Marination Mobile
Restaurant or kitchen on wheels is fast becoming common and popular casual dining option in Seattle. With the recent explosion of food trucks serving diverse array of appetizing fare, it is easy to understand the appreciation. Most frequent type you see in Seattle corners are Mexican food trucks; however, the popularity of them have spilled over to many different kinds of food, especially ethnic cuisines.
One of the most popular food trucks in Seattle is the Marination Mobile serving the Seattle residents in various spots within the city. Unique fusion of Korean, Mexican, and Hawaiian flavors, the Marination Mobile has glorified food trucks and surpassed everyone’s expectation of the quality of food from kitchen on wheels. The location of the mobile changes daily and now they have added a permanent non-mobile location in Capitol Hill called the “Station.”
On one Tuesday morning, I made my way to Belltown to check out the Marination Mobile. Although I made it just few minutes past 11 o’clock, long line had already formed by the time I got there. The long line didn’t seem to bother anyone as everyone’s faces were filled with excitement for some delicious food served in a mobile just like in festivals. They don’t offer huge menu, but the few they offer were adequate. The menu items included: tacos, sliders, quesadilla, kim chee fried rice, and spam musubi. I had to sample all of them, so ordered one of each on the menu. The service was friendly and fast. I have to admit, the miso ginger chicken was a pleasant surprise. The blend of miso and ginger was perfectly flavored topped with tangy coleslaw. Spam slider was a no-brainer. The prices were reasonable, ranging from $2 to $6.50. The quality of the food was excellent for the price and coming from mobile truck. Overall, I was pleasantly delighted by the food and service.
Kalbi, spicy pork, and miso ginger chicken tacos!
Spam Sliders!
Locations
- Monday – South Lake Union
- Tuesday – Belltown
- Wednesday – Fremont
- Thursday – Starbucks SODO
- Friday – SODO
- Saturday – West Seattle
- Sunday – Truck Closed
***All truck hours are 11-2pm***
They accept cash only, expect long lines, but fun and delicious food to go!
About Christy Kim
