Hidden gem in OC?! First - value is amazing. $30 AYCE **dinner** for adults. Kids are $15. Really little kids are free. The guy eyeballed my children (3&5) and said the three year old was free. Five year old was half price (but mine is on the taller side so maybe a very small five year old could still be free.) Second - This is a combo self-serve/order place. They have meat (marinated chicken, pork, etc) at self serve, as well as self-serve banchan (jangajji, cucumbers, kimchi) and salas. Third - Four large tables in the back for parties of 8-10 and lots of tables in general. Good setup. Fourth - The service was amazing. They were very attentive with our grills and swapped them out constantly. They also took many rounds of orders. Fifth - You're limited to three orders per grill, 90 minutes per party. I really liked the yakiniku galbi & marinated short rib. The premium menu has beef tongue but all their normal offerings were so good that I didn't feel like we missed out. No idea how they survive in this economy but I hope they stick around. read more

BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK FOR AYCE KBBQ! I visited during lunchtime on a weekday and was seated right away. Their prices caught my eye right away... $21.99 for lunch special!! I loved their open meat and side dish bar where you can self-serve extra meats and rice as well! Stand out meats were definitely the beef tongue and beef belly! The interior was spacious with lots of booth seatings available. The service was also very nice! Will definitely be back and highly recommend! read more

Burning X Korean BBQ - Premium B Menu - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

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We've been here twice already, our first time during dinner time and recently during their Lunch time. I told my husband that when we are in Los Angeles and he has the chance and the time to drive to BURNING X KOREAN BBQ, then do so. The first time we tried it here I already liked the concept of having 2 WAYS of getting meats. ONE is the regular way most AYCE BBQ do which is by ordering your meats from your server. and they will deliver them to you. The ADDITIONAL way which is already included in their normal is their buffet area, where YOU go to their buffet area ( SELF SERVE ) which is FULL OF MEAT SELECTIONS you can get on your own , which are mostly all marinated. I really enjoyed the 2 ways you can get your meats. MY HUSBAND and SON mostly ordered their food at their menu with our server. AND I mostly went to the long buffet tables of meats and got what I wanted. I mostly picked the Spicy marinated meats. I like how I could choose my own meats and the amount I could get, I could bring as many meats as I wanted to our table. I'm already satisfied with SELF SERVE area , the one you can get your own, BUT there are also few on the menu that are not at the self serve buffet tables like STEAK, SHRIMPS, SHORT RIBS and a few more. Those are the ones you need to ask your server to get for you in their kitchen. Our server also delivered Banchans for our table, but again I went to their buffet tables and got as many banchan that I liked. So their buffet tables are organized where the LEFT side are VEGGIES or pickled veggies like KIMCHI , SPICY CUCUMBER and other things, and the other side buffet table has all the MARINATED MEATS. We enjoyed both the ones from their AYCE MENU and the TABLE BUFFET ( SELF SERVE ) , they both have very well marinated and delicious meats. The quality of the meats here are not that High, but the way they marinated their meats here are delicious! Another reason that I also came back here is their Customer service, no matter which staff I bumped into or whoever comes to our table, they are all very nice ones, as in very nice ones. Staff are very attentive on what else we might need , they're polite, and very friendly. The prices of their Buffet is reasonable here, especially with all the selections of meats and banchan they have. They have a lot of meat selections, they were tasty and delicious. There is a lot of parking around, their area has a huge parking lot available with a lot of space. To be honest, every time I come here I don't memorize where it is or where we are at, all I do is tell my Husband that if we have a chance to pass by at TUSTIN, let's make a Stop at BURNING X KOREAN BBQ ! read more

