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    Basa Seafood Express

    4.0 (194 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Seafood, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Ultima M.

    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

    Soft Shell Crab Burger - 4 stars
    Cheryl M.

    ** 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.

    Clam Chowder + 2. Salmon Teriyaki and Shrimp Special Combo
    Darin T.

    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.

    403. Hamachi Sashimi

    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

    Soft shelled crab & spicy salmon poke
    Sandy Q.

    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.

    Spicy Salmon Poke  105. California Roll Fish Ceviche
    Valerie K.

    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.

    212. Pink Salmon Roll
    Jeff N.

    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.

    Fresh salmon poke w/wasabi sauce

    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

    Spicy Salmon Poke ($8), California Roll ($4.50)
    Melanie H.

    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

    Shoyu Salmon Poke
    Christine L.

    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).

    Sherry Y.

    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!

    Trinh P.

    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.

    Spicy salmon poke combo + dynamite roll
    Marilyn G.

    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.

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    This was a pleasant surprise. Been here twice now. The first time was okay. The second time was…read morewith my nephew during Mother's Day. I'm willing to give it an above average rating. Parking, there's a lot behind it between A and B Streets if you can't find anything on Foothill. I mention this early since parking is challenging. There is also a parking structure about a block away on D Street. Food here was above average. This last time I went. The short ribs were good. I was expecting it to be incorporated with the Eggs Benedict and not as a side dish of sorts. Service was adequate, though I never received my utensils or napkins for that matter..I had to use my mother's fork. Ambiance is nice. A nice modern feel inside. Overall nice to visit. I may consider coming back.

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    I usually pick bag o' crab when it's my turn to pick dinner for a special occasion. I love this…read moreplace! It's pretty casual and it bigger than it appears on the outside. Service has been pretty good most times we've come here. I would say they're super enthusiastic but they're attentive and friendly enough. They do fried food pretty well. I really like their fried oysters and wings. The raw oysters are pretty decent too. I usually do their combo 1 ( you pick 2 different seafoods, 1 pound each) and it comes with some potatoes, corn and sausage. I like their atomic sauce which is kinda like the whole shebang. I have an okay spice tolerance and I can usually handle between mild to medium. Sometimes the sauce can be a little on the salty side but nothing some lemon can't fix. Be sure to pay for parking if you park in the lot!

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