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Spice Up Your Spring!

WeChat Version in Chinese:

春风轻拂四月天，人间烟火添情缘

April Menu Highlights

Chef Zhang is excited to highlight the following dishes for April. This month, Chef suggests you try:
1. Impossible Meatballs with Okra
2. House Crispy Duck
3. Hot Kiss
4. Cold Shredded Beancurd
5. Garlic Calamari
6. Spicy cauliflower

April Drink Specials

This month we’re sipping on several new beverages. All three are super refreshing!
1. Baijiu Blast: Baijiu, Midori, Green Tea, Pineapple, Lime (left)
2. Red Ruby: Baijiu, Rum, Prickly Pear, Cinnamon (middle)
3. Cool and Breezy: Cucumber Vodka, Elderflower, Lime, Salty Coconut (right)
We’re also thrilled to introduce two new sake options!
1. ABE Junmai Ginjo – This rare, hard-to-find sake boasts a complex flavor profile, featuring a fruity and juicy taste with a satisfying richness, complemented by a crisp, bitter finish.
2. Ohmine Shuzou Ohmine 3Grain Yamadanishiki – This brew boasts a juicy taste reminiscent of pear and white peaches. Notes of sugarcane and roasted almond can be detected in the middle, followed by a bitterness akin to that of cacao and orange peel on the finish.

National Garlic Day

Hip, hip hooray for National Garlic Day! We use garlic in many of our dishes, but two of our favorites are our Garlic Calamari (left) and Garlic-Flavored Okra (right). Celebrate with us on April 19th!

National Tea Day

Let’s celebrate National Tea Day on April 21st! Drinking tea is an ancient practice in China. Scholars believe people in the Yunnan Province in south China were the first to drink tea, which they considered a form of medicine. Once people started sipping brewed tea leaves, the practice spread across China and eventually across all of Asia. Today, 60 countries including the United States grow tea.

To celebrate National Tea Day with us, consider sipping on one of our many teas from MEM tea. We’re thrilled to be a partner with MEM, a nearby company that operates a tea shop and training center in North Cambridge, MA. Sumiao proudly offers a comprehensive selection of their tea varieties, including white, green, black, oolong, pu-erh, and herbal tisane, making us the sole restaurant to carry each of their teas. Our tea menu features authentic Chinese tea as well as an assortment of herbal infusions. At Sumiao, we understand the significance of tea in Chinese culture, which is why we prioritize the proper training of our staff in tea types, their health benefits, and distinctive flavors.

It's Graduation Season!

We would love to host your graduation party in one of our special dining rooms or on our patio! If you’d like to celebrate with us, please get in touch with us soon as graduation season approaches. We promise to make your event memorable, delicious, and FUN! Click the link below to start planning with us.
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UberEats Promotion

Great news for Uber One members! Starting March 25th, Uber One subscribers can get 10% off all Chef’s Special dishes from 11:30 AM to 5 PM. In addition to the dishes shown above, there are a total of 15 dishes to choose from! Don’t miss out on this deal from SHK and Uber Eats.

Follow Us on TikTok!

Did you know we’re on TikTok? In addition to Facebook and Instagram, we’re showcasing behind-the-scenes videos of SHK happenings online. Be sure to follow us HERE!

Live Music at Sumiao

Ready to sing and dance with us at Sumiao? Come join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-9pm for some of the best live music in town. We sure do love our musical guests!

Musician Highlight: Fernando Ufret

Ferando Ufret is a talented guitarist and vocalist, originally from Puerto Rico, he now lives in Boston and frequently tours. With a soothing sound and a brilliant musicality; he brings both rock and contemporary classics to life with his smooth vocals and mastery of the guitar. He will be joining us at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen on April 17th from 6-9. You can also check him out on social media @fernanufret.
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Marching Out of Winter!

WeChat Version in Chinese:

二月丨漫步春日，享美好‘食’光

Dine Out Boston Spring 2024

We’re thrilled to announce that we are participating in Dine Out Boston from March 10-24, 2024. During these two weeks, guests can enjoy a 4-course lunch ($32) or dinner ($46) both for dine-in and takeout orders. Come visit us for a night out, or enjoy Sumiao Hunan Kitchen from the comfort of your own home. Check out this dinner meal idea below!
Pictured: Hot & Sour Soup, Mini Shrimp Shumai, Crispy Fish Fillet, Honey Red Dates

Your January Faves are Sticking Around!

