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Happy Birthday Sumiao and USA!

WeChat Version in Chinese:

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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Warming Up in June at Sumiao

WeChat Version in Chinese:

六月｜庆端午铭父恩，夏夜盛宴请查收！

Dragon Boat Festival 2023

Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday which falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, which is in late May or June on the Gregorian calendar. Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival has been a local tradition in Cambridge since 1979. It has transformed old traditions into an exciting sporting and cultural event, right here on the Charles River. Arts and crafts, tasty food! We are so excited that the celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival is back on Thursday, June 22th this year. SHK has supported this annual event and sponsored a number of boat teams since 2016 and celebrated this festival with traditional foods.

Celebrating Food Traditions at Sumiao

There are a variety of traditional dishes we eat during the Dragon Boat Festival. These include zongzi, salted duck eggs, cucumber, yellow croaker, realgar wine, and more. Here’s what we recommend you try for traditional Dragon Boat Festival foods at Sumiao:
1. Duck Yolk Breaded Crispy Shrimp
2. Yellow River Fish
3. Spicy Crunchy Cucumber
4. Steamed Pork Bao
5. Purple Yam Bao

Happy Father's Day!

Celebrate dad with a meal at Sumiao or takeout to go, picnic style! Here are two dishes that we highly recommend trying on Father’s Day.
1. Steak Tip with Crunchy Yam – (egg), snow peas, mountain yam, carrot, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, black pepper
2. Lamb in Fresh Calamari – bean sprouts, wood-ear mushroom, ginger, garlic, scallion, dried pepper, 13-spices sauce

June Drink Specials

Check out our new cocktails for the month of June:
1. Singapore Sling – Gin, Dom Benedictine, Cherry Heering, Cointreau, Grenadine, Pineapple, Lime, Angostura
2. Peach Bourbon Smash – Elijah Craig Bourbon, Peach, Mint, Ginger Beer
3. YoYo Dragon – Dragon Fruit, Yogurt Concentrate, Coconut Water, Soda
We’re also excited to add Notch Brewing’s Non Alcoholic Pilsner to our menu. This bright, crisp, and refreshing beer is full-flavored and easy drinking.

Mocktails and Cocktails To-Go!

Beginning June 1st, we will be offering a variety of mocktails and cocktails to go. You can order them with takeout/delivery or take some home after your meal at Sumiao.
1. Coco Machatte (mocktail) – soy milk, coconut cream, matcha
2. Lychee Blossom (mocktail) – Pomegranate, Hibiscus Syrup, Lychee Puree
3. Mango Sticky Rice (mocktail) – mango, coconut water, pu no ehr sticky rice tea, soda
4. Perpetual Motion – Baijiu, blood orange, elderflower, mint
5. Sticky Rice Old Fashioned – bourbon, coconut rum, pu erh sticky rice tea, angostura bitters
6. Sumiao Mai Tai – white rum, orange curacao, almond, pineapple lime

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.

We Will Be Closed

Beginning June 1st, WE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAYS. Our normal hours will continue Tuesday through Sunday 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

Supporting the AACA Gala 2023

We are proud to be able to make a donation to the AACA Gala 2023: Bringing the World Together. This event will be held on Friday, June 23rd at the University of Massachusetts Club in downtown Boston. AACA provides limited English speaking and economically disadvantaged people with education, occupational training and social services enabling them to realize lasting economic self-sufficiency. AACA has served and advocated for the needs of immigrants and other economically disadvantaged people since 1967.

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 is an R&B/Soul & Jazz Vocalist. She is a songwriter, arranger, producer, and poet. As a local Berklee College grad, she has been blessed to be a professional working musician her whole life!
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May Patio Season Begin!

WeChat Version in Chinese:

浓情五月丨感恩母亲节，共祝毕业季

Mother's Day 2023

Moms, you mean the world to us and we can’t wait to celebrate how wonderful you are!
Join us for a delicious meal, some sparkling wine, and of course — dessert! When you bring your mother to Sumiao on Mother’s Day this year, we’ll be sharing a complimentary dessert placed on a heart-shaped for each table.

