Dishes and drinks that have us doing a double-take this week include Indian and Japanese versions of California cuisine, a new vegan bánh mì sandwich from Fresh & Co., and Danish fare at the first United States store of a bakery chain based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Those of us at Restaurant Hospitality regularly see what independent operators are dishing out, but some menu items make us stop and stare — whether they involve an out-of-the-box way of using an ingredient, the appearance of a burgeoning trend or simply stunning presentations. We bring you NOM: our New on the Menu weekly roundup. 

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