Pagu – Japanese
This spirited culinary destination pulses with a creative energy that bridges the gap between soulful comfort and high-end artistry, from the crackle of house-baked ciabatta to the delicate silkiness of pristine Hamachi sashimi. The dining experience invites playful interaction, where guests assemble succulent suckling pig bao or dive into bowls of spicy, hand-pulled Biang Biang noodles that evoke a sense of nostalgic warmth and modern innovation.
310, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA http://www.gopagu.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Pagu
Dairy-Free at Pagu
Pagu in Cambridge has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Childhood Fried Rice, Japanese Hamachi Sashimi Grade and Mishima Reserve Wagyu Striploin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pagu
Pagu in Cambridge has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Japanese Hamachi Sashimi Grade, Mishima Reserve Wagyu Striploin and Faroe Island Salmon Sashimi Grade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pagu
Pagu in Cambridge has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Matcha Chocolate Cookie, Childhood Fried Rice and Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Pagu
Pagu in Cambridge has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sparkling Tea: Hojicha and Cocktail: Kyoto Temple. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Pagu
Pagu in Cambridge has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sparkling Tea: Hojicha and Cocktail: Kyoto Temple. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pagu
Pagu in Cambridge has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chef Tracy's Ciabatta Bread, Bonilla a la Vista Txips and Sparkling Tea: Genmaicha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Pagu
Pagu in Cambridge has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Matcha Chocolate Cookie, Childhood Fried Rice and Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Pagu
Pagu in Cambridge has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake, Faroe Island Salmon Sashimi Grade and Chef Tracy's Ciabatta Bread. 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 Pagu
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake | 54.2 g | 21.1 g |
| Spicy Pork Hand-Pulled Biang Biang Noodles Kit | 10.1 g | 21 g |
| Childhood Fried Rice | 14.7 g | 12.2 g |
| Faroe Island Salmon Sashimi Grade | 12.5 g | 10.3 g |
| Chef Tracy's Ciabatta Bread | 36.5 g | 7.6 g |
| Deboned Suckling Pig Bao Kit | 42.1 g | 5.8 g |
| Suckling Pig Taco Kit | 38.5 g | 4.3 g |
| Sparkling Tea: Genmaicha | 28 g | 4.2 g |
| Sparkling Tea: Hojicha | 0.8 g | 0.7 g |
| Cocktail: Kyoto Temple | 1.9 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
- Deboned Suckling Pig Bao Kit - $66: Whole suckling pig, bao buns Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suckling Pig Taco Kit - $66: Deboned or whole suckling pig, taco shells Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Bao Kit - $45: Pork belly, bao buns Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Pork Hand-Pulled Biang Biang Noodles Kit - $40: Spicy pork, hand-pulled noodles Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Koji Marinated Grass Fed Ribeye Steak - $38: 8 oz cut, frozen Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mishima Reserve Wagyu Striploin - $72: 8 oz cut, frozen Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Faroe Island Salmon Sashimi Grade - $22: 1 lb Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Hamachi Sashimi Grade - $26: 1 lb Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Childhood Fried Rice - $16: 1 Quart Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef Tracy's Ciabatta Bread - $6.99: House-made ciabatta 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
- Bonilla a la Vista Txips - $11: 150g Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jamon Iberico de Bellota - $32: Acorn-fed Iberian ham Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Basque Cheesecake with Maine Blueberry Sauce - $80: Whole 10 inch round Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Matcha Chocolate Cookie - $20: Matcha, chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Miso Sesame Chocolate Chip Cookie - $20: Miso, sesame, chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Passionfruit Caramels - $24: 10 pieces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake - $70: Gluten-free and vegan, 10 inch round Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Japanese Whisky Flights - $30: Selection of Japanese whiskies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Tea: Hojicha - $11: Roasted green tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Tea: Genmaicha - $11: Green tea with toasted brown rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Gracenote Coffee: Alpha - $17.99: 12oz repackaged Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cocktail: Lei It On Me - $16: Available in Alcoholic or NA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cocktail: Pica Pika - $14: Available in Alcoholic or NA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cocktail: Kyoto Temple - $26: House cocktail Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Pagu
- Is Pagu dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pagu has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Childhood Fried Rice, Japanese Hamachi Sashimi Grade and Mishima Reserve Wagyu Striploin.
- What can I eat at Pagu on a dairy-free diet?
- Childhood Fried Rice, Japanese Hamachi Sashimi Grade and Mishima Reserve Wagyu Striploin carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pagu have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chef Tracy's Ciabatta Bread and Bonilla a la Vista Txips.
- Is Pagu gluten-free?
- 6 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 Pagu?
- Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake, at roughly 21.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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