What should you eat on Mother’s Day this year? Something fit for a queen, of course! Here are our three recommendations for the woman in your life:
1. Purple Yam Bao (4) 紫薯芋泥包
2. Steamed Egg Tofu 剁椒肉末蒸水蛋
3. Braised Chiba Tofu 高汤千叶豆腐

Chef Zhang's Monthly Recommendations

1. Fish Maw Soup With Luffa 丝瓜鱼肚双菌汤
2. Umami Shrimp Egg Tofu 毛豆虾仁玉子豆腐
3. Changsha Flavor Chicken 长沙口味鸡
4. BBQ Rib Festival 五香孜然烤排骨
5. Double Cooked Five-Spice Duck 飘香五味鸭
6. Steak Tip With Crunchy Yam 山药黑椒牛柳

Sip on Our May Drink Specials

With May comes Mother’s Day and Graduation season — two great reasons to celebrate this month! Let’s sip on these brand new (and pretty!) spring drinks:
1. Lychee Yakult Martini – Tito’s Vodka, St. Germain, Lychee Puree, Yakult
2. Spicy Guava Margarita – Ghost Tequila, Pink Guava Puree, Agave, Lime
3. Summer Twilight – Blackcurrant Puree, Falernum, Pineapple, Lemon, Tonic Water

Fine Japanese Whiskey

We’ve just added some new fine Japanese whiskey to our menu. These high-end whiskeys are a great way to say cheers and congratulations to our 2023 college graduates. Please join us so we can recommend the perfect one for you and your party!

Sipping on Spring Wines

Patio season, graduations, and warmer weather are the perfect reason to drink pink! Here’s what’s new on the menu:
1. Scarpetta Prosecco – Light, bright and sparkling! Aromas of juicy melon, white flowers and hazelnut. Green apple, honeydew melon and fresh cut flowers.
2. Gaeta Rose – Delicately peachy, dry, and incredibly sophisticated.

Exciting News: It's Patio Season!!

Let’s hear it for warmer weather and patio season! If you love dining outdoors, you’re going to love our beautiful patio! Please note that we are now allowing guests to book reservations specifically for the patio. Please make note as you are making your reservation. We can’t wait to enjoy this summer with our guests!

Congrats, 2023 Graduates!

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!
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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: Ian Campbell

Ian Campbell is an acoustic folk and rock performer. His influences range from Allman Brothers to Paul Simon to Dave Matthews, and he loves to play an eclectic mix of covers and original music that appeals to a wide range of audiences young and old. With 25 years of performing under my belt, Ian has worked with acts such as Nik and the Nice Guys, The Rochester Rat Pack, and my own band, Remedy. He has performed for weddings, private events, and large festivals. These days, he is performing as a solo act and is working on recording some new music and re-recording some of his more seasoned songs to release sometime this summer.
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Check out our New Spring Menu!

WeChat Version in Chinese:

四月｜春茶邀夏草，新菜问暖寒

A Taste of Our Spring Menu

Get excited for our new seasonal menu! We’ll be launching our new Spring/Summer menu by April 3rd. We’ve added some great new dishes to our menu, just in time for Spring. Check out all of our new options below.
1. Double Cooked Five-Spice Duck: braised duck, dried pepper, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, onion, mala sauce, cilantro
2. Lamb ‘N Fresh Calamari: baby calamari, thinly-sliced lamb, bean sprouts, wood-ear mushroom, ginger, garlic, scallion, pepper, fermented black soybean sauce, 13-spice sauce
3. 13-Spice Flavored Shrimp: shrimp, ginger, garlic, wood-ear mushroom, broccoli, mala sauce, 13-spice, beer, soy sauce, red pepper, Sichuan peppercorn
4. Spicy Cumin Lotus Root: sliced lotus root, chili powder cumin, red bell pepper, dried red pepper, green onion, garlic
Please note that many dishes on our new menu will have a slight increase in price due to increased food and labor costs. We appreciate your understanding!

