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Savoring the Last of Summer

WeChat Version in Chinese:

九月｜中秋相约，望月思亲！
Let’s enjoy the last couple weeks of summer! Take advantage of some great foodie holidays, Mid-Autumn festival, live music, and more dinners on our patio. Let’s dig in!

Mid-Autumn Festival

Saturday, September 1oth 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. Here at Sumiao, we love sharing this tradition with our guests. To celebrate, we’ll be giving out complimentary mooncakes to our valued guests on Saturday, 9/10 and Sunday, 9/11.
We’ll be celebrating with our Galaxy Moon cocktail, a delicious drink made with prosecco and an ice ball of osmanthus syrup, a perfect pairing for our Sweet & Sour Crispy Fish shown below.

September Foodie Recommendations

We’re drooling over this month’s foodie holidays:
– 9/3 National Peanut Day – Enjoy our Kung Pao Shrimp (onion, peanut, green & red pepper, dried chili) or our Hop Hop (farm-raised rabbit meat, dried crispy red pepper, peanuts, mini red chili).
– 9/26 Pancake Lover’s Day – Try our Scallion Pancake!
– 9/26 Dumpling Day – Our Gyoza is the perfect appetizer for a meal at Sumiao.
Looking to try some veggie dishes that you may not have had before? This month Chef Zhang recommends our Chinese Cabbage Pot (with dried chili, garlic, and XO sauce) and our Dry Fried String Beans (Sichuan yacai, dried pepper, garlic).

Saying Cheers and Goodbye to a Great Summer

We’re proud to serve a variety of good wine, fun cocktails, local beer, and seasonal specials throughout the year. Check out some of the local beer we have on tap:
1. Night Shift Whirlpool Pale Ale (Everett, MA)
2. Notch Session Pilsner (Salem, MA)
3. Aeronaut Dr. Nandu IPA (Somerville, MA)
4. Allagash White Ale (Portland, ME)
5. Lamplighter Rabbit Rabbit IPA (Cambridge, MA)
6. Switchback Ale (Burlington, VT)

Not sure what you like best? Try these three 6 ounce pours with our beer sampler!
1. Aeronaut Dr. Nandu IPA
2. Night Shift Whirlpool
3. Switchback Ale
If you’re in the mood for a cocktail, we’ve got two great recommendations this month:
1. Whiskey Smash (new this month!) – bourbon, lemon, sugar, mint
2. Forbidden City – rye, black rice, banana, amontillado, sesame, lemon, egg white

Labor Day and the Last of Summer on the Patio

While the weather is still warm enough, join us on the patio for a Hunan meal outside in the sun. We’ll be open on Labor Day so come spend your day off with us and ask for the dessert menu, celebrate with our brand new Guava Mango Flute.

Live Music September Schedule

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

Introducing: Adam Bern Jazz

Adam Bern is an award-winning multi-genre violinist, percussionist, composer & arranger. Come hear him live on Thursday, September 29th.
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Dine Out Boston + Special Cocktails

WeChat Version in Chinese:

八月 ｜ 是即将开始的浪漫
How is everyone enjoying summer? We hope you’ve gotten lots of sunshine, outdoor activities, and time with friends and family.

Dine Out Boston 2022

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be participating in Dine Out Boston from August 7th-20th. 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 $27 or 4-course dinner for $41. This applies to both dine-in and takeout orders, so make sure to take advantage. Let’s take a look at our menu!

August Foodie Holidays

Let’s dig in to this month’s foodie holidays!
1. 8/19 Potato Day – Try our Spicy Cumin Potatoes (above)
2. 8/19 National Hot & Spicy Food Day – Check out our many options below: Spicy Crunchy Cucumber, Lava Fish, Spicy Kung Fu Chicken, Spicy Cauliflower

Sip, Sip, Hooray!