Great news! Our guests enjoyed our January celebration dishes so much that we’ve decided to extend them. From now through the end of March, you can enjoy these two favorites.

1. Snow White Double Crispy Fish (left) – sliced crispy fish filet (Crispy Wan Yu), sliced mountain yam, green and red bell peppers, garlic, ginger, chili, Sichuan peppercorns
2. Sizzling Plate Fennel Flavored Lamb Cubes (right) – lamb, brussels sprouts, garlic, fennel powder, shredded onions

March Drink Specials

New month, new delicious cocktails! Did you know that March 24th is National Cocktail Day? Come celebrate with us! Here’s what’s on tap for March:

1. Green Apple Negroni (left) – Apple Brandy, Sour Apple Liqueur, Suze, Apple Cinnamon Puree
2. Cold Brew Martini (middle) – Vodka, Dark Rum, Cold Brew Liqueur, Sticky Rice Syrup – Celebrate Espresso Martini Day on 3/15!
3. Yuzu Sour (right) – Midori, Yuzu Sake, lime

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Don’t forget to eat (and wear!) plenty of green today. We’ve got a ton of green things on our menu, so even though we’re not Irish, we’ll still be celebrating!
1. Garlic-Flavored Okra
2. Spicy Crunchy Cucumber
3. String Bean With Eggplant
4. Stir-Fried Shanghai Greens

MIT Asia Business Conference

On Saturday, January 24th, our team attended the MIT Asia Business Conference. This was a great experience for the SHK team. We were extremely honored to be invited and our presence as a marketplace vendor allowed us to showcase our food to a diverse audience of industry leaders, professionals, and students. We were able to not only highlight Sumiao Hunan Kitchen’s unique offerings to new customers but also gain valuable insights from attendees who are already a loyal customer. We look forward to participating in other events this year.

Follow Us on TikTok!

Did you know we’re on TikTok? In addition to Facebook and Instagram, we’re showcasing behind-the-scenes videos of SHK happenings online. Be sure to follow us HERE!

Live Music at Sumiao

Ready to sing and dance with us at Sumiao? Come join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-9pm for some of the best live music in town. We sure do love our musical guests!

Musician Highlight: Hannah Kim Flutist

Hanna Kim, a versatile musician hailing from Seoul, South Korea, is a contemporary flutist, arranger, composer, improviser, songwriter, and bandleader. Having earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music from Bethesda University of California and a Master of Music degree in flute performance and conducting from California Baptist University at Riverside, Ms. Kim recently graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. There, she pursued a dual major in songwriting and flute performance with a focus on jazz improvisation, supported by various scholarships. Ms. Kim’s impressive musical journey includes being a principal flutist with the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra and studying with renowned flutists such as Elizabeth Rowe, Matt Marvuglio, Mia Olson, Jim Walker, and Mary Oppermann. With accolades like the Matthew Marvuglio Endowed Scholarship and CJ International Scholarship, her aspirations include becoming an influential jazz flutist, hymnal jazz artist, composer, and improviser.
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Ring in the Year of the Dragon at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen

WeChat Version in Chinese:

早春二月献爱心，团圆贺岁龙抬头
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a 15-day festival in China and Chinese communities around the world. Legend has it that thousands of years ago a monster named Nian (“Year”) would attack villagers at the beginning of the year. The villagers would use loud noises, bright lights, and the color red to chase the monster away. It is now tradition to celebrate with these things, along with firecrackers, red clothing and decorations, and lanterns. People are often given money in colorful red envelopes. It is a time for feasting and visiting with family members to honor relatives who have died.

The first day of the New Year begins at midnight and continues after the New Year’s Eve celebration and family reunion dinner. It is a traditional practice to light fireworks, burn bamboo sticks and firecrackers, and to make as much of a din as possible to chase off the evil spirits as encapsulated by nian of which the term Guo Nian （过年） was derived.

Chinese New Year 2024

Year of the Dragon

2024 is the Year of the Dragon, beginning on February 10th, 2024. The Dragon is also associated with the years 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, and 1952. People born in Dragon years usually possess natural courage, tenacity, and intelligence, often displaying enthusiasm and confidence.

In Chinese culture, the Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, unparalleled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck, and success. Consequently, 2024 is forecasted to bring about opportunities, changes, and challenges. If you’re seeking a shift in your current lives, this year might offer a favorable chance.
The act of greeting and blessing during Chinese New Year is called 拜年 (bài nián), which literally means to pay a visit to family and friends for the New Year with gifts. In return, the grandparents and elders will give the younger generation red envelopes (Hong Bao). The money in red envelopes is also known as 压岁钱(yā suì qián). Literally, it is “money to anchor the year.” By giving the children the money, the elders also hope to pass on a year of good fortune and blessings.

