CATCHTABLE: Book Michelin-starred Restaurants and Local Favorites, featuring VISITKOREA’s Exclusive Deals

Many of Korea’s most popular restaurants are difficult to visit without booking ahead or joining a waitlist in advance. There are several reservation and waitlist services available, but some require a Korean phone number to sign up, while others may not accept international credit cards.

To make the process easier, CATCHTABLE, a restaurant reservation and waitlist platform widely used in Korea, offers CATCHTABLE GLOBAL, a global version designed for international travelers. With CATCHTABLE GLOBAL, visitors can easily make restaurant reservations and join waitlists in Korea.

What makes CATCHTABLE GLOBAL special?

The biggest advantage of CATCHTABLE GLOBAL is that it allows international users to create an account using a Google, Apple, or email login—no Korean phone number required. Users can also pay reservation deposits with cards issued overseas. The service is currently available in 20 languages, including English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, so international travelers can use it with ease. Its key features include restaurant reservations and waitlisting, with both on-site and remote waitlisting options available.

Restaurant reservations and remote waitlisting follow a similar process. Search for the restaurant you want and open its detail page, then look for the “Reserve” or “Join Remote Waitlist” button at the bottom of the screen. If the restaurant accepts reservations, the “Reserve” button will appear with available time slots to choose from. If remote waitlisting is available, the “Join Remote Waitlist” section will show how many parties are currently waiting. Some restaurants only offer on-site waitlisting. In that case, you can join the waitlist using the tablet at the restaurant after you arrive. You can still check the restaurant’s information on its detail page.

Many restaurants ask for a deposit when you make a reservation to help prevent no-shows. With CATCHTABLE GLOBAL, you can pay the deposit using a card issued outside Korea. Waitlists, whether remote or on-site, do not require a deposit. Once you sign up, simply join the waitlist and arrive at the restaurant in time for your turn. With CATCHTABLE GLOBAL, you don’t have to stand and wait around in the vicinity even at popular restaurants with long waitlists. You’ll be given a queue number by email and you can even track your queue in real time on the app, so you can look around the area or take a break while you wait.

CATCHTABLE GLOBAL is also useful when you are deciding where to dine during your trip to Korea. The service highlights popular restaurants and well-known spots with high booking demand. From the main screen, you can explore restaurants by cuisine, area, or curated theme, including Michelin-selected restaurants.

CATCHTABLE GLOBAL is also running a special promotion exclusively for VISITKOREA members. The promotion offers benefits at a variety of food and beverage brands in Korea, including popular restaurants, bars, and dessert cafés.