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I've had Burning X Korean BBQ bookmarked for a while and I finally stopped by to try it. I love that they have special pricing for weekday lunch at $21.99. I came on a weekend and chose their Premium menu at $38.99 per person. The quality of the meats were good, I was very impressed with the quality of the Beef Tongue and Beef Brisket. The Pork Jowl was also a standout, great texture and not dry at all. They have marinated meats and sides in the buffet area. The price doesn't come with drinks, but it is still a good price for the quality and variety of meats. The service was good - they changed out our grill plate frequently and was helpful when it came to ordering more food. The reason for four stars is because I felt the restaurant wasn't very clean. The floors were oily slick. The tables and surrounding areas were sticky. The restroom/kitchen area had a sewage smell. Overall, I would come back again especially if they don't raise their prices. read more

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I wanted to update my review since its been awhile and they have changed their menu since. I recently came here during the weekend for lunch with one other person. We got their most basic menu. You can order meats off the menu or grab the ones at the self service bar. They also had some banchan at the self service bar. All of the meats we ordered and got were all good for the price. We enjoyed everything we got. And at the end we were able to get shin ramen. The staff was a little understaffed but they were pretty good about making sure we always had meats. They also were good about changing our grills when it was burnt. Overall, it was a good experience and we would be back. It's a great price for the quality and options. read more

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Don't know where to start but me and my friend came here because of the good reviews and we are frequent kbbq eaters. From the second we walked in, it was a dark dim atmosphere. We were seated where the sides were already on the tables looking very dry. The salt in the saucer was hard for the both of us as if it had been sitting out all day. By the buffet, the sauce trays and sides were stacked on top of one another in a cart just sitting there exposed. There was a foul odor by the buffet we could not stand to get anything from that area. There was raw meat marinating in the buffet that had looked like it was sitting out all day. At this point, we were so disturbed. There was a big fan propped up blowing over our table and food. When they were cleaning the table next to us, they took the sides and sauces right under the fan where it was visibly dirty with dust. The server came by one time to take our order and never returned after. After eating the meat, we had a burning/bubbly stomach ache all night. This was the worst/dirtiest dining experience we've ever had. read more

Honestly, I had mixed feelings about this place. The banchan are self-serve, which is nice since you can always go back and get more. However, the service was just decent--not the best. We definitely had to wait quite a while to get additional rounds of meat, so it ended up feeling like a bit of a waiting game. The first round of meat was great--when you're hungry, it definitely hits the spot! But the subsequent rounds were just okay. I'm also not sure how clean the place was. Some areas felt a bit sticky, so I'd proceed with a little caution. I guess if you're in the area, it might be worth a try for some people, but overall it's just an average spot. read more

Not my cup of tea. Been here twice, first time it was very whatever and second time solidified that. The meat quality is underwhelming. I tend to like beef belly and brisket, but even those here are whatever. Marinaded short rib was a winner tho, not sickeningly sweet. Kimchi was more fresh than sour! No mushrooms, steamed egg, or soup besides miso soup. read more

Well well well... WHAT A BLAST! A poem by Daniel: Came here on a good ol Thursday evening for some kbbq and such. Never heard of this place before so I didn't expect much. Came in thinking it would be just average tasting cheap meat. But I soon realized, this flavor just can't be beat! The self serve section with the meat and sides amazed me! I'll definitely be coming back here next time I'm in cali! read more

Great food, great meat. Even though they were gonna close our kitchen soon, the waiter was extra attentive and made sure we got all our food out. read more

Restaurant ambience is nice the concept is good prices are extremely reasonable but I will NOT return. I have never had such bad service in my life. The server never checked on us once and when asked why she said she did not know why this is despite checking on the table across from us several times with smiles and laughter. If I could zero stars I would. read more

Burning X Korean BBQ - Rude lady and doesn't not provide service to people of color. - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

My buddies and I wanted some delicious Korean BBQ tonight, so we stopped in at Burning X to see what kind of flavor journey we could find- and ZING! It did not disappoint!! First, the service was fast and super efficient. They consistently changed our grill like clockwork, giving us a premium cooking surface that was always clean and ready for the next round! All three of us ordered from Menu A - helping ourselves to the meat and salad bar items. Our server also recommended the Prime Beef Marinated Short Rib from the kitchen, and it was bomb! Soju is on hand and a good time awaits all in this well run establishment. We'll definitely be coming back. 감사합니다 Enjoy! read more

