Marination Ma Kai Menu – Seattle, WA

Type : Hawaiian restaurant

Location : Seattle, WA

In 2009, fresh off a big market crash, Marination owners Kamala and Roz decided on a new kind of investment: running their own business. Big Blue took to the streets in June, with smiles for miles and a unique Hawaiian-Korean fusion cuisine in tow.

Over one million tacos and nearly five incredible years later, Marination has grown into one big aloha family! That’s one truck, one little brick-and-mortar in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, and one beachside restaurant with a full bar, huge patio, and a TO DIE FOR view. Our commitment to serving up Everyday Aloha extends throughout each of Marination’s locations and we can’t wait to serve you.

Laid-back Hawaiian-Korean restaurant doling out tacos, sliders & kimchi rice bowls. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Marination Ma Kai 98126

Address:
1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Phone: (206) 328-8226

Website:

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Hours

Wednesday 11 AM–8 PM
Thursday 11 AM–8 PM
Friday 11 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–9 PM
Sunday 9 AM–8 PM
Monday 11 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–8 PM

Menu

Online Menu
2 Kalbi Beef Tacos
Kalbi beef, corn tortillas, Nunya Sauce, slaw, pickled jalapenos.		 $7.50
2 Miso Chicken Tacos
Miso ginger chicken, corn tortillas, Nunya Sauce, slaw, pickled jalapenos.		 $7.00
2 Spicy Pork Tacos
Spicy pork**, corn tortillas, Nunya Sauce, slaw, pickled jalapenos.

**spicy pork contains a wee bit of shrimp paste.**

 $7.00
2 Sexy Tofu Tacos
Sexy tofu, corn tortillas, Nunya Sauce, slaw, pickled jalapenos.		 $7.00
2 Kalua Pork Tacos
Kalua pork, corn tortillas, Nunya Sauce, slaw, pickled jalapenos.		 $7.00
2 Gluten Free Tacos (Kalua)
Kalua pork, corn tortillas, “Holla” gluten free sauce, slaw, pickled jalapenos.		 $7.00
2 Gluten Free Tacos (Tofu)
Sexy tofu, corn tortillas, “Holla” gluten free sauce, slaw, pickled jalapenos.		 $7.00
2 Aloha Sliders
Kalua pork, sweet Hawaiian rolls, Nunya Sauce, slaw.		 $7.00
2 SPAM Sliders
SPAM, sweet Hawaiian rolls, Nunya Sauce, slaw.		 $7.00
Plain Fried Rice
All Kimchi Fried Rice bowls** are served with a sunny-side up egg* and a garnish of green onions and furikake.

** Kimchi contains a wee bit of shrimp paste.**

*Contains raw or under cooked foods

 $10.50
Kalbi Beef Fried Rice
All Kimchi Fried Rice bowls** are served with a sunny-side up egg* and a garnish of green onions and furikake.

** Kimchi contains a wee bit of shrimp paste.**

*Contains raw or under cooked foods

 $13.25
Miso Ginger Chicken Fried Rice
All Kimchi Fried Rice bowls** are served with a sunny-side up egg* and a garnish of green onions and furikake.

** Kimchi contains a wee bit of shrimp paste.**

*Contains raw or under cooked foods

 $13.00
Spicy Pork Fried Rice
All Kimchi Fried Rice bowls** are served with a sunny-side up egg* and a garnish of green onions and furikake.

** Kimchi contains a wee bit of shrimp paste.**

*Contains raw or under cooked foods

 $13.00
Sexy Tofu Fried Rice
All Kimchi Fried Rice bowls** are served with a sunny-side up egg* and a garnish of green onions and furikake.

** Kimchi contains a wee bit of shrimp paste.**

*Contains raw or under cooked foods

 $13.00
Kalua Pork Fried Rice
All Kimchi Fried Rice bowls** are served with a sunny-side up egg* and a garnish of green onions and furikake.

** Kimchi contains a wee bit of shrimp paste.**

*Contains raw or under cooked foods

 $13.00
Kalbi Beef Taco Salad
Bed of signature slaw, and all the fixin’s of taco except the tortillas! Try adding an egg* on top. Nom nom.

