A very bad experience. I found online that they are doing a promotion of 30% off for "Open arms for Canadian" and i drove 3 hours to the restaurant. The servicer is rude and told me that they never heard of it. I showed them the promotion website and asking if they can double check the promotion, and they refused to do so. I end up paid the full price. read more

Marination - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I think it's descent but my wife thinks otherwise. I usually pop in for sliders. Honestly, the sliders are tasty but not really filling. So, I'm always just a little disappointed. Most recently, I got the kimchi cheese steak. I used to make cheese steaks at our family restaurant and they definitely don't need to be as messy and charred as the one I got at Marination. So, not just because of my wife's opinion, I don't think I'll be going back. 3 stars, though, because I would be willing to go if someone else really wanted to. read more

Lets start off by saying I dropped Marination a point because they were missing both items on their menu that we wanted to try, so we had to opt for another. They were out of cheesesteaks and the pork chop, and didn't post any signs to inform their customers. We opted to try the plate option and we chose to add an extra protein. So we had the miso ginger chicken and the kalbi beef. Both had really good flavor, loved how they were well cut and I didn't get any overly fatty pieces. The Mac salad was basic but tasty, and the slaw was crisp and refreshing with a light vinegar taste. Honestly it was a nice combo having a little bit of each item, all combined into one bite. Good value for the price, just wish we could have tried the other options we were wanting. read more

Marination - Miso Ginger Chicken and Kalbi Beef plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

the aloha tots are GREAT. last time I got the bulgolgi plate and it was so bland and underwhelming. I think the kalua w the tots was well seasoned and had flavor. my friend got the kalua plate and it doesn't come w any sauce- we both agreed that would've tasted so bland if we hadn't asked for some extra sauce on the side. I feel their plates are a bit dry without it too. however tots are fantastic so i'd recommend this one only lol read more

Marination - Aloha Tots - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food is so great! Being from Hawaii, the food is authentic but the portion sizes are a little small. The Mac salad is to die for and the Loco Moco fries are very tasty! read more

Marination - Luau Plate Kale Salad with Miso Ginger Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We're big Marination fans. Whenever we're in the area, it's always at our near the top of our list. I'd especially recooked the Sliders and the Aloha Tots. read more

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This is the SPOT! I absolutely love Marination. This location is really cool and trendy, but it is mostly outdoor seating so I would recommend getting takeout or waiting for a sunny day. They are able to make anything to go, even cocktails! I got the tofu bowl (it was also gluten free) and absolutely loved it! The flavors were incredible and it was so filling. Such a unique departure from the traditional tofu burrito bowl and delicious. The staff is really kind and knowledgeable and was able to help me select the right vegetarian and gluten free option for how hungry I was. Their smiling faces was a lovely part of the whole experience! Definitely a must go! read more

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I don't really know what to say except it's not good... The food looked appetizing, but the tacos were pretty dry and bland overall. No strong flavors, and no huge distinctions. I was pretty excited for the tots, because people seemed to love them. But I couldn't even finish it with my partner, we were not about the flavor combinations they were trying to form here. Everything we ordered from here-- three different tacos each and the tots-- just tasted like corn flavored cardboard. Not even the pickled jalapeños are saving this one. read more

Marination - Aloha Tots - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Not bad! We got Luau Plates - one with miso ginger chicken, the other with kalua pork. They ran out of white rice and only had kim chi fried rice so that's what we got. The pork was a little salty but the slaw honestly was a pretty good refresher to balance it all! (Especially since we aren't big fans of typical mayo-heavy cole slaw). read more

Marination - Luau Plate (miso ginger chicken & kalua pork) with kim chi fried rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Stopped here for a light lunch, and I really appreciated that you could order individual tacos and sliders for smaller portions! The staff was incredibly friendly, and the food was prepared quickly. I ordered 2 pork tacos and split tots with my friend, which was a perfect amount for me! The aloha tots tasted more or less like normal tots, but there were slight hints of seaweed every so often. The pork was good and I felt like there is enough meat in the taco, but it was still slightly dry as most pork is. It was definitely better than other places I've tried though!! read more

Marination - Kalua Pork Taco - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is Asian fusion done right, as a lot of places brand themselves as Asian fusion but is a sad excuse of overly salty food with a mix of different Asian sauces and ingredients. Here they focus on Hawaiian-Korean fusion. I remembered over 3 years ago I sampled Marination's Korean inspired tacos and recall these to be pretty good, and prices haven't really increased which is amazing. This time, I tried more of the Hawaiian side, checking out the Aloha tots and 1 spam slider. Overall, the food is not overly salty and greasy, and despite the order being more on the unhealthy side, it was satisfying and just the right portion. Like other reviews say, the slider is very tiny for $3, but they still give the bare minimum of the ingredients offered. Spam is lightly seared with some spicy mayo and slaw. It is good, just the portions are small. Aloha tots is also good, but it could be better because the kalua pork is mostly super dry, and the sauces on this dish did not make it less dry. It still has some smoky flavor, so it wasn't like chewing cardboard. read more

