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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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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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

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

Food there was alright, I wouldn't rely on this place for a good meal. The views are what sells it for me. On the water, looking at seattle, on a beautiful sunny day. You just can't beat it. HH is a great deal from 4pm-6pm if your intrested in drinks, you get $3 off full priced drinks. Get the fried rice next time! 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

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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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

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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Marination Ma Kai is one of our favorite restaurants in Seattle. We live in West Seattle and have young kids who often have strong opinions about where to eat. Marination is one of those places that systematically gets the thumbs up from kids and adults alike. While ordering is self-service, the staff is always helpful, the food is awesome and finding seating is rarely if ever a problem. It is also one of the rare places in Seattle with plentiful outdoor seating and an amazing view. Highly recommended! read more

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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Delicious as always. The sauce on the sliders is actually so amazing. Workers were very sweet! Great views of the city and right by the water taxi read more

Marination Ma Kai - Kalua Pork Sliders - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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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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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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

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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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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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

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Very casual restaurant right by the water. Seating is first come first serve basis after ordering. There is a parking lot available out front in addition to street parking. Food is very straight forward Hawaiian and decently flavorful. Note that when you make something a meal and opt for chips it's simply a bag of chips, not fresh chips read more

First, the food was very tasty and the service was very warm and friendly. There were plenty of places to sit and watch the water while we waited for the next water taxi. The only negative is that my order came with sesame seeds but didn't list them on the menu under the ingredients for the fries or the tofu I subbed for the pork. I was grateful for the protein substitution as I'm vegetarian, but I'm also allergic to sesame, so this created a bit of a problem for me as those are pretty hard to pick off. Definitely want to encourage them to be accurate about all toppings if you're listing them on the menu. Other than that though everything was great and it was a nice spot for lunch. read more

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

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Good views, good food, good vibes....what's not to love. Spam sliders are my favorite, that nunya sauce is so delicious. The aloha fries were absolutely banging as well!! The fish sandwich was also really good, love the slaw on that and tarter sauce. Mac salad was so fresh and tasty, simple and well done. I always enjoy eating here and taking in the Seattle skyline, watching the water taxis go back and forth. Service is good, order at counter, come back and pick it up when done with a buzzer, then you can go get drinks at the bar. Grab a table while you wait, inside and outdoor seating. read more

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Great food with great views. Always hit up this location when I'm in West Seattle. I love their different taco options. The service is really quick too. read more

The food is good; but they can make it tastier. This is a self serve place with plastic utensils and paper plates. The staff is nice. Now the best part = VIEW. The place is by seaside and you get the best view of Seattle. It will be good in the summer for it; but not in the winter. read more

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I've never visited this area of Seattle before, so decided to check it out. When I looked up for a place to eat lunch, Marination Ma Kai caught my eye because I really enjoy Hawaiian food. I was very lucky to find a parking spot right beside it. We browsed the menu and decided on the following: - Spam Musubi - Good. What you expect, and that's not a bad thing. - Kalbi Lu'au Plate - Not bad. I expect more when I see the word kalbi, but it's a pretty unexciting portion of beef. Otherwise, still a typical plate lunch, which i still enjoy. - French Fries - Good. Double-frying is the secret to any good fries. - Malasada - Good. I didn't see it until the last moment, and glad I got one. Not as good as a fresh made one, but still enjoyed it. Service is pretty minimal, but still friendly, in a super casual environment where the main focus in relaxing by the water. Great view of the city. Overall, happy to visit. Don't think the food was particularly outstanding, but glad that I got to get a malasada, and it's a nice place to relax. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Horrible bartending service. Discriminatory, perhaps racist. Attempted to buy more than one drink, they requires the other person to be there, except not...as the next person in line bought more than one drink. read more

Love the outdoor patio and plenty of seating for a spot that stays busy on the regular. We ordered many things on the menu! Macaroni salad: could have used more salt from behind, but can't go wrong with this simple classic. Taco salad: huge fan of this, it was a generous serving as well. Pork tacos: tasty but add a side unless your appetite is light Lychee margarita: could have used more lychee flavor but I'm a girl that loves more of a fruity taste than an alcohol taste Spam sliders: these are the best. The spam is cooked perfectly and the ratios are on point. Don't pass on these. read more

