A restaurant situation for explaining in Korean that your reservation cannot be found, showing the booking details, and asking about a table or waiting time if necessary.
Quick answer
예약했는데 확인이 안 되는 것 같아요.
Meaning I have a reservation, but it doesn't seem to be showing up.
ye-yak-haet-neun-de hwak-in-i an doe-neun geot gat-a-yo.
When to use it
Use this when you arrive at a restaurant with a confirmed booking but staff cannot find it. Have the booking name, time, party size, confirmation email, and reservation number ready.
Core phrases
예약했는데 확인이 안 되는 것 같아요.
ye-yak-haet-neun-de hwak-in-i an doe-neun geot gat-a-yo.
I have a reservation, but it doesn't seem to be showing up.
We can seat you, but you'll need to wait a little.
More natural
In Korean, 확인이 안 되는 것 같아요 sounds softer and more practical than accusing the restaurant of losing the reservation. Once staff starts checking, give the name, time, party size, and confirmation screen in that order.
Good to know
Restaurants may search reservations by name, phone number, email, or booking platform. Keep the confirmation message ready. If the booking still cannot be found, ask about current availability, the wait time, or another time slot rather than repeating the same booking details.
