Thanks to past reviews I knew what to order which were the 4 Packed Tacos and Aloha Fries. I decided to mix up the proteins so I ordered 1 Spicy Pork and 3 Kalbi beef tacos. The Kalbi beef was great but I absolutely LOVED the spicy pork so I wish I would have order more then just one of the spicy pork. Aloha fries were huge and were enough for my family of 4 to share as a side. read more

Everything about this place was just perfection. The food, the view, the service, everything. So my friends and I ubered all the way out here, not knowing there was a Marination Ma Kai in Capitol Hill. We actually picked this place because we were originally going to ride a ferry out here, but turns out they weren't running at the time. So we ubered out here lol but we're glad we did. The view was spectacular. You get to see the Seattle skyline while eating. Now the food was all sorts of amazing. We got the Aloha fries which was the best part about our meal. Extremely huge and way too much for one person. Comes with meat, several different sauces, quail egg, and a bunch of other things. Tends to get a little salty toward the end, but every bite was so flavorful. Now I got the galbi taco and spicy pork tacos. As a Korean, I can definitely say the meat were on point. The spicy pork I would definitely recommend. The galbi was a little on the bland side compared to the pork, but still amazing. They also have a bar which I wanted to try but it was a little too early in the day for me. There's also happy hour so make sure to check that out. But in order to get the deal, an alcoholic beverage purchase is required. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Aloha fries, 3 galbi tacos, one spicy pork taco, two fish tacos - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this spot! Everything here is delicious. The fish tacos and the kimchi fried rice are my fave! Also if you're really hungry the katsu burger is huge! The view here is stunning! You can see the cities skyline. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Fish tacos - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Oh where do I start???! Located right outside of the water taxi terminal in West Seattle, the view alone is just breathtaking here. But don't worry the food is just as good! We had the Kim chi fried rice with spicy pork which also came with a sunny side up egg. What a great combo but warning it is quite heavy! The kalbi tacos came with an amazing aoili and Cole slaw. The spam masubi just takes you home to Hawaii! Don't forget to pick up some of the Hawaiian sun sodas from the fridge, I really enjoyed the passion fruit version. We also had the shaved iced, while not as smoothest I've had, it still hit the spot. We enjoyed the coconut and passion fruit flavors. The read more

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Delightful place, the tofu tacos were really good, and the sauce is good along with them. We had those and ordered the macaroni salad (they were out of French fries somehow). I know the Hawaiian style is different, I am a huge fan of macaroni salad but this was mayo with some macaroni mixed in. A few carrot shards, but mostly mayonnaise. So if you like that style you will love it. The patio was pretty chilly even though it was sunny. All the tables in the sun were taken, so we didn't linger. But we will be back, those tacos are calling my name already. Perfect sunny day spot! read more

This place is located near the water, and has a nice view of Seattle and the Space Needle. We ordered the loco moco and fish n chips. The loco moco was not as good as some other yelp reviewers suggested. The patty was quite hard (overcooked) as with one of the two eggs as the yolk was not runny. As you can see in one of the photo, the patty was not really covered in gravy and looks and tasted very dried. As for the fish n chips, this was what we really came here for. This entree really did its justice as others suggested, and saved this review from being a 3 stars. The fish was very crispy and fresh, the fries were okay. Finally, when my wife was picking up the food under my name, the waitress somewhat rolled her eyes at her. She didn't seem as friendly as other staffs. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Fish n Chips and Loco Moco - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Party of 2 tonight, which is good because it was hard to find a table in the patio on such a nice day! Snagged the last one so no waiting. There was a pooch at the table next to us so it looked pretty dog friendly though I'm not seeing it labeled as such. Ordered a kimchi rice to split, a Kalbi beef taco for me (though there was a Kalbi pork option as well BTW) as well as a fish taco (grilled, with a sweet pickled purple cabbage and a cream sauce that turned a nice shade of light pink with the cabbage and red onion. My dinner date ordered a pork taco and two chicken tacos. She wouldn't order the pork again for it was stringy and each bite pulled out a giant chunk of meat. She prefers the diced style taco truck pork but hey, flavor was on point and not dry by any means. Heads up: there are dumpsters just outside the west fence, and though the tall bar tables look nice and inviting and usually available, send in a spy to sniff it out before you it with the pile of food you most likely over-ordered. ;) I moved after the first big breeze and I saw three other groups move subsequently after that, during the course of my meal. I came for the awesome Seattle reviews and awards and of course a view of the city from across the waterway... And I'll be back! Great location. read more

