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A Guide to Hangover Food Around Detroit

Eat your way back into the land of the living

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In a city with so many excellent bars, distilleries, and breweries, it’s almost inevitable many adults will at one time or another end up with one of those head-splitting, queasy, hide-from-light-and-sound hangovers. While scientists and so-called "reasonable people" will knowingly explain that there is no true remedy beyond drinking less in the first place. There are, however, a few things that can be done to make life after drinking a bit more tolerable.

Many have a standard, go-to hangover cure such as water and ibuprofen. Others turn to food for some calorie-induced relief. Below find some of the best hangover cures on a plate — or in a bowl. From soul-warming soups to spicy seafood dishes to fresh juice and diner breakfasts, find an answer to the thing that ails you and re-energize. Here, now, are 17 fabulous meals across metro Detroit to help you recover the morning after.

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Mariscos El Salpicon

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The Dish: Micheladas and Molcajete de Mariscos

Find Micheladas (like a bloody mary but with beer) loaded with veggies and spice plus an astounding selection of coastal Mexican cuisine at this Southwest Detroit restaurant. The Molcajete de Mariscos is literally overflowing with shellfish seasoned with salt and lime.

Telway Hamburgers

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The Dish: Sliders and Coffee

Sometimes the answer to a hangover is greasy food and this 24-hour Southwest Detroit (or Madison Heights) burger haunt is a popular remedy. For just a few bucks get several freshly grilled sliders and coffee. Don't forget cash.

Duly's Place

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The Dish: Carbs and Breakfast Meat

Sure, one could go the traditional route with a coney dog but this greasy spoon's breakfast dishes are a solid stop on the road to hangover recovery. Definitely order the diner coffee. Choose from all the traditional breakfast staples, pancakes, french toast, bacon, and eggs. Everything comes out hot and generously slathered in butter, and usually for well under $10. Just remember to bring cash.

Taqueria El Rey

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The Dish: The California Burrito

When in doubt turn to a burrito. The warm flour tortilla is stuffed with a choice of meat (the pastor is an easy choice), plus ample helpings of beans, onions, cilantro, cheese, and salsa. The amalgamation of carbs, protein, and veggies is easy on the stomach.

The Brooklyn Street Local

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The Dish: Breakfast Poutine

Brooklyn Street's brunch is a lifesaver after a late night of drinking. Plenty of strong coffee, spicy brunch cocktails sans actual booze, and breakfast poutine have the ability to turn a potentially rough day into a great one. The poutine comes in both traditional and vegan varieties and the runny egg adds an extra rich protein component to an otherwise potato-heavy dish.

Dime Store

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The Dish: Spicy Korean Fries

The downtown all-day brunch bar boasts a liquor license and range of creative dishes including the Korean fries — spuds loaded with steak, bulgogi, pickled veggies, and creamy, spicy Sriracha mayo.

Drought

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The Dish: Cold-Pressed Juice

Okay juicers. Ginger is traditionally considered to be easy on the stomach and Drought’s cold-pressed juices feature the spicy root in a number of different refreshing combinations from straight one-ounce shots to bigger, blended beverages like apple-lemon-ginger.

Clique Restaurant

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The Dish: Breakfast Skillet

Always busy breakfast diner Clique Restaurant makes a mean skillet. Go for the corned beef, mixed with bell peppers, potatoes, and plenty of melty cheese with an egg on top (any style).

Stache International

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The Dish: Stache Favorite

Stache offers a fabulous range of sandwiches, but sets itself apart from the crowd by offering delivery to most of the core downtown neighborhoods (vital if you can't manage to make it out of bed). The Stache Favorite has all the trappings of a great hangover cure with its fried house made bologna, thick slices of bacon, and melty cheese. Don't forget to add an egg.

Pho Lucky

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The Dish: Pho

Comforting, warm bowls of pho will help ease even the worst cases back into the world of the living. Sip the flavorful beef broth and replenish your energy with a bites of Vietnamese meatballs, thinly sliced steak, and plenty of fresh herbs.

Honest John's Bar & No Grill

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The Dish: Smothered Hash Browns

Honest John's has the distinction of being open during most waking hours with both drinks and food. The smothered hash browns are classic comfort food served with a choice of grilled veggies, cheese, eggs, and toast.

Midtown Shangri-La

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The Dish: Dim Sum

One of a handful of spots offering dim sum in the metro Detroit area, Shangri-La's mid-day service is an excellent option for those interested in grazing on a variety of dishes. Choose from individual bites like steamed pork buns, rice rolls, and cakes.

Rose's Fine Foods

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The Dish: Seasonal Broth Bowl

Hydrate with a warm bowl of chicken broth filled with poached egg, herbs, and Rose's always excellent seasonal vegetables. The soup comes with a side of toast.

Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles

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The Dish: Chicken and Waffles

Kuzzo’s does its signature dish very well. Have ‘em any way you like ‘em here from crispy fried bone-in chicken to boneless chicken strips. The combination of fried chicken and carbs is filling and easy on the stomach and the large glasses of sweet tea will help on the hydration front.

The Dish: Chili Chilaquiles

The mild salsa verde, sprinkled cojita, and perfectly cooked over easy eggs on crunchy corn chips make for an excellent breakfast pick-me-up after a long night out. Order them to-go or nurse a cup of coffee at OWL’s tiny diner counter.