April Drink Specials

Warmer weather calls for refreshing beverages! Here’s what we’re sipping on in April.
1. Red Bird – Rum, Pineapple Gum, Campari, Blood Orange
2. Hunan Heat – Rum, Ghost Tequila, Passion Fruit, Agave, Moscato D’Asti
3. Lychee Blossom (Mocktail) – Pomegranate Juice, Lychee Puree, Hibiscus Flower, Soda
To celebrate spring, we’ve also added a brand new sparkling wine to our menu: Moscato D’Asti. Enjoy it in our Hunan Heat cocktail above, by the bottle, or by the glass. It’s super refreshing and perfect for any type of celebration.
New beer alert! We’ve just added Young Master Ales Fleeting Clouds to the menu. Evoking the leisurely meander of fluffy clouds, this wheat beer is delightfully smooth and refreshing. Brewed with an elegant grain bill of flaked and malted wheat as the base, Fleeting Clouds is infused with Mandarin Orange Peel and scented with fresh ground coriander seeds. It has a hazy gold hue, pillowy mouthfeel, and citrus-forward effervescence, making it incredibly crushable.

National Garlic Day

Now here’s a holiday we can get into! We use garlic in so many dishes on our menu. Not only is it a great addition to any recipe, but there are also plenty of health benefits! Garlic contains compounds with potent medicinal properties. It can protect against illnesses like the common cold. It can help reduce blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels. Enjoy two of our favorite dishes:
1. Garlic Flavored Okra
2. Garlic Calamari
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National Tea Day

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 on April 21st, consider sipping one of our many Numi Teas. We love the Chinese Breakfast for a morning pick-me-up and the ginger lemon for a soothing and comforting beverage. We also proudly use tea in many of our cocktails:
1. Sticky Rice Old Fashioned (Bourbon, Coconut Rum, Pu Erh Sticky Rice Tea, Angostura)
2. South of the Sea (Gin, Mango, Green Tea, Soda)

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: Josh Knowles

Josh Knowles is an electric violinist, singer/songwriter, producer, DJ, and composer based in Boston, MA. He brings an eclectic array of influences to his work, continually striving to fuse his traditional foundation with modern songwriting, experimental studio production, and stunning live performances. He started playing violin at age 4, after being mesmerized by a violinist’s performance on Sesame Street.
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Marching Out of Winter! (2023)

WeChat Version in Chinese:

三月｜和煦春风，吹送花样女神节！

Dine Out Boston 2023

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be participating in Dine Out Boston 2023 from March 12-25. This year n enjoy our 4-course lunch or dinner menu 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.

March Drink Specials

We’ve got three delicious cocktail specials this month and guess what? National Cocktail Day is on March 24th!
1. Mum’s the Word: Scotch Whiskey, Lemon, Chrysanthemum Honey Syrup, Egg White
2. Matcha Colada: Matcha, Coconut Cream, Ginger Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice
3. Cold Brew Martini: Vodka, Dark Rum, Coffee Brandy, Sticky Rice Syrup – Celebrate Espresso Martini Day on March 15!

In light of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, check out these special beers:
1. Aeronaut Dr Nandu IPA – This brew is a delightful, light, floral, fruity highly drinkable pale ale — made right nearby in Somerville!
2. Lamplighter Rabbit Rabbit IPA – This beer is a juice bomb, boasting huge hop flavors of mango, melon, and ripe fruit and is made right down the street in Cambridge.
3. Young Master Jade Scorpion Green Peppercorn Pilsner – A refreshing lager with peppercorn adds bright, citrusy and herbal notes with a gentle tingle that makes this Chinese take on a pilsner delightful.
4. Tsing Tao Lager – This beer has a pleasant aroma and well-balanced taste.

St. Patrick's Day - Let's Eat Green!

Don’t forget to eat (and wear!) plenty of green on St. Patrick’s Day! 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. Green Pepper Mixed with Century Egg
3. Spicy Crunchy Cucumber
4. String Bean with Eggplant
5. Stir-Fried Shanghai Greens
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International Women's Day

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating our owner, Sumiao Chen, and our beautiful and friendly female staff members. Our restaurant is successful thanks to a great team of people with an incredible work ethic, kind hearts, and a dedication to making people happy. Our team works tirelessly to keep our restaurant a place where all are welcome.

