Category: Events

Happy New Year!

We’re not quite sure where or when it originated but somehow, ordering Chinese food on New Year’s Eve has become an American tradition and one that we are embracing this year by putting a high-quality, Hunanese twist on the quintessential Chinese “Combo Plates.” Decadent and gluttonous, these two creative takeout options specially designed by our chefs will be available from December 28-31 and will serve as one last “hurrah” before the healthy New Year’s resolutions kick in:

“BAO OUT” COMBO, $66

  • Pan-Seared Wheat Bao (4)
  • Steamed Pork Bao (4)
  • Pork Soup Bao (5)
  • Scallion Twisty Roll (4)
  • Sweet Twisty Roll (5)
  • Purple Yam Bao (4)

THE “BASIC L-19” COMBO, $150

  • Scallion Pancake (2)
  • Avocado Meatballs
  • Sumiao Gyoza (8)
  • String Bean with Eggplant
  • Beef with Broccoli
  • General Tso’s Chicken
  • BBQ Rib Festival
  • Kung Pao Shrimp
  • Hunan Street Noodles
  • Sumiao Fried Rice

Order on our website for pickup and delivery. Here’s to full hearts – and bellies – to kick off 2019!

Get into the Holiday Spirit at Sumiao

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season again with each of you! All month, we’ll be decked out in holiday décor while dishing out delicious specials (to be enjoyed at our house, or yours!), shaking up festive cocktails, welcoming weekly live music talent, hosting your special events in the heart of Kendall Square, and more.

HOLIDAY CHEER(S)

Our beverage team has created four new cocktails which will be on the spotlight this month:

  • Lychee Bellini – lychee liqueur, lychee puree, sparking, lychee garnish ($10)
  • Pama Mimosa – pomegranate liqueur, cranberry juice, champagne, fresh cranberries and rosemary ($10)
  • Spiked Apple Cider – Myers dark rum and a dried apple slice ($8)
  • White Christmas – bursting with the quintessential winter flavors of eggnog, white chocolate liqueur, Southern Comfort and cocoa powder ($8)

HOLIDAY BULGE

‘Tis the season of appreciation. Since it’s part of Hunanese culture to show our love through food, our chefs are adding a little more indulgence to your December by cooking up some holiday-themed specials:

  • Snow Pea Shrimp – pepper, scallion, garlic and seasoned soy sauce ($22)
  • Merry Tomato Eggs – stir-fried eggs with tomatoes ($15)
  • Happy Yin Yang – mountain yam, black fungus, carrots, green and red peppers ($22)
  • From 12/21-12/31, a decadent and healthful Christmas Roasted Chicken will be a must-try, made with organic, cage-free whole chicken and served with red and green accompaniments: beets, cherry tomatoes and broccoli ($58)

PARTIES & PRESENTS

Holiday entertaining takes new levels at our house where we customize every wish on your list. We can accommodate parties of 24-252 people with curated experiences for a gathering of family and friends, large-scale company holiday parties, corporate luncheons with full A/V capabilities, and more. Contact info@sumiaohunan.com for more information.

And because a way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, give the gift of Sumiao this season. We offer gift cards for all occasions that give the recipient a night in Hunan via Cambridge at their leisure.

SUMIAO SOUNDS

Every Thursday and Friday, join us for live music by Berklee School of Music alums taking center stage at Sumiao to bring revelers one of the most unique live music experiences in Cambridge. We’re excited to have many returning artists this month, and we’ll also be welcoming a new jazz/pop vocal band, So Distinct Music, for a special Christmas Eve performance; guests are encouraged to request their favorite holiday tunes for them to play!

Complimentary admission; Thursdays & Fridays from 7:00pm-10:00pm.

Wishing you and yours a most joyous and festive season!

An Action-Packed August

And just like that, August is here…

As sad as we are to see another summer nearing its end, the action is heating up at SHK and we’re inspired to make the most out of these remaining weeks. Here’s what we have in store for you this month, including a baijiu-laced special, a prix-fixe dinner menu and live music performances.

MOVE OVER ROSÈ, IT’S TIME FOR BAIJIU

It’s time to move beyond the pink because WORLD BAIJIU DAY (Aug. 9) is here and there’s plenty of reasons to celebrate this Chinese spirit, starting with the fact that it’s the most consumed spirit in the world, of course. While the grain-based liquor sometimes gets a bad rap for its powerful flavor, it’s a wonderfully complex drink and we’re going to prove it.

