Sumiao Hunan Kitchen

The food here was excellent, all of the dishes had great texture. The steamed egg tofu dish was very smooth, and the spice and sweetness paired very well together. However, I think I would have personally preferred it to not be spicy. All of the dishes were flavored very well! I definitely recommend the steamed eggs and spicy cucumber appetizer. For dessert, I had the chocolate fudge, which was super yummy 🥰🥰

These categories all deserve a minimum of five starts but I wish that I could indicate service as ten stars!!!! I've only been to this restaurant four times and they've all been AMAZING!!!!!! In fact, from the last time to the most recent time, a month passed and yet Johnny still remembered what cocktail I said that I wanted to try next. I would not imagine that would be possible, if it hadn't actually happened. He also remembers from one visit to the next that I want my spice level at the hottest possible - he doesn't even ask anymore. I was worried that it was forgotten once and he had already taken care of it! In addition to Johnny, Bao has also provided great service, as well as the rest of the staff, who are always beyond friendly. Another person who has made me feel special is Ernest. As a manager, he is busy, yet he goes out of his way to welcome me back! I feel like I'm returning to friends when I dine at Sumaio. In addition to the world-class service that I receive, the food is top-tier! Hot kiss and nom numb wings are (thus far) my favorite two items on the menu but I keep trying new dishes! Everything on the menu has been great! However, not all dishes include the spice that I like so when I've made a comment about the food not quite being to my liking, they immediately provide spicy options to enhance the dish! For my preferences, this corrects any tast shortcomings. But wait - there's more!!! The cocktails! Not only are they tasty, but they're served in such style! The mai tai (one of my faves and a standard on the menu) comes in a clear tiki glass. Yesterday, I had a seasonal drink, the spiced cherry swizzle, which was nothing short of fantastic! I also enjoy drinks from "The Globetrotter Club". I don't want to spoil the surprise but I hope that you can obey the rules in order to experience this delight! They also offer a variety of non-alcoholic options that I have either tried or just admire from afar. I am sorry that it took me so long to try Sumaio after it was recommended to me but now that I know the people and food, I am doing my best to make up for lost time. Kudos to the Sumaio team for creating such an amazing experience for the Boston/Cambridge community!

I had an excellent dining experience at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen! One of the standout aspects of my visit was how quick and efficient their service was—I had my food in no time. The employees were kind and welcoming, making the experience even more enjoyable. The food itself was fantastic! I particularly enjoyed the lamb chops, which were incredibly tender and flavorful—cooked to perfection. The cocktails were also great, complementing the meal beautifully. To top it off, the guava mango flute dessert was the perfect sweet and refreshing finish. With the variety of flavors their menu offers, I highly recommend trying this place out. Whether you're looking for bold, spicy, or delicate flavors, Sumiao Hunan Kitchen delivers an amazing experience. I'll definitely be back!

My first time having pork belly and it was so juicy and delicious. We had the steamed pork bao, redbraised pork belly, string beans and eggplant, and red bean ice crystal for dessert. The dessert was interesting but I wouldn’t order again. I’d love to try to tiger pork belly next time as it’s supposedly crispier. Can’t wait to return! Ethan was our waiter and was fantastic.

Pretty authentic Chinese food and the atmosphere is quite fancy. This place always has a waitlist! The cauliflower dish and the spicy tofu dish very amazing!!