Five fun facts about Sumiao!
1. Sumiao is an animal lover! In the past, the restaurant has made donations to BARC (Boston Animal Rescue Collaborative) to support man’s best friend.
2. She made a career in pharmaceutical research but her passion for bringing Hunanese cuisine to Boston inspired her to open the restaurant.
3. Sumiao met her husband, Shao, in medical school in China. They have two smart and kind sons named Mo and Leo.
4. Sumiao’s favorite color is purple. She also loves the color black. Her love for colors is shown in the restaurant’s vibrant decor.
5. Sumiao is a woman of many talents. One of her favorites is singing! If you catch her at the restaurant, ask for a tune!

Let's Talk Womxn: Parity. Power. Positive Collaboration.

Speaking of our powerful women, check out this year’s Let’s Talk Womxn event. Join us for the Gold, Glamour, and Gourmet event on March 1st to celebrate the women in food & beverage in Boston. This is a collaboration of over 15 women-owned Boston restaurants, distilleries, bakeries, and breweries. Mark your calendars and buy your ticket today.
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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: 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.

Falling in Love this February

WeChat Version in Chinese:

二月丨元宵灯桃花红，新春情爱相伴！
We love the month of love! Whether it’s a date with your significant other, a friend, or a family member, come celebrate the special person in your life with a great meal at Sumiao.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us! We will hand out our complimentary rose rolls to all dine-in guests and takeout orders (1 per order) on February 14th. Whether you’re celebrating with y0ur bestie, loved one, or spouse, we’ve got lots to go around! Be sure to make your reservation early.

Lantern Festival

On the 15th day of the first lunar month, two weeks after Chinese New Year, another important traditional Chinese festival, the Chinese Lantern Festival or Yuan Xiao Jie or Yuanxiao Festival (元宵节), is celebrated. It marks the first full moon of the new lunar year and the end of the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) period. Chinese Lantern Festival 2023 will be celebrated on Sunday February 5th, 2023. On the night of the Chinese Lantern Festival, streets are decorated with colorful lanterns, often with riddles written on them. People eat sweet rice balls called tangyuan, watch dragon and lion dances, and set off fireworks.
Here at Sumiao, we will be serving our delicious tangyuan, a Chinese dessert consisting of balls of glutinous rice flour and water that are boiled and served in a hot broth or syrup. Join us at the restaurant or order takeout on Sunday, February 5th for this special treat.

Chef Zhang's Recommendations

Want to know a great way to try Hunan Chinese food for the first time? Ask our team for recommendations! Every month our head Chef Zhang shares a few favorites that we’d love you to try.

1. 家常手撕包菜 Shaoshan Cabbage – garlic, dried chili, aged vinegar
2. 素描豆腐煲 Sumiao Tofu Pot – ground pork, oyster sauce, chive, garlic
3. 香酥鱼片 Crispy Fish Fillet – (egg), chili, mala sauce, ginger, garlic, scallion
4.进击的湘辣鸡 Spicy Popcorn Chicken – (egg), chili, garlic, ginger, mala sauce, scallion

All of these dishes pair wonderfully with our fine red wine collection. Keep reading for more details on our new bottles.

The Most LOVE-ly Cocktails

Introducing three new cocktails this month!

1. Love Letter – Roku gin, sake, cherry liqueur, St. Germain, salted cherry
2. Paloma’s Kiss – Tequila, strawberry puree, grapefruit, lime, soda
3. Cupid Fizz (Mocktail) – Lychee, blood orange, grapefruit soda
We also think our Strawberry Nigori Sake is a perfect treat to share. This nigori sake-based liqueur is the product of five years of trial and error. After trying more than 1,000 flavors, the brewers decided this one reigned supreme.
The strawberry flavor is all natural. This strawberry flavor is added to a mellow nigori that has been a local favorite for 50 years. We recommend serving as is, on the rocks.

Drink Wine Day

We’re very excited to share our curated selection of red wines with you.
1. Favia Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
2. Opus One Red Blend
3. Masi Costasera Amarone Classic
4.Dominus Estate Red Blend
5. Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

As always, please ask a server or bartender for recommendations on what to enjoy with your meal.

