpeas wrapped in za’atar bread that fulfills fried cravings without being overly heavy. Urban Garden offers some of the best, with a dedication to authenticity in every element of the sandwich: housemade za’atar bread is made to order on custom dome-shaped grills, the sesame-studded falafel are extraordinarly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and fried shallots add subtle sweetness and crunch. [Photo: Crystal Coser]

Phorage

This modern Vietnamese restaurant offers a variety of pho varieties like American Wagyu, Mary’s chicken, and an exceptional oxtail, made with full-bodied broth and tender, fatty meat falling off the giant bones. The deeply rich and meaty soups are a gentle way to ease you into the day. [Photo: Yelp]

Han Bat Sul Lung Tang

A leading suhlungtang specialist in Koreatown, Han Bat’s OG bone broth with sliced brisket is just the thing you need to restore you to health. The cloudy, off-white soup is best eaten with scallions and salt to taste with some rice on the side or thrown in. [Photo: Crystal Coser]

Lucy's Mexican Drive-in

Lucy's classic breakfast burrito is stuffed with bacon, fluffy egg, hash browns, and the option to add cheese (which is a no brainer) along with a salsa that gives it just the right amount of punch to kick the hangover right out of you. If the burrito weren’t enticing enough, not having to get out of the car is a great incentive to come to Lucy’s after a long night out .—NL [Photo: Yelp]

Beijing Pie House

While Beijing Pie House is known for their meat pies, their spicy lamb noodle soup is a great way to get rid of an awful hangover headache, especially on a cold day. The hearty bowl is chock full of ground lamb, greens, and a spicy broth. While there, grab some delicious lamb dumplings as well. —NL[Photo: Yelp]

Taco Sinaloa

The more hungover you are, the more you will appreciate the monstrosity that is the carne asada fries at Taco Sinaloa. Smothered with carne asada, beans, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapenos, onions, and salsa verde, these fries are guaranteed to not only rid you of your hangover but also keep you stuffed until the next morning. —NL[Photo: Yelp]

locali

If a McMuffin is your go-to hangover food, Locali is the place for you. This ultra-healthy eatery seems like the antithesis of hangover food, until you bite into their Baaadasss Breakfast Sandwich. Think vegan sausage patty, vegan soy-free cheddar, vegan chipotle sauce and maple syrup on a sprouted English muffin. Although everything in the sandwich is vegan, it is nothing short of delicious. —NL[Photo: Yelp]

Pink's Hot Dogs

The double bacon chili cheese burger at Pink’s is worth the wait, especially after a long night of partying. It has the perfect amount of grease and fat to wipe any traces of alcohol from your system. Don’t forget to add fries, onion rings, and chocolate milk to your already insane order. —NL[Photo: Yelp]

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Bonjuk

For those extra potent hangovers where it’s difficult to keep just about anything down, there’s juk, the Korean porridge of rice, water, and a hint of sesame oil. The extra bland gruel can be had with pumpkin or abalone if you can stomach it, and is the miracle cure-all for those head-throbbing morning afters. [Photo: Yelp]

Komodo Venice

Just about everything on Komodo’s “Munchies” menu would work to cure those pesky hangovers, but the Brutus “salad” takes greasy cravings to new heights. Crispy tater tots are smothered in melted cheddar, steak, and bacon and topped with sour cream, pico, and a jalapeño aioli for Caesar salad’s ultimate counterpart. [Photo: Komodo]

Phở Consommé

This Gardena gem delivers a broth unlike that from trendier parts of town. Flavored with cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, this pho packs an aromatic punch, and at $6.75 for a large bowl, it is as unpretentious as it gets. [Photo: Crystal Coser]

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Moon Juice

A great alternative to the go-to greasy hangover cure, Moon Juice’s Canyon Greens is filled with collards, rainbow chard, parsley, ginger, celery, and cucumber. While the juice is one of the more expensive items on the list, it will leave you feeling nourished and energized all day long. —NL[Photo: Moon Juice]

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