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Honestly probably one of the better AYCE kbbq places out there. We went around 4 pm on Mother's Day and were seated right away. However, once we were seated, and needed to order more meats, it was more difficult. We had to flag the server down several time to order or get water refills. The restaurant had maybe 20 tables, so kind of smallish. The way this place runs is very unique. There is a mini salad bar that has kimchi, mixed greens, radish, and a couple of raw veggies to grill. They also have a meat bar that has a bunch of different types is marinated meats. There is also a kitchen order of meats that you can order from the menu. It's a nice self service model. The meats were very fresh and the marinade were good. I typically don't order chicken, but their teriyaki chicken was very good. Their short rib was also very good and had little fat marbling. I definitely want to come back! read more

If you're looking for affordable Korean barbecue during the lunch hour with decent quality, he found a place at burning X. Came by during a weekday for lunch after seeing many positive reviews on yelp. The lunch hour wasn't busy, but still had a respectable crowd. There are certain meats that you have to order with a server, but others you can grab on your own at the meat bar. Selection during the lunch hours is a bit limited, but the beef brisket and beef belly are definitely the winners. About $20 a person, you can't find a better deal nearby. Service is friendly and quick, and the interior is clean, as it can be since this is a Korean barbecue place. Definitive recommend if you're on a budget but want delicious KBBQ. read more

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I visited this all you can eat Korean bbq spot with spotless meat bar and salad bar. Our server Paul was so friendly, attentive and very helpful. We got the premium menu with pork jowl, Wagyu beef belly, prime galbi. The meat quality was so good, I also love their BanChan. Restaurant was spacious and clean. Overall, everything from the food quality to the service exceeded my expectations. I would definitely come back and recommend this spot to anyone looking for a delicious and affordable AYCE Korean BBQ experience. read more

Burning X Korean BBQ - Premium menu - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

Came to Burning X Korean BBQ and had a great experience. The space is clean, spacious, and well-kept, with a more traditional KBBQ setup that feels comfortable and not overwhelming. The self-serve banchan bar is super convenient and always stocked, which makes the experience feel easy and relaxed. Meat quality was solid overall, but the beef tongue really stood out -- thinly sliced, tender, and cooked perfectly on the grill. One thing I really appreciated is that this is a spot where you can comfortably dine solo, which is rare for KBBQ places. Service was attentive, food came out quickly, and I never felt rushed. Great option for both groups and solo KBBQ cravings -- I'd definitely come back read more

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I honestly hate being "that person" who leaves a one-star review, especially when a place has decent ratings, but this was hands down the worst KBBQ experience I've ever had. Not only was the restaurant noticeably dirty, but I am currently writing this feeling physically sick to my stomach. We came in today (07/16/26) between 5:15 PM and 5:45 PM, and yes, we didn't even last 30 minutes because the environment was so hostile. The older lady working during this shift was shockingly, unbelievably rude to my husband and me. The second we walked in, she was yelling and pointing at the table she wanted us to sit at. I understand people have bad days, but she was a straight-up nightmare to us and to every other table she touched. She was practically throwing and slamming down the driest, saddest side dishes on our table. When it came time to order, she barked "meat?" at us, took our order, and immediately sprinted away before we could even finish adding what we wanted. The absolute only positive thing I can say is that the meat itself was alright.... not bad.... but definitely not worth the horrible vibes, the dirty restaurant, or the stomach ache and head aches we have now. The single bright spot was a male employee right at the end of our meal who was smiling, helpful, and genuinely kind to us. But one nice person can't save this absolute trainwreck of a dining experience. Save your money and your stomach. Go literally anywhere else. read more