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I tried this spot out for lunch last week. Fairly busy but the staff were friendly and the service was fast. Great view of Seattle, especially since the weather was nice! We ordered the kalua fries and I think a katsu sandwich. Think of the fries as an Asian take on carne asada fries a tad salty I'm gonna guess from the gochujang but overall this place was great. read more

I really like this place! It's a perfect spot to bring out-of-town guests to bask in the beauty of the Sound and Seattle skyline with good food and snacks to fill the tummy. Dog-friendly too which is always a plus! Understandably, it does get crowded when it's sunny out but there are plenty of places to take your food to-go and snack along the waterfront. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Good food, beautiful views - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been here about a dozen times and I'm always wanting more. This Hawaiian Korean fusion restaurant has great views of the city and even better food! The location is ideal if you're looking for a place to grab a drink and relax outside. They have views of Alki beach as well as the city. The food is full of so much flavor and the portion sizes are massive. I've tried mostly everything on the menu and have not been disappointed. Try the kimchi fried rice with bulgogi, musubi, or the katsu sandwich. It's all good!! read more

Marination Ma Kai - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I Love this place, My friend told me it served Hawaiian-Korean fusion fare, was pretty interesting, You wait in line to order your food at the cashier and pay then wait till the buzzer they give you Buzzes. When I tried the food, It was sooooo good, tried the Kalbi Beef Kimchi Fried Rice, The Spam Sliders, Tacos with the Miso Ginger Chicken & the Spicy Pork and lastly the Fish Tacos. All tasted excellent. Lots of food but we shared with the group, haha. We sat in the open air patio by the dock, the view of downtown Seattle was lovely and the weather was great. There is a place to rent kayaks beside the place, a pier to go fishing and the water taxi docks nearby as well. Overall a great experience here. Wish they opened a branch where I live. read more

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Was so looking forward to this but very disappointed. Kimchi fried rice - beef was over cooked and too salty. Fish taco - nothing special Sliders - pork was over cooked. Overall taste was just ok. Wish we enjoyed it more....sigh. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Over cooked beef. Eek. - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Marination is a classic example of a restaurant that is decent but is greatly overrated due to its uniqueness relative to its competition. I made the trip over mother's day weekend so the wait times were long - restaurant not a fault. The menu was very clean and simple. This gave me high hopes, as many places try to do too much and thus can not master anything. When I went to order, the Loco Moco and Pork Katsu Sandwich were both sold out which was a big bummer. I ordered the Taco Salad, Aloha Sliders, Fish n Chips, and a can of Hawaiian juice. The can was very dirty so be sure to wipe the top off with a napkin and maybe even use a straw if you're not convinced! For the food itself, it did not really taste as good as you would imagine. The idea of a Hawaiian/Korean fusion restaurant was good enough for me to give it a try, but the food was disappointing to say the least. The Taco Salad was very much a so-so item and would pale in comparison to traditional Hawaiian/Korean/Mexican food. The Fish n Chips was not a fusion dish at all but I was interested in the Miso and Kimchi tartar. The sauce was very underwhelming and does not justify the cost whatsoever. This order was particularly the lowlight of the experience, as the fries were disgustingly over fried with very unclean oil. The majority of the fries were rock hard and a dark brown color which made me question how many MONTHS has it been since they replaced their fryer oil. The sliders were the best of the three items I ordered and yet it was nothing I would come back for. On top of the quality of the food itself, the proportions were not great and the cost was high. In terms of location, it is hard to beat! Its definitely a great place to have a picnic but I would recommend that you get your food situation all figured out before you get around there. Just because it is unique does not instantly make it good! read more