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Decided to try this place to see what the buzz was about. It did not disappoint. The outdoor seating by the beach on a warm summer day is really wonderful. I had the Kahlúa pork sliders and the Hawaiian Mac salad with a papaya pineapple tea. It was all really delicious. I left out a star for a couple reasons. One of my sliders was full of pork had just the right amount of coleslaw and sauce and was delicious but the first one I picked up had hardly any meat on it and was sort of lacking an ingredients altogether just mostly bread. So when they are putting the sandwiches together, they just need to work on consistency. Because of the first slider I picked up was sort of disappointing, but the second one made up for it. The Mac salad was perfect and fresh. And the tea was good, but I'm not sure it was worth $8. I went for a walk on the beach afterwards and came back to enjoy a mango ice pop. These things are really good! It's like they froze some fresh mango nectar juice and put it on a stick which is really refreshing and yummy on a hot summer day. I will definitely be back to try more things at this place because the flavors were pretty good. 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

Tried tofu, kimchi & furikake for the first time & it was sooo good! Ordered Kimchi fried rice ( tofu added) and it was amazing! Marination is a beautiful spot located on the waterfront across from the popular Seattle Pier 55. It has a beautiful view, located on their private parking lot next to a kayake dock and beautiful patio overlooking the Elliot Bay. Service was good and we ordered quickly, there was a line out the door and it moved fast. Ordered: Kimchi fried rice (tofu & ginger chicken), fish & chips, shaved ice & Malasada with filling and Spam Musabi Everything was really good and flavorful my kids loved the shaved ice & the Malasada was a fist sized sugared donut filled, also very good & sweet. Fellow Yelpers didn't disappoint again! read more

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What a GEM this spot is in West Seattle! Overlooking downtown over the sound, this local Hawaiian spot was truly delicious. Don't let the long line scare you-it goes quick and there were plenty of spots to sit (and we went on Saturday night!) the food was incredible, best Hawaiian food I've had in years. Cocktails were good too, strong (though I'm still ISO a proper mai tai). Top that off with a nice walk along the dock, it's the perfect happy hour or date night spot! read more

Marination Ma Kai - View from restaurant - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

When you think about Marination Ma Kai. You think of a beautiful Seattle view with delicious Hawaiian food! We had the pork tacos, kimchi fried rice, Mac salad, aloha fries. This is a perfect place to come enjoy a beautiful Seattle summer and have great Hawaiian food! The food was so good we didn't take a picture. We were to busy enjoying what Marination MA Kai has to offer! read more

When visiting Seattle you have to hit up Marination Ma Kai. They have an outdoor patio with a walk up bar. You order your drinks at the window and enjoy the view of downtown Seattle. Great family spot. The service is pretty quick. The food was fantastic. Especially the beef bulgogi, kimchi fried rice. I wasn't a huge fan of the fish tacos but still great flavor. read more

Pork Sliders: Could have more pork for a better roll to meat ratio. It could also use more sauce, as the sliders were dry. Miso Ginger Chicken Tacos: This was also very dry. There was little to no sauce. The "signature slaw" was just chopped up cabbage. The meat itself was good. Fish 'n Chips: The fish was overcooked--it was dry. The fries were good. I liked the miso tartar sauce. There are plenty of seating both inside and outside the restaurant. It's conveniently located right next to the water taxi pier. read more

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A good restaurant with a great view of Seattle! Has nice outdoor seating for nice Seattle days I have been to this place now about 4 times. Every time for me is a bit of a hit and miss. I want to really like it but have been disappointed. My most recent trip, I ordered the fish sandwich and it was really dry and overcooked. I wish I could recommend this place for the view, food, and drinks but can really only recommend it for the view and drinks (although quite expensive) as that is what I really am going there for now. read more