Marination Station

"Started in 2009 as a humble food truck, this Hawaiian-Korean eatery has expanded to four brick-and-mortar locations (including Super Six, an offshoot in funky Columbia City). Get messy—and delighted—tucking into Spam sliders, kalbi short ribs, and miso-ginger chicken tacos. Vegetarians, don't despair: Marination ladles "sexy tofu" onto four-inch corn tortillas along with its usual slaw; tangy, creamy Nunya sauce (a secret recipe); homemade pickled jalapeños; and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds. There's also thespicy kimchi fried rice bowl, topped with furikake , green onions, and a sunny-side-up egg. Wash it all down with a Hawaiian Sun tropical juice or shockingly cheap draft beer."

"Started in 2009 as a humble food truck, this Hawaiian-Korean eatery has expanded to four brick-and-mortar locations (including Super Six, an offshoot in funky Columbia City). Get messy—and delighted—tucking into Spam sliders, kalbi short ribs, and miso-ginger chicken tacos. Vegetarians, don't despair: Marination ladles "sexy tofu" onto four-inch corn tortillas along with its usual slaw; tangy, creamy Nunya sauce (a secret recipe); homemade pickled jalapeños; and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds. There's also thespicy kimchi fried rice bowl, topped with furikake , green onions, and a sunny-side-up egg. Wash it all down with a Hawaiian Sun tropical juice or shockingly cheap draft beer."

"Another smaller outpost of the Marination chain, temporarily closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic." - Gabe Guarente

"There are a lot of food options on Capitol Hill, but if you need a fast, satisfying meal, Marination Station is a good place to keep in mind. It’s the sister spot to Marination Ma Kai, a waterfront restaurant that serves our favorite Hawaiian food in the form of tacos, quesadillas, and sandwiches. The Cap Hill location has the same menu, only your view is of the UPS Store instead of the Seattle skyline. Grab some kimchi fried rice and some macaroni salad to bring to Optimism Brewery." - Aimee Rizzo