When you need a reason to take the super scenic, super cheap King County Water Taxi to West Seattle, Marination Ma Kai is your reason. The restaurant is housed in a small building steps away from the boat dock with a parking lot adjacent to it. There's a large kitchen with a small bar and interior dining room just inside. We visited on a Friday evening and there was a line out the door. No fear, we walked back to the outside patio and waited a few minutes for a table to open up. The trick to not having to wait in that long line out front is to order your food with a beer (or 4) from the walk-up bar window outside on the patio. I don't need many reasons to drink, but this was a damn good reason to. Especially since you will most likely be enjoying a cold adult beverage on their outdoor patio while enjoying the scenic Seattle skyline anyways. Coming from a born and bred Chicago guy with arguable the world's best and most picturesque skyline in my backyard, Seattle's is not too shabby. The mountains don't hurt either. Back to the food, along with our local beers (Citra IPA - Stoup Brewing) we ordered each one of the tacos, sliders, a taco salad, musubi, and hand-cut fries. The standouts were the Kalbi beef taco and the Miso Ginger Chicken taco. Both had such great balanced flavor. The Musubi is also a must try if you are a fan of Nori. The taco salad was massive and the fries were clearly hand-cut and perfect with some malt vinegar showered all over them. Although we didn't order the Fish n' Chips, they looked delicious and plentiful. After stuffing our faces with our Hawaiian/Korean/Pan-Asian feast, we kicked back with more beers in the lounge chairs and watched the skyline light up. The Water Taxi only ran once an hour at this point and as we were planning on thinking about getting up and catching it back downtown, we missed and had to wait another hour. Lucky for us because we were able to enjoy another beer and soak in the scenery. read more

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View was excellent but the food was not. I had the fish tacos and they were very plain and just really fishy. The fries were really good though. The other thing that bothered me was that I had to wait in line to order food for 30-40 minutes and then I had to go and wait in another line for 10 minutes to order a cocktail. You should be able to order at one time and your cocktail order be sent to the bar. read more

This place has really gone down hill from the days of a small food truck. No aloha spirit and you can taste it in the quality of the food. Ordered a loco moco, fish and chips, kalbi kimchi fried rice and some spam sliders for the family. The loco moco was cold and the eggs were more poached than over easy. The kalbi fried rice was some kind of beef, maybe even pork, but definitely not kalbi. The fish & chips were really bland in flavor. The spam slider bread was stale. I feel ripped off. There is a great view of downtown seattle here, but you can get the same view for free down the street. Best way I can describe this place is Haole food being passed off as hawaiian. There is a problem if the entire family agrees that we will not be coming back here anytime soon. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Seat with a view - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Visiting from California, I came in hopes of getting a taste of the Aloha fries which looked very good from pictures. Unfortunately, they did not have it anymore. The service and friendliness of the cashier was okay. I tried the fish taco and the kimchi fried rice. The fish taco was really good but really small. I'm not sure if I'm willing to pay that much for such a small taco. The fried rice was good yet at the same time I wish it had more meat in it. For me, I wish the portion sizes were bigger. It has a great view of downtown Seattle as well as outside seating to enjoy the weather and view. read more

Fantastic view and even better food! Between 2 of us, had 2 chicken tacos, 2 pork sliders, and an order of the Loco Moco. All 3 dishes were disgustingly different and delicious in their own rite. All of the flavors complemented each other as well as texture. Honestly dont know what I'd pick if I could only have one dish. Vibe: Low key and sat outside with a great view of DT seattle. Very crowded but managed to snag a primo spot to enjoy our meal. Delicious beverages, good company, and great food....cant ask for more. read more

Solid staple of Alki and West Seattle! You can't beat the views or food at this spot. Having been to the downtown location, we knew we had to stop here during the summer. This time I tried the quesadilla, which was amazing. Loved the sauce on top and pork stuffed inside. Also split an order of the kimchi fried rice with beef. It actually wasn't as good as I remember...not sure why. Might go back to the spicy pork option next time. Either way this place is definitely worth a visit or two on a sunny day. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Kimchi quesadilla - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Orders the Kalbi Beef, Fish, and Kahlua Pork Tacos. I also got a side of coleslaw. Honestly the food was great! Each item was uniquely flavored and I would all of them again. The only hesitation is the prices. For the size of taco you get you really pay a steep price. The Alki location is amazingly beautiful with the Seattle Skyline viewable from inside and outside the restaurant. Go on a nice summer day after a day at the beach and it will be perfect. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Fish, Kalbi Beef, Kahlua Pork Tacos and Coleslaw - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Beyond the Seas Ambience: 5 Food: 5 Drinks: 4 Value: 4 A voyage to Marination Ma Kai This is one of the awesomest Seattle experiences. It is many aspects of awesomeness all rolled into one. And one that I recommend you take all your out of town guests (or if you're an out of towner, that you definitely try) You start with the water taxi from the water front. For only $5 you get a water ferry great ride over to Alki where you get to watch the beautiful skyline from the water, from the wheel to the space needle, it rivals the Queen Anne outlook for the best Seattle skyline view. Did I mention it's on the water? Something about the smell, the damp air, and the bounce of the water really creates the right ambience. Arriving at Alki, Marination is right there next to the dock. Simply walk in, order, and goto the bar in the back to enjoy. On a sunny day you get outdoor seating with great views of the skyline with plethora of the best brews on tap. Washing down some of the best quick eats in the city - with a few specialties only available at the Alki location: definitely get the fish - with a brew, having the Seattle skyline as back drop is amazing. The water taxi to take you back is in an hour, so you get a nice bite sized experience in a super-efficient time block. Perfect. read more

