This place is the most UNDERRATED seafood restaurant. The people that work here are so sweet and friendly. Their sushi rolls and fish and chips are to DIE for. read more

Basa Seafood Express - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I'm a big fan of their SF location and had a chance to come by in October for a friend's weekend wedding nearby. Conveniently located on a main road, Castro Valley Blvd, we easily found parking at their lot. Upon entering, the shop is bright, vibrant and clean. Their order counter is right at the entrance to order first, and they have a few tables inside. Good for small groups. Their Poke Special Combo comes with your choice of shoyu/spicy tuna or salmon, rice, seaweed salad and water. I ordered the spicy salmon and thought it was great! Fresh, well seasoned and really hit the spot. Highly recommend a visit. read more

Basa Seafood Express - 1. Poke Special Combo - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Hot food is just ok... Poke is a little better. They have fried fish plates but you only get one option of bland, flat basa fish. I really wanted to love this place! read more

First time here. There is a private parking lot Customer service is friendly, restaurant is clean and there are a few tables inside to sit down and enjoy your meal I ordered fried oysters with fries and a shrimp burger. Food is made as ordered Fried oysters are really good. Crispy on the outside with a good flavor Shrimp burger consist of fried small shrimp on the inside with mayo sauce and lettuce Prices are reasonable They do have an extensive menu and also offer catering No beer or wine served I would totally come back and try the Salmon burger consist read more

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** 3.5 - 4 stars ** Review is for the clam chowder and soft-shelled crab burger only. Basa Seafood Express is a no frills spot that took over Dell's Cafe on Castro Valley Blvd. Offering poke, sashimi, rolls, some fried items and clam chowder. Order at the counter and a buzzer given to alert you when ready. I happened to order online and the estimate was about 30 mins but got there in 15 mins and waited. Be sure check in at the counter as your order may be ready sooner than estimated. :: SOFT-SHELLED CRAB BURGER - coated in panko and fried. Light (not greasy) crunchy crab with simple mayo, slices of red onion, tomato and spring mix on a sesame bun! 4/5 stars - I made a garlic/lemon aioli to add to my sandwich and yum! :: CLAM CHOWDER - thicker than ones I've had, tad sweet and can taste the cream. Clams present with chunks of potatoes. This was decent 3.25/5 Service pleasant and no nonsense. I'd return for the soft-shelled crab burger and clam chowder and make small mods at home. 4 tables for dine-in but most orders were for take out. Private lot parking. read more

Basa Seafood Express - Soft Shell Crab Burger - 4 stars - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Pretty solid seafood spot with sushi rolls, fried seafood, poke and a little bit for everyone. I got the fried shrimp and teriyaki salmon special which was pretty good. The salmon was a little overcooked and dry but overall was tasty and I'd get it again. The clam chowder needed more clams but the flavor was there. Overall, pretty good value and a welcome addition to the East Bay. read more

Basa Seafood Express - Clam Chowder + 2. Salmon Teriyaki and Shrimp Special Combo - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

We picked this up on Mother's Day around 5pm. We came here to pick up poke occasionally but it's first time ordering sashimi. First, the color of this hamachi looks off. Second, if you don't know how to cut sashimi, then don't offer it. It is super thin...and nothing looks like sashimi, the shape is thin rectangular, look more like shabu pork... Owner please provide feedback read more

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I was in the neighborhood so I thought I'll drop by to order lunch. I ordered a soft shelled crab burger and the spicy salmon poke. When I opened the lid of the burger container, I thought I was getting this huge sandwich but it turns out, only the bun was huge. The crab barely had any meat and the were a few slivers of onions and a thin piece of lettuce. I tasted more bread than anything else. The only thing I enjoyed from eating the burger was the sauce. It was tangy which cut off the greasiness from the fried soft shelled crab. As for the spicy salmon poke, I thought the portions were pretty skimpy but the salmon was fresh. read more

Basa Seafood Express - Soft shelled crab & spicy salmon poke - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Found this place via other Yelp reviews as I was looking for a new poke spot to try out. I'm giving this place a 3 star because the dishes I ordered were okay. I liked that it was grab and go style and they have seating if you decide you want to eat in. I got the fish ceviche and the spicy salmon poke as well as California roll. My kiddo liked her California roll, I didn't get to try any. The spicy salmon poke was good and decent price for amount you get. I did add some soy sauce and wasabi with the spicy salmon poke and that made it so much better. I didn't enjoy the fish ceviche though I wasn't sure what type of fish it was but it had a very fishy taste to it. I wish it was more citrus flavor to it. The customer service was awesome though! I would go back to try their burgers and other dishes for sure. read more

