Why do Korean restaurant booking sites stop at identity verification?
Most Korean reservation services verify users with a Korean mobile number, so visitors get stuck at that step. Many restaurants will take the booking directly if you message them, so the practical move is to find the channel rather than fight the app.
What to know
- Message the restaurant through its own channel. Direct requests usually skip the verification wall.
- Put party size, time, and any dietary needs in the first message. It halves the back and forth.
- Ask about the no-show policy when the booking is confirmed, not on the day.