The best thing about this restaurant is definitely the view! You can see the whole Seattle downtown/skyline from across the water. Absolutely stunning! I came with a couple friends to grab some drinks and hang out yesterday. The outdoor seating is actually plenty with park bench style benches and bar style seating. I also saw a few pieces of outdoor lounging furniture. My first drink, i had the spicy bloody mary and it was not that great. It definitely lacked in flavor but don't worry, the 'spicy' did not disappoint. My second drink, I toned it way down and had a cider. I will def return when in Seattle for the awesome view. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was kinda excited to try this place. Took my son to get a haircut downtown then caught the water taxi back to the West. Walked in, wasn't too busy. Counter person was uninviting and very whatever. I felt rushed even tho there was like 1 person behind me. I was asking my 6 year old if he wanted anything and she was like... Do you want fries... In a very, indifferent, hurry up kind of way. So I just said no. And ended my order with 2 kalbi tacos and Loco Moco. I did want fries tho lol. The food is not authentic. The Loco Moco was dry as hell and the rice was... I dunno, mushy and dry if thats possible. I wont be back. The tacos were whatever. Im not thinking about them. Oh and the mac.... sour and extra creamy. Eeek! read more

Aloha fries. Hello heaven, good bye self-control! It was a generous amount of food and the flavors were phenomenal. It wasn't as busy as I thought it'd be for a Friday afternoon with the sun out but really glad, parking was easy to come by. I plan on coming back for the tacos next time! read more

Marination Ma Kai - Aloha fries, perfectly crispy and gratuitous! Special appearance by spam musubi. - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Marination Ma Kai is one of the top places I love to go to in all of Seattle! They have delicious Hawaiian fusion food and drinks. I feel like I've tried everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. IF I was forced to pick my fav items, they would be: kim chee fried rice with spicy pork, spam slider, spicy pork or fish tacos, kim chee quesadillas, and any flavor shave ice. My kids love their fish n chips and loco moco. Go check out this place if you find yourself in the W Seattle area AND you like good food & beautiful views of downtown. They get a 5/5 from me all day! read more

Great spot to grab a bite with a beautiful view of Seattle, the food was really good. Beware of the birds lol, they won't do much but they can get a bit close sometimes but overall I give this place a 10 out of 10! :) read more

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Fantastic breakfast spot with a million dollar view. The sliders are perfect and the loco moco is very well done. Come early and get the seats overlooking the view. Top the food with the delicious soy sesame oil for extra yumminess. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love this place. Super casual and right on the water. Great beers. Good food. Good prices. read more

Wanted to order delivery, as Yelp marks available and their website states they offer. After spending far too long on the site trying to find it, I give up. I've heard great things about this place, but I can only work so hard for my food. Edit: I hadn't thought to check Door Dash. I always try to use restaurant website for orders, since I know they make more money if can avoid the high cut DD takes. Found Marination and will use that option. My best guess is they want me to know they deliver, but then not actually be able to find/use that option and just come in? It's either that or an oversight and I'm not sure which reflects worse on management. It would be fun experiment for the owner to watch a customer Google their restaurant and try to obtain some food. read more

I love this place! The food is pretty good, the fish and chips, the kimchi fried rice , the shave ice is really refreshing after a long walk. They have a yummy drink list if you want to meet your friends for a drink , beers on tap are awesome and decent wine with the girls! I knocked of a star because their bathroom could use a little clean up. And the fish tacos are not worth it, too small , barely any fish . Overall it's def a place to stop and grab a light dinner when in Alki! read more