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 two new cocktails we recently launched:
1. Fung Wah 芳华 – Sesame Baijiu, Chrysanthemum, Honey, Ginger, Lemon, Peated Scotch
2. Baijiu Blast 白酒浪 Baijiu Gin, Green Tea, Midori, Pineapple, Lime

National Rum Day

National Rum Day is August 16th and we’re showing off some of our new favorite rums:
1. Plantation Xaycama Rum – aromas and flavors of black banana and flambéed pineapple
2. Plantation Pineapple Rum – rich and delicious pineapple bouquet, accented by smoky and clove notes
3. Santa Teresa 1796 Rum – fruity aroma with tastes of nuts, leather, vanilla, cinnamon, dark chocolate, prunes, hints of honey and pepper

A Special Story of A Special Cocktail

Although you may have missed this event, a special cocktail, Bernstein on Essex, was created by Brian for this dinner event. And we will be featuring it for the month of August.

As we have since 2020, we’ve teamed up with Mamaleh’s Delicatessen for their Christmas in July event. We’ve really enjoyed participating in this multicultural event to show our appreciation for one another, especially given that we share the same community and industry. We provided food to Mamaleh’s so they could put a Chinese spin on their Jewish food. It has always been a super successful event and we are proud to work together.
The tradition of Jews eating food on Christmas was forged in New York City’s Lower East Side. There were a lot of similarities between the two cuisines, both favor chicken broth, lots of garlic and onions, vegetables, and sweet and sour flavors. There was also the Kosher appeal, as Chinese cuisine is light on dairy ingredients so there was little threat of mixing milk and meat. In 1957 Solomon Bernstein left his father’s butcher business on Ludlow Street and started Bernstein on Essex. Originally established as a Kosher delicatessen, Bernstein began offering Cantonese style favorites alongside the more traditional fare in 1959. The cocktail we created for this event is The Bernstein on Essex, a combination of the Chinese spirit, Baijiu, with Rye Whisky, pineapple, celery juice, and soda. It is a take on Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray soda, an iconic celery flavored soft drink popular in Jewish delicatessens and communities.
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Each Wednesday and Thursday, from 6-9pm, we host live music at our restaurant. Check out the schedule and join us for a meal in this beautiful patio!
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Enjoying Every Bite of Summer

WeChat Version in Chinese:

七月｜ 时方七月，绿树阴浓
Bring on the heatwave! This month we’re celebrating Independence Day, our new summer menu, and much more. Let’s dig in!

Happy Independence Day!

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!

What’s more American than a beer flight? Get three tasty drafts in our flight, best enjoyed on our patio. 😉

Chef Zhang's Monthly Recommendations

Our guests have really been enjoying our new summer menu. Here’s what Chef Zhang says you should try this month.
1. Crystal Vermicelli with Impossible beef 新派蚂蚁上树
2. Hot Beef Tripe with Bean sprout 藤椒银芽牛肚
3. Sweet & Sour crispy fish fillet 糖醋瓦块鱼
4. Spicy Mountain Yam 干锅溜炒山药片

July Foodie Holidays

This month, we’ve got a few tasty holidays to celebrate.
1. 7/6 Fried Chicken Day – try our Popcorn Chicken
2. 7/24 Tequila Day – sip on our Common Speech cocktail
3. 7/31 Avocado Day – try our brand new Avocado Impossible Meatballs

Sip on these New Cocktails

We’ve got two new cocktails for July. We guarantee you’ll love both of these on a warm summer day.
1. Old Cuban: rum, prosecco, lime, mint, angostura bitters (left)
2. Jack Rose: apple brandy, lime, grenadine (right)
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It's Our 5th Anniversary!

To celebrate our 5th anniversary (coming later in July!), we’re offering our t-shirts at a discounted price. From 7/1 through 9/30, get a t-shirt for just $15 with code SHK5!
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Enjoy Live Music and the Patio at Sumiao

Each Wednesday and Thursday, from 6-9pm, we host live music at our restaurant. Check out the schedule below and join us for a meal!
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Welcome, Summer!

WeChat Version in Chinese:

六月｜夏天拉开帷幕
June is full of celebrations. From Dragon Boat Festival (June 3rd), to Father’s Day (June 19th), and several delicious food holidays, this month is jam-packed with fun. As we enter a new month, we’re already prepping for these two big days. Plus, our summer menu is coming! We can’t wait!

Dragon Boat Festival

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 June 12th this year. SHK has supported this annual event and sponsored a number of boat teams from 2016-2019. We’re happy to be sponsoring the Wuhan team this year and making a donation to support the medical school and students from Sumiao’s second hometown Wuhan 武汉.

