Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Chinese restaurant · Cambridge ·
Upscale Hunan cuisine & Asian-inspired cocktails in art-filled room
Upscale Hunan cuisine & Asian-inspired cocktails in art-filled room
"This sleek restaurant in Kendall Square focuses on Hunan cuisine with dishes like garlic-flavored okra, five-spice braised beef, red bean-pumpkin cake, and purple yam bao. It’s hard to narrow down the extensive menu, but you really can’t go wrong. Michelin awarded them Bib Gourmand status and notes: “Care is seen throughout — even the General Tso’s chicken is tossed in a house-made sauce.”" - Celina Colby
"This bright spot among Kendall Square's many offerings is one of the few Chinese restaurants specializing in Hunanese cuisine in the area. Sumiao Chen trained as a doctor and scientist but her true passion for food led her to open this local favorite in 2017. There are plenty of Chinese staples but look closely to discover an enticing selection of regional specialties. Spicy, crunchy cucumbers are a flavorful accent to any dish. Chef Zhang's stir-fried rice noodles are a delightful heap strewn with egg, chives, cabbage and bits of pickled green beans, while Grandma's pork features shang gan, or firm tofu seasoned with Chinese five spice. Care is seen throughout — even the General Tso's chicken is tossed in a house-made sauce." - The MICHELIN Guide
"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
"I could check out Sumiao Hunan Kitchen, which is merging its Father’s Day celebration with the Dragon Boat Festival and serving $2 sticky rice dumplings and free ribs (with purchase of a menu item)." - Eater Staff