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I can't get enough of this place! I've been to many sushi restaurants and this place delivers a high level of quality for a "grocery" style sushi. The fish to rice ratio is perfect. Parking is plenty, lots of seafood to choose from, and the catering looks delish Service is neat and there's good enough seating to enjoy a lunch here. read more

Basa Seafood Express - 212. Pink Salmon Roll - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Stopped by earlier to get our facorites: Seafood Combo (basa fish, oysters, prawns & fries) as well as basa fish & fries. Tried the salmon poke for the 1st time , wasabi was an additional $1. Service was quick as we called in our order. Yummilicious read more

Basa Seafood Express - Fresh salmon poke w/wasabi sauce - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I've been to the original location in SF, so it's cool to see Basa in CV! Same concept, no frills, grab and go. While convenient, it's not a place I'd go out of my way for. The highlight here is their poke, which in my opinion is only "cheap" because the trays are very shallow. Think of it being the equivalent of maybe 1.5-2 scoops of poke at a normal shop. I do wish the fish was a bit fresher in taste as I had some chunks that didn't go down well. I would recommend getting the poke only as part of a combo or with an accompanying roll to actually be a meal. RECS: + California roll ($4.50) was surprisingly really good! Rice was cooked well and imitation crab was perfect. Easily my favorite over the poke + Spicy salmon ($8) had good flavor, better than I remembered. The sriracha definitely comes through as does other savory, umami flavors read more

Basa Seafood Express - Spicy Salmon Poke ($8), California Roll ($4.50) - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I walked into Basa to order my usual seafood combo. In the middle of taking my order, Justin answers the phone then proceeds to take the customers order over the phone. I had interrupted that conversation because Hello, I'm standing right here and you didn't complete my order. How are you going to tell me to wait when I was there first???? I won't be coming back here for a long time. I'll make sure to tell all my people too. That was such a ridiculous experience. read more

Their fish is super fresh and if I were to come back, it would solely be for their poke! I ordered shoyu salmon with a side of rice. The poke was great, but the rice wasn't sushi rice. I think it was jasmine rice and it was on the drier side. I think this would be a good place to grab your proteins, but just get it to go and make your own rice and toppings at home. And also as a side note, the pieces of fish were cut in a measly way (as in they weren't really cubes and kind of scrappy, so presentation and mouthfeel wise it wasn't great). read more

Basa Seafood Express - Shoyu Salmon Poke - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

There's a parking lot, which makes visiting easy, and the staff were friendly. Came here during their soft opening in May for the BOGO salmon poke promotion. The line was out the door, so it took a while to order, but it was definitely worth the wait. We got one of each: spicy salmon and shoyu salmon poke. I thought I would like the shoyu more, but the spicy salmon ended up being better! We wanted to buy a block of tuna, but unfortunately it wasn't available for purchase at the time. We also ordered from the hot food menu and got the fish and chips. It was okay, but the portion size was solid for the price. Overall, a great experience during their soft opening, and we'd gladly come back! read more

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Fish & chips $12.99 Spicy salmon poke $8 Shoyu tina poke $11 Great service! Plenty of parking and seating inside. Fresh fish! Plenty of options to poke, burgers, plates, clam chowder and many more options. I love the batter on the fish and their tartar sauce was so good! Not that nasty onion vinergery smell and taste. However the fish is super thin and small portions. It is on the pricey side but its a great value. read more