Celebrating Food Traditions at Sumiao

Sumiao is keeping the tradition of this multicultural festival by offering three flavors of zongzi as well as salted duck eggs and steamed bao to our guests. These are traditional celebratory foods for the Dragon Boat Festival:
● Red Bean Zongzi 豆沙甜粽
● Mushroom + Pork Zongzi 香菇肉粽
● Plain Black/White Rice Zongzi 黑白糯米粽
● Salted Duck Egg 红心咸鸭蛋
● Steamed Pork Bao 德园肉包
From June 2-4, we will be selling zongzi and salted duck eggs for pickup/delivery and for our dine-in guests. Quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Up next we’ve got Father’s Day. Celebrate dad with a meal at Sumiao or takeout to go, picnic style! Later this month we’ll share some of the favorite dishes and drinks from the fathers here at Sumiao.

New Summer Menu & June Foodie Holidays

We’re so excited that our summer menu is launching on May 30th. Let’s get a great start on a healthy, happy summer! Here’s a sneak peek at a couple IMPOSSIBLE® items:
1. Salt & Pepper Impossible Chicken Nuggets
2. Impossible Meatballs with Okra
Here are Chef Zhang’s recommendations to celebrate the foodie holidays this month:
● 6/3 National Egg Day – Check out our Green Pepper Mixed with Century Egg (3), Umami Shrimp Egg Tofu (4) , and Steamed Egg Tofu (5)
● 6/10 Herbs & Spice Day – Check out our Five Spice Braised Beef (6), BBQ Rib Festival (7), and Kung Fu Beef Brisket (8)

June Cocktail Recommendations

This month, we’re loving these refreshing fruity drinks that Brian recommended for the warmer weather:
● Blue Hawaii – Vodka, Coconut, Blue Curacao, Pineapple, Lime
● Singapore Sling – Gin, Pineapple, Lime, Grenadine, Orange Curacao, Benedictine Which one will you try first?
 
Don’t miss these two drink holidays this month:
● 6/12 National Rose Day – Sip on our Gaeta Rose for a refreshing treat
● 6/14 National Bourbon Day – Sip on our Sticky Rice Old Fashioned (Bourbon, Coconut Rum, Pu Erh Sticky Rice Tea, Angostura Bitters) or a Bourbon Flight
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Enjoy Live Music and the Patio at Sumiao

Each Wednesday and Thursday, from 6-9pm, we host live music at our restaurant. Check out the schedule below and join us for a meal!

Looking for a relaxing, yet delicious way to spend your summer time? Come have an easy breezy meal on our beautiful patio!
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May is Full of Celebrations!

WeChat Version in Chinese:

五月 ｜ 从初夏中醒来
Warmer weather, patio season, rose season…we’ve got so much to be excited for! Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, or just the fact that spring is here, we’re ready for you here at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen.

Chef Zhang’s Monthly Recommendations

1. HUNAN SHANG GAN – pork belly, scallion, long hot pepper. A rich dish loaded with protein.
2. SWEET & SOUR SESAME SPARE RIBS – sugar, vinegar, ginger, soy sauce. Those who like to dig right into their food will love these ribs.
3. SIZZLING LAMB – onion, dried chili, cumin, garlic. This dish comes on a hot plate and is bursting with flavor.
4. FISH MAW SOUP WITH LUFFA – shrimp, mushroom, scallion. A cozy soup loved by all.
5. PICKLED BEAN WITH IMPOSSIBLE BEEF – house-made pickle, garlic, fresno pepper. Veggie lovers with really enjoy this meat alternative dish.

May Drink Specials

Thanks to Brian, our new beverage consultant, we’ve got some great specials to share with you! Here’s a few we’re sipping on this month.
1. Sticky Rice Old Fashioned – bourbon, coconut rum, Pu Erh, Sticky Rice Tea, Angostura Bitters. We’re sipping on this for World Whiskey Day on May 15th!
2. Lychee Royale – Gin or vodka, Lychee, Manzanilla Sherry, Sparkling Wine. We love this pink drink for Mother’s Day, Spring, and the beginning of rose season!
3. Gaeta Rose – Speaking of rose season…let’s pop bottles!
And don’t forget, May 25th is National Wine Day. Let’s cheers to some of our new white wines!
1. 2021 Granbazan Rias Baixas Albarino – Dry, very floral, with crisp acidity, and elegant salty aftertaste
2. 2020 La Chapiniere Touraine Sauvignon Blanc – crisp, zesty notes of citrus and stone fruit
3. 2020 Jean Manciat Macon-Charnay Burgundy Chardonnay – fruity, floral aromas and flinty minerality

