Pagu

The famous bowl of ramen created by chef Tracy Chang, who also oversaw the ramen pop-up Guchi's Midnight Ramen, is now available at Pagu with contemporary Japanese small dishes. In a bowl of savory broth, pork belly, umami oil, nori, and a six-minute egg, homemade alkaline noodles are present. Enjoy this filling bowl in a modern yet cozy setting in lively Central Square.

Tracy Chang, a rising star who got her start at O Ya and built a reputation for herself with Guchi's Midnight Ramen, an underground ramen pop-up, is in charge of Pagu in Central Square. The two-story, modern apartment is guarded by relatives who work as servers. Even the name is delightful: "pug" in Japanese and a tribute to Chang's own canine trainer, Phoebe. But the real discovery here is the food: ikura avocado toast, hog belly bao, sea scallop sashimi, and familiar dishes like Chang's mom's fried rice. Choosing between the prix fixe menu and à la carte Chang's renowned ramen includes nori, alkaline noodles produced in-house, pork belly, umami oil, and a six-minute egg. .

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Address: 310 Massachusetts AveCambridge02139
Phone: 617-945-9290
Opening hours: Sun-Wed 11:30am-10pm; Thu-Sat 11:30am-11pm
Website: www.gopagu.com