It is our tradition at Sumiao to give colorful red envelopes to our guests and we will be doing so during dinner service on Chinese New Year’s Eve for all dine-in guests. Those who place takeout orders will receive something special, too!

Chinese New Year Dishes

Chinese New Year consists of lots of celebrations, and food is one of the best ways to spread cheer and joy. Here are the special dishes we’ll be featuring for Chinese New Year and throughout the month of February.

1. Tiger Skin Pork Belly With Pickled Cabbage
2. Festival Flying Fish
3. Family Reunion Delight
4. Chicken Stew with Dates
5. Velvet Mushroom with Celery
6. Rainbow Tangyuan Pot
7. Yellow Dragon Egg Tofu
8. Kung Hei Fat Choy Ricecake

January Drink Special

We’re so excited to share our new cocktails with you! Celebrate both Chinese New Year and the season of love with these new offerings.

From left:

1. Paloma’s Kiss – Tequila Blanco, Strawberry Puree, Grapefruit Soda, Agave
2. Dragon’s Tail – Baijiu, Honey-Infused Cognac, Cointreau, Lemon
3. Paper Lantern – Baijiu, Amaro Montenegro, Aperol, Lemon, Grenadine
4. A Rose By Any Other Name – Rose Liqueur, Lillet Blanc, Prosecco, Hibiscus Flower

Valentine's Day at Sumiao

As we gear up for a delightful evening on February 14th, we encourage you to secure your reservations in advance for an unforgettable dining experience. To add a sweet touch to your celebration, we’re excited to share that guests joining us for dinner on Valentine’s Day will receive a complimentary Sweetheart Ricecake. Make this romantic evening complete by reserving your table now and indulging in this special treat crafted just for you.

Baijiu and Whiskey Flights

For bigger celebrations, we love sipping on Baijiu. China’s fiery spirit, baijiu, is a clear, potent liquor distilled from sorghum and other grains. Packing a punch with 35-60% ABV, it’s not for the faint of heart. But beyond its kick, baijiu boasts a surprising symphony of flavors, from floral and fruity to intense and savory. Each sip unveils a story, reflecting centuries of tradition and deep cultural significance.

Prefer whiskey? Go on a sipping adventure with our whiskey flight featuring 3 different whiskeys.

Follow us on TikTok

Did you know we’re on TikTok? In addition to Facebook and Instagram, we’re showcasing behind-the-scenes videos of SHK happenings online. Be sure to follow us HERE!

Holiday Gift Card Deal

Save on gift cards, just in time for the holidays. From 11/14/2023 to 02/14/2024, enjoy 10% off all $100+ gift card orders. Use code GCSHK10 to save and please friends and family during this coming festive season!

Live Music at Sumiao

Ready to sing and dance with us at Sumiao? Come join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-9pm for some of the best live music in town. We sure do love our musical guests!

Musician Highlight: Moraine Street Jazz

Moraine Street Jazz, led by bassist Ben Friedland, is a captivating jazz trio with a distinctive style that seamlessly blends various jazz genres. Their incorporation of swing, bebop, traditional, and blues jazz creates a rich and diverse musical experience. The trio, consisting of tenor sax, guitar, and bass, explores both jazz standard arrangements and original compositions, showcasing their versatility and creative ability.
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New Year, New Specials!

WeChat Version in Chinese:

快乐2024｜新年“豪”享美食，吃出顺心如意，喝出梦里家乡

January Food Specials for a Delicious New Year

Celebrate the New Year with special dishes presented by our Executive Chef Ken Zhang, available throughout the entire month of January.
1. Snow White Double Crispy Fish (left): sliced crispy fish filet (Crispy Wan Yu), sliced mountain yam, green and red bell peppers, garlic, ginger, chili, Sichuan peppercorns
2. Sizzling Plate Fennel Flavored Lamb Cubes (right): lamb, brussels sprouts , garlic, fennel powder, shredded onions

January Drink Specials

Cheers to a new year filled with exciting flavors! Our January cocktail lineup is here to kick off the year in style. Sip on innovative concoctions that redefine your taste buds, available all month long.
1. Winter Raspberry Bellini (left): Prosecco, Elderflower, Raspberry Puree, Blood orange
2. Ginger Saketini (middle): Gunpowder Gin, Dry Sake, Ginger, Lime, Shiso
3. A Night Stroll (right): Rye, Cynar, Sweet Vermouth, Sea Salt

