We took a friend who was visiting from Florida here and it was the perfect place to show her the gorgeous view of downtown! You order at a desk and sit down with a buzzer. The line looked pretty long but moved quite quickly, and food was ready fast too! I really liked the tofu in my kimchi fried rice, and my partner liked the fish and chips. The side of slaw left something to be desired- it was pretty flavorless, almost like they forgot to put dressing on it. The highlight if this place is definitely the view! read more

This Hawaiian style place is popular and understated. It is next to the water taxi that takes you to downtown Seattle. Scuba divers, families and tourist can be seen nearly every day of the week. The view of Downtown at night over the water is breathtaking. Marinations offers a simply menu, and there is something on the menu for everyone. I had the Kimchi rice and added miso ginger chicken to it. They make a few drinks and I had the giner guava juice. You place your order at the counter and pick it up at the counter or in the back with the seating is. The seating in the back is tables and benches with umbrella with a first come first serve approach. Your order will be called for pickup in the back if you are dining at the place. The employees are polite and quick, and helpful when ordering. The fried kimchi was a delight. Now, I'm use to kimchi being more on the spicy side with heat from peppers used to make it, but this was mild to a little heat. The miso ginger chicken was a great add on and made the rice that much more enjoyable. I love the egg on top as well. The guava ginger drink is good enough to drink everyday. I love the bold peppery taste of ginger followed by the calm sweet guava. Parking is a challenge as this place is at the end of the water taxi that is always busy. The area always has scuba divers, cyclists and runners. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Kimchi fried rice with miso ginger chicken and an egg. - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We had a team lunch outing at Marination - got some small plates, a work cocktail, and sat outside in the sun. It was quickly prepared and very tasty. I got the Tofu Bowl that was served on a bed of slaw. When I saw it at first I thought it was a bit of a rip off, but it turned out to be the perfect summer lunch and my cohorts were actually jealous. The dirty fries were really smothered in toppings and chicken and were easily to share between three people. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Fish tacos, loco moco, a tofu slaw salad, and dirty fries - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They have a limited parking lot that fills up quickly, so street parking is the default option. They offer dining options both inside their space as well as via tables and chairs across their patio outside. Based on our experience, I am guessing that the line commonly goes out the front door for placing your order at the register. Person running the register was efficient and friendly. Food tasted good (our daughter loved their fries), although like much of the Seattle area, can be a tad expensive for what you get as the tacos were on the smaller side. read more

Great for the vibes- food was just okay. Was excited for the luau plate which was kind of a let down, just bland. Slaw wasn't even slaw it was just shredded cabbage (no dressing, seasoning, nothing!!) same with the rice. Chicken was okay! The pork sandwich was actually really nice. Would come back for the vibes maybe a drink but food i can get elsewhere! read more

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I absolutely love Marination Ma Kai and think this west seattle location is noticeably better than the downtown one. The price to quality ratio is what really makes this hit. It's one of the ideal fast casual places to take people on a budget. It's Hawaiian Korean fusion, but I struggle to leave the Korean section of the menu. I can't not get the Kimchi Fried Rice with spicy pork every time I go. The fries with kahlua pork on top are really good too. read more

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Amazing happy hour deals! Great location with views of Seattle and the ferry taxi. I liked the coconut Malassada but I wish it had more of the the amazing filling. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Patio area - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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tasty sliders and spam musubi! i wish the portions were a bit bigger though nice patio on the water and my drink was good! read more

Overall a good place. It is self service. I got fish and chips. The looks of fries were not that appetizing but it makes for that with crunch and taste. The kimchi fried rice was decent. The biggest thing going for this place is the location. The location is really great with Seattle downtown view. I wouldn't recommend their mango lemonade. It taste good but they need to cut down sugar content. read more

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Maybe I'm ordering the wrong things, but I thought the food was just ok. Got the kahula pork luau plate and both the flavors and portion size were just ok. Nothing stood out and nothing made me want it again. The location is amazing though. My friends like this place so if I ever come back, I'll have to read the reviews carefully to see if there's something else I need to be getting read more