Super Bowl LVII

Sunday, February 12th marks Super Bowl LVII. While we don’t yet know who will play in the big game, we know it’s a big day for takeout! Fun fact: the Super Bowl is the single largest at-home party event and the second-largest day for food consumption. Many of us get takeout to dine on while watching the game. Be sure to place your orders early to have it hot and ready for kickoff.
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Gift Card Deal

From now until 02/14/2023, enjoy 10% off all $100+ gift card orders. Use code GCSHK10 to save and please friends and family during this festive season!
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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: Mimi Wankenne

Mimi, who speaks seven languages, loves to express herself with music. She picked up the guitar at 8 years old and today, it is still her best friend. Her debut album was recorded in 2004 at 22 yeas old. The album is an international pop collection with covers of the Cranberries, Elton John, Ters for Fear, and Brian Adams. She has since released a second album in partnership with Paulo Brito on vocals and piano. She then gave up the state to follow love in China and spend five years there. She then landed in California to release yet another album with stories about leaving Brazil to follow love. Her music expresses her feelings and stories through brazilian rhythms. We are so excited to have her on stage at Sumiao!
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Cheers to a New Year!

It’s been quite the year and we’re overjoyed to ring in 2023 with all of you. After what felt like a more normal year post-pandemic, we’ve really enjoyed seeing a full dining room of smiling faces and full bellies. Cheers to that!

WeChat Version in Chinese:

2023•元月｜辞旧迎新，兔年大吉！

New Year's Eve 2023!

New Year’s Eve is just a few days away, and we want to celebrate with you! Reservations are booking up fast, so make sure to claim your table as soon as possible. We will be open during our normal hours on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Cheers!

Let’s toast to 2023. We have a feeling it’s going to be a GREAT year!

Chinese New Year 2023!

2023 is the Year of the Rabbit! People born in Rabbit years usually have soft and tender personality traits. Their lucky colors are red, pink, purple, and blue, and their lucky numbers are 3, 4, and 9. Their lucky flower is a snapdragon named for its resemblance to a dragon’s face.
As is our tradition, here at Sumiao, we’re celebrating by handing out red envelopes filled with money and enjoying some lucky foods with our guests. On Chinese New Year’s Eve, each dine-in guest will receive a red envelope and each takeout order will receive one too!

New Year, New Dishes

We’re very excited to announce new dishes for Chinese New Year which we’ll serve the entire month of January. Let’s dig in!

1. Globe Steamed Pork – braised skin-on pork belly, dried mustard greens, fermented black soybean, dried chili pepper powder, dark soy sauce, ginger, scallion
2. Steamed Whole Fish with Duo Jiao or Ginger Scallion – daily caught tilapia, ginger, scallion, Shaoxing cooking wine, fermented black soybean, seasoned soy sauce, ginger, scallion, bell pepper
3. Family Reunion Delight – homemade meatballs, sliced pork, fried dry pork skin, bamboo shoots, cuttlefish, sea cucumber, ginger, scallion, egg, pork tripe, dried mushroom, pepper
4. Drunken Duck – Chinese yam slices, duck, bell pepper, beer, ginger, garlic, scallions, chili bean
5. Skin-On Lamb Stew – skin-on lamb, bamboo shoots, chili sauce, oyster sauce, star anise, cinnamon, soy sauce 6. Duck Yolk Breaded Gold Pumpkin – Japanese pumpkin, salted egg yolk, salad greens
7. Yin Yang Sweet Rice – white & black sticky rice, red bean paste, osmanthus, dried red dates, raisins, walnuts, watermelon seeds, goji berries
8. Kung Hei Fat Choy Cake – egg, century egg, cilantro, soy sauce, garlic, mini red pepper, ginger, fermented black soybean sauce, chili oil, sichuan pepper oil

Celebratory New Year’s Drinks

Let’s cheer all month long with these celebratory drinks! Check out our January cocktail specials.
Paper Lantern – Baiju, Amaro Montenegro, Aperol, and Grenadine
Smokey Jade – Baijiu, Mezcal, Pineapple, Lime, Celery Bitters

