La Pagod

The restaurant offers dishes such as Sado local duck roasted in a wood-fired oven and tongue flatfish mignonette. The low-temperature, slow-cooked, flavorful local duck is a perfect match for the natsuhaze seed sauce. The tongue flatfish is paired with a pesto made with holy basil and accented with oven-roasted eggplant.

The interior of the restaurant is an open space with natural light, and the warmth of the wood-fired oven is harmonized with art. The simple yet sophisticated interior attracts locals and immigrants alike for a pleasant dining experience.

La Pagode opened in 2022 after Gilles Stassart moved to Sado Island from France. The restaurant's name is derived from the five-story pagoda of Myosenji Temple on Sado Island, and aims to connect with the nature and people of Sado through the cuisine prepared in a wood-fired oven. The restaurant values its bond with local ingredients and offers dishes that feel the warmth of the firewood.

Gilles Stassart is a French chef trained in Paris who opened La Pagode after moving to Sado Island. His wife, Tomo Imai, supports his culinary philosophy and values his connection to the community. Together, they have realized the concept of "a laboratory that connects forest, fire, and food.