Sake and Sake Flights

Embark on a journey of exquisite taste with our curated selection of premium sakes. Elevate your dining experience with the nuanced flavors and aromatic profiles of these exceptional offerings.
1. Uji Green Tea Sake (left): crisp fragrance, made with a unique cold brew technique to bring out the flavor of green tea
2. “Silent Samurai” Shizuku – Junmai Daiginjo (middle): subtle aromas of rice and fruit, and a hint of floral notes
3. “Demon Slayer” Wakatake – Junmai Daiginjo (right): a semi-fruity brew with a unique dryness that speaks to wine drinkers

We also encourage you to try our sake flight and flavored sake flight!

Mocktails for Dry January

Embark on a refreshing journey this Dry January with our delightful lineup of mocktails! Whether you’re seeking a zesty twist or a sweet escape, our mocktail menu has you covered.

From left:
1. Lychee Blossom – Pomegranate, Hibiscus, Lychee, Lime, Soda
2. Hunan Mule – Mandarin, Earl Grey, Lime, Ginger Beer
3. Mango Sticky Rice – Mango, Coconut Water, Pu Er Sticky Rice Tea, Soda
4. Coco Matchatte – Soy Milk, Coconut Cream, Matcha

International Hot & Spicy Food Day

Ignite your taste buds! In celebration of International Hot & Spicy Food Day on January 16th, we’re bringing the heat to your table. Dive into an array of zesty and flavorful dishes that will add a spicy kick to your dining experience.
1. Lava Fish
2. Beef on Fire
3. Spicy Popcorn Chicken
4. Spicy Cauliflower
5. Hot Kiss
6. Century Egg with Green Pepper

Holiday Gift Card Deal

Save on gift cards, just in time for the holidays. From 11/14/2023 to 02/14/2024, enjoy 10% off all $100+ gift card orders. Use code GCSHK10 to save and please friends and family during this coming festive season!

Live Music at Sumiao

Ready to sing and dance with us at Sumiao? Come join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-9pm for some of the best live music in town. We sure do love our musical guests!

Musician Highlight:
The Mike Fritz Trio

The Mike Fritz Jazz Trio pays tribute to The “Great American Songbook”, the canon of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century that have stood the test of time in their life and legacy. Often referred to as “American Standards”, the songs published during the Golden Age of this genre include those popular and enduring tunes from the 1920s to the 1950s that were created for Broadway theater, musical theater, and Hollywood musical film. However, the trio also plays more contemporary styles, connecting jazz’s bedrock past with its present and exciting future.

The band consists of Mike Fritz on piano and vocals, Paul Lawrence on bass, and Michael Leavey on guitar. The trio currently play in several venues in MetroWest, including Hearth in Needham, Horse Thieves Tavern in Dedham and Exhibit A Brewery in Framingham. All are alumni of the Berklee College of Music and have been performing professionally for years.
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It’s the Last Month of 2023!

We’ve made it to the final month of 2023, and whew! We sure are ready to celebrate. We’ve been feeling festive ever since Thanksgiving and are excited to share what’s new this month. This December is full of colorful, hearty dishes that will warm the soul and the belly. Let’s dig in!

WeChat Version in Chinese:

十二月丨2023岁末，我们因你而美好！

Chef Zhang’s December Recommendations

December is full of fun… and delicious food, of course! Here’s what Chef Zhang recommends guests to try this month:
1. Beef Short Ribs with Black Pepper
2. Fish Maw Soup with Luffa
3. Minced Mustard Greens
4. Cumin Lamb Rack
5. Lamb ‘n Fresh Calamari

Holiday Food Specials

From December 19th to December 31st, we’ll be serving two holiday specials for our guests. Please join us for a meal so we can celebrate with you. Choose from:
1. Christmas Roasted Chicken: organic, cage-free whole chicken, beets, cherry tomato, broccoli, arugula, five-spice powder
2. Holiday Flying Fish: whole tilapia, pine nuts, green beans, sweet & sour tomato sauce, rosemary, cranberry

December Drink Specials

Let’s say cheers to a wonderful 2023! Here’s what we’re sipping on in December:
1. Christmas Royale (top left): Prosecco, Creme de Cassis, Hibiscus, Cranberry
2. Red Mulled Wine (bottom) – Red Wine, Star Anise, Cinnamon, Cloves, Orange
3. Candy Cane Sparkler (top right) – Cranberry Juice, Grenadine, Peppermint, Cream Soda

Celebratory Fine Wines

To celebrate the season, choose from a variety of our fine red wines. We’d also like to highlight two new additions to the menu, shown below:
1. Favia ‘Coombsville’ Cabernet Sauvignon: This wine is all about freshness, purity, and intensity. Bright red cherry, sarsaparilla, flint, and vanilla drive the profile of this perfectly ripe, fruit-centered beauty.
2. Adami Prosecco Garbel: The flavors feel brisk and inviting in this refreshing wine. It’s nimble and light, with bubbles lifting the ripe peach and melon notes.