Marination Ma Kai - Kalua Lūʻau Plate - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I like the environment. Very beautiful waterfront scenery. Food is also excellent. I ordered kalua pork chicken katsu breakfast sandwich. Very interesting combo. Very creative. read more

food with a view! this is also right next to the Seattle ferry. This has been a staple in West Seattle for YEARS. I'm giving this a 4/5 since it's very situational for me to come visit (i.e: a nice sunny Seattle day and I want to sit near the water) the food is consistently good but there's nothing that's outstanding. A good staple to get once in a while though! read more

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Came here on a Tuesday about 2:00 - food looked good online, reviews seemed good, okay let's check it out, it's a nice day. Walking in you are blasted in the face with psytrance. like wtf is this weird ass vibe? It's like pounding 140+ BPM psytrance / German dark techno. Time and a place, dude. It's SO off-putting I couldn't believe it. Don't let the cooks control Spotify, just put it on J-Boog Radio and leave it for island vibes. The food however is really good. Kimchi fried rice with kalbi, and chicken and rice kids meal, and the fries were all great tasting. If they have the ube Rice Krispies, grab one or two. But holy shit dude, the hard techno ruins this entire experience. read more

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Great location next to the water taxi with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Appreciate that dogs are allowed on the patio, since, face it, walking your dog on the Alki promenade is practically obligatory . We were there when they opened, and service was quick. There are plenty of food options, and the menu does a good job of explaining the ingredients. The cashier was helpful in making my decision, since I couldn't decide between sliders and aloha fries. I went with the sliders and a side of regular fries. The kalua pork had a nice flavor, as did the bright and crisp coleslaw topping. Really enjoyed the kimchi dipping sauce that came with the fries. The miso ginger tartar sauce was good, but on the sweet side (which the cashier did tell me). The food was good, but it was only lukewarm. Doesn't matter as much with the sandwich, but the fries would have tasted better had they been hot and crisp. read more

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This spot is perfect for a summer day. The views of Seattle are amazing and the food is delicious! I loved the vegetarian plate with the tofu. They also have great cocktails, beer, and Hawaiian juices. You order at the counter and then find a seat and order alcoholic drinks separately. Food and drinks came out quickly. read more

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A small casual Hawaiian themed eatery near the water taxi pickup in West Seattle. Walk up to the register and order food. You get a pager for when your food is ready. There is a separate walk up bar to order cocktails. Go find a table inside or outside. We sat outside, as it was a beautiful day, and we had a gorgeous view of the sound. The food: We ordered a crispy fried pork katsu sandwich and some macaroni salad. The pork sandwich was nice and crispy but not overdone with some tasty slaw in it. The mac salad was just the right amount of moisture, albeit it was on the sour side like it had some lime juice in it maybe? I prefer it to be just slightly sweeter but still good . Drinks: I ordered a lychee margarita, and I was afraid of it being too sweet so I asked for less sweet, but it ended up being really tart with no sweetness at all so now wish I had just ordered it without asking for less sweet. My son's margarita was a classic, and he said it was ok. All in all a great casual place for some good Hawaiian food. I have my eye on the kalbi beef plate to try for next time! read more

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Delicious plate lunch with tofu. The tofu was so flavorful, as well as the Mac salad. We also got fries and they were just the right about of crispy and soft! The iced tea was also divine. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Sexy Tofu Lūʻau Plate - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

this spot was located right by the water and was so beautiful! the service was quick and atmosphere was clean. food portions were smaller than i was anticipating but everything was overall super fresh and tasted great! read more

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Love this place the beaches right there and it's so beautiful and so is the ferry if you need to catch it but I love love love just coming here and getting some yummy vegetarian tacos and watching the water on the beach it's a whole vibe and I had a mango popsicle. They have a bar. It's literally the perfect summer day lunch spot. read more

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Great variety of food selections and Friendly staff. The view when you're sitting outside of downtown Seattle seems right out of a postcard. Great experience! read more

Marination Ma Kai - Kayaks for rent available and great view of downtown Seattle - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great view of puget sound and Seattle, fun drinks, fun people and amazing food. Really good fish & chips! I also like the kalbi beef and kaluah pork tacos. And who doesn't love a SPAM slider? Yum! read more

We went today. Kimchi fried rice was good, spam musubi was good, my fish sandwich has to much sauce on it but it was ok. I expected the cheese to be melted. Great location for lunch or to meet up with friends on a nice day. They have a bar as well to get drinks and sit outside in the sun. It's near the water taxi dock area. read more

Amazing cocktails, food, service and the ambiance with views of the space needle can't be beat!