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Our current favorite "fast food" more like fast pick up but the food is FRESH & delicious. If you like traditional poke, I want to say this place definitely matches that vibe. If you want A LOT toppings this might not be for you so don't go complaining that they don't offer a lot of toppings, they just don't do that here okay. Respect that. Their prices are fair, especially in this area & in this economy for this type of cuisine. This is our 7+ time (I lost count tbh) coming here at this point so figured I'd give a review!! My spicy salmon poke combo comes with the spicy salmon poke, a serving of seaweed salad, & good portion of rice. We also ordered a dynamite roll, the tempura was delicious, the tuna was soooo filling, and went perfect with the poke, my husband and I shared the roll so it was big enough to share for two people! We personally love coming here because it helps us meet our protein goals and the food is delicious, the staff is always polite and helpful, very nice people. The cozy shop displays their ready to go poke which is nice to look at when you walk in. The spicy salmon poke is something I crave often so we probably been coming here almost every other week or so because we LOVE it. I don't feel bloated after eating here, only energized, full & satisfied but not sluggish or anything like that. So even tho the portions are great, we don't feel like we over ate WHICH has definitely helped us eat better overall. The portions are generous and healthy, we don't feel guilty about coming here and getting our munch on cuz it's honestly one of our favorite meals & places to order from right now! I'm actually on my way here to pick up another order cuz we're in the mood for it again! Appreciate this local poke spot in the Bay Area, and hope to continue coming. read more

Basa Seafood Express - Spicy salmon poke combo + dynamite roll - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Food ok Service ok Ambiance ok Food was ok overall. Priced ok. Ain't nothing special about the ambiance. It didn't taste as good as the SF store. If I was in the area I would not come back again read more

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I was rolling around Castro Valley and I saw Basa Seafood Express and Decided to Stop in!!! I strolled in and approached the Cashier and Perused the Menu !!! I ordered the Seafood Combo!!! I Paid by Credit Card!! They Gave me a Pager to Notify me when my Order was Ready!!!! I had them Wipe my Table top off because it was Dirty!!! My Seafood Combo had 3 Pieces of Fish . 3 Fried Oysters and 6 Pieces of Fried Shrimp !!!! On a Bed of Crinkle Fries !!!! The Seafood Combo was very Tasty!! They definitely change their Cooking Oil Frequently!! The Fried Oysters were the Bomb!!! Fried Fish was Corn Meal Coated and Well Seasoned!! Fried Shrimp was cooked to perfection!! They require a Minimum $10 Purchase for Credit Card Usage!!! They also Charge $. 10 cent for a Bag when you place a To Go Order!!!! For All The Above Reasons , This Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! You Better Believe I Keep My Pimp Hand Strong !!! read more

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I have never gone to the original location in the mission but saw that basa had opened up a location in castro valley. We came here on a friday for lunch. They have a small parking lot and it was pretty busy when we came at noon. They have ready made food such as poke, seaweed salad, octopus salad, and also made to order hot items like calamari, fried fish, etc. We ordered the spicy salmon poke combo with rice and seaweed salad, a spicy salmon poke, shoyu tuna poke, seaweed salad, and a fried calamari. The food takes longer to come out if you are ordering something hot. If you are just ordering poke, seaweed salad etc your order will be ready pretty much right away. Total was $58. The poke was really fresh and tasty. I also enjoyed the calamari it was fresh and crispy. The poke itself is a pretty small portion, maybe 1/3 of a lb per container. This is a good place for quick bite to eat if you are craving seafood. Service is really friendly ! read more

Checked out the new seafood spot in Castro valley today. The workers were friendly and greeted me as soon as I walked in the door to assist me. I had ordered ahead online and was a few minutes early. Basa has a parking lot right outside that has a few spots but I can see it posing a problem during peak hours. There was a few tables inside but I would assume most people take their meals to go because the place itself is relatively small. I ordered the spicy salmon poke, side of rice and a dynamite roll to go. My total about $23 which I thought was pretty reasonable. My personal preference for poke is a lot of toppings so I would say this didn't exactly hit the spot for me but it did taste fresh and tasted good. The dynamite roll was good and crispy, id probably get it again. The rice was fluffy and warm. I'd definitely come back to this restaurant and try different items on the menu especially for their price points. read more

