Got the Kimcheese burger,I liked the cheese but the burger not so much. The burger patty was actually burnt and just as thin as a McDonald's burger,the bun was stale,the fries were cool,but they needed more seasoning.I originally came to get a Loco moco,but when I seen the price for the portion I wasn't really sold. This burger would be great if the patty was thicker and seasoned and the buns were not stale. I was also the only person ordering around 1:50pm,so it's kinda confusing how I had a burnt burger.
Mark Hughes
Staff friendly. Excellent food and on a nice day customers can sit outside. Beautiful!
Tanya Ocampo
Hawaiian inspired food but more American than anything. Need an Islander or Asian in the kitchen for reinspo.
Heather h
Nice service, the vegan options was good! I wouldn't eat this every week, but it is a good treat and I appreciate the unique option
Ricky Bobby
No Spam musubi...REALLY? But you have other spam and rice dishes? Food mediocre ASF. If you are looking for authentic Hawaiian or Korean food...look elsewhere. 👎 *Edit* Got feedback from the owner...see photo. I could have added that the host was very negative and not very welcoming but I didn't. I left out a few more issues that we experienced as a courtesy. The owner replied and it was REALLY telling. See photo for the owner's reply.
Maxwell Firstenburg
Amazing
Angela Walker (Itsanlaaa)
The Aloha Fries were so delicious! One of the best Loco Moco I’ve had in Seattle. I don’t like cherry that much but the Sakura Cherry Blossom Malasada was absolutely amazing!
Lillian Ferraz
Approachable vegetarian option menus and friendly staff. Fun music, with posters of community events. Large picnic style tables feel welcoming and inviting of coming with friends and staying a while. The food is deliciously seasoned, while maintaining a clean taste. Difficult to do with the tofu loco moco I got! They don't skimp on the aromatics or garnish, this pepper monkey is satisfied! I can't wait to go back and support this jewel of a restaurant.
Excellent food, service and different spaces both inside and outside for you're different needs. Dogs allowed. Off street parking. Great happy hour.
Alex “Heff” Heffelfinger
Chicken and bubble waffle
Jimmy Huynh
Went to Marination Columbia City. This place is spectacular! Authentic Hawaiian-Asian fusion food!!! Ordered the Kalbi Beef Kimchi Fried Rice, French Fries, and Spicy Pork Tacos. Super delicious and very fresh tasting. The atmosphere was very pleasant and cozy! Also, outstanding customer service!!! Highly recommended!!! Love love love it 😍!!
Anthony Badia
Not enough bang for the buck, still overall good.
Devin Metz
I'll remember my first dining experience here as mediocre.
Maybe I'm not the target audience, and maybe the experience would've been better with friends. I just know for sure that this place should be categorized as a bar before it's ever called a restaurant. Because the bar is clearly where they want your attention pointed to (as it's front and center, with the most lighting, and where I saw the only service staff).
My pork katsu sliders were worth the $7 (if not a little soggy). The dough encasing my nutella malasadas had a perfect texture and sweetness, but it was unfortunately cool upon arrival and only contained a small drop of filling. And lastly I had to remind the bartender about my drink. I did find the pick-up window shortly after my buzzer went off.
Clean and modern aestethics with great artwork on display. I'd hope to find on a second visit at least another bulb lighting up the front seating area.
I ate here on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at about 5:30PM.
Good food. Excellent service!
Sexy tofu !
Got the Kimcheese burger,I liked the cheese but the burger not so much. The burger patty was actually burnt and just as thin as a McDonald's burger,the bun was stale,the fries were cool,but they needed more seasoning.I originally came to get a Loco moco,but when I seen the price for the portion I wasn't really sold. This burger would be great if the patty was thicker and seasoned and the buns were not stale. I was also the only person ordering around 1:50pm,so it's kinda confusing how I had a burnt burger.
Staff friendly. Excellent food and on a nice day customers can sit outside. Beautiful!
Hawaiian inspired food but more American than anything. Need an Islander or Asian in the kitchen for reinspo.
Nice service, the vegan options was good! I wouldn't eat this every week, but it is a good treat and I appreciate the unique option
No Spam musubi...REALLY? But you have other spam and rice dishes? Food mediocre ASF. If you are looking for authentic Hawaiian or Korean food...look elsewhere. 👎
*Edit* Got feedback from the owner...see photo. I could have added that the host was very negative and not very welcoming but I didn't. I left out a few more issues that we experienced as a courtesy. The owner replied and it was REALLY telling. See photo for the owner's reply.
Amazing
The Aloha Fries were so delicious! One of the best Loco Moco I’ve had in Seattle. I don’t like cherry that much but the Sakura Cherry Blossom Malasada was absolutely amazing!
Approachable vegetarian option menus and friendly staff. Fun music, with posters of community events. Large picnic style tables feel welcoming and inviting of coming with friends and staying a while.
The food is deliciously seasoned, while maintaining a clean taste. Difficult to do with the tofu loco moco I got! They don't skimp on the aromatics or garnish, this pepper monkey is satisfied! I can't wait to go back and support this jewel of a restaurant.
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent food, service and different spaces both inside and outside for you're different needs. Dogs allowed. Off street parking. Great happy hour.
Chicken and bubble waffle
Went to Marination Columbia City. This place is spectacular! Authentic Hawaiian-Asian fusion food!!! Ordered the Kalbi Beef Kimchi Fried Rice, French Fries, and Spicy Pork Tacos. Super delicious and very fresh tasting. The atmosphere was very pleasant and cozy! Also, outstanding customer service!!! Highly recommended!!! Love love love it 😍!!
Not enough bang for the buck, still overall good.
I'll remember my first dining experience here as mediocre.
Maybe I'm not the target audience, and maybe the experience would've been better with friends. I just know for sure that this place should be categorized as a bar before it's ever called a restaurant. Because the bar is clearly where they want your attention pointed to (as it's front and center, with the most lighting, and where I saw the only service staff).
My pork katsu sliders were worth the $7 (if not a little soggy). The dough encasing my nutella malasadas had a perfect texture and sweetness, but it was unfortunately cool upon arrival and only contained a small drop of filling. And lastly I had to remind the bartender about my drink. I did find the pick-up window shortly after my buzzer went off.
Clean and modern aestethics with great artwork on display. I'd hope to find on a second visit at least another bulb lighting up the front seating area.
I ate here on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at about 5:30PM.
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