Christmas and New Year's at Sumiao

We’re thrilled to announce that we will be open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. While we are typically closed on Mondays, we will be open on the holidays for our guests during our standard hours from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM. We highly encourage you to book reservations well in advance.

Holiday Gift Card Deal

Save on gift cards, just in time for the holidays. From 11/14/2023 to 02/14/2024, enjoy 10% off all $100+ gift card orders. Use code GCSHK10 to save and please friends and family during this coming festive season!

Live Music At Sumiao

Ready to sing and dance with us at Sumiao? Come join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-9pm for some of the best live music in town. We sure do love our musical guests!

Musician Highlight:
Penni Layne

Penni Layne & the Wonder Boys is a nine-piece R&B / Soul / Jazz band. With original songs featured on 92.5 the River and performances in clubs and festivals around New England, they have fine-tuned a “soul” sound all their own. Layne’s vocals, the tight rhythm section, and slick horn arrangements have made many compare them to the likes of Amy Winehouse, Etta James, Gladys Knight, Diana Krall, and Aretha Franklin. They have multiple releases across all major streaming formats, as well as highly produced music videos that have garnered worldwide attention.

Thanksgiving Dishes, New Food & Drink Specials

WeChat Version in Chinese:

一叶一树知感恩之深秋，一杯一碟诉相遇之情缘

Diabetes Awareness Month

Here at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen, we are proud to serve a variety of healthy, better-for-you dishes. We have an entire Diabetes-friendly menu approved by the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. Here are some of our favorite diabetes-approved dishes.
1. Salt & Pepper Impossible Chicken Nuggets: scallion, longhorn pepper ring, diced onion, salt & pepper seasoning powder
2. Yellow River Fish: swai filet, white beech mushroom, pickled cabbage, green & banana pepper
3. Stir-Fried Okra with Oyster Sauce: okra, oyster sauce, garlic, chili pepper, seasonal soy sauce

Chef Zhang's Monthly Recommendations

November Drink Specials

Here’s what we’re sipping on in November!
1. Winter Pear (left): Reposado Tequila, Spiced Pear Liqueur, Ginger Syrup, Lime, Black Pepper
2. Pomegranate Spritz (middle): Prosecco, Aperol, Pomegranate, Orange, Soda
3. Iced Maple Hojicha Latte, mocktail (right) : Hojicha, Soy Milk, Maple Syrup

Thanksgiving at Sumiao

Take a break this year and let Sumiao Hunan Kitchen do the cooking for you! We will be open regular hours on Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day. As with previous years, we’ll be serving Thanksgiving cuisine, Hunan style! Here are two specials we will be serving from 11/21- 11/26.
1. Spicy Pumpkin Turkey Pot: turkey, green pepper, pickled pepper and cabbage, duo jiao, pumpkin, salt, starch, white beech mushroom. Available in 4 spicy levels.
2. Crispy Hunan Turkey: turkey, salad greens, 5-spice, house-made BBQ sauce

New Wines for the Holidays and Beyond

We’re excited to share two new wines that are perfect for any special occasion.

First up, we have our Loire Sauvignon Blanc. This white wine isermented in steel tanks and bottled unoaked. At once elegant and exuberant, this Sauvignon Blanc is great to start your meal at Sumiao and pair well with most of our appetizers and seafood dishes.

Next we have our Melville Pinot Noirt that we will be serving by the glass for the month of November. The aromatics instantly permeate the glass with rose petals, ripe red plums, cloves, and orange zest. When tasting, the flavors of Bing Cherry, raspberry and blackberry race over the entire palate and are followed by black tea and tarragon.

