Hangover helpers

Tempura Gozen

When you have too much alcohol in your system, there's nothing like a bowl of fresh hot soba to quell any queasiness.

We favor the buckwheat soba at Inaba Restaurant, flown in from Japan, and served either hot or cold with a variety of dishes. We like the Tempura Gozen combo with tempura (shrimp and vegetable) and vegetable-flavored rice ($12.99 for lunch). It's hearty, yet light, with a heavenly broth.