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Is Marination Ma Kai Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Seattle, WA)

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As of September 2026, Marination Ma Kai is listed open on marinationmobile.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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marinationmobile.com ·

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What the source shows: The business's website shows current hours and a working order cart, and Google Places lists the location as operational.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Marination Ma Kai's Hawaiian-Korean fusion plates, built around kalua pig and other island-inspired dishes served alongside kimchi and rice. The restaurant sits on Harbor Avenue Southwest on Seattle's Alki waterfront and, per its own website, has been "Serving Everyday Aloha in Seattle Since 2009," having grown from a food-truck concept into a full sit-down location. A check of the business's website (marinationmobile.com) on 2026-09-09 found the site live, listing current Sunday hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., a working online-ordering cart, catering services and a locations page, along with a separate catering-inquiry form and current job listings. Google's business listing for Marination Ma Kai, checked the same day, marked the location operational. No closure, relocation or ownership change has surfaced since the episode aired.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 12, Episode 9
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Shore Bets
What was featured
Hawaiian-Korean fusion plates built around kalua pig at a waterfront spot
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Marination Ma Kai

Frequently asked questions

Is Marination Ma Kai still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Marination Ma Kai is listed open on marinationmobile.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Marination Ma Kai after Food Paradise?

The episode featured Marination Ma Kai's Hawaiian-Korean fusion plates, built around kalua pig and other island-inspired dishes served alongside kimchi and rice. As of September 2026, Marination Ma Kai is listed open on marinationmobile.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Marination Ma Kai located?

1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Marination Ma Kai?

Season 12, Episode 9 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Shore Bets”.

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Address
1660 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
marinationmobile.com

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