Great outdoor patio with best view of Seattle, unique menu compared to other local spots. Consistent, delicious. Favorites are the kimchi fried rice and the pork katsu burger. read more

I was so hungry BUT this was not good , dry chicken, cold dried bun loco moco was rice was mushy,egg was so overcooked hardly any gravy. Drink was pretty mixed.. won't be back read more

Marination Ma Kai - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

When you go to a restaurant in as picturesque a spot as this, literally steps from the water taxi and scuba divers, you expect the view to be amazing, but the food to not quite live up. That is certainly not the case here. The food is full of flavor, affordable, and seemed so perfect for the location. If there's a place in Seattle where you get a bit of Hawaiian vibes (which you can't quite put your finger on), it would be West Seattle. We loved eating Kalua pork kimchi fried rice (nice bit of spice too) and loco moco at an outdoor table in the sun. I enjoyed a Little Kayak too (rum, lime, coconut, and ginger ale). A perfect afternoon. read more

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WOW! This place is amazing. It's a beautiful view, right on the water in Alki beach. The service was great, and food didn't take long to come out. The Taco 2-Pack is a must, I got it with the Kalua Pork and have been dreaming about going back for more. The Aloha Fries are also fantastic, something very unique that works amazingly well. In addition, the Benedict Burrito is a perfect breakfast burrito. I tried it with the bacon, and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Overall, Marination Ma Kai is a must try, and I can't wait to go back! read more

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Food was outstanding! I absolutely loved it!! The service was amazing! We got our food in under 5 minutes. But here's what takes it from a 5 to a 4. The workers weren't very friendly, my mom asked one of the workers which protein was the most popular in her salad that she was ordering. The waiter just looked at her like she was crazy. My mom ended up ordering a random protein which she had no idea if she would like it or not. Also note, there was an open window in the bathroom with no screen. Anybody could have looked in at me while I was peeing. I closed it for my own comfort so nobody could climb through. The lighting was good I took some Pinterest worthy pictures of our food, and there is an amazing view of the lake, the space needle, and lumen feild and T-Mobile park. At the end I prayed for one more spam and musubi and they gave me 4 for the price of 1!! Thank you!! read more

Marination Ma Kai - Amazing views - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We ordered takeaway here and the food was wonderful! The place was a little crowded since it was a Friday night but our food was prepared fairly quickly! All the flavors were delicious, we will definitely come back! read more

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Marination Ma Kai - Seattle, WA Had the Loco Moco -- the beef was seasoned well and the gravy was creamy, comforting . The fish and chips were cooked to perfection -- fish was moist, tender, and juicy, wrapped in that light, crispy panko breading. Great fish to breading ratio too & the fries were real potatoes, lightly crisped and seasoned just right -- simple but done with care. The mac salad was good -- nothing wild, but exactly what you want from a proper mac salad: cold, creamy, balanced. But the highlight though, was the Spam Musubi. Rice had that perfect texture,soft but mushy -- and the spam itself was cooked "well done" the best way: crispy edges, thick, & juicy. The teriyaki sauce tied it beautifully -- flavorful but didn't overpower like usual spots -- and the furikake mixed into the rice gave it that perfect touch of savory-sweet. The only downside? They only sell them by the piece. We spent around $60 including tip, and it felt more than fair. The vibe was calm, peaceful, and right on the water -- you can't ask for a better setting. Parking might be a little tight on a busy day, but if you get a spot, take your time and enjoy it. Definitely coming back next time I'm in town. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Loco Moco - Mac Salad - Spam Musubi - Fish n Chips - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Another place I have been frequenting most summers, but decided to stop in on a colder evening. We usually catch the water taxi from downtown Seattle, to enjoy the short cruise with a view to dock right in front of this great food spot (with a small bar), located right on Alki beach. Great views of Seattle and the sky line across the water and many picks of good food. A favorite is the sliders, which come with spam or pulled pork. I'm a pork fan. The special sauce is very unique and tasty. Add a shaved ice on a hot day for the perfect experience. read more

