Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Chinese restaurant · Cambridge
270 Third St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Highlights
Hunan cuisine, Asian-inspired cocktails, modern art-filled room
Hunan cuisine, Asian-inspired cocktails, modern art-filled room
"This spot was a welcome addition to a Chinese food scene that was lacking in cuisine from the Hunan province. Hunan food is best known for being spicy, but Sumiao’s menu contains plenty of options regardless of one’s spice tolerance. It can get busy, so if there’s a wait for a table, consider a stroll at Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Park around the corner, one of Kendall Square’s charming parks." - Erika Adams
"For eight years now, Sumiao Hunan Kitchen has been holding it down as one of the best restaurants in the tech and science hub of Kendall Square. As the name suggests, cuisine from China’s Hunan province, known for its hot, spicy, and sour flavor profiles, is in the spotlight here. Plus, don’t skip the pumpkin cakes for dessert if they are on the menu. Must-try dish: The steamed fish plates are a must-order, especially the lava fish amped up with duo jiao, a pickled chili sauce." - Erika Adams
"A swanky Kendall Square mainstay, Sumiao Hunan Kitchen is getting in on the fun with a $32 lunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that includes purple yam bao and stir-fried okra with oyster sauce, and a $46 daily dinner menu that includes Sumiao’s pork gyoza with vinegar sauce and fish fillets in a fiery broth lit up with Sichuan peppercorns." - Nathan Tavares
"This Kendall Square mainstay is serving a Chinese New Year-themed menu along with baijiu-infused cocktails. This year’s menu, running from Friday, January 24 to Sunday, February 16, features festival flying dish with tilapia, salted duck yolk-breaded crispy shrimp, Ba Bao sweet rice cakes, and more. Nian Ye Fan, literally translated as New Year’s Eve meal, is the most important meal for many who celebrate the holiday. Per Chinese tradition, “lucky money,” which is a red envelope filled with cash, is handed out to family and friends for good luck on New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, January 28). Sumiao is following the tradition and both dine-in patrons and take-out orders will receive a red envelope on that day." - Valerie Li Stack
"For those who are into bold flavors, look no further than Sumiao in Kendall Square — a modern Hunanese restaurant that has it all. True to the mountainous region famous for tangy and spicy fish stew, pickled vegetables, and cured ham with preserved tofu stir fry, Sumiao’s Hunan menu offers a plethora of the most representative local flavors. It’s a good spot for both a date night and a group hang, as its menu has a great selection of vegetarian options, including the incorporation of Impossible Beef. Don’t miss out on its cocktails — with baijiu-inspired concoctions and classic tiki-style drinks, there’s a choice for everyone." - Nathan Tavares