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Basa Seafood Express recently opened in Dell Cafe's 3 year vacant space. Interior retrofitted totally in a service counter, display cases and a few tables. Basically setup as "to-go" biz re "express". Exterior has a new signage, new paint over, new food pics on windows. Parking lot holds up to 20 cars. Greeted courteously by friendly cashier who explained many things not easily discerned from the menus. Entrees aren't grab n go. Must order thru cashier who rings it up. Ordered. Pd. Food brought to table is 6 minutes. Offerings: poke, combo meals, seafood & chips, ceviche, clam chowder, salads, seafood burgers, rice bowls, sides, sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, drinks. Bites: 5 pieces hamachi sashimi (10) -ultra fresh taste, buttery melt in mouth quality. Generous medium thin cuts. Fresh bed of Cucumber sticks. Ample ginger slices Slurps: clam chowder (12 oz. 6) -came with sardine crackers which wasn't eaten. -chowder and it's contents didn't have a distinctive taste: chucks of potato, chewy clam bits, a thyme leaf, bacon ish notes, celery bits, butter notes, garlic notes. Chowder was thick, had a muddled aura. sodium aftertaste. (Ai overview) suggests butter, flour, onions, black pepper & salt, clam juice, chicken broth, half & half may also be present. 3.5 stars: worthy. Quantity: good. Quality: inconsistent: sashimi great, chowder a mystery. read more

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My husband and I have been picking up poke here for the past few weeks since it opened, and we decided to get it for dinner and try some rolls. Our order: salmon poke tray ($12), the double salmon roll ($12), and the hawaiian roll ($12 ish). My theory about why people give this place bad reviews is that they're not going in with the right expectations. This place is NOT a cute vibes sit down seafood restaurant, it's a grab and go spot that prioritizes fish freshness over service. Pros: - despite the poke trays being their signature "thing," there's actually a pretty wide variety of menu to choose from. - Available parking right in front that doesn't really get too difficult since people are mostly here for grab and go - super fresh fish! The poke is always really tasty and doesn't taste fishy, and it comes with a delicious spicy soy sauce that is very flavorful - Pretty affordable for sushi - I Think it's hard to get rolls of this size for $12 at any other sit down restaurant. And the rolls have great fish to rice ratio too - I didn't feel like they were padding the roll with things like cucumbers/rice. I cannot speak to their cooked items, because I think if you're trying to get other cooked items you should go to a different restaurant - Small quaint atmosphere, there are some tables if you want to eat your poke or sushi right away Cons: - Does close "early" ish around 7:30pm, so make your way here for an on-time dinner! - The chopsticks they give out are the really cheap kind that can easily give you splinters 10/10 will be back for the fresh poke! read more

Basa Seafood Express - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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We waited a long time for this local business to open and it was worth the wait! Such a nice family owned business! Great customer service & the food is cooked to order, so it's hot & delicious! Nice number of tables if you want to eat there, we did. They have the buzzer disc to notify you when your food is ready. We also had shrimp & chips too. They were perfectly golden in a crisp coating. Not greasy at all! And they have crinkle fries with a light seasoning that is just right! Get by there for a visit, the owner is very kind & they express appreciation for your business. What a pleasure! read more

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This place is more of a grab and go place, or order over the phone for pickup. Limited seating, vibe is utilitarian. Got the spicy salmon, and while the flavor is really good and spicy- I really disliked how the fish is cut. The pieces are cut sooo small it feels like minced salmon, you don't really get the texture of the fish. Even though the flavors are there, the way the fish is cut reads to me as cutting corners. The portion is also kind of small. They had several things on their menu but it made me not confident to try anything else that I couldn't visibly see because I wasn't sure of how it would be cut/ prepared. That being said, it seems like a lot of people like this place - maybe they do great platters or other items that are redeeming. Probably won't come back. read more

Basa Seafood Express - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Went to the newly opened Basa Seafood Express on Castro Valley Blvd. We were there around 3 in the afternoon on a weekday. Not busy. Sunny 85 degree weather. Interior is simple two refrigerators with seafood options and beverages. Only laminated paper menu taped to the ordering counter. The front door propped open obviously for airflow. Order at the counter seat yourself in the dining area. Here are is the good, the bad and ugly. Good Very inexpensive Clam Chowder Spicy salmon poke Large clean parking lot Bad The fish n Chips fish is dry and institutionally prepared Fish ceviche and shrimp is bland Just shrimp with pico de gallo Any thing that is not already in a prepared tray there is a wait. Ugly They don't turn on the AC so it's hot in the dining area. Plus the flies that fly in the open front door. Hard to eat and swipe the flies away. There were two counter persons one was rude. One was clueless. Hopefully they can give a better experience after this review. read more

