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Archive for Nature Pagoda

SGV Adventures – Nature Pagoda

Oct29

Restaurant: Nature Pagoda

Location: 312 W Valley Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776. (626) 570-8333

Date: June 24, 2021

Cuisine: Herbal Chinese

Rating: Hmmm

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On this particular lovely June day Yarom and I ventured into the SGV to try out some experimental places on our vast list.
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First up was Nature Pagoda which specializes in a sort of “herbal” Chinese medicine focused “healthy” food.

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The interior is, shall we say, minimalst.

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There are a few pictures behind the counter.
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And the menu.
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Flamed Quails — pretty good, if slightly dry.
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Stick Combo — okay satay. Nothing great.
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Claypot Ribs with Preserved Sausage — interesting. Kinda mild, but tasty.
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The jus.
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Brown sauce is dumped over it. Not as sweet as I would expect.
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Not exactly expensive, but overall I thought that Nature Pagoda was bland. Maybe Chinese health food is just like American!

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