How About Soju with Hot Soup on a Rainy Day?

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The rainy season has begun. While some might find rain romantic, to the editor, it’s nothing more than humid and uncomfortable weather. If I had to pick one advantage, it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a warm bowl of soup with a glass of soju. Honestly, it’s good anytime♡ Sitting in an air-conditioned place with a hot bowl of soup and a glass of soju?just thinking about it brings a smile to my face. Warm and spicy soup dishes that pair well with soju and naturally come to mind when it rains?now is the time to go eat them. Sometimes, I even find myself waiting for the rain.

Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu

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On rainy days, you can’t miss Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu, where you can enjoy a total of four courses: vegetables, beef, kalguksu (knife-cut noodles), and fried rice. If you lightly cook oyster mushrooms and minari (water dropwort) and dip them in mustard sauce, it’s comparable to a high-end hotel appetizer. The fragrant aroma of minari rises gently, making your mouth water instantly. The meat is beyond words! Of course, you have to eat the kalguksu, and if you don’t have the fried rice here, you’re guilty. Especially, I want to say the egg fried rice is the ultimate favorite. Even though the broth is red, it’s not spicy or overpowering at all, so if you take a spoonful of the soup with a glass of soju, the fatigue from being soaked in the rain melts away.

Tudari Kimchi Udon

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The reason you must visit Tudari, a skewer grill specialty restaurant, on a rainy day is the kimchi udon served in a hot earthenware pot at every table. It’s already a very famous soju side dish among food lovers. Imagine eating this spicy and hot soup on a rainy evening! Your cold body will warm up, and that place will become paradise. The udon broth infused with spicy and tangy kimchi soup is refreshing yet sharp. If it’s your first time, be careful as the chili powder might hit your throat hard! Hold a spoon with a strand of udon and some broth in your left hand, a soju glass in your right, say “Cheers♪,” and enjoy the rainy day.

Ramen

If you’re feeling lazy to go out or can’t make plans and have to drink alone, cooking a simple bowl of ramen at home is a great option. Everyone probably has their favorite ramen in the cupboard. You can easily enjoy the most delicious meal for solo drinking without any special ingredients… Wait! If you plan to eat at home, I highly recommend showering first before drinking alone. Eating in a refreshed state will definitely make your solo drinking time more perfect. Also, if you think eating just ramen is not enough, I recommend enjoying it with a fried egg.

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