Marination Ma Kai
Hawaiian-Korean food trucks gone brick-and-mortar on the West Seattle waterfront — kalbi tacos, spam sliders, and the best skyline view of downtown for under $20.
Known For
Kalbi tacos, miso-ginger chicken, spam sliders, Aloha shave ice — eaten with a downtown skyline view.
What to Order
Kalbi taco, spam slider, miso-ginger chicken plate, Aloha shave ice
What to Drink
Hawaiian sun, Mai Tai, Kona beer, Aloha shave ice
Price Range
$$
Dress Code
Casual
Reservation Tip
Take the water taxi from Pier 50 — it stops 200 feet away.
Hours
Daily 11–9 (seasonal)
Why Vantage Members Should Care
Cheap, fast, and the view of the Seattle skyline from the deck is the best free thing in the city.
Who Goes
Water taxi commuters, weekend day-trippers, families, casual lunch crowd
Address
1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
How To
How to Dine at Marination Ma Kai
A step-by-step guide to dining at Marination Ma Kai — a Seattle-area restaurant curated by Vantage.
- 1
Decide what you came for
Cheap, fast, and the view of the Seattle skyline from the deck is the best free thing in the city.
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Make the reservation
Take the water taxi from Pier 50 — it stops 200 feet away.
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Order the signatures
Order Kalbi taco, spam slider, miso-ginger chicken plate, Aloha shave ice. Pair it with Hawaiian sun, Mai Tai, Kona beer, Aloha shave ice.
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Show up the right way
Dress code: Casual. Head to 1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 in West Seattle Waterfront.
Frequently Asked
Questions about Marination Ma Kai
What is Marination Ma Kai?+
Hawaiian-Korean food trucks gone brick-and-mortar on the West Seattle waterfront — kalbi tacos, spam sliders, and the best skyline view of downtown for under $20.
What should I order at Marination Ma Kai?+
Kalbi taco, spam slider, miso-ginger chicken plate, Aloha shave ice
What should I drink at Marination Ma Kai?+
Hawaiian sun, Mai Tai, Kona beer, Aloha shave ice
What are the hours at Marination Ma Kai?+
Daily 11–9 (seasonal)
How much does dinner at Marination Ma Kai cost?+
Marination Ma Kai is in the $$ price tier and the dress code is casual.
What is the dress code at Marination Ma Kai?+
Casual
How do I get a reservation at Marination Ma Kai?+
Take the water taxi from Pier 50 — it stops 200 feet away.
Why should Vantage members go to Marination Ma Kai?+
Cheap, fast, and the view of the Seattle skyline from the deck is the best free thing in the city.
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