Sweeten Up Mother's Day

Book a night with the favorite lady in your life — Mom! It would be our pleasure to make your mother feel honored and catered to this Mother’s Day. We will be serving our regular menu all day, along with plenty of options for our new white wine. And PS: we’ll be serving all moms a special dessert! All tables will receive a complimentary M&M’s Mother’s Day milk chocolate candy. Book your reservation in advance to secure your table.
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Sweeten Up Mother's Day

Our staff is a huge part of what makes Sumiao Hunan Kitchen successful. We wouldn’t be where we are without our incredibly hardworking team. We’re so grateful for this fun, silly, devoted group of people we call a family! Here’s to National Waitstaff Day on May 21st — cheers!

Coming Soon: Patio Season!

To say we’re excited for patio season would be an understatement! Warmer weather, outdoor dining, pups on the patio – we’re so excited. We hope to have the patio open by May 1, so stay tuned on social media for updates! Looking for a relaxing, yet delicious way to spend Memorial Day on May 31? Come have a meal on our newly opened patio!

Live Music at Sumiao

Each Wednesday and Thursday, from 6-9pm, we host live music at our restaurant. This year we’re welcoming new talent. Read on to learn more about these new musicians.

Musician Highlight: Alex Rubin

A member of the April Verch Band from 2016-2020, Alex has toured extensively both at home and internationally, including performances in 49 states and a number of countries including Canada, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Estonia, Australia and New Zealand. Alex’s musical interests as a youth were, shall we say, eclectic but he ultimately developed a love for acoustic and traditional music while attending Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Graduating with a degree in Neurobiology in 2011, Alex returned to the vibrant Boston music scene, studying privately with Berklee School of Music’s ineffable John McGann. In 2014, Alex met banjoist extraordinaire BB Bowness, with whom he periodically tours as a duo.
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Springing Into a New Month

WeChat Version in Chinese:

四月 ｜ 三月有雨，四月有你

Chef Zhang’s Monthly Recommendations

1. TOFU PUFF WITH BAMBOO SHOOT RING – red bell pepper, garlic, fermented black soybean seasoned soy sauce
2. IMPOSSIBLE BEEF OVER CHINESE DONUTS – ya cai, celery, bell pepper, soy sauce chili pepper
3. HUNAN STEAK TIP – white beech mushroom, bell pepper, black pepper, honey
4. MUSSEL WITH ASPARAGUS – garlic, red bell pepper, fermented black soybean, dark soy sauce, pickled pepper, oyster sauce
5. STREET STYLE MUSSEL – ginger, hot pepper, garlic, shiso, seasoned soy sauce

April Cocktails + More

Three cheers for three delicious cocktails this month!

1. Lychee Martini – vodka, lychee liqueur, lychee juice (left)
2. Saketini – gin, ginger reduction, sake float, ginger candy (right)
3. Strawberry Daiquiri – rum, Strawberry Sake, lime (below)
If you’re looking for beer, have no fear! Our beer flight offers a sampling of three local, craft beers.

National Chinese Language Day

April 20th is National Chinese Language Day and we want to give a shoutout to our hard-working team. It is because of each of our staff members that we are able to open the doors each day to serve our community. Fun fact: Sumiao is supported by a government grant to offer employees free English classes. Every afternoon, a teacher comes to the restaurant (or via zoom during the pandemic) to teach. We’ve been doing this for three years now and even some of our English-speaking employees are learning Chinese. It’s great to see our employees correctly pronouncing our Chinese dishes and practicing with their coworkers.

National Tea Day
April 21st

Right after National Chinese Day comes 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 on April 21st, consider sipping on one of our many teas from Numi and Tea Forte. We love the Green Mango Peach for a sweet pick-me-up and the Citrus Mint for something perfect for Spring.