The quality of the meat was impressive, especially the marinated short ribs and steak. The self-serve bar was well stocked, making it easy to enjoy as much as you wanted. The staff were friendly, and the grill was changed frequently, which made the meal more enjoyable. If you're looking for a great value AYCE Korean BBQ spot, this place is definitely worth a visit. read more

Burning X Korean BBQ - Galbi - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

Came by for lunch, my favorite Korean BBQ now. Our server Mio was very attentive and made our experience even better! This place honestly cannot be beat in terms of quality, price, and staff. Please do yourself a favor and try them out! read more

Burning X Korean BBQ - Beef belly Brisket Beef tongue - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

New gem found in Tustin. My coworkers celebrated my engagement and it was a nice time. Dinner weekday price was $29.99 and there were options to add better protein as well. I love how easy and convenient and clean this place is for BBQ. Usually these places are packed and quite smokey but this place was good. Maybe they had powerful fans to suck up the smoke but it could also be that they changed our grill 3 times during our 90 minute dining experience. Staff food and efficient. Speaks Korean and a little bit of English. I really liked their kalbi as it's marinated perfectly. The sliced radish are my favorites. Vinegary and crunchy. Their steaks are also good but can be fatty. Will definitely be back again soon. read more

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Amazing attentive service! The workers are very quick and they walk around with side dishes you can try, the corn cheese cups are delish! The restaurant has a modest modern look inside and comfortable seating. One thing I have never experienced until coming here is a buffet style bar for certain meats and veggies (plus other sides), this place has that and it's super convenient! They also have a separate menu that you can order different meats from, from a server. I repeat, amazing service! read more

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found this spot through instagram reels and was quite impressed with the quality! for $21.99/person, the lunch special is a great deal. everything was so fresh and came out quickly. dined in on a weekday afternoon and the restaurant was pretty empty! the buffet style for meat and banchan also make the experience so customizable and accessible! read more

Party of 8 on a Friday night. Wonderful service from Mi Ok our server who we trusted to bring out her recommendations, because we had guests who had never had KBBQ. They were thoroughly impressed & stuffed by the end of the night. Our server was attentive & kind and the quality of the meat has improved since the last time we came, which was a couple of years ago. We will be coming back again. Thank you for the wonderful experience. read more

Adding this KBBQ spot straight into my rotation! They've got a killer lunch special Monday-Thursday from 11:30 AM-3 PM for just $21.99. We went for Combo A today -- 44 items for $26.99 per person -- and it was so good. You can really taste the quality in their meats, and I found myself going back for pork belly and galbi over and over again. They also have a self-serve buffet station in the center where you can grab your own meats and banchan, which I love because you never have to flag down a server for more sides. Overall, the vibes were great, the music was bopping, and the service was on point. Definitely coming back. read more

Burning X Korean BBQ - Menu - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

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I was really hoping this place would be the next spot!. But perhaps it was a bad day for the Burning x. Upon arriving the sides were completely cold almost as if they were left out for hours. The salt was hard as if it been sitting there all day. Even the scissors to cut the meat were dirty and had visible residue. This place completely turned me off and I unfortunately won't be giving it another chance. read more

Burning X really surprised me. Lately I have been eating AYCE KBBQ too many times that the flavor and meat quality has been just okay and these spots claimed to be really top tier kbbq spots has been a let down. It's good but not OMG, I want to go back again vibes. BUT!!! Burning X's LA Galbi, is absolutely delicious. I am soooo in LOVE. To the point we stopped eating the marinated boneless short rib, rib finger, wagyu beef belly, premium short ribs, pork jowls and just focused on LA Galbi with the 3 bones. We order 5 orders. It comes in a set of two. It really has a great balance of flavor not being too salty or sweet or bland and the tenderness, amazing . Honestly all the pieces were excellent! Next time, I'm gonna ignore all the meats and just get the LA Galbi Short Rib ( with the bones)!!! I also enjoyed their kimchi bar, the pickled soy onions & radish and their salad with all of my LA Galbi Short Rib pieces. Absolute heaven and the service was amazing! read more