Basa Seafood Express - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Your SF location has been on my list to visit for a VERY long time. Glad you opened a location here as it is so much more convenient. Thank you. Still on my journey to find in the Bay Area (or Reno, NV) a HI poke place that I miss so much. Sadly, this will not be it, so the journey continues... Overall a 3.5 experience rounded up. Quality/Quantity - Due to the size of this location and how busy they were, we decided to take our lunch to-go. Got here at noon and they were out of tuna already?!? Today we got the following: Large 16 oz Clam Chowder $7 - Decent quantity, but we felt a little too watery for us. We like a heartier clam chowder. Also, it did not have many clams. Dragon Roll $12.50 - Smaller than we are used to, but the flavors were okay. Mixed Sushi - My order. This was done well. Love the "tight" roll, where the sushi does NOT fall apart when you pick it up. Squid Salad $8 - Just okay. We actually liked the ones from Costco or Korean supermarkets better. It was more flavorful. Well, this tasted very similar to the ones sold at Costco. Atmosphere - Small location, with limited indoor and outdoor seating. Huge parking lot. One unisex restroom; you need to ask for a key to use. Service - 3 star experience. Not good or bad. We shared with who I think is one of the owners, that we were first time customers, but she did not seem to care. So as a first time customer, I had many questions. She offered no suggestions, just answered my questions. If I had more time, I would have spent more $ and bought one of your combos. But a line was starting to form behind me and I did not want to be rude. Price - $40, reasonably priced for what we got. Can I suggest an itemized receipt...? I do not know what I paid for my Mixed Sushi, but then I should/could have also asked. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success at this location since May of this year. And your SF location since 2009. read more

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Writing this as I savor over the last bite of my food.. simply just full of joy that Basa is now open in the East Bay. $10 minimum spending for card charges, which is super practical. Prices are fair, quality is great, and most importantly, consistent! Basa has always been an easy, simple meal to not over complicate a basic sushi craving in my opinion. A CA roll & spicy salmon poke costed me a little under $15. Pokes are already packed and ready to go, as well as certain rolls/combos. It could be a super quick in and out visit, great for those who're on a time crunch. The staff is kind, very informative. Seating is available inside. Parking is plentiful outside as they have a spacious lot. read more

Basa Seafood Express - Menu - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Came here shortly after their grand opening, and it was pretty empty in there. I only got one tray of salmon poke and it was relatively inexpensive, fresh, and had good flavor. A little disappointed that they don't have poke bowls where you can add mix ins, and toppings. However, you can order it with rice. It's a good place to come grab some poke and head home to eat and put in your toppings. read more

I have been here a few times. Pretty easy to get to and park at -- they have their own parking lot with a handful of spots. I come here specifically for the poke which is simple but enjoyable. For $12, you can get salmon poke, rice, seaweed salad, and a water, which is my typical order. The fish feels fresh and $12 is a pretty good deal. They also offer tuna poke which I've had as well and is also fresh. The service has always been quick and efficient. My only qualm with this place is that I wish they had an option for a bigger portion. The poke comes preproportioned, so for me, the $12 meal is not enough food, but another order is too much. I wish there was an option for a larger meal or to order by weight. read more

Finally a fresh poke spot close to me! Came here for dinner around 5pm and it was empty. The interior is very clean and the service quick. As I was there waiting for my food lots of other people came in and it got packed for dinner service. Wanted to try a variety of things so I ordered the rainbow roll, spicy tuna roll, shoyu tuna poke and the chicken teriyaki bowl. Everything was delicious! The sushi rolls and the poke were very fresh. The rainbow roll only came with two types of fish on top, but overall the roll was great. The chicken teriyaki bowl was a bit of a disappointment. I honestly expected a bigger portion. The flavor and consistency of the chicken was good, but I just wish they gave more. The veggies were non existent. Two pieces of steamed broccoli and carrots isn't enough. The portion of rice was huge compared to everything else. I'll be back to try what else they have. Their menu is huge, so many seafood options from fresh fish to fried options. read more

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Good spot for grab&go ... nothing much to rave about. I ordered chicken teriyaki which comes with fresh steam broccoli and carrot, sauce was a bit too salty while salmon was fresh but sauce was too salty as well. Love that they have big parking lot.... read more

