Pagu
About
PAGU is a Spanish-Japanese tapas restaurant in Central Square, Cambridge, led by chef and owner Tracy Chang. The name means “pug” in Japanese, and the restaurant likens its spirit to Phoebe, a mischievous and resilient pug friend, reflecting a playful but values-driven approach. Chang draws on her experience cooking Japanese, Spanish and Taiwanese food to create homey, feel-good dishes inspired by local excursions and travels around the world, served in a neighborhood restaurant setting.
A Lexington native, Chang keeps refining the menu to work for as many diets as possible without sacrificing flavor. The entire restaurant is nut free, and dishes are designed to be easily adapted for gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan diners. PAGU describes food as more than something to eat and calls itself more than a restaurant, using cooking and service to celebrate family, friends, innovation and creativity.
What to Know
- PAGU has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
- Chang has been nominated for a James Beard Foundation award.
- Cooking classes are held on weekends.
- The restaurant hosts private dining and events.
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