Lunch Hangover Cure, Had It Here (feat. Chungmuro)

Hangover Cure Is Always Necessary, Everyone

Everyone has their own way of curing a hangover. Some people cook ramen, while others prefer greasy flavors like pizza or hamburgers to ease their stomachs. There are also various options like ion drinks, ice cream, and chocolate. The menu for hangover cures can vary depending on the type of alcohol consumed, and some may have a fixed go-to dish. Here is a roundup of foods that soothed the stomach at lunch during the drinking appointments from the end of the year to the beginning of the new year. These dishes not only relieve your stomach but also help untangle the emotional knots accumulated throughout the year, so if you find yourself near Chungmuro, it might be worth stopping by at least once.

The real taste comes from greasy flavors! Hamburger

This place, Ni's Burger, located near Euljiro 3-ga, catches your footsteps with its enticing aroma even as you pass by! Ni's Burger offers a variety of choices such as Ni's Burger, White Mushroom Burger, Peanut Burger, and Classic Cheeseburger, with abundant ingredients and thick patties that make choosing difficult. There are also side menus like French fries, onion rings, and hot wings, allowing for a diverse experience. The prices are especially reasonable. Whatever you choose, you won't regret it, and since they cut the burgers in half, sharing two or three flavors with friends is a great idea.

If you want to cure your hangover with hamburgers or pizza, Ni's Burger is an excellent option. However, there might be a wait if you go late, so if you want to cure your hangover, it's better to head out a bit early clutching your stomach. Enjoying a refreshing soda and the taste of capitalism will make yesterday's hangover disappear somewhere. Even if it's not for hangover relief, this place is a good start if you want to challenge yourself to find the best hamburger spots near your office rather than franchise burgers.

Spicy and hearty cure: Jjamppong / Kimchi stew

Let's properly cure last year's accumulated hangover with spicy Chadol Jjamppong! The combination of plentiful bean sprouts, zucchini, carrots, onions, and Chadol Jjamppong makes the broth even more refreshing. Drinking the soup naturally makes you go "Kuh-ah." There are plenty of ingredients, and the noodles are chewy, making slurping them a fun experience. There are many Chinese restaurants near the office like Seodonggwan, Namgyeong, and Jeilho, all perfect for hangover cures.

I was always a jjajang (black bean sauce) fan over jjamppong, but for hangover relief, isn't jjamppong the best? Seafood jjamppong and samseon (three delicacies) jjamppong are good too, but on days when you crave a richer broth, fill your stomach with Chadol Jjamppong.

Kimchi stew is delicious anytime, but perhaps the best time to enjoy it is as a hangover cure. The spicy and refreshing kimchi stew clears your stomach instantly. Large chunks of tofu, refreshing kimchi, roughly chopped meat, and green onions make you want to shout "One more bowl of rice (one more bottle of soju)!" I have tasted it at places near the office like Boribapjip, Yuksudang, and Seomun, and kimchi stew seems to be delicious at any rice restaurant.

The spiciness and refreshing taste of kimchi stew not only cure hangovers but also blow away accumulated stress, so be sure to hold yourself back from ordering another drink when you go for hangover relief.

Fresh salad/sandwich

Soothing your stomach with fresh salad or sandwiches is also an excellent method. I used to think sandwiches and salads were only for dieting, but nowadays, many franchise specialty stores offer healthy ingredients that also please the palate, expanding the range of choices. I ordered the arugula ricotta cheese sandwich and egg avocado sandwich at Au Beurre Bakery. Since their bread is so delicious, I tried their sandwiches, and they were very satisfying with healthy ingredients and great taste. The fresh flavors made my stomach feel refreshed, so from now on, hangover cures will be sandwiches for me.

Bonus) Protein replenishment is definitely with meat

On weekdays, I cure my hangover by going to nearby restaurants after coming to the office, but for hangovers from Friday night drinks, delivery food is the answer. While refreshing and spicy soups are great, when I feel the urgent need to replenish protein, I turn to Devil Steak Gangnam Seocho branch. I really wanted meat and ordered it, and the combination of tangy tomatoes, fresh salad, sausages you could eat on a camping trip, and juicy meat created a harmonious blend. Usually, delivered meat is dry and tires the jaw, but fortunately, this steak allowed me to keep my jaw intact. The broccoli was especially delicious, nutty and sweet while retaining the vegetable's natural flavor. I ordered chicken and wings as weekend snacks, but secretly finished them as side dishes with rice.

What dish will I cure my hangover with tomorrow?? (Happy dilemma)