These 6 Asian Dishes Are The Perfect Cure To A Nasty Hangover

Nothing is more welcomed after a night of heavy drinking than a fool-proof hangover cure. While it’s Aspirin and Sprite for some or a cold beer down the gullet for others, next time you go one drink too far, try taking a more savory route. Here are six  comforting Asian eats that’ll ease that throbbing headache.

1.  Kimchi Fried Rice at Republique

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Republique’s Kimchi fried rice can disarm even the strongest hangover with its tangy, punchy flavors. Beef short rib and pickled radish folded through a mildly-spiced rice make for a treasure hunt you can tuck into. Don’t forget to grab a delicious (and decadent) pastry for when the hangover wears off.

2. Pork Belly Adobo Rice Bowl at Spoon & Pork

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This Filipino version of a rice bowl checks all the boxes for a hangover cure. Rich umami flavors from slow-cooked tender pork belly will sop away any remnants of the night before. A fried egg tops the bowl, adding a soft finishing touch to your meal.

3. Laksa at Cassia

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Seafood enthusiasts flock to this Santa Monica staple for their laksa, a noodle soup brimming with mussels and fish-cake cooked in shrimp paste to amplify the flavors of the sea. This coconut-seafood soup is just what you want on recovery day.

4. Malai Kofta Curry at Bombay Palace

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Malai kofta literally translates as “cream dumplings,” and at Bombay Palace they’re simmering in a tangy tomato curry. Pro-tip: Sop up the crumbly koftas with buttery, flaky naan.

5. Banh Mi Hue Oi at Pho Hue Oi

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A classic Vietnamese staple, Pho Hue Oi’s Banh Mi is a great way to drive away a killer hangover. A fresh baguette is filled with cold slices of pork, pickled carrots, daikon radish, cucumber and fragrant cilantro for a refreshing and satisfying carb binge. It’s hearty, tasty and satisfies all your hungover cravings.

6. Spicy Gochujang Short Ribs at Spoon by H

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There are few things better than fall-off-the-bone short ribs doused in Korean gochujang. Combat your hangover a la Anthony Bourdain with this spicy dish, then go home and take a well-deserved nap. You’re going to need it.