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!