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My favorite place to come to when I visit Seattle! My husband and I literally made sure to eat here right before heading back to the airport for our return flight back to CA. The food is always delicious! It was my first time trying the aloha fries and they did not disappoint! The kalbi beef was perfect and paired so well with the mac salad and rice. It was the perfect meal to share. The fish sandwich was also great, crispy crust and juicy fish! Can't wait to go back to Seattle and eat here again! read more

Marination Ma Kai - Aloha Fries, Musubi, Fish Sando, Kalbi Beef Luau Plate - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

During the summer on a beautiful day, my coworkers and I took a lunch break to Marination by taking a ferry. It was so fun and I enjoyed looking out towards the water, as it reminded me of the islands Marination is a casual Hawaiian-Korean inspired restaraunt that serves items like tacos, katsu and even loco moco! The restaraunt had a nice seating spot right along the water and a long line to order. I got the kalua pork with rice, and it came with a side of mac salad and greens. There is not a lot of parking or seats, so keep that in mind. Unfortunately, during my visit, the staff were not as welcoming as I thought they would be. Although the food did not taste the same as back home in terms of flavor and portions, I felt like it was a nice place to grab something small to eat and watch the skyline at. read more

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Loved this low key and cool spot. They are always willing to explain the menu and help you with recommendations. It's yummy and consistent food. read more

Ahh so delicious! We sat outside with a beautiful view of the water and city. I got the kimchi rice with beef and it had so much flavor! I wish I had tried the chicken. The line to order moved quickly and our food was served pretty quick as well. Definitely recommend taking the ferry over and trying it! read more

Marination Ma Kai - Outdoor patio w views - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Love you guys. Beautiful location with a view across the Sound of downtown Seattle. Great family owned joint making tasty sliders and really good Hawaiian ice treats. Go for the vibe and enjoy the view as a bonus. Easy to access using the foot ferry from downtown. read more

First of all - recommended by TikTok and while parking is a challenge IT'S WORTH IT. The food was amazing. The view was of the Seattle skyline and that was a plus. Had the Fish Sando and ate it in the car before I got back to the hotel and wanted to make a U-turn to get another (true story). Also had the miso chicken tacos and they were super yummy as well. The coconut coffee slushy was a bonus. Service was good. Slight wait for food but AGAIN WORTH IT! Recommend! read more

A fun happy hour place! Right near the water with a ton of outdoor seats. The food was fantastic. There were a lot of Hawaiian flavors that I'm familiar with. I won't ever buy a spam musubi for more than $4 though when I can get it back at home for $2 from 7/11 :P the service was quick and gave me a lot of time to sit and enjoy the sun. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Marination is worth a visit if you've never been! Definitely hit the west Seattle location. The water taxi will take you there from downtown and the restaurant is located right next to a kayak/bike rental. Amazing views! Their capacity to serve huge crowds was just as impressive to me as the food was. If you see a long line...don't fret. Their kitchen can handle it. They have lots of seating options and turnover tables quickly. The food was pretty good. The aloha fries were yummy and the fish tacos were okay. Super unique flavors. I'd like to try the pork or the fish sando next time. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Aloha Fries - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Took the water taxi over from Seattle for a fun day trip. Ended up walking around the West Seattle coast for a little bit before ending up at marination for dinner. Ordering was really quick at the counter and they give you a buzzer with a number. We found a spot outside at the patio with a view looking towards Seattle skyline which is always nice, and there is a separate bar to order drinks from in the back! Food probably only took like 10 minutes to come out and everything was delicious! Fish and chips was tender without feeling too heavy with the breading. Tacos were delicious and just the right size! read more

Marination Ma Kai - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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