Cambridge Dining Guide
Best Sushi & Japanese in Central Square
The 2 sushi & japanese restaurants in Central Square worth walking to — ranked, with addresses, hours, and T access. Curated by Guide to Cambridge.
Cambridge's Japanese dining scene benefits enormously from the city's international academic community. You'll find everything from dedicated ramen shops where the broth simmers for hours to intimate sushi counters run by trained itamae. The MIT and Harvard presence ensures a discerning clientele that keeps standards high.
Insider TipFor the freshest sushi, visit on Tuesdays and Fridays when most spots receive new fish deliveries.
Pagu
Japanese · 310 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Japanese-Spanish tapas from chef Tracy Chang, Michelin Bib Gourmand. Two-story loft space in Central Square with deep-blue walls and wood-topped tables; the menu blends Japanese precision with Spanish warmth (okonomiyaki, guindillas, squid-ink paella).
The Mad Monkfish
Sushi · 524 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Pan-Asian sushi and small plates in Central Square with live jazz. Fairy-tale and jazz-inspired rolls from chef Ginger, who blends Thai, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese traditions.