This month we’re wishing our founder, Sumiao Chen, a Happy Birthday on October 20th! She is an incredibly hard-working, talented, caring woman who has brought Hunan Chinese to Kendall Square in the most adventurous way. Here are 5 fun facts about Sumiao:
- By day, she is a pharmaceutical researcher in Kendall Square
- Her father was a famous painter and her mother a pianist
- Her creativity, a love for cooking, and a desire to bring Hunan cuisine to Boston led her to open Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
- Sticky Rice Cakes are her favorite guilty pleasure, as they remind her of growing up in China
- She met her husband in medical school in China and now have two talented sons