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 TAPS & TAPS LONG BEACH
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.
APPU’S TURMERIC CAFE
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.
SWEET GRASS SUGARCANE JUICE
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.
Hangry Belly
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
The Breakfast Bar
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.
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.
FRITOS CHILI CHEDDAR BURGER, The Crooked Duck
Fight fire with first with this beauty that is, thankfully, exactly what it sounds like. The Crooked Duck (5096 Pacific Coast Hwy, a beloved neighborhood bistro that serves a wide swath of burgers–bacon to black bean, turkey to vegan–serves a 100% natural beef patty covered with Texas chili, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese and then, deep breath, a handful of crunchy Fritos chips. It’s crisp, it’s crunchy and every bite reveals a new explosion of flavor.
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