New Desserts at Sumiao

What’s the best way to end a meal at Sumiao? With dessert, of course! Treat your sweet tooth to one of our new desserts.
1. Coppa Yogurt & Berries
2. Cappuccino Truffles
3. Honey Red Dates

Holiday Gift Card Deal

Save on gift cards, just in time for the holidays. From 11/14/2023 to 02/14/2024, enjoy 10% off all $100+ gift card orders. Use code SHK10 to save and please friends and family during this coming festive season!

Live Music at Sumiao

Ready to sing and dance with us at Sumiao? Come join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-9pm for some of the best live music in town. We sure do love our musical guests!

Musician Highlight: Joy Spring Jazz

Kim Maria studied jazz Composition and Arranging at Berklee, Boston. She is the current music director at St. John the Baptist/St. Thomas the Apostle Churches, Peabody, MA. On the side, Kim continues to freelance as a singer, pianist, and teacher.

Richard Hale Shaw began playing jazz after arriving in the Boston area. His favorite jazz works are those of Bill Evans’ 3 Trios, the great Miles Davis Quintets, and the Pat Metheny Group, and traditional R&B, Classic Soul and Motown hold a special place in his heart.

Brendan Byrnes has enjoyed an active music career both performing and teaching in the Boston area for over 40 years. As a freelance drummer, he performs a wide variety of music including jazz, funk, latin, and blues. “I’m excited to be performing with such talented and professional musicians as the members of Joy Spring”.
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New Food & Drink Specials, Last of Summer on the Patio

WeChat Version in Chinese:

中秋佳节秋意浓，美味佳肴慰乡情

Chef Zhang's Recommendations

Check out which Chef Zhang wants you to try this month!
1. Grandma’s Pork with White Pepper
2. Hunan Shang Gan
3. Stir-Fried Diced Lotus Root
4. Chicken with Mountain Yam
5. Fish Maw Soup with Luffa
6. Yellow River Beef

October Foodie Holidays

Celebrate these foodie holidays at Sumiao!
1. 10/1 – World Vegetarian Day (top left, top right) – We recommend our Pumpkin Cakes and our Shaosan Cabbage.
2. 10/6 – National Noodle Day (bottom left) – We love Chef Zhang’s Stir Fry Noodles
3. 10/11 – World Egg Day – Try our Green Pepper with Century Egg
4. 10/14 – National Dessert Day – Enjoy our Coppa Pistachio, below

October Drink Specials

Here’s what we’re sipping on in October!
1. Black Magic (mocktail): Blood Orange, Luxardo Cherry, Honey, Activated Charcoal, Orange Vanilla Seltzer (left)
2. Alter Ego: Mezcal, Aperol, Honey-Passion Fruit, Lime (middle)
3. Pumpkin Pie Martini: RumChata, Vanilla Vodka, Pumpkin Spiced Puree, Cinnamon (right)
We’re also excited to share that we’ve added Jack’s Abby Copper Legend Octoberfest to our menu. Oktoberfest is the world’s most legendary beer festival and it deserves a legendary beer. Copper Legend is the perfect marriage of caramel, sweet toasty malts, and infinite drinkability. Raise one this fest season and Be The Legend!

Mid-Autumn Dinner Reservations

Mid-Autumn Festival is right around the corner. Don’t forget to book your reservation! We will be celebrating with our guests and handing out complimentary mooncakes on 9/29.

UberEats Promotion for Our Guests

Take advantage of our new promotion with UberEats! From now until 10/31/2023 in every UberEats takeout order, we will give our customer a scratch ticket containing a code with a promotion. Use this code as a bonus on your next order!

Live Music at Sumiao

Ready to sing and dance with us at Sumiao? Come join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-9pm for some of the best live music in town. We sure do love our musical guests!

Mid-Autumn Festival, New Drink Specials, and our MEM Tea Event

WeChat Version in Chinese:

九月中秋倍思亲，茶酒饭菜解乡愁

September Food Specials

Chef Zhang has so many dishes he wants you to try this month! Let’s check ‘em out!
1. Cold Shredded Bean Curd
2. Double Cooked Spiced Duck
3. Changsha Flavored Chicken
4. 13 Spice Jumbo Shrimp
5. Stir Fry Okra with Oyster Sauce
6. Pumpkin Cake

September Drink Specials

Cocktail Specials

This month, sip on these cocktail specials:
1. Galaxy Moon – Osmanthus Syrup, White Wine, Butterfly Pea Flower Bitters
2. Fallen Fruit – Vodka, Fig Puree, Tahitian Vanilla, Lemon, Thyme
3. Sumiao Sunset (Mocktail) – Mango Puree, Caramelized Pineapple, Orange Juice, Grenadine

Beer Flight

We’re excited to share our beer flight option where you can try three local beers: Night Shift Whirlpool, Allagash White Ale, and Switchback Ale.