National Garlic Day
April 21st

Here at Sumiao, we love using garlic in many of our dishes. Here are a few of our favorites:
Garlic Calamari
Garlic-Flavored Okra
Stir-Fried Lotus Root
Jade Green Celtuce
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Live Music at Sumiao

Each Wednesday and Thursday, from 6-9pm, we host live music at our restaurant. This year we’re welcoming new talent. Read on to learn more about these new musicians.

Musician Highlight: Ivan Korn Trio

Ivan Korn Trio is an instrumental ensemble inspired by Latin and Blues traditions with an improvisational edge.
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New Promo from Ricepo

We’re excited to be partnering with Ricepo for a fun promotion! When you spend $60 or more on delivery from Sumiao, you’ll get a brand new golden non-stick pan to cook with at home. Limited to 20 customers so order soon!
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Marching Out of Winter!

WeChat Version in Chinese:

三月 | 波士顿餐厅周！不要错过~

Dine Out Boston 2022

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be participating in Dine Out Boston 2022 from March 13-26. This year is special because you can 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. Check out these meal ideas below!
1. Spicy Cucumber, Kung Pao Shrimp, Snow Fungus & Pear Soup
2. Chili Chicken, Beef on Fire, Ice-Cold Soft Crystal
3. Scallion Pancake, Spicy Kung Fu Chicken, Sweet Tofu Pudding
Look at this closeup of our Chili Chicken!
And check out our Beef on Fire – an incredibly popular (and spicy!) dish that our customers love so much.

The Most LOVE-ly Cocktails

Who’s excited for our new cocktails? Here’s what’s in store this month:
1. Matcha Colada – Tequila, Coconut, Matcha, Ginger, Pineapple, Lime
2. Mums The Word – Scotch, Chrysanthemum, Honey, Apricot, Lemon, Foam
3. Espresso Martini – Dark Rum, Espresso, Pu Er Sticky Rice Tea

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we’ve used a variety of liquors that are female-owned. You go girls!

International Women's Day

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating our owner, Sumiao Chen! Our restaurant is successful thanks to her incredible work ethic, her kind heart, and her dedication to making people happy with Hunan cuisine. She 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, 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!

Thinking Green for St. Patrick's Day

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
6. Jade Green Celtuce
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Live Music at Sumiao

Each Wednesday and Thursday, from 6-9pm, we host live music at our restaurant. This year we’re welcoming new talent. Read on to learn more about these new musicians.
Live Music Schedule

Don't Miss our Gift Card Deal

Looking for a gift for a friend, family, or coworker? Sumiao gift cards are the way to go! For every $100 spent on gift cards, we’ll give you a separate $10 gift card. Whether you give it to someone or keep it for yourself, consider it a bonus thank you from us! Offer valid until 2/28/22.
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Year of the Tiger

WeChat Version in Chinese:

2022虎年行大运

Happy Chinese New Year!

Chinese New Year is just a few days away and this year, we celebrate the year of the tiger. Festivities typically last 16 days, from Chinese New Year’s Eve on the 31st to the Lantern Festival on February 15th.
As 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 Eve, each dine-in guest will receive a red envelope and each takeout order will receive one too!

Chinese New Year and February Specials

Food is always a huge part of our celebrations and traditions. This year, join us for these February Chinese New Year Specials:
1. Holiday Family Steak Tip
2. Family Reunion Delight
3. Globe Steamed Pork
4. Steamed Whole Tilapia
5. Duck Yolk Breaded Gold Pumpkin
6. Spicy Kung Fu Chicken
7. Kung Hei Fat Choy Cake
8. Yin Yang Sweet Rice

February Cocktail Specials

With all these celebrations in store, here’s what we’re sipping on!
1. One Night in Beijing – Xifeng baijiu, Campari, orange liqueur, orgeat, orange juice, lime, coconut milk
2. Love Sip – Vodka, Mozart White Chocolate Vanilla Cream, Strawbery Puree
3. The Red Lantern – Baijiu Xi Feng Jiu, Aperol, Amaro Nonio, Grendadine, Lemon
4. You & Me – Moscato, Vodka, Strawberry Lemonade, Grendadine

Sumiao Loves Baijiu

In addition to our February cocktails, we want to highlight our favorite liquor, Baijiu. We’ve got a great variety of options. Please ask us for a recommendation or food pairing!

We LOVE Love!