Marination - Spam slider - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great spot for quick casual lunch! We were walking around during the Amazon lunch rush trying to find a spot for quick bites and were blown away by how quick the service was! You order at the front and we got our food within 5-10 mins despite the really long line. We ordered two luau plates with spicy pork + kalua pork (they were out of kalbi beef) and Aloha tots to share! Personally, I preferred the Kalua pork. It had so much flavor and the meat was so tender and perfect. The spicy Korean pork didn't necessarily taste authentic to me and lacked the sweet and spicy aspect of Korean spicy pork. The aloha tots were amazing and I'm glad we ended up getting them! The spicy red sauce on it was a good addition to the overall dish, and tots were perfectly crispy. The only thing about this dish was the egg. We wanted the sunny side up experience but it was cooked for a little longer than we were expecting. Tried to get a video of the oozing yolk but it was very anticlimactic haha Overall, great place for lunch and excited to check out their happy hour! (3-5Pm) read more

Marination - Luau plate w Kalua pork, luau plate w spicy pork, Aloha Tots - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food is great, though it's a limited menu. I had the sliders; one with Spam & one with kahlua pork. Both yummy; but if you're really hungry you'll want more than just the 2 sliders. My hubbs had the pork tonkatsu sandwich & LOVED it! Already talking about going back for another one! Good selection of soft drinks, including several flavors from a Hawaiian brand, they also had a couple of cocktails and beers available. It's a long and narrow restaurant, sort of galley style. There are no tables inside, although there are some outside. However, on a rainy February day, outside seating was certainly not an option due to the cold. Inside all they have is a long counter by the windows & those horrible tall stools like at bars. They're metal and uncomfortable. So this is NOT a place to go and have a long relaxing meal. Perfect for just a quick meal on the fly, or take out. The staff was friendly and helpful as far as recommendations go. There is street parking, but more importantly for evenings and in particular weekends, they are on the block that has the Amazon Doppler garage, which is free on weekends and also - I believe- weeknights. read more

First time here! Quick pick up post workout! PSA There is not a huge dining area, so you'd be sitting with the 100 feet you have when you pick up your order or sit outdoors and let your food chill. I ordered Kalua Pork Sliders and Kimchi Fried rice. The Kalua Pork Sliders tasted like roasted pork. Nothing too special other than the .5 off special. Although, the Kimchi Fried Rice tasted about average. Oily and spicy enough compared to the ones at a Korean Restaurant. I'd definitely come back and order another Kimchi Fried Rice. read more

Marination - Kalua Pork Sliders - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The view is to-die-for with a panoramic view of Seattle, including the Needle. The food is great, the service is pleasant. The line is the only factor and not a major one. Minus 1 star for the Katsu sandwich being a tad dry. Delicious! But dry. Just a bit. The malasadas are totally worth it. Super sugary. Save room, order one (you just need one) and enjoy. read more

Marination - The view from the picnic table outside Marination. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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A solid Hawaiian fusion food place near the Amazon offices! I love the flavor of the kalua pork here, and the Mac salad is also very yummy. Their loaded tater tots are also delicious. Can get pretty crowded as an FYI, so you may need to wait a bit. read more

Marination - Kalua Pork Lau Plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great casual place for lunch and dinner. We stopped by for a quick lunch and it hit the spot ! Service: We got our food order within 10 minutes of placing our order and it was ready and waiting for us. To-go orders are packed neatly and a plus that they use non-plastic packaging! Food: SOOOOO delicious! We got Lu'au plates (kalbi beef and spicy pork) and they come with 2 scoops of rice (small scoops though so if you love rice, get another side of it) , sides of slaw and Mac salad (but you can sub one of them out for the other if you prefer-just like I did!), and one piece of Hawai'ian bread. I am not sure if the bread is King's brand Hawaiian bread or not but it looks a bit bigger and may be made in store. All in all, highly worth the $13 or so. Every piece was so delicious. Service: servers were really nice, greeted everyone and seems to have efficient timing with serving food. Place looks really clean. They also do have a restroom located near the parking garage area but ask them for bathroom and they can give you the details. Best bang for your buck! read more