Next up, check out these brand-new beers we just added to our menu.
1. Jade Scorpion Green Sichuan Peppercorn Pilsner (Young Master) – A refreshing lager with peppercorn adds bright, citrusy and herbal notes with a gentle tingle that makes this Chinese take on a pilsner delightful.
2. Puffed Rice White Ale (Master Gao) – a remarkable combination of sake, saison, and champagne. Notes of sake & malt balanced with tropical hops and a very dry finish. 
For something special to enjoy for Chinese New Year, try these fantastic Baijiu options. Both of these Baijius are traditionally served with food and enjoyed on special occasions.
1. Wuliangye(left) – Sweet and tangy with a peppery noise and complex pineapple taste
2. Kweichow Moutai (right) – Adored for its pear, pineapple, and white chocolate notes.
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Holiday Gift Guide

From now until 02/14/2023, enjoy 10% off all $100+ gift card orders. Use the code GCSHK10 to save and please friends and family during this coming festive season!
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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: Risa and Mickey

Risa is currently performing as a duo with Mickey Roache (pedal steel, guitar, mandolin, vocals). The duo performs originals as well as covers including Gilian Welch, Bonnie Raitt, Eileen Jewell, Emmylou Harris, Kate Wolfe, Tom Waits, Bob Dyland, Richard Thompson and Jazz Standards.
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Happy Holidays from Sumiao Hunan Kitchen!

WeChat Version in Chinese:

十二月丨庆圣诞迎新年，年末有滋有味

Our New Seasonal Menu is Here + Chef Zhang’s Monthly Recommendations

We’re so excited to share some new dishes we’ve added to the menu for this winter season as well as Chef Zhang’s recommendations for December and the holidays.
Skin-On Lamb Stew Pot – bamboo shoots, chili, cinnamon, soy sauce
Hot Dry Soba Noodles – sesame paste, sesame oil, chili oil, garlic, soy sauce, pickled radish
Drunken Duck – mountain yam, duck, bell pepper, beer, ginger
Duck Yolk Breaded Crispy Shrimp – salted duck yolk, peeled shrimp. Perfect for National Fried Shrimp Day on 12/21!

Holiday Specials at SHK

What’s the best way to celebrate the holidays? With food! Check out some of our festive specials for the Christmas and New Year’s Eve season.
Fish Maw Soup with Luffa – shrimp, mushrooms, scallion
Festive Whole Fish – tilapia, ginger, scallion, salt, Shaoxing cooking wine, fermented black soybean seasoned soy sauce, shredded ginger, scallion, red bell / green / banana pepper.
Holiday Family Steak Tip – Steak Tip, Nian Gao (Chinese new year cake made of steamed glutinous rice), red and green bell pepper, Garlic, fermented black soybean seasoned soy sauce, aged soy sauce, and oyster sauce

Celebratory Wine and Cocktail Specials

All three of our new dishes pair wonderfully with our new fine red wines to celebrate coming holidays.
1. Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – A seamless and smooth wine with aromas of blueberry and black currant, boysenberry, blackberry, and plum.
2. Dominus Estate Red Blend – jam-packed with fruit intertwined with gorgeous floral and exotic spice accents.
3. Opus One Red Blend – aromas of blackberry, cassis and black cherry. Elegant notes of violets, white pepper and rose petals.
4. Favia Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon – An utterly brilliant wine with aromas of ripe black berries and black currants. Profound, dense, and aromatic.

Festive Cocktails to Celebrate the Holidays

White Pear Sbagliato – St. George spiced pear, suze, lillet blanc, prosecco
White Christmas – bourbon, white chocolate liquor, eggnog, cocoa powder
Red Mulled Wine – red wine, cinnamon, star anise, oranges
National Sangria Day is on December 20th. Please ask your server about our current special.
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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

We absolutely love decorating for the holidays. If you’ve been to the restaurant this time of year, you’ve probably seen how beautiful the dining room looks with our Christmas tree.
Please note that we are OPEN on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Our hours will be the same as usual, so please feel free to join us for a holiday meal.
And here we are, sparkling on the outside!

Holiday Gift Card Deal

Save on gift cards, just in time for the holidays. From 11/14/2022 to 02/14/2023, 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
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A Month Full of Thanks

WeChat Version in Chinese:

十一感恩月｜秋风秋雨，一路陪伴！
As we find ourselves approaching Thanksgiving, we’re reflecting on how thankful we are for our staff and loyal customers. Thank you for another wonderful year.

