Eating Better Alone... Solo Diner Buffet Reservations Surge 216%

"A quick, casual meal" is a thing of the past.

Do you often eat alone?

I eat alone quite a bit myself.

In the past, dining alone was thought of as just "grabbing a quick bite to eat," but recently, people who eat alone are reportedly seeking out better seats and better food.

A dining reservation app analyzed its user data from January to July of this year.

The results showed that solo reservations increased by 38% compared to the same period last year.

In particular, reservations at expensive restaurants have also surged significantly.

Out of all solo dining reservations, 67.7% were for restaurants costing 50,000 won or more per person.

Restaurants costing 100,000 won or more accounted for 30% as well.

It is safe to say that more consumers are choosing food and restaurants that match their personal tastes rather than cutting back when eating alone.

The types of restaurants visited alone have also diversified.

As of last July, sushi omakase accounted for the largest share of solo reservations.

Meanwhile, buffets saw the largest increase in reservation share.

Solo buffet reservations reportedly skyrocketed by 216%.
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