Chung Ki Wa

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The Dish: Soon Du Bu

Even the most beastly of hangover will be killed off with heat from this spicy Korean soup. Made with silken tofu, the red broth comes out sizzling in the bowl with a poached egg.

Matsuchan

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The Dish: Ramen

Order a steaming bowl of hearty noodle soup from this Canton ramen shop. For extra heat order the hot and spicy ramen bowl or opt for one of the other savory broths such as pork miso.

Mariscos El Salpicon

The Dish: Micheladas and Molcajete de Mariscos

Find Micheladas (like a bloody mary but with beer) loaded with veggies and spice plus an astounding selection of coastal Mexican cuisine at this Southwest Detroit restaurant. The Molcajete de Mariscos is literally overflowing with shellfish seasoned with salt and lime.

Telway Hamburgers

The Dish: Sliders and Coffee

Sometimes the answer to a hangover is greasy food and this 24-hour Southwest Detroit (or Madison Heights) burger haunt is a popular remedy. For just a few bucks get several freshly grilled sliders and coffee. Don't forget cash.

Duly's Place

The Dish: Carbs and Breakfast Meat

Sure, one could go the traditional route with a coney dog but this greasy spoon's breakfast dishes are a solid stop on the road to hangover recovery. Definitely order the diner coffee. Choose from all the traditional breakfast staples, pancakes, french toast, bacon, and eggs. Everything comes out hot and generously slathered in butter, and usually for well under $10. Just remember to bring cash.

Taqueria El Rey

The Dish: The California Burrito

When in doubt turn to a burrito. The warm flour tortilla is stuffed with a choice of meat (the pastor is an easy choice), plus ample helpings of beans, onions, cilantro, cheese, and salsa. The amalgamation of carbs, protein, and veggies is easy on the stomach.

The Brooklyn Street Local

The Dish: Breakfast Poutine

Brooklyn Street's brunch is a lifesaver after a late night of drinking. Plenty of strong coffee, spicy brunch cocktails sans actual booze, and breakfast poutine have the ability to turn a potentially rough day into a great one. The poutine comes in both traditional and vegan varieties and the runny egg adds an extra rich protein component to an otherwise potato-heavy dish.

Dime Store

The Dish: Spicy Korean Fries

The downtown all-day brunch bar boasts a liquor license and range of creative dishes including the Korean fries — spuds loaded with steak, bulgogi, pickled veggies, and creamy, spicy Sriracha mayo.

Drought

The Dish: Cold-Pressed Juice

Okay juicers. Ginger is traditionally considered to be easy on the stomach and Drought’s cold-pressed juices feature the spicy root in a number of different refreshing combinations from straight one-ounce shots to bigger, blended beverages like apple-lemon-ginger.

Clique Restaurant

The Dish: Breakfast Skillet

Always busy breakfast diner Clique Restaurant makes a mean skillet. Go for the corned beef, mixed with bell peppers, potatoes, and plenty of melty cheese with an egg on top (any style).

Stache International

The Dish: Stache Favorite

Stache offers a fabulous range of sandwiches, but sets itself apart from the crowd by offering delivery to most of the core downtown neighborhoods (vital if you can't manage to make it out of bed). The Stache Favorite has all the trappings of a great hangover cure with its fried house made bologna, thick slices of bacon, and melty cheese. Don't forget to add an egg.

Pho Lucky

The Dish: Pho

Comforting, warm bowls of pho will help ease even the worst cases back into the world of the living. Sip the flavorful beef broth and replenish your energy with a bites of Vietnamese meatballs, thinly sliced steak, and plenty of fresh herbs.

Honest John's Bar & No Grill

The Dish: Smothered Hash Browns

Honest John's has the distinction of being open during most waking hours with both drinks and food. The smothered hash browns are classic comfort food served with a choice of grilled veggies, cheese, eggs, and toast.

Midtown Shangri-La

The Dish: Dim Sum

One of a handful of spots offering dim sum in the metro Detroit area, Shangri-La's mid-day service is an excellent option for those interested in grazing on a variety of dishes. Choose from individual bites like steamed pork buns, rice rolls, and cakes.

Rose's Fine Foods

The Dish: Seasonal Broth Bowl

Hydrate with a warm bowl of chicken broth filled with poached egg, herbs, and Rose's always excellent seasonal vegetables. The soup comes with a side of toast.

Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles

The Dish: Chicken and Waffles

Kuzzo’s does its signature dish very well. Have ‘em any way you like ‘em here from crispy fried bone-in chicken to boneless chicken strips. The combination of fried chicken and carbs is filling and easy on the stomach and the large glasses of sweet tea will help on the hydration front.

O.W.L.

The Dish: Chili Chilaquiles

The mild salsa verde, sprinkled cojita, and perfectly cooked over easy eggs on crunchy corn chips make for an excellent breakfast pick-me-up after a long night out. Order them to-go or nurse a cup of coffee at OWL’s tiny diner counter.

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Chung Ki Wa

The Dish: Soon Du Bu

Even the most beastly of hangover will be killed off with heat from this spicy Korean soup. Made with silken tofu, the red broth comes out sizzling in the bowl with a poached egg.

Matsuchan

The Dish: Ramen

Order a steaming bowl of hearty noodle soup from this Canton ramen shop. For extra heat order the hot and spicy ramen bowl or opt for one of the other savory broths such as pork miso.

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