Back in college a coworker had told me that pho is the best food for a hangover. When the opportunity presented itself, I put his advice to the test.

For me, a hangover consists of slight nausea accompanied by a shadow of the previous night's drunkenness. A little lightheadedness, a vague ache in my arms.

A hot bowl of pho is the perfect antidote. The steam is fragrant without being too overpowering, the broth flavorful without being too strong, the noodles are silky and mild and the meat is sliced thin and requires minimal effort to masticate.

It's been years since I've had pho to ease a hangover. It's enough to make me want to get completely blackout drunk just so I can fully appreciate a bowl of pho the following morning.