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We decided to give this place a try while we are in Seattle for cheer comp. The food hit the spot, service was great very friendly. We got the plate and the chicken sandwich. Good amount of food with the plate the beef was really tender and flavorful. My daughter got the sandwich and I was a little jealous, crispy, flavorful, and nice mix of flavors with the slaw. Decent ambiance, it was a little small inside but had plenty of seating outside with heaters. We definitely going back. read more

All I've had here are the Aloha Tots, but they were served hot (and spicy!) with plenty of big chunks of pork. The egg was nicely fried with a runny yolk that I punctured and mixed into my tots-and-more shortly after remembering to take a photo. The wait wasn't too bad at about 12:30 on a Thursday -- 15 minutes. read more

Marination - Aloha Tots !! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After a day of being out all day nothing beats having some nice comforting Hawaiian food. Luckily this place was 6 min away from our hotel and we couldn't wait to dig in. I couldn't decide between the Chicken Katsu Sandwich and the Korean Cheesesteak so I had the cashier decide for me and she'll tell you the Korean Cheesesteak is popular but her personal favorite was the Katsu so ofc I had to get that. Along with that we also ordered the Aloha Tots, a large Mac Salad, and Sliders. Taking my first bite into the Katsu Sandwich, I was immediately impress with the crunch that came with the edges of the sando and the coleslaw. I also didn't feel so full after this meal so it was the perfect amount so I could snack on some of the Aloha Tots. I kinda wish it was layered more so every bite would have some aloha in it. The Mac Salad had a pleasant pepper taste and my girlfriend ended up downing a large (So proud of her) After all that we were pretty stuffed so I didn't get to the sliders until the next day for leftovers and that was also good. Wish I had it fresh since the size was perfect with every bite of the slaw and pulled pork, it def melted in my mouth. When I come back i'll have to try more things as I wanted to pick up the Spam Musubi, Fried Rices, and Quesadilla read more

I feel like this food is reasonably priced for Seattle and a steal for how delicious it is. The food reminded me of the dishes I used to eat in Hawaii and the portions were quite generous. Service was great and food was prepared very quickly. There is seating outside to enjoy your meal. Would recommend! read more

Marination - Miso Ginger Chicken Lau Plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Delicious Korean fusion menu and food. It's like ordering from a restaurant in Hawaii. Visited the site on 6th and Virginia. It is a small shop with a few outdoor tables. There are some overhead heaters here but bundle up if you plan to eat when it is cold outside. I ordered the spicy pork luau plate. This had a traditional Korean pork bulgogi mean with a scoop of mac salad and rice. This is prepared very well and was just the right portion. My inner fat child could have consumed another order because this was so good! My wife got the spicy port tacos and those looked amazing. Small street taco sized portions and you get two of them. She also got the tater tots. I got to try a couple of these and they were cooked to a crispy perfection! read more

Marination - Spicy pork luau plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cute spot in the heart of Seattle! Loved how quickly I got my food. They have a fun kick to all their menu options. I ended up getting some Korean kimchi tater tots that were delicious. It did have a little too much sauce for me and usually I love my sauce! But overall I enjoyed their menu options and price was great! read more

Marination - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

TIP: IF YOU ARE ORDERING THE LUAU PLATE, you are ordering WRONGGG. I was visiting Seattle with family and we all waited in line for this place. My cousin's husband ordered the luau plate, I ordered the kimchi quesadilla, and my cousin ordered the pork katsu burger. The guy at the cashier was super friendly, joking around with us, and offered me suggestions on what drinks to buy. They had these little cups with alcohol in their drink case that I highly recommend. They're perfectly fruity and does the job! Kimchi Quesadilla: HONESTLY, SO BOMB. I was expecting the kimchi not to be that much of a punch, but oh my god, it was GREAT! The perfect amount of spice and sourness with a ton of cheese. Can't recommend this enough. I would honestly get it again and again. Pork Katsu Burger: Okay, my cousin's burger was better than my dish and that's saying a lot. I lowkey wished that I had gotten this instead because the pork katsu was perfect. PERFECT. It was juicy, thick, flavorful, and not overcooked and it wasn't even the slightest bit dry. It was so, so so good. I definitely wish that I had gotten this instead. Luau Plate: The bomb of the menu. It was literally just "ok". My cousin's husband didn't like it at all and I thought it was ok, but in comparison to what we had ordered, it definitely didn't hit. If you were disappointed in your visit and you got this plate, don't say I didn't try to warn you. There are other great things on the menu - don't play it safe! Would absolutely come back again. read more

I came to Marination for lunch at the reccomendation of a friend. The location was small, but had a decent amount of outdoor seating which was nice. I ordered 3 tacos (sesame ginger chicken, kalbi beef, Kalama pork) and a spam musubi. The sesame ginger chicken was really sweet and juicy, with flavors that reminded me of a hawaiian asian fusion. The ginger was present but not overpowering, and the taco was just really tasty overall. I think it was lacking in acidity though, so I would definitely not be able to eat a full meal of just these. The kalbi beef was super rich and salty, very different from the chicken. The beef was a bit tough, but this was made up for by the delicious sauce. The Kalama pork was definitely my least favorite, as there was a lot less flavor and the pork was a bit dry. Furthermore, there was no sauce which further exemplified the dryness The musubi was good, not too much to say here. Overall, I would definitely reccomend Marination to a friend, especially the chicken and kalbi tacos! read more

Great food. Definitely recommend the fried rice. They don't have indoor seating, so not a great place to come in the winter unless you're getting it to go read more

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The employee who helped take our order was friendly and patient (young guy with blonde hair that worked on 12/30/2022). The prices are what you'd kinda expect in Seattle. We got the Luau Plate and 2 Spam Sliders and a Pocket. The spam sliders are on a Hawaiian roll (so bit of sweetness) and has this awesome coleslaw on it. The luau plate also came with coleslaw and Mac salad. We chose the beef option. Everything was great, nothing spectacular except the coleslaw. The tots were cooked perfectly, I love tater tots and am pretty picky with them (hate a soggy tot). But there is a lot of seasoning on it. Which I didn't mind, but if you don't like that much maybe you can ask for light seasoning? Overall good place to go if you're looking for something quick and casual. read more

Marination - SPAM Slider, Tater Tots, Luau Plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

OH MY GOD it's so good. I got takeout so I have no idea about the ambiance. The miso chicken fried rice is to die for. That's really all I have to say. Their prices are a little steep, but it's all good. I love supporting businesses like Marination, especially when their food is so dang good. read more

Everything is awesome here and the service is always amazing. Their sauce on the kimchi quesadilla is absolutely flavorful and my favorite thing to eat with the sliders/tacos. I would rather go for the sliders then the tacos. I think the sliders has more sauce and flavor to it than the tacos. The kimchi quesadilla are a must! read more

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Great food, great vibes, great location! Any place that puts out some spam musubi, Hawaiian Mac and tots is alright by me! You order at the counter and the food pops out pretty quickly. The tots are crispy and fluffy inside and the Mac salad is light yet creamy! With the great bars in the area, I had hoped they would be open later as their menu is certainly crave-able after dinner drinks! read more

Marination - Hawaiian Mac salad and some spam musubi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is THE spot! For brunch, for kicking it, you name it! The vibe has is Hawaiian urban homey. The staff was excellent! I had an event where I needed to accommodate 30 ppl. They didn't do reservations but that didn't matter. Marination was so chill and let us eat and hang out! Food is a great fusion. Drinks got me feeling good. I would definitely come back and rub it back. Thanks @marination read more

This spot is a great place to eat for quick eats, and has super friendly staff.There are decent sized tables for outdoor seating and a casual standing bar-like area inside - but most people will either take out or eat at the tables outside. This place is not for a sit down spot with waiter service, if that is what you're looking for. They have a happy hour menu that runs Monday through Friday from 2PM - 5PM. All tacos are part of their happy hour menu which is amazing. Additionally, the HH menu includes cocktails, beer lumpia and loaded tots. There's food for vegetarians - which is their sexy tofu taco. Unfortunately the sexy tofu taco is not vegan - I believe it has mayo or has a non vegan sauce related to their seasoning in the taco. Other vegetarian options include their kimchi quesadilla and regular tots . Their sexy tofu is seasoned well and went nicely with the rest of the ingredients of the tacos. The tacos are accommodated by slaw, pickled jalapeño, and their nunya sauce. My bf ordered the kalbi beef and spicy pork taco. He recommends the kalbi beef taco instead of the spicy pork. Lastly, i highly recommend their aloha tots which come with a fried egg, kimchi, egg scallion Mayo and kalua pork. They were happy to put the pork on the side since I do not eat meat. Overall - 5 stars and would definitely come back! Their location in west Seattle has fish tacos so it will be on the list to try next ! read more

