Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

Fresh September Dishes & Drinks Have Arrived At Sumiao!

New Flavors, Mid-Autumn Magic & Our Annual MEM Tea Event.

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September Food Specials

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Chef Zhang has been busy in the kitchen, and he can’t wait for you to taste what’s cooking! This month, we’re bringing back a few fan-favorite fall comfort dishes for a limited September run—plus serving up an exclusive sneak peek of our upcoming Fall/Winter menu.
1. Cumin Lamb Rack 孜然羊排
2. Hot Kiss 铁板牛舌
3. Hometown Sauteed Eel Pot 家乡鳝鱼煲
4. Jade Green Celtuce 碧玉莴笋丁
5. Hunan Shang Gan 大碗家常香干
6. Pickled Bean with Pork 酸豆角肉末

September Drink Specials

This month, sip on these drink specials:
1. Fallen Fruit 禁果饮 Vodka, Fig Puree, Tahitian Vanilla, Lemon, Fresh Thyme A velvety, dark-tinged twist on the classic sour. Earthy fig and floral vanilla temper a crisp lemon bite for a bold, bittersweet finish.
2. Autumn Pear 秋梨香气 Reposado Tequila, Spiced Pear Liqueur, Ginger Syrup, Lime Crisp, bright, and subtly warmed by oak and spice. Smooth reposado tequila meets zesty ginger and sweet pear in an elegant, autumn-inspired martini.
3. Huckleberry Mule 越橘莓 (Zero-Proof) Wild Huckleberry, Fresh Lime, Lavender, Ginger Beer Tart mountain huckleberries and soothing lavender balanced by a fiery kick of ginger beer. Refreshing, vibrant, and completely alcohol-free.

MEM Tea Event

Our biggest tea event of the year is officially back! Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 20th as Sumiao Hunan Kitchen teams up with MEM TEA for our 4th Annual Mid-Autumn Festival Tea Event.
Join us beneath the full moon for a unique multi-course pairing experience. Our team is working hard with MEM Tea matching our bold specialties—like Black Truffle Impossible Beef Crunch and Mala Moo Moo—with exquisite, hand-selected teas designed to cool the spice and enhance every flavor.

Celebrate the season of togetherness with extraordinary food, world-class tea, and great company. Spaces are limited for this one-day-only experience—book your spot now!

Reserve your ticket here

Savor Patio Season

Savor the last golden days of patio season at Sumiao! September is here, the air is crisp, and patio weather won’t last forever. Our outdoor space is still open for cozy late-summer lunches, sunset cocktails, and vibrant dinners with friends. Pair your favorite spicy Hunan classics with a signature Fall cocktail, or drop by to unwind after work—there’s no better spot in Kendall Square to soak in the final weeks of the season.

Even as the season shifts, our team is bringing all the warmth to your table. Come grab a seat outdoors before we pack up the patio for autumn!

Reserve patio now

Live Music

Musician Highlight - Rich Greenblatt

Rich Greenblatt is a vibraphonist “with dazzling speed and a truly magical touch,” writes John Blenn of Good Times Magazine. As a recording artist with five leader albums, Rich blends the soulful swing of Milt Jackson with the innovative four-mallet technique pioneered by Gary Burton.
A full professor at Berklee College of Music, he also serves as the Music Director of the Cirque du Soleil Ensemble at Berklee. Rich proudly endorses Musser vibraphones and Vic Firth mallets. He has performed at jazz festivals and renowned clubs across both Europe and the United States.