*may contain undercooked meat, fish or egg*

 $12.00
Miso Ginger Chicken Taco Salad
Bed of signature slaw, and all the fixin’s of taco except the tortillas! Try adding an egg* on top. Nom nom.

*may contain undercooked meat, fish or egg*

 $11.75
Spicy Pork Taco Salad
Bed of signature slaw, and all the fixin’s of taco except the tortillas! Try adding an egg* on top. Nom nom.

*may contain undercooked meat, fish or egg*

 $11.75
Sexy Tofu Taco Salad
Bed of signature slaw, and all the fixin’s of taco except the tortillas! Try adding an egg* on top. Nom nom.

*may contain undercooked meat, fish or egg*

 $11.75
Gluten Free Kalua Pork Taco Salad
Bed of signature slaw, and all the fixin’s of gluten free taco except the tortillas! Try adding an egg* on top. Nom nom.

*may contain undercooked meat, fish or egg*

 $11.75
Gluten Free/Vegan Tofu Taco Salad
Bed of signature slaw, and all the fixin’s of gluten free taco except the tortillas! Try adding an egg* on top. Nom nom.

*may contain undercooked meat, fish or egg*

 $11.75
Kalua Pork Taco Salad
Bed of signature slaw, and all the fixin’s of taco except the tortillas! Try adding an egg* on top. Nom nom.

*may contain undercooked meat, fish or egg*

 $11.75
Kalbi Lūʻau Plate
Have it for lunch or dinner! Choice of protein, signature slaw, mac salad, white rice, Hawaiian-style sweet roll		 $11.75
Chicken Lūʻau Plate
Have it for lunch or dinner! Choice of protein, signature slaw, mac salad, white rice, Hawaiian-style sweet roll		 $11.50
Spicy Lūʻau Plate
Have it for lunch or dinner! Choice of protein, signature slaw, mac salad, white rice, Hawaiian-style sweet roll

**spicy pork contains a wee bit of shrimp paste.**

 $11.50
Kalua Lūʻau Plate
Have it for lunch or dinner! Choice of protein, signature slaw, mac salad, white rice, Hawaiian-style sweet roll		 $11.50
Sexy Tofu Lūʻau Plate
Have it for lunch or dinner! Choice of protein, signature slaw, mac salad, white rice, Hawaiian-style sweet roll		 $11.50
SPAM Lūʻau Plate
Have it for lunch or dinner! Choice of protein, signature slaw, mac salad, white rice, Hawaiian-style sweet roll		 $11.50
Loco Moco
Beef patty, brown gravy, rice, and two sunny-up eggs*

*May contain under-cooked meat, fish or egg

 $12.50
Katsu
Pork cutlet, panko crust, served on a Macrina ciabatta with red onion, mayo, house-made “BULLDOG” tonkatsu sauce and tangy slaw.		 $14.00
Aloha Fries
Hand-cut double fried fries, kalua pork, mayo, kimchi sauce**, furikake, sunny-up egg*.

**contains a wee bit of shrimp paste.**
*contains undercooked meat, fish or egg*

 $14.00
French Fries
Hand-cut, double fried.		 $7.00
Mini Fries $4.00
Fish Sando
Fried fish, house made pickles, tangy apple slaw, American cheese and spicy miso tartar.		 $12.25
Fish N’ Chips
Fresh fish, beer batter, panko crust, gently fried. Served with hand-cut fries. Choice of miso-ginger tarter sauce (a little sweet) or kimchi tarter sauce (a little spicy).		 $15.00
Cheese Quesadilla $5.50
Kid’s Protein And Rice $7.00
Spam Musubi $4.75
Side Nunya $0.50
Side Miso Ginger Tartar $0.50
Side Kimchi Tartar $0.50
Mac Salad – Pint $5.50
Slaw – Pint $5.00
Side GF/Vegan Holla $0.50
Side Of White Rice $3.00
Kale Salad
baby kale, carrots, green onions, cilantro, toasted mac nuts, with a side of ginger tamari dressing		 $9.75
Guava Pop $4.00
Coconut Pop $4.00
Nunya Jar $11.00
Tumbler $15.00
Liliko’i Caramel Sauce $10.00
Liliko’i Caramels $9.00
Drinks Menu
Bottled Water $2.00
Hawaiian Sun – Passion/Orange/Guava $3.25
Hawaiian Sun – Guava Nectar $3.25
Strawberry Lilikoi $3.25
La Croix – Mango $2.50
La Croix – Lime $2.50
Island Iced Tea $7.00