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Get your fresh poke here. Their poke had great flavors. On the pricey end. I wished they would sell their poke by the pound. The clam chowder was a miss. It did not had enough clams it had more potatoes than anything. Service was good. The was had small eating area. I think it had 2 to 3 big tables and 2 small tables with chairs. So you can enjoy your food here or take it with you. Sorry I didn't get to take pictures of our food. read more

Basa Seafood Express - Fridge to keep Fresh seafood cold. - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Basa, commonly known as a species of fish, is a great name for this little shop out here in Castro Valley as it serves delicious sashimi/poke grade fish as well as cooked/fried fish for their prepared meals. Sharing a parking lot with a building that looks to be under renovations, Basa commands the whole lot (for now) and sits comfortably in view of the busy street and intersection. Despite the small shop, they do have a steady flow of customers from locals as well as visitors from afar familiar with the shop with the same name located across the bay in San Francisco. As you enter the storefront, you'll be greeted by the staff and display cases of their canned and bottled beverages and ready-made seaweed salad, sauces, and poke cuts and sashimi grade salmon and tuna. You'll also see up ahead the full menu for items that require a bit more preparation in the kitchen like sandwiches, fried goodies, and soup (clam chowder). After placing your order, if you have any prepared food, take a seat and wait with your little electric beeper/buzzer that they'll hand you (when your order is ready, you'll hear the beep and feel the buzz). Otherwise, if you're only grabbing their raw fish, you may already be on your way to enjoying your food. Either way, the wait shouldn't be more than 10 minutes or so (longer for those fish and chips). They have quite a few tables for indoor dining and it's quite casual/comfortable. There's no table service so be sure to clean up after yourself. They also have a gender neutral bathroom for use while you're there. We ordered a large cup of their chowder which was not as salty as others we have had; it tasted healthier, chunkier with the large pieces of potato, and more complex due to the plentiful bits of clam. The poke boxes were pretty good portioned for one (maybe even two if you have other food to supplement); we made our own rice to pair with the fish. Each box comes with their house marinated soy sauce and it's super tasty! Their fish and chips were also freshly fried and are more Cajun style (think crispy, tender catfish) as opposed to more New England style. The fries (chips) that go with the fish were seasoned well and super crispy. The staff were friendly and efficient. If you speak Cantonese, you may be able to converse with the store owners and practice the language! Overall, Basa Seafood Express is your quick stop for fresh poke or sashimi grade tuna and salmon while you're in the area. The price is reasonable and there's a lot of churn in this shop so you'll be sure to get a fresh taste each time. They just opened so they're still getting their bearings and establishing their full menu but if you're just looking to satisfy that poke craving, they're ready for you to swim on by! read more

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We came here on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch and it wasn't too busy. My nephew and niece wanted to try it out so why not. I know this place just recently opened up so it's always exciting to try something new. I'm currently pregnant so I am a little upset that I couldn't have the raw stuff. My order was the Saigon garlic shrimp rice bowl. My niece and nephew both ordered the poke combo with shoyu salmon. My review will only be for the Saigon garlic shrimp. It was mid. Comes with white rice , and blanched brocolli and carrots, pretty standard and basic nothing special. The shrimp itself has an okay sauce but it was honestly just O.K. Unfortunately, this first impression was not a lasting one for this particular dish. It's not something I'd be ordering again. As far as the shoyu poke goes, my nephew and niece liked it. They said the fish was fresh. The man behind the register was nice , very helpful and friendly customer service. I'd honestly have to give this place a second try before I write it off. read more

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This place popped up on social media and heard that they serve fresh seafood. So I decided to come here. This place seems to be one of those restaurants where you go for lunch and have it to go. Many people were seated on the tables not to really dine in, but to wait for their orders. It serves all sorts of seafood: sushi, burgers, fried seafood, poke, etc. I heard that their main location is at SF, but they recently opened their other location in Castro Valley. Normally when you go out to eat poke, you choose your base, protein, sauces, and other toppings. This one is different because poke is served in a tray with a side of rice and seaweed. I heard that they're out of spicy salmon poke, but there's some in the display glass. However, I think we're told that they need to chill them first before serving them. Prices are fairly cheap. It's like going to fast food, but fresher. read more