At SHK, you can order Baijiu by the bottle including Maotai ($288), Wuliangye ($160) and Luhzou Laojiao ($98), or opt to start of slow with a one-ounce pour from the Hong Kong ($11) and Jiannanchun ($12) varietals. Our baijiu cocktails are great options for those seeking a sweeter taste of Chinese culture, including Sumiao’s Side Car mixing Hong Kong baijiu, Hardy VS cognac, cointreau, lemon reduction ($12); as well as the popular Perpetual Motion made with Mianzhu Daqu, blood orange, lime, elderflower liqueur and mint ($13). Our chefs are getting in on the action, too! Prepared table-side on a sizzling hot plate between August 6- August 12, take your taste buds on an trip to Hunan with our Sumiao’s Sizzling Baijiu Shrimp ($30 ), loaded with shrimp marinated in baijiu and oil and then sprinkled with a mix of soy sauce, scallions and peppers.

 

DINE OUT BOSTON

The Hub’s Dine Out Boston event is making a return on August 5th-10th & 12th-17th and we’ve designed a prix-fixe menu for $28 per person. Our first-ever Dine Out Boston menu in March received such positive feedback so we look forward to round two with this menu.

 

MUSIC SOOTHS THE SOUL & LOVE IS IN THE AIR

If you thought you missed your chance to enjoy one of our live music performances this summer, you’re in luck. We’ve added more musicians to the line-up and we will be hosting musical talents each week from Tuesday through Fridays beginning at 7pm. Whether you’re a fan of reggae, samba or traditional Chinese music, we’ll have performances across all genres. Check out our social media pages for weekly schedules and make sure to keep August 17th open on your calendar as we’ll be bringing in one of our favorite Chinese bands for Chinese Valentine’s Day!

A Hunan-style Summer to Remember

It’s hard to believe it’s already July and we’ve been here in Kendall Square for a full year; time flies when you’re having fun! Here are our latest happenings and what to look forward to this month:

A NEW HUNAN SEAFOOD EXPERIENCE

Because New England summer and seafood go hand-in-hand, we’re bringing you a traditional Hunan experience from the sea that we guarantee can’t be beat. In addition to over a dozen new tapas and fresh chef specialties, seafood lovers can now relish in our new “Daily Catch” menu. Choose from lobster ($60), crawfish ($58), conch ($40), coral shrimp ($128) or white shrimp ($58), then select a cooking method and whether you prefer a spicy or ginger-scallion flavor.

For daily caught seafood, you must place your order 48 hours in advance with the exception of lobster and crawfish which will be available in limited quantities from Friday through Sunday.

Not a fan of seafood? We’ve got plenty of new veggie and meat-packed options for you, too. Try our new chilled and sweet Cold Snow Fungus & Pear Soup, a traditional Chinese dessert soup that balances the palate after spicy foods ($15/$5) as well as the healthful Stir-Fried Celery & Lily Bulbs made with macadamia nuts and sesame oil ($15). Nostalgic hometown favorites include the Baby Bamboo Ring with Minced Pork with the province’s most popular summer vegetable, bamboo shoots ($16) and the Steamed Egg Tofu with spicy minced pork ($15), a childhood favorite of SHK’s owner, Sumiao Chen. Spicy Shredded Pig’s Ear ($16), Spicy Chicken Gizzard stir fry ($16) and Twice Cooked Quail Eggs ($16) are available for those with more adventurous palate.

IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE, PLAY ON

Enjoying good food and live music with family and friends is a part of the Hunan DNA, so it’s only right we keep this tradition alive.

Every Thursday and Friday join us at 7pm as we welcome the city’s top musical talent across different genres and cultures to perform in our dining room.

 

A PATIO PARTY WITH CRAWFISH + BEER

Your chance to sit back and relax in true Hunan fashion is on July 22 from 2pm-5pm! Mala crawfish is the most popular and classic street food in our country and on summer nights you’ll typically find us on a patio with crawfish in one hand and a cold beer in the other. Now we’re bringing this to Kendall Square!

Tickets ($30 each) to our Crawfish + Beer Festival can now be purchased via Eventbrite and will include 3 lbs. of crawfish and a complimentary beer or mocktail. Our chef will be cooking out on the patio.