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A new Bywater counter is serving Japanese-inspired sandos on house milk bread and crunchy sides from a compact St. Claude storefront. The concept grew from pop-ups into a permanent spot this spring.
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Yaya's in Kenner folds tom yum and pad Thai into an American-style steakhouse menu. Expect tom yum pizza, drunken noodles and rotating 'Adventure Mondays' specials.
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