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 Wednesday 11/17- Friday 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

November Cocktail Specials

Let’s cheers to two brand new cocktails and a mocktail. This month we’re featuring:
1. Huckleberry Mule: huckleberry, chamomile, lime, ginger beer (left)
2. Hibiscus Lover: hibiscus, St. Germain, prosecco (midde)
3. Velvet Haze: citrus vodka, lemon, lavender, mixed berry (right)

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.

Clockwise from top left:
1. Yellow River Fish: swai fillet, white beech mushroom, pickled cabbage, green & banana pepper
2. Stir-Fried Okra with Oyster Sauce: okra, oyster sauce, garlic, chili pepper, seasonal soy sauce
3. Stir-Fried Luffa with Baby Shrimp: luffa, baby shrimp, garlic, red pepper
4. Salt & Pepper Impossible Chicken Nuggets: scallion, longhorn pepper ring, diced onion, salt & pepper seasoning powder

National Chocolate Day

Mmm, we love a sweet holiday! Celebrate National Chocolate Day with our Hazelnut Chocolate Gelato Flute or a Chocolate Truffle.
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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

Joy Spring Jazz is a Boston-based piano trio featuring Kim Araiza (vocals, piano), Brendan Brynes (drums) and Richard Hale Shaw (bass).

Performing a unique repertoire of jazz standards, modern jazz, Brazilian music, pop standards and even original works, with both instrumental and vocal tunes, the band will keep you captivated and intrigued with a focus on uplifting and moving works.
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In Full Fall Swing

WeChat Version in Chinese:

十月｜金秋万圣欢乐颂
We’re loving these cooler, crisp Autumn temperatures! And with that brings warmer fall foods, festive drink specials, and so much more. Let’s dig in!

A Spooky and Delicious Halloween

Are you as excited for Halloween as we are? We love getting into the spirit and are so excited to decorate the restaurant. Bring on all the orange, pumpkins, skulls, and creepy spooking decor!!

While China doesn’t tend to celebrate Halloween like we do in the United States, the Chinese do celebrate the Hungry Ghost Festival (or Yulan Festival as it’s traditionally called). This takes place on the 14th night of the 7th Lunar month.
This festival signifies the opening of the gates of the spirit realm, permitting spirits to walk the earth. It’s been celebrated for over 100 years; many Chinese people believe that spirits need to be appeased in order for them to pass in peace. Because of this, food and drink are left out for the ghosts. Some believe that their ancestors and passed loved ones come back to check on their family.

Halloween Cocktail Specials

All month long, celebrate with our Pumpkin Pie Martini, a blend of pumpkin spiced vodka, maple cream liquor, lemon juice, and simple syrup with a cinnamon sugar rim & cinnamon stick. Or, sip on our Poisoned Apple Fizz made with gin, Journeyman apple cider, apple juice, apple simple syrup, Schnapps sour apple, egg white, and soda water garnished with an apple slice.

October Foodie Holidays

We’ve got lots of foodie holidays this month!
– 10/1 World Vegetarian Day – Two dishes we always recommend are our Stir Fried Diced Lotus Root and our Impossible Meatball with Okra
– 10/6 National Noodle Day – Chef Zhang’s Stir-Fried Noodles are amazing!
– 10/11 World Egg Day – Try our Green Pepper with Century Egg or our Steamed Egg Tofu.
– 10/14 National Dessert Day – Mmm, sweets! We love our Chocolate Truffle and Sweet Tofu Pudding.

Chef Zhang's Recommendations

It’s getting hot in here! This month Chef Zhang recommends our Chicken with Mountain Yam and Sizzling Beef Chili & Onion. Which one are you choosing to devour?
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Weekly Live Music

Each Wednesday and Thursday, from 6-9pm, we host live music at our restaurant. Check out the schedule and join us for a meal. Now let’s meet one of our talented artists!

Introducing: Larry Kukers

Larry Kukers is an innovative Boston-based jazz bass player. He is a freelance musician who has played with jazz and R&B legends including Bo Diddly, Ronnie Spector, and Freddy Cannon. Led by Larry, The Larry Kukers Trio takes classic standards and interprets them in interesting and creative ways. His current configuration consists of Mitch Livstone on guitar and a rotating cast of the top jazz drummers in the Boston area.
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