Louie Yu, executive chef, Sunda, Chicago
Price: $12
Stand back: There’s a new superfood for the new year and its name is ube. A bright purple yam that originated in the Philippines, ube is currently being featured throughout the menu at Sunda, a Chicago spot with new Pan-Asian cuisine. The ube bites are situated squarely on the sweet side of the savory vs. sweet brunch battle, with sweet cream, cheddar cheese and ube butter.