Practical guides to restaurants, reservations, food ordering, cafes, local etiquette, and everyday situations travelers may encounter in Korea.
A practical CATCHTABLE Global guide for foreign travelers, covering Seoul restaurant reservations, international card deposits, remote waitlists, cancellations and common booking mistakes.
Last checked: August 2, 2026. Washing machine controls, payment systems and detergent setups vary by laundromat and machine model, so follow the instructions posted at the location when they differ from this guide. Korean washing machine buttons can look intimidating when you are standing in a self-service laundromat with no staff nearby. The useful part … Read more
Last checked: August 2, 2026. Tipping customs can vary by individual business or tour company, but the general rule for travelers in Korea is simple: tipping is not normally expected. At ordinary restaurants, cafés, taxis and everyday service businesses in Korea, you usually pay the listed or charged amount without adding a percentage. The official … Read more