Post-Party Food in Long Beach

Sometimes the afterglow of a great night turns into a feeling that insists on your attention the following day. When that happens, the prescription may be anything from a clean, soothing broth to a rich, stick-to-your-ribs gravy or slab of beef—oh, the healing properties of grease! Here are some of Long Beach’s most revitalizing, feel-good, soul-hugging dishes to deliciously revive you.

GU RAMEN LONG BEACH

TONKOTSU

The tonkotsu at Gu Ramen is pure comfort—ramen noodles served with tonkotsu pork bone broth, finished with green onions, naruto and roasted sesame seeds. Their slow-simmered bone broth is famously soothing, helping replenish electrolytes, restore fluids and help ease a struggling tummy. At Gu Ramen, rich Japanese flavors shine alongside vegetarian shoyu, Asian tapas, and flavorful rice bowls.

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APPU’S TURMERIC CAFE

MAHARAJA BURRITO

There are few conditions that can’t be made better by a burrito, and one of the best is found at Appu’s Turmeric Cafe (2211A Palo Verde Ave). The Maharaja Burrito is a vegetarian take filled with turmeric rice, chunks of saag paneer, lentils and mushrooms. Appu’s unique Indian-Mexican fusion menu features lots of great dishes, including a vegan version called the Maharani. How good is the Maharaja? A few years ago, Yelp readers judged it the best burrito in California.

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SWEET GRASS SUGARCANE JUICE

COCONUT CANE

Sweet Grass Sugarcane Juice (3545 Atlantic Ave) serves super fresh, delicious drinks made to order. The foundation of those drinks is juice pressed from real sugar cane that makes drinks more refreshing than sweet. Popular flavors include Dragon Fruit, Watermalone, and Lychee. With the rehydrating properties of coconut–replinishing lost electrolytes like potassium–the Coconut Cane is a solid choice.

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Hangry Belly

LOADED FRIES

Well all know the deliciously medicinal properties of French fries, and Hangry Belly (3768 Long Beach Blvd) has some of the best. Its menu boasts 10 French fried creations, with bold flavors and satisfying bites, from simple seasoned fries to its Brisket Fries which come stacked with cheese sauce and tender, slow-cooked brisket. There are plenty of other choices–pastrami, chicken, diced bacon, truffle and mushrooms; you choose!

The Attic

ATTIC BURGER

Sometimes it’s all about a burger, right? The Attic (3441 E Broadway) has built a large, loyal following offering sophisticated takes on comfort food like its Mac & Cheetos. Its Attic Burger is another prime example of this sophisticated comfort: ground beef sitting on house-made benne seed bun, topped with cheddar and American cheese as well as a tangy remoulade sauce and requisite onions, pickles and iceberg lettuce. Simple. Effective. Yum!

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The Breakfast Bar

HUNG OVER POUTINE

The Breakfast Bar (70 Atlantic Ave/3404 E Fourth St) is just chock full of comforting dishes as the Hung Over Breakfast Poutine. This knockout dish features French fries topped with gravy, scrambled eggs, cheese, pork sausage, mixed peppers, and onions, then 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.

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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.