Sumiao Hunan Kitchen – Chinese
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen pulses with a vibrant, modern energy, where the fiery and bold spirit of Hunan province is reimagined through a lens of contemporary creativity. The air hums with the tingle of peppercorns and the savory aroma of sizzling garlic, as traditional mala duck and crisp scallion pancakes share the table with inventive bites like avocado-stuffed meatballs and pillowy steamed buns. Each plate offers a sophisticated explosion of heat and texture, inviting guests into a sleek space where ancient culinary heritage meets a playful, forward-thinking soul.
270, Third Street, 02142 +16179450907 https://www.sumiaohunan.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Dairy-Free at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Cambridge has 24 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Melted Gold Soup (Small), Fat Choy Rice Cake (5) and Purple Yam Bao (4). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Cambridge has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Green Pepper Mixed with Century Egg, Beef on Fire and Nom Numb Wing (6). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Cambridge has 30 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lava Fish, Melted Gold Soup (Small) and Fat Choy Rice Cake (5). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Cambridge has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cumin Lamb Rack, Steamed Whole Tilapia and Douhua Blossom. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Cambridge has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic-Flavored Okra, White Peach Tea (30 oz) and Five Spice-Braised Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Cambridge has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic-Flavored Okra, White Peach Tea (30 oz) and Five Spice-Braised Beef. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Cambridge has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Garlic-Flavored Okra. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen in Cambridge has 20 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Melted Gold Soup (Small), Fat Choy Rice Cake (5) and Purple Yam Bao (4). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Douhua Blossom | 67.3 g | 85.9 g |
| Fish Fillet in Fiery Broth | 20.9 g | 41.9 g |
| Sizzling Xiao Long Bao (6) | 1 g | 36.3 g |
| Red-Braised Pork Belly | 70.4 g | 34.7 g |
| Sweet Sticky Rice Cake (5) | 81.5 g | 23.2 g |
| Cumin Lamb Rack | 6.2 g | 22.5 g |
| Steamed Whole Tilapia | 1.5 g | 20.2 g |
| Cold Shredded Beancurd | 33.3 g | 19.4 g |
| Hot & Sour Soup (Small) | 67.5 g | 19.4 g |
| Wok'd Fried Rice | 20.2 g | 19.3 g |
| General Tso's Chicken | 34 g | 19 g |
| Three Color Rice Combo | 102.4 g | 18.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Scallion Pancake (2) - $14: wheat flour, soy oil, spicy mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sumiao Gyoza (8) - $14: pork gyoza, vinegar sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Impossible Meatballs (6) - $18: arugula, avocado-wasabi mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nom Numb Wing (6) - $15: egg, chili, peppercorn oil, sesame Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mala Duck - $15: house-made chili oil, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Calamari - $16: garlic, onion, red bell pepper Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sumiao Shang Gan - $12: chili bean sauce, dried chili, garlic, scallion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Impossible Chicken Bun (2) - $15: spring greens, spicy mayo, pickled cucumber Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Crunchy Cucumber - $12: pickled cucumber, chili oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic-Flavored Okra - $12: garlic, house-made hot & sour sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood-Ear Mushroom Salad - $13: house-made hot & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Pepper Mixed with Century Egg - $14: crushed green pepper, preserved egg, sesame oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Shredded Beancurd - $12: cilantro, garlic, soy sauce, house-made chili oil, sesame oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Five Spice-Braised Beef - $14: garlic, cilantro, sesame chili oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Chicken - $15: sesame chili oil, peanuts, cucumber Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Bao & Dim Sum
- Scallion Twisty Roll (4) - $15: scallion, flour, salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Shrimp Shumai (10) - $14: wonton wraps, pork, garlic, ginger and soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sizzling Xiao Long Bao (6) - $17: pork, mushroom, soy sauce, sesame, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pumpkin Cake (6) - $14: red bean filling, coconut flakes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Sweet Sticky Rice Cake (5) - $14: osmanthus, brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Purple Yam Bao (4) - $14: taro filling, purple sweet potato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fat Choy Rice Cake (5) - $12: rice flour, granulated sugar, dried osmanthus flower Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Soups
