Catch Table

캐치테이블 · kaechi teibeul
Short answer

Catch Table is useful for discovering and reserving popular restaurants in Korea. Foreign visitors may still run into phone or payment friction on some bookings, but it is a good starting point for hard-to-walk-in restaurants.

English support
Partial
Korean phone number
Not required
Korean card / bank
Not required
Price
Free + possible reservation deposits
Website

Pros

  • Helpful for popular restaurant reservations
  • Good discovery tool for dining plans
  • Often clearer than messaging restaurants directly

Cons

  • Some reservations expect Korean phone verification
  • English support varies by listing
  • No substitute for calling when a restaurant is Korean-only

Best for: Food-focused travelers and residents planning restaurants ahead

FAQ

Is Catch Table available in English?
Partly. Catch Table offers some English, but parts of the app stay in Korean — a translation app helps fill the gaps.
Can tourists use Catch Table?
Yes. Catch Table works without a Korean phone number or card, so visitors can use it right away.
How much does Catch Table cost?
Catch Table is free to download and use (Free + possible reservation deposits).

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