# DineMate: Japan Restaurants — Reservations by phone, for you

> Reservations by phone, for you (iPhone/iPad app by TAKAYUKI HASHIMOTO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinemate-japan-restaurants/id6744105461 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TAKAYUKI HASHIMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689527181)
- Category: Travel, Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Thai, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Vietnamese
- Released: 2025-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-10-05

## What is DineMate?

Easily book Japanese restaurants without speaking Japanese.

Many restaurants in Japan still only accept reservations by phone, and often only in Japanese. This can be a major challenge for international travelers. Our app solves this problem by making reservations on your behalf—through a simple chat.

How it works:

Paste the restaurant's website or listing page URL (Tabelog, Google Maps, etc.)
Tell us your preferred date, time, number of people, and any special requests
Our Japanese-speaking operator will call the restaurant and make the reservation
We notify you through chat once the reservation is confirmed
You never need to call or speak Japanese. Everything is done via chat.

Service fee:

The reservation fee is 550 yen per booking.
The fee is only charged when the reservation is successfully completed.
Why travelers love this app:

No need to navigate Japanese reservation websites or make phone calls
Access restaurants that don't support online booking or English communication
Ideal for solo travelers, couples, and families visiting Japan
Perfect for:

Travelers who want to eat at popular or local restaurants
People who prefer a simple, chat-based experience
Anyone who doesn't speak Japanese but still wants to explore Japan’s food culture
Special requests? No problem. You can enter any dietary restrictions, seating preferences, or notes for the restaurant in the chat. We'll communicate everything clearly when we make the call.

Start your reservation with just a URL. We'll take care of the rest.

Travel in Japan with ease—enjoy great food, without the language barrier.

## Is DineMate safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess DineMate.

## Is DineMate legit?

DineMate: Japan Restaurants appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for DineMate is 78 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2026-10-03

We've improved the chat experience in DineMate.

• Improved previews when you paste a restaurant link into the chat.
• Fixed the scroll position so the latest messages are visible when you open a chat.
• The reservation request button is now hidden in link previews for chats that already have a reservation.

### 1.6.0 — 2026-09-25

Thanks for using DineMate! This update makes your reservation status more accurate.

FIXED
• When we can't get your table, your reservation now correctly shows "Unavailable" instead of staying on "Booking" or "We'll call soon".
• Other bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-09-11

NEW
• DineMate now speaks your language — the app is fully localized into Korean, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, French, German and Spanish.
• City and restaurant guides in Discover now appear in your language too.
• "Booked before" — restaurants we have already booked successfully for other guests now carry a badge and are gathered in their own section.

IMPROVED
• If a restaurant does not accept reservations made on your behalf, we tell you before you send the request.
• Cancellation and fee terms are spelled out before you authorize: free cancellation until 23:59 Japan time two days before your reservation, and if we cannot get the table, only a ¥110 handling fee is charged — the rest of the hold is released.

FIXED
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-07-19

Thank you for using DineMate!

  What's new:
  • Smoother navigation between Chats and Dashboard
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.3.0 — 2026-05-23

Thank you for using DineMate!

  What's new:
  • 3 new phone-only restaurants added in Tokyo and Kyoto
  • Smoother navigation between Chats and Dashboard
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements

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All apps by TAKAYUKI HASHIMOTO: https://appshunter.io/developer/1689527181

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