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Reviews

Robbie Boyd
Great views of Seattle and great location next to the ferry and kayak rentals.

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Rani Tjugito
I consider this place overpriced and overrated. The meal portion that we got for the price we paid was fairly small. The fish and chips were dried and overcooked. Apparently “barking dogs” are not allowed in the outdoor seating area, we were told this when our dogs barked at pigeons. The staff was NOT friendly and accommodating, from the time we ordered until we left. Overall, only the view that was amazing!

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Jasmin Prieto
Lovely views of Seattle complimented by delicious Hawaiian cuisine! One of our favorite meals during our trip, everything was so savory and the atmosphere was great.

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Tara E. Hill
The views of the Seattle skyline are epic, and the food was fantastic too! I tried the sliders, and they were super accommodating and let me try two in the pork and two in the spam, both were awesome! We also tried the fries with nunya sauce, and the mac salad. The fries and sauce were super tasty, and the mac salad was savory, which was a great contrast to the sweet sliders.

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Miranda K
Was finally in the area to try this place and I get the hype! It’s obviously a bit pricey for the portions but the location is beautiful and the food was delicious so its good for once in a while. I had the aloha fries for lunch and I was full when I left. Found street parking a bit far on a Sunday but it’s a nice walk so we didn’t mind.

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Hugo Aguas
What a letdown! After so many Seattlites praising this restaurant, I expected much more than average Hawaiian food, a long line, terrible parking, and inconsistent service. One can find an assortment of Hawaiian delicacies such as loco mocos, spam musubis, pork plates, and other offerings to remind you of Hawaii, but more is needed. The line took about 15 minutes from start to finish, but food does come out after another 10-15 minute wait, so that’s a plus. I found all of the food to be very mid. The Aloha Fries is a godforsaken mess with a peculiarly weird ratio of fries to toppings. The Lu’Au Plate was also disappointing as the sweet roll was stale, and the protein consisted of underwhelming pork with strong notes of a mixture between sweet & spicy. The spam musubi also had a ratio problem with an unequal amount of rice to spam. On the bright side, I loved the views of the sound, and the cocktails were very affordable. Bar service was also particularly rude to me, which I did not appreciate. There was a person in front of me ordering a cocktail, and while I was browsing the menu, the staff asked for my ID. I responded by stating I wasn’t ready to order, to which they said, “But you’re going to, right?”. I handed my ID but was left uneasy by the ordeal. I will not be returning, and I REGRET bringing my partner and friends from out of town.

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Mehran Irdmousa
Amazing views just off the water taxi pier. Amazing service. Ambiance is great as well. I ordered the fish and chips and fries. The food seemed stale and hard to eat. Will come back again for sure for amazing views.

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Oday Merhi
Great place to check out on a sunny day. Fun ride taking the water taxi here on pier 50. Make sure to buy your ticket back from pier 50 because the machines next to this restaurant sometimes don’t function well.

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Travis and Kristina Rhodes
We had fish, chicken and tofu tacos. It was nice that they had vegan options! The chicken tacos were the favorites. The shave ice was super yummy too. Portions are fairly small so 2 tacos will probably not be enough for an adult meal.

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Jason Van Camp
With an unbeatable view of the Seattle skyline across the Sound, Marination Ma Kai is positioned for instant success. Previously, only Salty’s commanded such a magnificent vista paired with a desirable dining destination on the Alki peninsula, but their dominance has at last come to an end, with the emergence of this affordable, and incredible, alternative!

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