Marination Ma Kai grew out of Seattle's food truck scene, one of three Marination locations now serving what the brand calls Everyday Aloha, a blend of Hawaiian and Korean flavors, since 2009. This location sits right on the water at Alki, alongside sister spots in Columbia City and downtown at 6th & Virginia.
The format is casual and self-service: order at the counter, find a seat, and take in the view — the draw here is as much about the waterfront setting and skyline across Elliott Bay as it is about what's on the tray. It's built a following on that combination, though depending on who you ask and when you visit, opinions split on how consistent the food itself is from one trip to the next.
The format is casual and self-service: order at the counter, find a seat, and take in the view — the draw here is as much about the waterfront setting and skyline across Elliott Bay as it is about what's on the tray. It's built a following on that combination, though depending on who you ask and when you visit, opinions split on how consistent the food itself is from one trip to the next.