Valentine’s Day makes us so happy. So happy, that everyone who is dining with us on February 14th will get our complimentary rose rolls. How cute are these? 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 🙂
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Live Music at Sumiao

Each Wednesday and Thursday, from 6-9pm, we host live music at our restaurant. This year we’re welcoming new talent. Read on to learn more about these new musicians.

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.

So Distinct

A world-class band blending expert musicians; a repertoire of over 500 songs that spans all eras and styles of music starting with classic jazz standards, swing, Motown, disco, funk to pop, light rock, high energy dance hits of today.

Rivers Between

Rivers Between is a Boston-area Indie Folk duo comprised of singer-songwriter Greg Kane and vocalist Kat Brooks. Greg’s soulful compositions, engaging folk style guitar, and unique voice coupled with Kat’s beautifully inventive harmonies, make them a local favorite.

Bill McGoldrick Duo

The Bill McGoldrick Duo combines acoustic guitar and beautiful vocals. The concept of this duo is similar to an MTV Unplugged style act, performing popular tunes but with just one acoustic guitar and vocalists.
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Looking for a gift for a friend, family, or coworker? Sumiao gift cards are the way to go! For every $100 spent on gift cards, we’ll give you a separate $10 gift card. Whether you give it to someone or keep it for yourself, consider it a bonus thank you from us! Offer valid until 2/28/22.
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Happy Chinese New Year!

This year, Chinese New Year falls on February 1st, starting the year of the tiger. Celebrations typically last 16 days, from Chinese New Year’s Eve on the 31st to the Lantern Festival on February 15th.

WeChat Version in Chinese:

虎虎生香，红包贺岁！

Happy Chinese New Year!

2022 is a Year of the Tiger! People born in these years are confident, brave, competitive, hard-working, and fierce. Their lucky colors are blue and green, lucky numbers are 1, 3, and 7, and their lucky flower is the plum blossom.
As our tradition, here at Sumiao we’re celebrating by handing out red envelopes filled with money and enjoying some lucky foods with our guests. At Chinese New Year Eve, each dine-in guest will receive a red envelope and each takeout order will receive one too!

Celebrate the New Year with Delicious Food

Food is a always a huge part of our celebrations and traditions. Last year we ceelbrated with a variety of yummy dishes like:
1. Duck Yolk Breaded Gold Pumpkin Fortune Pork Shank
2. Ox Year Family Reunion Delight Spicy Kung Fu Chicken
3. Spicy Starlight Calamari Roll Happy Ox B Steak


We’re still in the planning phase of our dishes for CNY 2022, so stay tuned for our next newsletter and social media where we’ll reveal something tasty!

Baijiu Food Pairings

Baijiu, roughly pronounced as bye-joe, is one of our favorite Chinese liquors that can easily be paired with many of our menu offerings. We proudly serve several Baijiu cocktails and love that it is the #1 best-selling liquor in the WORLD! Can you believe that? Because of this wonderful spirit, we’ve also participated in World Baijiu Day for the past three years. If you haven’t tried Baijiu, now’s your chance to try a cocktail with the perfect food pairing.
1.Perpetual Motion (baijiu, blood orange, elderflower, mint, lime) – For a cocktail with a touch of bitterness but one that’s also refreshing, we love a rich dish like our La Rou with Mushrooms (house-smoked hunan bacon, fresno pepper)
2. Pyroclastic Punch (baijiu, hibiscus, passion fruit, lemon) – For this fruity cocktail, we love something spicy, like our Nom Numb Wings.
3. Ice Cold Fusion (baijiu, cognac, cointreau, lemon) – This enchanting cocktail pairs well with many a refresshign desserts like our sweet tofu pudding.
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Live Music at Sumiao

Each Wednesday and Thursday, from 6-9pm, we host live music at our restaurant. This year we’re welcoming new talent. Read on to learn more about these new musicians.

ViVi

Vivian Valls, also known as ViVi, is a 23 year-old singer, songwriter, and recent graduate of Berklee College of Music. She carries a heavy R&B influence, inspired by the likes of Amy Winehouse and Erykah Badu. With her glistening vocals and charm, allow her to provide the vibes for your dining experience at Sumiao.

