5 Perfect Hangover Foods
Ah the dreaded NYE hangover. Some of us are old and wise enough to keep things cool during the countdown parties, but for the rest of us, it’s a day of hell mixed with confusion, sadness and mental anguish. We can’t fix any of that, but we can suggest some great foods to help you feel better!
Any Breakfast Sandwich @ Boom Boom Bagels
Address: 39 Anfu Lu
Hours: Daily, 7:30am-10pm
Tel: 150 2140 8818
There is no explanation needed for why this is a wonderful idea. Just look at the photo, LOOK AT IT. A simple, cheese-globbed photo speaks 1000 words.
Pancakes @ Al’s Diner
Photo source: eatatalsdiner.com
Address: 204 Xinle Lu
Hours: Daily, 9am-midnight
Tel: 021 5465 1259
Pancakes are another food that fall into the comfort category, and a strong hangover requires strong comfort that only the pancakes at Al’s Dinner can give you. A thick, fluffy stack with all sorts of goodies on top, bliss.
Pizza @ Homeslice
BBQ chicken pizza (RMB 30/slice, RMB 150/16in, RMB 230/20in)
Address: B1/F, 158 Julu Lu
Hours: Sun-Thu, 11am-midnight, Fri-Sat, 11am-2am
Tel: 021 5309 9332
This is such an obvious decision we felt a bit dumb even mentioning it. But alas, pizza is truly the duct tape of comfort foods, and on this, the most epic of hangover days in existence, Homeslice has the duct tape you need.
Ramen @ Ichiryuan Ramen
Shoyu ramen (RMB 68) uses imported soy sauce
Address: Rm. 201, Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu (near Tongren Lu)
Tel: 021 6289 8022
Hours: 11am-930pm (last order)
There are plenty of places to go for a great Ramen, but we’ll tell you why you should choose Ichiryuan Ramen. The story behind this little shop, newly opened in the Shanghai Centre, is an interesting one. Patrick King went to the original branch of the Sapporo noodle shop and could not stop thinking about the noodles and how badly he wanted a bowl. He had to have those noodles, which earned a 2012 Michelin Bib Gourmand on Hokkaido’s recommended restaurants list, so he got online and emailed the Japanese chef using Google translate. Chef Yo Ohshima, replied that he had a friend in Shanghai with whom he suggested Patrick meet. They quickly realized they had the same values as they both prioritize quality ingredients and well-trained staff, and so a partnership was born. And that is how we have been lucky enough to receive the only other branch of Ichiryuan in the world.
Pho @ Aniseed (Xintiandi)
Chef’s Choice Raw Beef Pho (RMB 88)
Address: Xintiandi North Block, Lane 181 Taicang Lu
Tel: 021 5382 1186
Hours: Daily, 7am-11pm
There’s just something about Pho that really warms your body and soul. It’s mix of beef balls, noodles, hot broth and a spicy kick is exactly the sort of thing your body needs after a night of unrelenting alcohol abuse and awful decisions.
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