South Korea: Flexible — Mix of Walk-In and Reservation Culture.
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Flexible — Mix of Walk-In and Reservation Culture. Casual walk-in dining is common, though popular or well-known restaurants in Seoul are worth booking ahead, especially for dinner.
South Korea: Flexible — Mix of Walk-In and Reservation Culture. Casual walk-in dining is common, though popular or well-known restaurants in Seoul are worth booking ahead, especially for dinner.
In South Korea, there's a genuine mix — casual walk-in dining and reservation-only fine dining coexist, with no single dominant norm.
Check that restaurant's own booking policy directly rather than relying on the destination's general culture — any genuinely popular or newly opened place can require a reservation regardless of local norms.
This reflects general norms, not a guarantee for any specific restaurant — trends shift, and any genuinely popular or newly opened place can require a reservation regardless of the destination's overall culture. When a specific restaurant matters to your trip, check its own booking policy directly.