Jon Weidley Duo

Jon is passionate about jazz fusion and has been playing since he was three years old. He is a recent Berklee graduate with a dual major in Jazz Performance and Jazz Composition. In addition to the guitar, Jon also plays the trumpet.

Joel Cage

Joel Cage is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Boston. A virtuoso guitarist and an impassioned vocalist, Joel Cage’s music is both evocative and raucous. He spans the gamut from sounding like a full rock band to ‘hear your own heartbeat’ intimacy.

Chris Barber

Singer/songwriter Christopher Barber likes music a lot. The playing part especially, but also, the listen-y part too. Chris plays acoustic guitar and we hope you’ll come see his next show at Sumiao!
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Please note that as of November 1, 2021, our patio is closed. We can’t wait to reopening it for Spring 2022. In the meantime, get cozy with us inside!

Don't Miss Our Gift Card Deal

Looking for a gift for a friend, family, or coworker? Sumiao gift cards are the way to go! For every $100 spent on gift cards, we’ll give you a separate $10 gift card. Whether you give it to someone or keep it for yourself, consider it a bonus thank you from us! Offer valid until 2/28/22.

Welcome 2022!

Welcome 2022!

新年的铃儿响叮当
It’s been quite the year and we’re overjoyed to ring in 2022 with all of you. We’ve held our heads high and kept our spirits positive, but we’re so ready for a fresh start. Who’s joining us for a celebration?

A Message From Our Founders

2021 was another challenging year for all. Despite the obstacles we’ve faced, we maintain a smile on our faces and happiness in our hearts. Each and every day, our goal is to serve the Boston area with fresh, comforting, and delicious Hunan cuisine. But we couldn’t do it without our guests. You all inspire us with every visit. You motivate us to push forward knowing that we’re all in this together.

Whether it’s a takeout order, a compliment to the chef, a positive review, or a high five for a team member…we love all of it. These little things add up to a HUGE impact on our ability to stay strong. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you and wish you a very Happy New Year.

Celebrate the New Year with These Tasty Combos

New dishes for the New Year! Join us in January for both of these delicious combos:

1. Merry Combo – Spicy Crunchy Cucumber, Avocado Meatballs, and Garlic Calamari
2. Jolly Combo – Mala Duck, Chili Chicken, and Wood-Ear Mushrooms

Chef Zhang's Monthly Recommendations

Chef Zhang loves sharing his favorite dishes. This month, here’s what we guarantee you’ll love:

1. Crispy Fish Fillet – perfect for International Hot & Spicy Food Day on 1/16!
2. Spicy Popcorn Chicken – also perfect for the holiday! 
3. Globe Steamed Pork: a traditional Hunan dish on the table to celebrate new year with family and friends! 

January Cocktails

Yay, 2022! New drinks for the New Year. Come sip on these specials:

1. New Year Mimosa – champagne, cranberry juice, cranberry, sugar rim, rosemary sprig
2. Mulled Red Wine – red wine, apple cider, orange, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, honey
3. Misfit Manhattan – Skrewball peanut butter whiskey, templeton rye whiskey, amaro
3. Mangonada – tequila, mango puree, lime, agave
4. Tequila Family – a flight of Maestro Dobel, Casamigos tequila, Don Julio reposado

Gluten Free Day

January 13th is Gluten Free Day, and we’re proud to have a menu full of dishes that can be modified as gluten free. Here are a couple of our favorites:

1. Sumiao Tofu Pot
2. Shaoshan Cabbage

This Holiday Season, Consumers Are Craving Italian Red Wines

Cooler weather calls for warming red wines. Whether you’re looking for something light and fruity or for something bold and full bodied, we’ve got a great selection of wines on our menu.
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New Musical Talent for 2022!

We’re excited to welcome new musical talent this year! Join us every Wednesday and Thursday from 6-8 pm for new tunes! Please welcome:
~ Chris Barber
~ The Steve Bankuti Trio
~ John Weidley
~ Joel Cage

Live Music at Sumiao

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

Don’t Miss Our Gift Card Deal for Last Minute Gifts!

Looking for a holiday gift for a friend, family, or coworker? Sumiao gift cards are the way to go! For every $100 spent on gift cards, we’ll give you a separate $10 gift card. Whether you give it to someone or keep for yourself, consider it a bonus thank you from us!
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