Bangkok's top 6 hangover remedies

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23-04-2025

1. Pre-empt the hangover at Saengchai Phochana on Sukhumvit 47
This Chinese-Thai spot is where Bangkok's night owls flock post-clubbing. Their knockout dish is the savoury stir-fried minced pork with pickled plum. If you need something soupy, go for the tangy, sour-salty minced pork soup with pickled mustard greens and preserved plums. For something a bit rarer, try their stir-fried creepers flowers with egg and mung bean noodles. It's smoky, fresh and oh-so-satisfying. Anything off their menu is a winner over steamed rice, so don't skimp even when your judgement's slightly compromised. Pro tip: time it right and grab a seat by the back wall fans. The breeze will keep you cool while you power through your meal when your head's a little heavy.
2. Teochew for the soul at Tang Jai Yoo in Yaowarat
Mornings are mellow at this long-standing Teochew spot in the city, but it's a different story once the sun dips. Not to toot my own horn, but this is the self-declared holy trinity of hangover cures. Here's the rundown: First up, the stewed fish maw and bamboo mushroom soup: silky, comforting, and just rich enough to revive both body and mind. Next, the steamed snapper in soy sauce: tender, savoury and greasy enough to jolt you back to life. And for the grand finale, something sweet like sticky rice topped with creamy stirred taro and buttery ginkgo nuts. This Chinatown spot feels like a quiet pocket in the city. Low-key chatter in Cantonese, warm Chinese tea on the side. It's the kind of place that genuinely grounds and nurses you.
3. Good porridge heals all at Jok Prince in Bangrak
This hole-in-the-wall spot serves the city's most restorative rice porridge, and a Michelin Bib Gourmand backs that up. Even Anthony Bourdain tracked it down. Century egg porridge at Jok Prince is the move. Get it with their secret recipe pork balls, don't skip the ginger and load up on spring onions. A few steamy spoonfuls in and you're sorted. It's rise and shine all of a sudden. It's the knockout cure for hangovers, jet lag or those brutal mornings with an unexpected pounding headache.
4. Feel the breeze and face the water at Lumphini Park
Nature is the best hangover remedy, if we're being honest. Head in from Wireless Road, loop around the lake, and lock eyes on one of those benches facing the water. Plant yourself there, take as many deep breaths as you need, and chill under the shade of big trees. Or, if you're in one of those 'I need to touch some grass' moments, drop down on the lawn and do exactly that. To truly get a solo zen timeout and regain self-clarity, hop onto one of the Swan pedal boats, glide across the water, bask in the breeze, and feel the sun on your skin.
5. A spa hangover fix at Let's Relax in Thonglor
Cool aromatherapy towels and targeted pressure-point work will clear that mental fog and ease the tension sitting heavy in your body. Go for the 'dream package,' a full-body fix designed to get your blood moving, loosen up tight spots, and leave you actually breathing again. It's a 90-minute flow: 45 minutes of foot reflexology, 15 minutes of hand pressure massage, and 30 minutes focused on your ne
6. Bacon rules at Toby's on Sukhumvit 38
Crack on Aussie-style with Toby's 'bacon rules' brekkie: two eggs cooked your way, properly crispy bacon, and sourdough toast. Then wash away last night's regrets with their cold-pressed pink lady apple juice. Honestly, any of their cold-pressed range does the job. No added sugar, just the raw kick your body needs when your head's still stuck in yesterday. And if you venture out of Sukhumvit, you can catch them at Noble Play Ploenchit or Lazy Toby in Villa Market Nanglinchee.