Surfers Visby

The chicken shrimp balls were 4.5/5! But since it was fried, mayonnaise or other thicker sauce will suit it better than a sweet soy-based sauce. The Spicy Dandan Noodle 4/5! It was good, a little too salty but still delicious. The price is relatively cheap!

Returned after experiencing this place in 2024 as a culinary highlight of the season. Was amazed by double fried tofu. Too bad it did not taste quite as great in 2025. Prices went up but food quality didn't. Having said this, the food was still above average and I hope this perceived decline was only a fluctuation. Going to check you out next season!

The food here was very enjoyable, they had a variety of dishes which were to be shared. I must say they were all really good, they also had a nice selection of interesting cocktails that complimented the food. They were also spot on with the children’s meals, with quick and attentive service. Definitely a place anyone should eat at while you are in Visby.

Surfers was a suggestion on Happy Cow when my wife and I were visiting Visby for about 10 days. Decent vegan food was hard to find as everything is so meat and dairy oriented. We found a few places for food but needed protein other than the obligatory burger and hummus so Surfers was a destination for tofu. (We did buy smoked tofu at a grocery store to go with the breakfast buffet at your hotel as 80% of what they served was meat, cheese, and items made with dairy) Our first visit was good with a server guiding us through the menu and suggesting how many dishes to order. Of note are the number of dishes that are very spicy by default which we found other places. What's the use if you're mouth is numb (as a server told us at another restaurant describing one of their dishes said would happen from the first bite) and can't properly enjoy the food? We found the food to be fresh with some originality especially with the use of mushrooms and sauces. A standout was the crispy tofu in a caramelized soy-ginger sauce. We ordered this on our second visit but it came out too crispy which was a bit of a disappointment. We ordered the edamame on our second visit but noticed a certain pepper was listed and our server again told us it's very spicy so we ordered it without and it was very good as the edamame had a nice char which imparted a unique flavor. We were in Visby during Medieval week where places were very busy and Surfers was no exception. We were told that without a reservation, the best chance for a table was to show up right at 5 when they open with limited outside seating. We were fortunate to get a 2-top inside at the bar area and able to make an early reservation for our last night. Surfers is a must if you enjoy Asian style food and a vegan in search of tofu.

Most importantly the food was fantastic. We ordered the aubergines, chicken in red oil, shrimp balls, ribs, dandan noodles. Even the rice was cooked well and appreciated the rice coming in separate bowls. Cocktails were good, really liked the Chongqing heat. However the alcohol free alternatives were quite boring, like apple juice with a peppery edge. The service was very professional personally, quick and simple, which was refreshing given how bad service has become standard nowadays. A big disappointment as well as being unappetising was with the servers scraping leftovers onto a tray behind me, clearly visible to the others in my group. Atmosphere was cosy and inviting. Even with a full house it was still possible to have intimate conversations at the table.

Been to their restaurant in Stockholm and this one in Visby. Both are great restaurants but I think some of the courses were better in Stockholm. Highly recommend the Tofu and Shrimp balls. Worth a visit for sure.

Amazing food. Great people. Enjoy the atmosphere and the food. Be sure to book a table in good advance. Hands down one of my absolute favorite places.

Very good and tasty food with lots of different flavors. Perfect for sharing with friendly. Very vegetarian friendly.