New Wine by the Glass

We also have a fantastic wine by the glass: Roger et Didier Raimbault Sancerre Blanc. The white Sancerre draws its freshness, citrus aromas and floral notes from the Sauvignon grape variety. Harvested on a limestone and clay-limestone soil, this wine has a beautiful length in the mouth and offers a beautiful minerality. This wine will pair well with seafood.

Foodie Holidays

We’re drooling over this month’s foodie holidays:
1. 9/3 National Peanut Day – Enjoy our Kung Pao Shrimp (0nion ,peanut, green & red pepper, dried chili) or our Hop Hop (farm-raised rabbit meat, dried crispy red pepper, peanuts, mini red chili).
2. 9/26 Pancake Lover’s Day – Try our Scallion Pancake!
3. 9/26 Dumpling Day – Our Gyoza is the perfect appetizer for a meal at Sumiao.

MEM Tea Dinner

Sumiao Hunan Kitchen proudly presents its much-anticipated Tea and Food Tasting Event on September 17th, 2023 from 2:30 P.M. to 5 P.M. Limited tickets are available for this event. Reserve your place now by clicking the reservation button below.
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Mid-Autumn Festival

Friday, September 29th is The Mid Autumn Festival, a very traditional Chinese holiday. This holiday is a very important day for Chinese families who gather together to light lanterns and admire the fullest moon of the year. For this festival, it is customary to enjoy mooncakes. These delicious pastries are sliced up and shared as a family. We love sharing this tradition with our guests and will be giving out complimentary mooncakes on Friday Night.

Labor Day and the Last of Summer on the Patio

Soak up the last days of summer on our patio! We’ll be open Labor Day Weekend, but closed Monday, September 4th to rest and spend time with our friends and family.

Live Music at Sumiao

Ready to sing and dance with us at Sumiao? Come join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-9pm for some of the best live music in town. We sure do love our musical guests!

Musician Highlight: Hannah Kim Flutist

Hannah Kim is a talented contemporary flutist, arranger, composer, improviser, songwriter, and bandleader. Her recent album Reminisce demonstrates her professional sense of the music in various styles of jazz with different grooves such as baiao, samba, bossa nova, odd meter, and ballad. Her band H&J Quintet has been known for outstanding skills, unusual gifts, and sophisticated phrasing. Her goal is to open communication with the audience through her music.
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八月餐厅周，有吃有喝有故事

Dine Out Boston

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be participating in Dine Out Boston from August 6th-19th. We love hosting this event as a way for customers to enjoy a variety of our menu. You can enjoy a 4-course lunch for $33 or 4-course dinner for $46. This applies to both dine-in and takeout orders, so make sure to take advantage.

August Drink Specials

August is always a hot month, and a cool drink is just what you need to chill out. Here are this month’s drink specials
1. Summer Jade (left) – Baijiu, Amaro Montenegro, Lime, Falernum, Pink Guava Puree – Perfect for World Baijiu Day on 8/9 – see below!
2. Forbidden City (middle) – Rye, Banana Liqueur, Black Rice Syrup, Sesame Oil, Egg White
3. Kiwi Pineapple Cooler Mocktail (right) – Kiwi, Pineapple, Lemon, Raw Honey, Mints – add rum if you want to make it a cocktail for National Rum Day on 8/16!
New Beer Special! We’ve just added cans of Master Gao Baby Jasmine Lager to our special menu.
Master Gao Jasmine Tea Lager uses Jasmine Tea produced in Guangxi province. Each tea leaf is roasted with fresh Jasmine flowers at least six times in order to get the optimum amount of aroma, while adding fresh jasmine flowers to each roasting cycle. The tea is then brewed at a medium temperature for hours to extract the tea flavor but with minimal tannin extract, which adds to the final beer’s richness. The overall tea flavor on the beer is mild as to complement the lager quality of the beer, making this a most enjoyable and refreshing beer.

