The Surf Noodle Bar opened under new ownership in the former Surf Shack-The Catch-Meadow Ice Cream & Seafood restaurant building on Meadow Street, just east of Dells Road and I-93 Exit 42. Like before, the place has two dining rooms including the bar in the left room and takeout counter in the right room. The space was redecorated with colorful murals on the walls, overhanging color flags, and new upholstery for the dining room seats. Most of the seating and tables have remained since The Catch and the 4 high chairs at the small bar were updated. The colored drink glasses were the same as The Catch too.
The owner who bought this restaurant building changed the concept to a ramen restaurant, which was definitely needed amidst the other Asian restaurants in the area. The previous seafood restaurants did not last long in Littleton. I was told most people in the area would actually drive to Maine and Southeast NH for fresh seafood and not pay the inflated charged prices in town.
The food menu offerings include a selection of ramen bowls, noodle soups, Asian appetizers, fried rice, lo mein, boba tea, and desserts. The prices are moderate. The bar offers bottled beers, can seltzers, wine, and soft drinks (from can).
I stopped by Surf Noodle Bar recently for dinner. The place was fairly quiet around 5 pm and I sat in the left side dining room with bar. I got an ice water and ordered the Miso Ramen with Pork ($18 plus tax), which came out very hot in about 10 minutes. The bowl of ramen had tender slices of pork belly, bok choy, corn, bamboo, egg, fish cake slices, Chinese broccoli and soft ramen noodles in a rich miso broth. I was only able to eat half of the ramen since I actually stopped for ice cream before dinner. I was given a plastic bowl with lid to take home the rest. The check was $19.53 with tax and before tip.
The ramen soup itself was delish and fresh! I would definitely stop back again during my work trips to through Littleton. read more