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I was drawn here cause of the local (Hawaiian) style food--- spam and kalua pig sliders. Was tempted to try them on Uber Eats but didn't and we just so happened to walk past this small eatery on our way back to our rental. We ordered a spam slider, a kalua pig slider, 2 fish tacos, regular tater tots, a coke, and a jellyfish beer. The spam slider was good, nothing special but good... I LOVE SPAM. The kalua pig slider was amazing. I've made kalua pig many times at home but this pig stood out to me-- great seasoning. The tater tots were awesome. The jellyfish beer was bad-- didn't like that sweet after taste. The 3 ladies working here were super cool and friendly. We loved the outdoor tables, although they definitely could use some cleaning every once in a while. Lastly, prices were a bit steep. Each taco and slider was about $3.00 and it will take a few to actually fill you up. Not too bad I guess. But what was really crazy was the price for the spam musubis. $4.25 is INSANE. We have spam musubi every where in Hawaii including at every 7-eleven where it's about $1.85 each. I so wanted to try one of there's but was not about to pay that much. read more

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As much fun as it was to explore Seattle, I was there for work, which meant I couldn't sit down and enjoy pre-event lunch as much as I wanted to. Since I still needed to answer some emails beforehand, I found Marination. Excellent reviews, and all the food photos looked amazing! Not to mention it was around the corner from my event venue. The counter to order was easy to navigate. I asked about the most popular option, and the cashier recommended the Korean Cheesesteak. Good call! Large portion with plenty of bulgolgi, kimchi, and cheese. I thought there was a little too much bread, but the flavors were on-point. If it's not spicy enough, there's always Sriracha. The menu is relatively minimal but has lots of different options, fusing Korean meats and veggies with other cuisines. Whether you're looking for something light or heavier to eat, you'll find something reasonably priced at Marination. There are tables outside to eat at, as well as barstool seating inside. It's more to-go style, though. I didn't get to explore much of the restaurant scene in downtown Seattle, but Marination was a decent start. Customer service was friendly and food is prepared quickly. I'm always a little skeptical of fusion food, but this place give it a good reputation. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back but know it as a reliable option. read more

Marination - Korean Cheesesteak - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So good! I had the aloha sliders and a side of mac salad. The sliders were awesome! They had smoky, tender pork, a crunchy slaw, and their Nunya sauce on a soft, sweet Hawaiian roll. I added a drop of Sriracha to each bite and it was heavenly - such a great balance and contrast of flavors all coming together. I wonder if griddling the cut surface of the roll golden brown would have taken things to the next level. The mac salad was creamy and cool, so satisfying. I would have preferred a bit more crunchy veg in it, but it was the perfect accompaniment to the sliders. read more

Marination - Aloha sliders with Kalua pork and a side of mac salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Okay. I would give it four(4) stars for the potential, but the flavor was a solid three(3). The kimchi fried rice lacked dimension. It honestly was kimchi friend rice mush. It needed black peppet to cancel out the acidity of the kimchi and some peas for vegetables. The jiggly egg was a nice touch and the tofu was marinated perfectly! Vegan lumpia was basically potatoes. And the apple or maybe pear dipping sauce was odd. Attempting to be innovative when ketchup suffices. I wouldnt recommend it. read more

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The evening staff is very helpful and friendly! The food is wonderful! Restaurant is clean and neat. All around wonderful restaurant, any day any time. read more

Good and quick food. Yummy GF vegitarian options. A little on the spicey side but worth it. Tiny location, only counter seating inside and some sidewalk seating. read more

Kimchi quesadilla $8.50 6/10 Aloha tots $9.50 6.5/10 Korean Cheesesteak $11.00 10/10 Located right next to the Amazon Spheres was this interesting Korean Hawaiian fusion restaurant!! My favorite was the Korean Cheesesteak with the perfect balance of spicy and cheesy. Aloha tots weren't that great, the meat and the tots kind of played separately. The kimchi quesadilla tasted literally like what it sounds like. read more

Definitely had to come here after having it my first time in Seattle. This place is a fast casual Asian/Hawaiian type shop. We decided to share everything so we could try a few different things. It wasn't busy so we were the only ones in line. We ordered the pork katsu sandwich, Aloha tots, meat lumpia, and a side of kimchi. The pork katsu sandwich was nice and crisp and had a good amount of cabbage but was hoping it came on white bread like other katsu sandwiches and maybe a little less mayo. The Aloha tots are a definite must get, Kaluha pork, kimchi sauce, and a fried egg but again maybe a little too much mayo. The lumpia was nice and crispy and had decent amount of meat but couldn't really taste it probably because I was going in on the other foods. The kimchi was good, pretty standard as far as kimchi goes. My only reason a star was lost is because of the amount of time it took to get our order. Took about 30ish minutes for our food compared to others waiting for their takeout orders. Regardless, if you're looking for some great comfort foods, definitely would stop by here or any of their other spots. read more

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