I have been going to Marination for years when it was food truck and always order the Fried Rice. It was a gorgeous albeit a chilly morning when I went in at 11am. The woman at the counter was matter of fact, no smile or greeting and did not make eye contact and looked tired. Anyways food was ready in adequate time and it was good. Though it used have more flavor and spice than it does now. read more

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Can't go wrong with MARINATION (any location) their sliders, spam, salads and burgers are fantastic. Always the right amount of favor and texture. They have wonderful cocktails for those who consume alcohol and plenty of choices of non alcoholic beverages. The shaved ice is always prime time for kids or adults and really hits the spot on a hot day. My favorite location is on alki, some of the locations have different menu items to choose from so choose wisely :) read more

Marination Ma Kai - Marination staff flexing cus the food be fire. Friendly, nice and extremely personable staff. Fav spot. - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Didn't realize that Marination had a location in West Seattle that wasn't a food truck. I love the sliders. They really rock. Finally tried the kimchi rice. It was really good. It had a really nice spice to it. I loved the little egg on the top of it. The spam masubi is delicious but you can't go wrong with that. Got their 4 taco sampler. Specials can include the fountain drink for free. Tried the tofu taco for the first time and was pleasantly surprised with the taste. read more

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Great location, food, and price. It's a Salty's view for a fraction of the cost. I got two sliders - kimchi sausage and aloha pork. The kimchi had a little peck of spice to it, it was alright. The aloha pork was juicy and delish. Altogether the coleslaw balanced it well, but also kept falling out of the bun (read: messy). We got an order of shaved ice to split among the four of us. Flavors were mango, pineapple, and coconut topped with red bean and ice cream. Flavors were a little hard to distinguish between mango and pineapple (maybe due to sugar overload). But I highly suggest getting the red bean + ice cream. read more

I'm shocked a place like this really exists... perfect location,beautiful view, fair prices, and delicious food-- plus easy and free parking--- does it get any better?! Tucked away along the water, just a mile from Alki Beach Park-- Marination Ma Kai is so inviting from the outside. Once you get inside, it isn't fancy-- but who cares when the food is so delicious! I highly recommend the tacos! I'm also not usually a fan of kimchi, but their kimchi fried rice is so delish!! After your meal- make sure to try some shaved ice and take a stroll along the water! read more

The spam slider is excellent. Happy hour from3-6, $1 off drafts and $7.25 for three tacos or sliders. 10 different beers on tap and they change them up a lot.....I've never had a bad beer from their selection read more

This is the place to be a warm, sunny day in Seattle. The food and drinks are fantastic, and you can enjoy them while sitting out on their patio that overlooks the downtown skyline. I especially liked the Kimchi quesadilla and and the Mai Kai cocktails. I will definitely come back and take the water taxi next time, since parking in this area can be a bit tricky. read more

Marination Ma Kai - The kimchi quesadilla - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is awesome! Located in the West Seattle area close to Alki Beach, Marination offers one of the best views of the Seattle skyline. The outdoor patio is spacious with plenty of room to enjoy a quick bite or grab a beer. I HIGHLY recommend the sweet and sour cider. It's not too dry and not too sweet...perfect balance. The food is awesome! I had one of their tofu tacos which was delicious! I always appreciate a place that can do awesome things with tofu. The crowd is pretty chill and laid back. Next time I'm in Seattle I'll stop in here again. read more

What a flavorful combination - Hawaiian and Korean. I got the best of both worlds!!! We had the loco moco which took me back to Hawaii as we overlooked Alki from our seats and the sliders were amazing. Only downfall is limited seating and they refused to give us guest access to WiFi (not helpful when you need to entertain a toddler so you can enjoy your food...( read more

Food here is excellent I had the Pork Katsu Sandwich which was excellent Panko coating was light and airy and the flavor of the pork was perfect, They could serve this on a bed of rice and it would be an excellent plate lunch. I also had a taste of the Kimchi Fried Rice with Kalbi, It was a Bowl of goodness stuffed with little Kalbi morsels that melt in your mouth. Great staff, very helpful and the outside deck is the perfect happy hour post up. read more

Marination Ma Kai - Korean Near Me - Seattle, Washington