While the shiny new stainless steel Marination Mobile is an upscale taco-truck that offers Hawaiian/Korean cuisine, it unabashedly features Spam. It is served in "Aloha sliders" which are $2.

Spam, or "Hormel Spiced Ham" as it was once called, might be best known as a humorous Monty Python routine. But it's no joke at the Marination Mobile, nor to its customers. It is also very popular in the Aloha state.

The truck also serves tacos with kalbi beef, miso ginger chicken and other blends.

"We've had a great first three weeks," said co-owner Kamala Saxton, who happens to be Hawaiian and Korean.

On Sundays, Marination is in Ballard from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the Cheka-Looka Surf Shop, 6300 Seaview Ave. N.W.

"We opened up in Fremont June 17, and we have been so fortunate and blessed with the crowds of customers. So far it's been a good run."

Saxton's professional background is in public education policy.

"I love street food, and thought Seattle was a viable market," said Saxton. "It's not the financial investment that a restaurant is but did take a decent chunk of change. The truck was custom-built in L.A. with a unique configuration. We have large windows with big awnings to protect our customers in the rain."

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