Marination Ma Kai

1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle
(206) 328-8226

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Kristen Menapace

I got the kimchi fried rice with beef and it was so delicious! A little spicy to make the nose run but no serious heat. I wish I had tried the chicken because the beef was a little tough to chew but overall bursting with flavor and I really enjoyed it with the lovely view! Clean restaurant and kind staff

KDiddle Daley

Spectacular restaurant. Food is fresh. Service was spot on and the entire experience was just lovely. Combine that with the view and you have a not to miss spot. Mahalo.

giullian canlas

lychee and passion fruit shave ice were so yummy on a sunny day! fries were also nice and fresh. great service!

Queen Belasco

We were visiting our daughter and our son-in-law says this is his favorite spot! After trying the Kahlua pork sliders I can see why. Great place to grab a quick bite!

kianna saussy

Went here because we heard they had great Hawaiian food. We loved the atmosphere but the food was a little disappointing! The fish sandwich was very good but the popular pulled pork platter was dry and lacked flavor. The slaw barely had any sauce or flavor. We were disappointed for how popular this restaurant is!

CeeCee

Other than the views, I am shocked this place has such high ratings. Service was slow and poor. There is so much better Hawaiian and Korean cuisine out there. The food was just not good here

Ken Jin Tan

Came at the recommendation of a friend. Food was alright/edible. View was lovely (but I came on a nice day)

Michael James

Awesome place to grab a bite with an amazing waterfront view looking back to downtown Seattle. I had a Kimchi Fried Rice bowl and 2 musubi's and it was super fresh and very tasty.

John Lentz

Put this place on your list of restaurants to eat while in Seattle. Outside seating is available with an incredible view of the Seattle skyline. Food is fantastic. Do not miss this one.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Loco Moco, Spam Musubi, Kalbi Beef Taco Salad

Donte Williams

The fried rice was so good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kimchi Fried Rice with Kalbi Beef

Carla Benavides

Fish and chips was meh
Person on the register was nice

David Bannick

This is low key one of the best restaurants in West Seattle. Been going for years. Get the Luaua plates with double meat. Spicy Pork is hard to beat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

edwin gomez

The food was awesome 👌 the lady in the register, too!! 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul Gardner

My sister and her husband were visiting and they wanted to try a local eatery, we chose Marination. The food is always consistent. Port Katsu sandwich was spectacular! The Aloha Fries with an egg on top is a perfect combination. The Street Tacos were devoured, two thumbs up from my sister and her husband. The service was great, thoroughly enjoyed talking with the bartender. The seating can be tough in the winter months. Outdoor seating has no heaters, tent shelters you from the rain. Indoor seating is limited, but the turnover is quick. Takeout from Marination is very convenient, parking for pick-ups almost at the front door.

Parking: Sometimes you get lucky and find a spot in the parking lot. If not, drive down to the boat launch and on the south side of the launch is parking. The walk to the restaurant is a couple blocks away. It's worth burning a couple calories.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Aloha Fries and Kimchi Fried Rice, Pork Katsu Sandwich

Ethan W

The owner is the nicest lady ever. There was a mishap with me ordering through DoorDash and she made it right really quickly, even though it was my mistake. The food was delicious and I highly recommended for anyone visiting the Seattle area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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