We love PAGU as a restaurant. The menu is full of delightful options and it rotates with some regularity. The cocktails are also consistently really fantastic, and we've loved slowly working through the cocktail menu across our many visits.
Having now gotten married at PAGU, we would also recommend them wholeheartedly as a wedding venue. We held both our ceremony and reception there and cannot imagine the night any other way.
The managers who helped us plan the event were also such a delight to work with. They were responsive and we felt like they really understood our vision. We were so grateful too for how inclusive and allergy-friendly the menu was by default. We also had so much fun designing our specialty cocktails, and getting to do that will always be a cherished memory from the wedding planning process.
We're grateful to have PAGU so close to home. They're simply great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luc Loiselle
Tapas with a Japanese touch. Original and very good. Nice wine list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Brian Maxwell
There for a private event. The staff were the best I've encountered in a very long time. The food was among the best I've had in Cambridge.
Decided to hit Boston this weekend and landed on this great find in Cambridge , Massachusetts’s . Pagu is a gem and offers a variety of unique and very tasty dishes with feeling bloated once done . A must try . Their croquettes , fried green beans and lightly battered calamari in a squid ink coulis were fantastic . The veggies Bao was also very flavorful . Melissa our server is an absolute 10 in customer service . Thank you for greeting us and giving us such great service ! 5 star for sure
linda
Pagu is a beautiful restaurant that cares about their customer’s experience. I always appreciate an open kitchen concept seeing the chefs working their magic. However, the food was good, but each dish felt like it was missing something. At the end of our meal, the server asked us for our feedback on the dishes and wanted to assure us that their kitchen is focused on continuously improving. That was the first time that’s ever happened to me and for that reason, I’d give it another shot. Oh, drinks are amazing. None of it was miss, don’t sleep on the white rabbit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Knife Cut Noodles
Irene Ivanow
Very disappointed on our second visit to Pagu. Food was terrible, we finished with all food and we had to wait for Ramen a very long time. Overcooked noodles, and a $60 wagu steak that looked like a $10 children’s menu dish. Also, in the middle of dinner (we were still waiting for most of the courses) they started closing the restaurant and putting chairs up, we felt really uncomfortable and rushed. This is a $250 dinner so it is unacceptable the way we were treated. Will not come back or recommend
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Nour
Very interesting mix of Japanese, Spanish, and Taiwanese influences. The dishes themselves tend to stick to one cuisine’s ‘flavours’, as opposed to dishes that try to force all three cuisines into one. For example, there was nothing Spanish about the hand cut noodles with pork and chili crisp, but they’re still delicious and well made.
My husband and I did a food tasting at Pagu. We feel in love with the food. We couldn’t stop raving about it. So we just had to have our wedding reception at Pagu. Best decision ever! The staff were very attentive and super detail oriented and they even customized the menu for us and our guests. At the end of our reception, our guests kept telling us how good the food was. The wait staff were friendly and really took care of us all night. They were even able to create a dance floor for us. Everyone loved the interior design of the restaurant. Everyone kept raving about how unique and different this reception was. We highly recommend hosting your next event at Pagu. You will not be disappointed.
One of the best restaurants in the Boston area. The food and drinks are creative, and meticulopusly crafted. The service is excellent, and the ambience is amazing as well.
I've used this place for parties for 50+ people, as well as intimate dinners and it never disappoints.
Do not miss out on the tempura string beans or the pika pica cocktail!
The food is delicious and service was great. A bit slower than I anticipated, but everyone was pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bao
John Barrett
They did a beautiful job with our party of 18. Communication before the dinner (and there was lots, with a special menu) was very smooth and professional, the food was outstanding, and the service was even better! Our server Alejandra was such a pro--totally accommodating, very efficient, and always cheerful, which made a special occasion even more special. Manager Chris was great. Could not recommend more highly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Chao
We were here for dinner and we ordered Wagyu strip, knife cut noddles and purple yam bao. Purple yam bao was really delicious. However I cannot say the same for the other two dishes. The wagyu came with fries and salad that took 2/3 of the plate and we only have about 12 pieces of meat. The salad was old and not pleasant to eat and the fries were under seasoned. It is hard to justify the $58. The flavor of the noodles was ok, just didn’t really stand out. I think it is not going to be my choice for dinner after this.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bao
Peter P
Pagu in Cambridge is a beautiful venue with amazing employees. The entire staff was wonderful, adding to the great experience. It's in a fantastic location and has a very fancy atmosphere. The dishes are fresh and interesting, with the noodle dish being particularly delicious. The cheesecake is in a class all its own. The drinks were great, with lots of specialty cocktails and a wide selection of sake. Highly recommend!"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Davide C
Great discovery in Boston (Cambridge area). Really well made vegan alternatives, excellent flavors and courteous service. Fair prices, very nice location. Approved!
We love PAGU as a restaurant. The menu is full of delightful options and it rotates with some regularity. The cocktails are also consistently really fantastic, and we've loved slowly working through the cocktail menu across our many visits.
