Post-Party Food in Long Beach

Often, the remnants of a great night demand to be addressed first thing in the morning. At times like these, the prescription can vary from clean broth to thick gravy, from healing grease to sweet grass. Here are some of Long Beach’s most revitalizing, regenerative and generally comforting day-after dishes.

PHO, #9Pho

When in recovery mode, something soothing is often called for, and pho, the Vietnamese-style rice noodle soup, is often the best option. Served with green veggies and fresh herbs, pho is a clean, healing broth that will both calm and energize you. #9Pho (1538 E 4th St) offers a fresh take on traditional Vietnamese cuisine with a menu combining authentic flavors with modern touches, providing a unique, soothing experience.

HUNG OVER POUTINE, The Breakfast Bar

At a time like this, you may not be in the mood for The Breakfast Bar’s (70 Atlantic Ave/3404 E Fourth St) great mimosas and breakfast mai tais, then again … Check out such comforting dishes as the Hung Over Breakfast Poutine featuring French fries topped with gravy, scrambled eggs with cheese, pork sausage, mixed peppers, onions, drizzled with spiced sour cream, and served with a side of pico de gallo. Another great choice is their “Buck Naked” buckwheat pancakes, some of the best in town.

SWEET GRASS SUGARCANE JUICE

A unique juice bar in Long Beach, Sweet Grass Sugarcane Juice (3545 Atlantic Ave) serves super fresh, delicious drinks made to order. The foundation of those drinks is sugar cane that is actually pressed into each order on site. Popular drinks include Dragon Fruit, Watermalone, and Lychee. Though they use actual raw sugar cane, customers say that drinks are more refreshing than they are sweet.

VEGAN HANGOVER RAMEN, Sura Korean BBQ & Tofu House

What exactly qualifies this as a hangover cure isn’t clear, though it is very clear you don’t have to be suffering from one to appreciate the many layered flavors that inhabit this, one of Sura Korean BBQ & Tofu House’s (621 Atlantic Ave) most popular dishes. Filled with all manner of veggies–mushrooms, carrots, spinach, onion, etc.–the dish also includes lots and lots of yummy noodles and the option to include a vegan fried egg.

THE WEASEL, Chuck’s Coffee Shop

The Weasel at Chuck’s Coffee Shop (4120 E Ocean Blvd) may be the best-known dish in the city. This scrambled egg concoction covered in chili is renowned for its deliciousness and utility–Cal State Long Beach students value it as a great antidote to a late night. The Weasel is indicative of Chuck’s unpretentious vibe and menu, one that includes the Trash Can Burrito–ground beef, refried beans, cheese, chili–as well as Chuck’s Special Hash.

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Steve Lowery

Steve Lowery is a longtime local. Over the years he has written for the Los Angeles Times, ESPN, and others. If you're looking for the hidden gems of Long Beach, Steve is your go-to.