☔ 4 Korean foods for international students on a rainy day

Have you ever wondered why your Korean friends suddenly suggest eating pajeon or kalguksu on a rainy day? 🌧️

Today, we’ll kindly introduce four Korean dishes perfect for rainy days for international students! ✨

🥞 Crispy and delicious jeon dishes

The first food Koreans think of on rainy days is jeon!

The sound of rain and frying jeon are similar, so it's a popular choice. In fact, sales of jeon restaurants even increase by 33~89% on rainy days compared to clear days.

1. Pajeon: The signature dish for rainy days that Koreans truly love.

2. Haemul Pajeon: Made with seafood like squid, shrimp, mussels—great for sharing with friends.

3. Note: If you have seafood allergies, please make sure to check before ordering!

👉 Just one bite of crispy haemul pajeon will chase away those rainy day blues!

🌶️ Spicy, authentic Korean flavor—kimchi jeon

If you want to try something a bit spicier and with a richer Korean flavor than pajeon, kimchi jeon is perfect!

If you hesitated because you were curious about the ingredients, don’t worry.

1. Main ingredients: Chopped kimchi, flour, and eggs—mixed and pan-fried.

2. Taste features: Spicy and tangy, with crunchy edges—great as a snack or with drinks.

3. Note: Some places may add pork or squid, so ask in advance!

👉 If pajeon feels a bit heavy, definitely try spicy kimchi jeon!

🍜 Noodle dishes for when you crave warm soup

On chilly, rainy days, don’t you sometimes just crave a hot, comforting soup dish?

Here's a mild menu that even those new to Korean food can enjoy without worry.

1. Kalguksu: Noodles cut by knife and boiled—hearty and perfect even when dining alone.

2. Sujebi: Similar to kalguksu, but hand-torn dough instead of noodles.

3. Soup types: Usually made with meat broth or seafood (like clams).

👉 Sip the warm, mild broth and melt away the rainy day chills!

🍲 A filling meal with rice—kimchi jjigae

Want to fill up with a hearty warm meal on a rainy day?

Let me recommend jjigae, the classic Korean soul food, perfect with rice.

1. Key ingredients: Made with well-aged kimchi (over 6 months) and plenty of pork.

2. Taste features: The longer it simmers, the richer it tastes—spicy and tangy.

👉 Pairing spicy jjigae with rice on a rainy day will really warm you up!

💸 Price tips for international students

Craving delicious Korean food but worried about dining out costs as an international student?

Here’s some practical price info so you can enjoy rainy day food stress-free.

1. Kalguksu: Seoul average 10,038 won (as of March 2026)

2. Kimchi jjigae set: Seoul average 8,654 won (as of March 2026)

3. Note: Price is per single serving; you can have a filling meal for about ten thousand won.

👉 Even on a tight budget, enjoy a hot Korean meal for just one ten-thousand-won bill!

In conclusion

✔️ On rainy days, try crispy jeon (pajeon, haemul pajeon, kimchi jeon) that sound just like the rain.

✔️ If you want warm, mild soup, kalguksu or sujebi are great even when eating alone.

✔️ Before ordering, always check for spice level and if seafood or pork is included.

Now, make delicious rainy day memories with your Korean friends! ✨

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