Burning X Korean BBQ - Best LA Galbi Ribs - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

My fiance and I go here pretty regularly, at least once a month but sometimes a couple of times a month. The food is always great. Even though the prices have slowly been increasing over time, we still keep coming back. They have good beer and a great selection for the various all-you-can-eat options. We are always fully satisfied with the cheapest tier, which is currently $29.99 for the basic option. Our favorite item is the beef belly. We always cook raw onions, garlic, and jalapenos with ours, and it tastes great. I eat mine with rice paper, and my fiance eats hers with white rice, both of which are included in the price. We also get some pork belly here and there, and all of the side dishes are great too. Overall, it is a great place that is starting to get really popular now. We usually manage to just walk right in, but every so often we do have to wait a bit for a table. read more

Came here on a weeknight and it wasn't busy. The parking lot is big as it shares it with other neighboring establishments. It's kind of set up differently than other KBBQ that I'm used to. The premium meats come out to you, but other "common" proteins are all self served. Ex, bulgogi, Teri chicken Most of the banchans (side dishes) are also self served. Kim chee, cucumber Kim chee, daikon rounds, etc... Rice paper and chapchae are brought out. Rice is also self served. The meats were ok. I didn't see on the menu, nor did I ask tho, but there wasn't any steamed egg, spicy tofu soup or bean sprouts. I really enjoy these whenever I KBBQ. Service was great. Our grill got changed right away when it got dirty. Our dirty plates were taken away quickly too. Would I come back? Probably not, there are a ton of other restaurants that I would like to try. read more

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Great price for AYCE BBQ! They allow reservations and have a big parking lot. The meat quality was good for the price and they had a pretty extensive 'buffet' type bar area with marinated meats and kimchis! We went quite early at 5pm so it was nice and quiet before it started picking up with more customers around 6pm! read more

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Came here for the first time with friends right when it opened. First impression walking in was the smell of bleach and sewage. Had to go to the bathroom and the girls restroom is so gross! Looks like the ground has mold or something nasty on it and it smells like sewage pipes. The sink is also green from them not cleaning it properly. Their menu also says "wagyu-like", immediately a flag. Cheesy sales tactic to make it seem like the meat is good quality. The first round of meat wasn't good, very tough and their marinade is too sweet and heavy. You can see in the pics of the brisket that it's tough and barely any fat in the middle. The beef belly was probably the best meat we had but compared to other places it was below average. Pork belly was not as tender. They didn't have any steamed eggs and the sides were not very good either and cold. Service wasn't that good either, I had to flag the server down multiple times to order more food and change the grill. We kept running out of food while the grill burned since we couldn't put in orders in a timely manner and the meat was slow to come out. read more

Burning X Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

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Such a great place for korean barbecue! The place is spotless and the staff is very attentive. They did an excellent job at switching our grill. We got their basic combo and it comes with so much meat! Some you order, some available at the buffet. Meats- Always fresh! My favorites are the brisket, garlic butter pork belly, spicy pork belly (would recommend grilling it crispy) and hawaiian beef bulgogi (the pineapple ring that comes with it is -chefs kiss). Sides- You get a variety of them. You can't beat the classic salad. Also a fan of corn cheese, pickled cucumber and radish. I like to sear the fish cakes on the grill. Great experience overall! read more

Burning X Korean BBQ - Buffet setup - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

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Loved the experience at Burning X. I was able to join the waitlist on Yelp and that definitely helped because we didn't have to wait long when we got there. They have menu A and menu B, and I must say that menu A offered most of what we typically order. I loved their pickled radish and spicy cucumbers for banchan. The servers were really friendly, attentive and helpful. Our favorites were the beef belly (the marinated one was sooooo good!) and the marinated galbi. We will be back! read more