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We called in our order and when picked up, we were told we cannot call in anymore- I thought that's the best way to avoid the crowd but I guessed they cannot handle the added services.... Food wise - portion is smaller than the pictures The pokes were fresh. The spicy is good and tang Garlic fries were. Bit bland and flat Soft shell crab sandwich has no crunch and did not screams. Maybe in times will tell read more

Basa Seafood Express - Garlic fries Spicy salmon poke Tuna poke Sofeshell crab sandwich - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Tried Basa for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised! The price for everything is not bad at all, at 12:15pm on a Monday there was still parking, and the gentleman working the front counter was super helpful in answering all our questions. We got the poke special (one salmon one tuna) which came with poke, seaweed salad, rice, and water bottles. If you decide to eat inside there's a few tables but not great for groups, I'd definitely say taking it to go is the move. Which we did! Now when we got home to eat it and first opened it up, I will say the salmon did smell a TINY bit fishy. But it tasted perfectly fine, plain and with the spicy shoyu sauce that came with. Overall I think with the price and location we will definitely be back again in the future! It's so nice to have options nearby for fresh poke, sashimi, and other seafood options. read more

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I can see this place getting ridiculous busy with long wait times. Fortunately, on my visit, around 2:30 in the afternoon, it wasn't too crowded. A couple of people sitting at tables. Another couple who walked in just before me but stepped back to negotiate the menu. I wanted to sample a variety of dishes, so I ordered four items to go. Cole Slaw - 4 - Not super sweet like some places. Theirs had a spice that I liked but couldn't figure out. Spicy Salmon Poke - 4 - The Salmon tasted fresh, but the spicy was SPICY! The pieces of fish are com in a small dice. Very palatable but sweat inducing for sure. The Tobiko on top added a nice crunchy texture. Unfortunately, the other two Poke dishes on offer are both Shoyu based, and I've developed a taste for the Wasabi Ahi Poke sold a major big box store. The portion was appetizer sized. Deep Fried Seafood Combo - 4 - Three smaller pieces of fish; six pieces of shrimp; three oysters and some crinkle cut chips. This also came with two lemon wedges and two small cups of tartare sauce. Everything on this combo is okay. I prefer Haddock or Cod. Nice thick pieces of fish that you recognize as being fish fillets. I didn't ask what kind of fish was being served but it was very flat and somewhat overwhelmed by the batter. The shrimp were good because you could eat the whole thing, the tail had been removed. The oysters were great. I usually don't eat the fries and when I remember, I ask to sub them with anything else. This time, I forgot. Clam Chowder - ? - Sorry, we're all out. (sigh!) I guess this will have to wait for another time. Overall, not the best. Certainly not the worse. Wait time seemed longer that I had expected. Kudos to them for having restaurant pagers that vibrate and make noise, so everyone doesn't have to stand at the counter waiting. As they figure out their systems, hopefully they'll more dishes to the menu and perhaps different sizes to the poke. The staff was nice. I'd be game to give them another go. read more

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Soft opening weekend! I was excited to check out Basa because I used to go to the SF location frequently when I worked out there. Sadly, my enthusiasm quickly turned to disappointment. When I was in line, I was extremely put off when one of the staff members walked up to would be customers mentioning that if we write them a fake five star review BEFORE placing an order and obviously before even trying any food, we would receive a 10% discount! As you can see with all the one or two sentence reviews here, many people took them up on this offer, but I don't play that game! I just walked off after letting them know how unethical this is. I already sensed something was a bit fishy (no pun intended) with sooo many reviews posted after only one day of operation, and an artificially high score. However, my acquaintance still wanted to give them a try, so she went back in by herself. Unsurprisingly, she was not offered the deal (because a certain somebody told them off), and she just paid full price for her Poké. Of course, I was still curious, so I tried a bit of it. If not for the previous interaction, I would give the food alone a solid four stars, but as a whole, I'd grant them a very generous three. The shop is also not that large. It's more of a barebones café style setting, with limited seating. Parking is also a mess, with vehicles spilling onto Castro Valley Blvd., but that may be alleviated once it gets less hectic. Only time will tell if I will return or not. We'll see how things fare once Hokkaido down the street opens up. read more

Basa Seafood Express - One thing I did not appreciate is that they asked me to write a Yelp review BEFORE I even ordered in exchange for 10% off! I told them no. - Poke Near Me - Castro Valley, California