- Hot & Sour Soup (Small) - $6: egg, tofu, bamboo shoot, aged vinegar, mushrooms, sesame oil, pepper powder Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup (Large) - $15: egg, tofu, bamboo shoot, aged vinegar, mushrooms, sesame oil, pepper powder Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melted Gold Soup (Small) - $7: pumpkin paste, millet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Melted Gold Soup (Large) - $18: pumpkin paste, millet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kelp Sparerib Soup with Pearl Barley - $30: pork spare rib, chicken broth, ginger, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jade Goddess Soup - $32: shrimp paste, fish paste, fresh fava beans, sesame oil Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Beef on Fire - $28: pickled yellow pepper, bell pepper, ginger, garlic Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grandma's Pork - $25: long horn pepper or jalapeño, garlic Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red-Braised Pork Belly - $32: dark soy sauce, garlic, cooking wine, red bell pepper Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow River Beef - $30: thinly-sliced marbled beef, white beech mushroom, pickled cabbage, duo jiao, banana pepper Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginger & Scallion Chicken - $24: ginger, garlic, green pepper, scallion, soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Popcorn Chicken - $24: egg, chili, garlic, ginger, mala sauce, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso's Chicken - $24: egg, chili, ginger, garlic, house-made sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Whole Tilapia - $39: daily catch tilapia, seasoned soy sauce, choice of duojiao or ginger-scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lava Fish - $28: swai fillet, duo jiao or ginger-scallion, seasoned soy sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cumin Lamb Rack - $40: 6-piece lamb rack, chili pepper, garlic, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Fillet in Fiery Broth - $34: swai fillet, chiba tofu, bean sprouts, mala sauce, ginger, garlic, sichuan pepper oil, scallion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Grains & Noodles
- Hunan Street Noodles - $21: egg, beef, chicken, shrimp, shanghai green, oyster sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg and Veggie Stir-Fried Noodle - $21: cabbage, pickled bean, egg, chive, soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grandma's Pork Over Noodle - $21: pork belly, green pepper, garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wok'd Fried Rice - $21: hunan bacon, cabbage, egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Edamame Fried Rice - $22: pickled mustard greens, egg, scallions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice'n Beef on Fire - $22: beef slices, minced ginger, red chili, cilantro, dark soy sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef & Egg Rice Noodles - $22: marinated egg & braised beef, pickled bean, cilantro, peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice (Small) - $3.5: Steamed white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice (Large) - $8.5: Steamed white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Rice (Small) - $4.5: Steamed brown rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Rice (Small) - $5.5: Steamed black rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Color Rice Combo - $13.5: White, brown, and black rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Douhua Blossom - $9.5: tofu, coconut cream, matcha powder, soy milk, gelatin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Yuzu Ice Crystal - $8.5: soft crystal, rock candy, grapefruit, yuzu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Chocolate Truffle - $11: zabaione semifreddo with chocolate and hazelnut gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Limoncello Truffle - $11: lemon gelato with a heart of limoncello covered in meringue Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Coppa Pistachio Glass - $14: custard & pistachio gelato swirled with chocolate, topped with praline pistachios
Beverages
- Coke - $3.5: Soda
- Plum Juice - $7: Traditional plum juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Hunan Mule Mocktail - $9: Mandarin, earl grey, lime, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sticky Rice Old Fashioned - $16: Bourbon, coconut rum, pu erh sticky rice tea, angostura Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Tsing Tao Lager - $10: Imported beer from China Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- White Peach Tea (30 oz) - $16: Authentic Chinese tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
- Is Sumiao Hunan Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sumiao Hunan Kitchen has 24 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Melted Gold Soup (Small), Fat Choy Rice Cake (5) and Purple Yam Bao (4).
- What can I eat at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- Melted Gold Soup (Small), Fat Choy Rice Cake (5) and Purple Yam Bao (4) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 24 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sumiao Hunan Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 20 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Melted Gold Soup (Small) and Fat Choy Rice Cake (5).
- Is Sumiao Hunan Kitchen gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen?
- Douhua Blossom, at roughly 85.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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