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I am a frequent diner at this establishment and it's going to continue to be that way. Their meats quality is some of the best I've had for the price (which is pretty affordable, especially if you go before dinnertime). The servers are quick and accommodating. Even other members of the staff are above and beyond (to the gentleman who loves the Chargers, you're the best!) and give you the experience you pay for. My favorite part is the meat/veggies bar. The spicy bulgolgi and even the hawaiian bulgogi meats are well worth trying. Those spicy cucumbers are also a huge reason why I keep coming back!! Another respectable part about this place is they allow you to join the waitlist on Yelp AHEAD of time. This helps me a lot for planning purposes and I find it to be a useful service. Please visit this kind and wonderful establishment if you're looking for a great KBBQ place to commit to! read more

Burning X Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

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Great meat variety and banchan. Some tasted better than others. I do like that I have the option of getting the banchan myself to the amount I would prefer. The service was good and they came over to regularly change our grill. The double grill table tho makes it awkward for a grill change because the servers need to invade your space to change the grill. I definitely felt uncomfortable with how close a proximity they had to come to me or my friends to provide this service. We also had one grill that was working well and one that was barely working which was frustrating when trying to cook for five people. read more

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Burning X Korean BBQ has a fun setup, with a mix of buffet-style sides and AYCE meats that you order from the servers. The food was solid, good variety and flavor, quality and marinade are pretty good. I liked being able to grab rice and salad myself, though it's missing a few extras, like no real sriracha, which was kind of a letdown. Overall, it's a good spot if you want a casual, serve-yourself vibe with decent AYCE options. Not mind-blowing, but pretty satisfying. read more

Stopped by due to all the reviews. I feel like this spot has changed a couple of times? But I think this was a bit disappointing in terms of price and offering. Went for the $40 premium menu as it had the meat options I wanted. For this price, I expected more and would've been more satisfied driving out a bit further else to my tried and true spots. Meat quality was just okay. The buffet section had other marinated meats and a couple banchan, but not really anything else. Even on the menu, there wasn't much other side options or cooked foods. It's like bare minimum but for a higher price point. The main good thing about this place is service was on top of it and that isn't always found at kbbq places. read more

Burning X Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

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Went here again and it's still pretty good like always. Love how convenient the self serve meat and salad bar! Just grab whatever you like and the amount you need. You can also enjoy the shin ramen at the end of the meal, how fun! Located in the center of the plaza and big parking lot. Will definitely come back again soon read more

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Burning X never misses. Came with family for a birthday and it was a win. AYCE price is -- even for Saturday lunch. Weekday is cheaper, but weekend is still totally worth it. Service is fast and efficient, no wasted time. Brisket and beef belly were solid, and the marinated short ribs were the star. Huge, clean space and I've never had to wait the times I've come. 100% recommend. read more

Burning X Korean BBQ - Korean Near Me - Tustin, California

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Brought my mom and son here for their birthdays and they loved it. We usually go to a place in Fullerton which is closer to home but it is always packed. I have had this place on my bookmarks for awhile so got the courage to try out something new. We went on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy. It is about $27 per person and you can scan the QR code to start ordering your meats. They also have a self serve salad bar that has all your fixins for your salad, rice paper, steamed rice, japchae, and different flavors of bulgogi and teriyaki chicken. So many choices. We ended up ordering their brisket, short ribs, beef belly, and tried the bulgogi and teriyaki. Everything was delicious. The meat was fresh and had a perfect marble to it. Our waiter was quick to bring us more food and to refill our water. We sat closest to the windows and I must say, when the sun shines though it can get pretty hot in there. Overall, great KBBQ and not too far from home. I will def drive the distace to have some great food. read more

Loved the prices at this place. They had such good marinated meats here and a self serve bar. Dipping the meat in the corn cheese was so delectable. Only thing they' didn't have was steamed egg but the miso soup was yummy! Would def come back so many more meats I want to try still. read more

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