World Baijiu Day

This month we have plenty of reasons to say “Cheers!” First up, we have World Baijiu Day on 8/9. We’re celebrating World Baijiu Day along with dozens of other cities to give people a chance to try this incredibly interesting spirit. Fun Fact: Baijiu (pronounced “bye joe”) is the world’s top-selling spirit. Baijiu is always on our menu and we’ve got a variety of cocktails made with this strong, funky, and complex spirit. Here are three of our Baijiu cocktails:
1. Summer Jade- Baijiu, Amaro Montenegro, Lime, Falernum, Pink Guava Puree – our special drink for World Baijiu Day 2023!
2. Fung Wah – Sesame Baijiu, Chrysanthemum, Honey, Ginger, Lemon, Peated Scotch
3. Baijiu Blast – Baijiu Gin, Green Tea, Midori, Pineapple, Lime
4. Perpetual Motion – Baijiu, Blood Orange, Elderflower, Mint

August Foodie Holidays

This month we’re celebrating National Hot & Spicy Food Day on 8/19! Check out our many options below: Spicy Crunchy Cucumber, Lava Fish, Spicy Cauliflower, Spicy Popcorn Chicken

Our Patio is Beautiful!

Friendly reminder that our patio is open for both lunch and dinner! We’ve spruced up our patio and love how it looks glowing at night.

Live Music at Sumiao

Ready to sing and dance with us at Sumiao? Come join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-9pm for some of the best live music in town. We sure do love our musical guests!

Musician Highlights: Dwayne Haggins

He’s been described as “the love child of Hank Williams and Otis Redding.” “The John Legend of rockabilly.” And even, “the ‘what-took-you-so-long?’ fusion of Elvis Presley and Marvin Gaye.” At every performance, whether in a venerable metropolitan concert hall or a grimy dive in an anonymous strip mall, Dwayne Haggins is always at work.
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Happy Birthday Sumiao and USA!

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感恩芬芳六载，唯美食与您不可辜负!

Happy Birthday Sumiao and USA!

This month we’re celebrating two major events: America’s birthday and Sumiao Hunan Kitchen’s 6th anniversary! We’re so grateful to have been open for six years thanks to the support from all of you. To our guests, loyal fans, readers, and followers: we thank you for allowing us to serve you! To express our gratitude, we would like to offer ten of you the chance to bring a significant other to join us for a complimentary meal at our birthday celebration. We will be holding this event on Monday, July 24th with limited reservations. Please fill out this form before July 7th for a chance for you and a guest to attend the party. We will reach out to the winners the week of July 10th.
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Independence Day Picnics

If you’re in town for the 4th, come celebrate with us! Our patio will be open all day (weather permitting). Or, grab some friends and do a Sumiao takeout picnic. So delicious!

Chef Zhang's Recommendations

This month, Chef Zhang has picked out some new favorites for you to enjoy.
1. Cumin Lamb Rack
2. Double Cooked Five-Spice Duck
3. Spicy Cumin Lotus Root
4. Avocado Impossible Meatballs – Enjoy this on National Avocado Day on 7/31!
5. Sumiao Gyoza
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Cheers! July Drink Specials

We’re so excited to share three new cocktails for July! Sip on these summer specials:
1. Huckleberry Mule (mocktail) – Huckleberry Lavender Syrup, Lime, Ginger Beer
2. Summer Oasis – Lillet Blanc, Rye Whiskey, Cointreau, Lemon
3. Blue Hawaii – Rum, Vodka, Blue Curacao, Coconut Cream, Pineapple, Lime
We’ve also added two new beers: Switchback Ale and Notch NA Hazy IPA. Switchback Ale is Vermont’s #1 selling craft beer. It is an unfiltered, reddish-amber ale that’s particularly well balanced. Notch Brewing’s Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA is similar to a traditional IPA with a tropical aroma and soft, juicy flavor.

New Tea at Sumiao

New tea alert! We are thrilled to be partnering with MEM tea, a local brand that runs their own tea shop and training center in North Cambridge, MA. Sumiao is the only restaurant that carries one of each of their tea types: white, green, black, oolong, pu-erh, and herbal tisane. Our new tea menu serves authentic Chinese tea plus a variety of herbal tea.

Drinking tea is an important aspect of Chinese culture, so we ensure that our staff is properly trained on the types of tea, their benefits, and flavor profiles.

Our Patio is Beautiful!

Friendly reminder that our patio is open for both lunch and dinner! We’ve spruced up our patio and love how it looks glowing at night.

Live Music at Sumiao

Ready to sing and dance with us at Sumiao? Come join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-9pm for some of the best live music in town. We sure do love our musical guests!

Musician Highlight: Fernando Ufret

Fernando Ufret is a Puerto Rican guitarist, singer, and YouTuber who travels the world and spreads happiness through music. He specializes in acoustic covers, tutorials, and arrangements on classical and flamenco guitars.
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