Having now gotten married at PAGU, we would also recommend them wholeheartedly as a wedding venue. We held both our ceremony and reception there and cannot imagine the night any other way.
The managers who helped us plan the event were also such a delight to work with. They were responsive and we felt like they really understood our vision. We were so grateful too for how inclusive and allergy-friendly the menu was by default. We also had so much fun designing our specialty cocktails, and getting to do that will always be a cherished memory from the wedding planning process.
We're grateful to have PAGU so close to home. They're simply great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tapas with a Japanese touch. Original and very good. Nice wine list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
There for a private event. The staff were the best I've encountered in a very long time. The food was among the best I've had in Cambridge.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Katsu, Tempura String Beans, Noodles
Decided to hit Boston this weekend and landed on this great find in Cambridge , Massachusetts’s . Pagu is a gem and offers a variety of unique and very tasty dishes with feeling bloated once done . A must try . Their croquettes , fried green beans and lightly battered calamari in a squid ink coulis were fantastic . The veggies Bao was also very flavorful . Melissa our server is an absolute 10 in customer service . Thank you for greeting us and giving us such great service ! 5 star for sure
Pagu is a beautiful restaurant that cares about their customer’s experience. I always appreciate an open kitchen concept seeing the chefs working their magic. However, the food was good, but each dish felt like it was missing something. At the end of our meal, the server asked us for our feedback on the dishes and wanted to assure us that their kitchen is focused on continuously improving. That was the first time that’s ever happened to me and for that reason, I’d give it another shot. Oh, drinks are amazing. None of it was miss, don’t sleep on the white rabbit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Knife Cut Noodles
Very disappointed on our second visit to Pagu. Food was terrible, we finished with all food and we had to wait for Ramen a very long time. Overcooked noodles, and a $60 wagu steak that looked like a $10 children’s menu dish. Also, in the middle of dinner (we were still waiting for most of the courses) they started closing the restaurant and putting chairs up, we felt really uncomfortable and rushed. This is a $250 dinner so it is unacceptable the way we were treated. Will not come back or recommend
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Very interesting mix of Japanese, Spanish, and Taiwanese influences. The dishes themselves tend to stick to one cuisine’s ‘flavours’, as opposed to dishes that try to force all three cuisines into one. For example, there was nothing Spanish about the hand cut noodles with pork and chili crisp, but they’re still delicious and well made.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jamon Iberico, Purple Yam Lamb Bao, Spicy Pork Knife Cut Noodles
My husband and I did a food tasting at Pagu. We feel in love with the food. We couldn’t stop raving about it. So we just had to have our wedding reception at Pagu. Best decision ever! The staff were very attentive and super detail oriented and they even customized the menu for us and our guests. At the end of our reception, our guests kept telling us how good the food was. The wait staff were friendly and really took care of us all night. They were even able to create a dance floor for us. Everyone loved the interior design of the restaurant. Everyone kept raving about how unique and different this reception was. We highly recommend hosting your next event at Pagu. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Pork Knife Cut Noodles, Tempura String Beans, Noodles
One of the best restaurants in the Boston area. The food and drinks are creative, and meticulopusly crafted. The service is excellent, and the ambience is amazing as well.
I've used this place for parties for 50+ people, as well as intimate dinners and it never disappoints.
Do not miss out on the tempura string beans or the pika pica cocktail!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bao, Tempura String Beans, Chocolate Cake
Great food! I recommend the buns. Steak is good but not unique so maybe get something else
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is delicious and service was great. A bit slower than I anticipated, but everyone was pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bao
They did a beautiful job with our party of 18. Communication before the dinner (and there was lots, with a special menu) was very smooth and professional, the food was outstanding, and the service was even better! Our server Alejandra was such a pro--totally accommodating, very efficient, and always cheerful, which made a special occasion even more special. Manager Chris was great. Could not recommend more highly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were here for dinner and we ordered Wagyu strip, knife cut noddles and purple yam bao. Purple yam bao was really delicious. However I cannot say the same for the other two dishes. The wagyu came with fries and salad that took 2/3 of the plate and we only have about 12 pieces of meat. The salad was old and not pleasant to eat and the fries were under seasoned. It is hard to justify the $58. The flavor of the noodles was ok, just didn’t really stand out. I think it is not going to be my choice for dinner after this.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bao
Pagu in Cambridge is a beautiful venue with amazing employees. The entire staff was wonderful, adding to the great experience. It's in a fantastic location and has a very fancy atmosphere. The dishes are fresh and interesting, with the noodle dish being particularly delicious. The cheesecake is in a class all its own. The drinks were great, with lots of specialty cocktails and a wide selection of sake. Highly recommend!"
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great discovery in Boston (Cambridge area).
Really well made vegan alternatives, excellent flavors and courteous service.
Fair prices, very nice location. Approved!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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