No, it doesn’t have the incredible beachfront view that the West Seattle location has, but Marination in South Lake Union still has the same Hawaiian/Korean/Mexican riffs on beach food that you know and love. On a nice day, nothing will quite hit the spot like their “sexy tofu” tacos and spam macaroni salad, and on a disgustingly rainy day, a giant takeout container of kimchi fried rice is what you need to power through your inbox. Hey, only 579 unread emails until you can go home.
Our guide to the quintessential places that make eating in Seattle what it is.
Marination is the concession stand from you childhood, but with actually great Korean fusion food - and the best views in Seattle.
For a Middle Eastern diner experience in South Lake Union, head to Eggs and Plants - and make sure you order the fries.
I Love My GFF sells great gluten-free quinoa bowls from their food truck, usually parked in South Lake Union.
Tacos El Tajin is a casual, inexpensive Mexican food truck in South Lake Union.
Assembly Hall is a market, burger joint, breakfast diner, coffee shop, and espresso bar in South Lake Union. Come here and stay all day.
Sweetgrass Food Co. is a South Lake Union juice bar and cafe with a fantastic cold brew smoothie and a nice space to get work done.
