Basa Seafood Express

"If a $7.50 tray of buttery salmon poke bathed in a spicy mayo sauce sounds enticing to you, stop reading this and head straight to Basa Seafood Express. The counter-service spot in the Mission has simple poke, sashimi, and sushi available for takeout, and it's all just as good as what you'd get at a fancy sushi spot across town. Plus, you'll be in and out for less than what you probably spend on coffee in a week." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong

"This counter-service spot in the Mission won’t break the bank when you need a sushi fix. It’s a no-frills spot, but there’s typically a generous selection of sushi, sashimi, and poke. The poke tends to be a fan-favorite and diners can choose from three options: spicy salmon, shoyu salmon, or shoyu tuna with a tray of any ringing in at around $11 or less. Simple maki sushi rolls and nigiri come in around $5 each, while spider or dragon rolls will set you back about $12." - Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

"Whenever we want a quick lunch for under $15, we head straight to Basa Seafood Express. The small, counter-service seafood spot has everything from salmon burgers and sushi to chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. But what makes them great is the poke, which is some of the best in the city and will run you only $7.50. There are three options, but the spicy creamy salmon poke is the way to go—the buttery chunks of salmon come in a tray with house spicy mayo, red and green onions, and roe." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez

"We usually come to this takeout-only Mission spot for their poke, which is the best in the city. But for a quick to-go sushi haul, Basa Seafood Express still fits the bill. We like reaching for the trays of pre-made combos from the deli case, like the California roll with tuna nigiri, or you can order off the long menu and choose made-to-order things like nigiri, sashimi, and specialty rolls. Get the unagi brushed with thick, sweet glaze, or anything involving salmon and you won’t be disappointed. And don't forget to grab a tray of spicy salmon poke for later." - julia chen 1, lani conway

"Basa Seafood Express is a casual deli-style counter in the Mission where you order sushi, nigiri, poke, and other seafood treasures for takeout and head home or to the park. Lurking on the menu is one of the best raw fish dishes in the city: the spicy salmon poke. The tray of buttery fresh salmon is coated in spicy mayo and topped with tobiko and red and green onion. The best part? It will only run you $7.  " - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez