Khanh was amazing!!! Super nice and gave amazing recommendations for what dishes to try. As someone who lives on the east coast would definitely come back here for the experience again. read more

Things started off so strong and we were so excited to try this place. Made an 8:30pm reservation because that was the only time available. We were seated a few minutes late and were greeted quickly with friendly service. After we ordered we were told it would be coursed out. Food arrived quickly but all at once which made it hard to enjoy things when they were hot. About 20 minutes after we were seated we were told it was last call for food and asked if we wanted dessert when we had just started eating. Same situation for the bar. Then around 9:15 the restaurant started obviously closing: lights up, music off, servers stacking chairs, etc. We felt completely rushed and as if they did not want us to enjoy our time there. We understand a closing time but don't understand why they would allow an 8:30 reservation time if they close so quickly after that, also would've been nice if they told us up front. Food was amazing and we would've really enjoyed it if we weren't so incredibly rushed. 5/5 for food, 2/5 for service and hospitality. read more

Joining the Yelp waitlist is the way to go! It's pretty accurate on the time estimate. We got the crab and pork Xiao Long Bao. The skin is thin but not too brittle. I think it's better than other XLB in Seattle by a long shot. The fried rice was good & the pork chop was juicy. Their potstickers are honestly top tier. Their new mango shaved ice was so good. I also love their milk tea and will often order it for pick up. My only hot take is the cucumbers are overhyped. Portion is small & smashed cucumbers taste better than sliced. They taste good though. I live in Seattle, and it's expensive to eat out. I think it's worth going to this DTF because the food is consistently good & the service is great every time I visit. read more

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Din Tai Fung ALWAYS has ridiculously long wait times if you don't make a reservation so this review is *only* for takeout I was working at the mall for the FIFA watch parties so it was a matter of time before I grabbed myself some Din Tai Fung (located on the 4th floor). This mall is usually dead, but it was hustling and bustling the past few weeks because of the watch parties. I've been to the location at the mall in Santa Clara, CA, and the food has not failed to impress, but I only recently visited this one. Of course, since I didn't dine in, my experience was not exactly the same. I easily placed a takeout order online, and by the time I arrived at the pick up location, it was ready and packaged neatly in their gift-style takeout bag. The staff interactions were quick but friendly so not real complaints. Many people will say Din Tai Fung is overhyped, but I thoroughly would still recommend trying out their xiao long bao. It really depends on what you order here, but I haven't been disappointed with the food. I do think some of the prices are a bit high for the portioning though despite the good quality. At this location, I have only ordered their kurobuta pork xiao long bao, kurobuta pork buns, tofu puff & glass noodle soup, and the fried rice with kurobuta pork. They were all delicious, but I REALLY enjoyed the fried rice more than I expected (I just wish the portion was larger!). I think it's a good place for a date and maybe family outing, but the food was still enjoyable for takeout at home. If Seattle wasn't like 50+ miles from where I live in Washington, I would totally try and stop by sooner than later. If you haven't tried Din Tai Fung, give it a shot at least once! read more

Din Tai Fung - kurobuta pork xiao long bao (takeout) - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Stopped here during our trip in seattle and it did not disappoint! The service was very quick and the staff were all super friendly. We showed up earlier than our reservation and were able to get a table which we super appreciated. We ordered the cucumber salad. It was good, but not as good as people have been saying. We also tried the garlic green beans, which definitely were as good as people have been saying! My partner got the xiao long bao, which he loved. As a pescetarian my only dumpling option were the vegan wontons, which were a bit chewy and lacked flavor. I would have appreciated an all shrimp dumpling, or event vegan filling with the non vegan wrap. We also had the spicy noodles, that we loved, and the chocolate dumplings which were divine! I would 100% go back for that dessert alone. The food was delicious and def worth a stop on our vacation! read more

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Yummy place! Definitely worth trying. Make sure you make a reservation. We had the green beans which were amazing! The soup dumplings were delicious and fun. We knew how to eat them but there was a paper on the table on how to do it. Cute. The ribs were ok, nothings special. The absolute star was the chocolate dumplings. So worth it. I would have eaten those for dinner. Definitely a spot to check out! read more

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Solid meal, but overhyped. Service was great, and the inside of the restaurant is super modern. This is on the top floor of the mall. There's a cool window where you can see the chefs preparing food as you wait to be seated. I think the food here was definitely a let down. There are better spots for this type of food for sure. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad; just not great read more

Din Tai Fung - Sweet & Sour Pork Baby Back Ribs - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here by myself on a work trip because I don't have one in my city and it had been a while. Still just as popular and good as I remember. Come for the xiao long bao, and stay for everything else. This is on the top floor of a half dead mall. I think I saw more people waiting to eat here than in the rest of the mall combined. It's very loud inside and they've packed tables tightly, but it works and it's efficient to get people in and out quickly. Food started coming out in like 10 minutes. Service was friendly. I'll be back. read more

Din Tai Fung - Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao (10 each) and Vegetable & Kurobuta Pork Wonton Soup (8 each) - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Din Tai Fung is famous for its soup dumplings and Taiwanese cuisine. Each dumpling has 18 folds and precise 21-gram weight. The broth is made from a 12-hour bone broth process. It's soft, soupy and delicate. Taiwanese cabbage is ok. They use local cabbage. The texture is harder. The flavor is correct tho (garlicky). Black pepper beef tenderloin is sooooo good. Melt it in my mouth. I would definitely order it again. Another dish I want to give a shout out is pork chop fried rice. Very flavorful. Definitely bring me back to Taiwan. The service is excellent. Friendly and attentive. Modern and chic design. It's a very popular restaurant. Reservation is highly recommended. read more

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Seattle location CHECKED!! I'm participating my personal stamp rally for worldwide Din Tai Fung locations! Cucumber salad Shrimp Shao Mai Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao YAY! Third place so far! 1st place: San Jose 2nd: Yokohama Minato Mirai read more

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Always a must. A little pricey but so delicious. The wait is always long so make sure to prepare and get on the list early on yelp or just be prepared to wait. The service was great and we loved seeing new workers being trained. read more

Din Tai Fung - New Menu Item - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Since this was a very popular location, made reservation weeks ahead to confirm our dinner spot. Upon arrival checked-in with the host who handed us the ordering menu. We were taken to our booth in few minutes. The interior of the restaurant was super nice, had a huge bar as well. We started with the cucumber salad and Wood ear mushroom appetizers, which were solid. Then we got the crab and pork Xiao Long Bao, absolutely delicious. They had think outer layer, good amount of soup inside and a decent filling. I ate about 5 of them. The specialty dish black pepper beef tenderloin was another fantastic dish made with tender beef and lots of flavorful sauce mixed with onions and papers. The pork fried rice had the perfectly cooked rice. For dessert we got the shaved ice with mango, such a yummy dish topped with huge chunks of mangoes. Multiple staff members were bringing food to our table and also cleaning out dishes. The service was fantastic overall. The dishes came in such quick time despite the restaurant being fully packed. This was my first time trying DTF in America, and I was thoroughly impressed with the food and service. read more

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I went here with my mom while showing her the sights in Seattle. We went on a busy weekend night and had no issues getting a table after putting ourselves on the waitlist well in advance. The service moves very fast here, so even if it's busy, you'll likely be able to get a seat if you join the waitlist. The food was delicious! The soup dumplings were the standout, very yummy and filling. I also loved the pork dumplings which reminded me of similar dishes I had while in Korea. Nice and tangy with a nice spicy kick. Also, you HAVE to get the matcha jasmine latte if you like matcha. Absolutely fantastic blend of flavors. I would return just for that drink and the soup dumplings. The chocolate buns were pretty solid as a dessert, along with the sea salt foam that was also good. Inside it's pretty busy and chaotic, as it's a popular spot. But the servers work very hard to maintain a clean environment, always picking up trash and used dishes quickly from tables. The restaurant is on the fourth floor of a mall with mostly shuttered store fronts and restaurants. Like most of Seattle, the location is a little depressing, but it's definitely worth a stop here for dinner while visiting Seattle. read more

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MASTERFUL .... Best way to describe this amazing food. Probably among the best Chinese food i ever had. -Pork Xiao Long Bao: wrapper encapsulated the fill and juice. Must follow instructions on how to eat properly. Awesome bite in every spoon. -Shrimp and Kurobuta Pork Spicy Wontons - was the show stopper. Dumpling was tasteful - sauce way elevated everything "DELICIOUS".... Keep the sauce for your other dishes... yummm...we added to our okay Shrimp Rice Cake and made it way better... -Dessert: Chocolate and Mochi Xiao Long Bao - pro tip i got from watching You Tube, gotta get a side of Sea Salt Cream "PERFECTION." -Verdict: the mod and i LOVE this place. Will definitely venture to the Din Tai Fung location in the SF Bay Area when we get home. Probably this weekend, lol...A Seattle must eat at place.... read more

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I got lots of praise about this place so I decided to try it! There was lots of seating there, we didn't even have to wait long to get seated. There were a few fewer choices of dumplings than I was hoping for, but will keep in mind. That said, the spicy dumplings were deliciously hot and the appetizer of cucumber was superb as were the drinks! read more

Din Tai Fung - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was great, good food, easy simple, and some of the best xia long baos that I have had

First time visiting and it was excellent. Lunch crowd was active and busy but service was on point and helpful.

I've had my fair share of dinners at Din Tai Fung, but our most recent visit to this location might've been the best so far. The service is fast, ambiance is lively, and Diana, our server, made the experience stand out. She walked us through the best way to enjoy their specialty items and checked on us frequently. The food came out quickly and everything was delicious. Out go-tos never disappoint: cucumber salad, crab & pork XLB, shrimp & pork spicy wontons, and to top it off, the chocolate XLB. read more

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The Kurobuta pork filling was definitely juicy; however the flavor profile of the soup itself was lacking in depth. The truffle and Kurobuta pork xlb packs a major truffle flavor bomb. So much so that you might think there's only truffle in it. The crab and Kurobuta pork xlb was more evenly flavored in my opinion. It even had a taste of dried and stir-fried scallop/seafood flavor. I appreciated that the Bok choy was bright green and was still crunchy in the stem. Although, it was missing the scallion flavor until we got closer to the bottom of the plate. I think blooming more scallion with a handful of minced garlic would have added more to the flavor profile. Overall, setting and staff were on point. The food was definitely more hyped up but still delicious. Glad to have been able to check this off my food bucket list. read more

Decided to try out Din Tai Fung for the first time here in Seattle I will say it comes with an extremely unique taste and flavor that is backed up by really good spices. The cucumber salad was super refreshing and honestly a really good appetizer to pick out every dish on here really compliments, a unique flavor of spice which I really enjoyed because you're able to try and mix everything together and it will still taste really good! Our server was really attentive to our needs and fulfilling water duties which we really appreciate. I would recommend din tai dung if you ever get a chance to is a very unique experience. read more

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Really really impressed by this place, especially the service. Our server, JR, was very helpful, knowledgable, and made us comfortable. Other servers I saw helping folks next to us were equally great, instructing people to look at the QR code to see photos if they were new to the restaurant, etc. Even the hostesses were amazing at directing us to the bar area if we didn't want to wait, and wishing us a good day when we left. Everyone working there seemed happy to be there. The food is great and came out relatively quickly. The standout were the XLB, of course, but the wontons were also great, and so were the shao mai. We saved room for the chocolate XLB which did not disappoint. Ambiance is nice with high ceilings, a large bar area, and an upstairs. read more

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Top 3 if not #1 in dining options for me. Quality, consistency, seasoning, freshness, ambiance, great takeout to top it all off. Cucumbers, green beans, fried rice, spicy dumplings, rice cakes, steak, mochi, bubble tea, SHAVED ICE!!! read more

I've been to the one in Singapore and now here in Seattle, I can tell you for both locations, it's good comfort food. There in lies the problem. Comfort at these prices regardless of how well it's executed is still comfort food. The xia long bao is a hell of a creation - soup in a dumpling but the taste is not extraordinary. We also had the shrimp and pork pot stickers and pork chop fried rice. Both quality, both good. Arguably the string beans with garlic is the one that stood out - perfectly blanched crisp tasty greens. The best was dessert. The pairing of sea salt creme and chocolate/hazelnut(not mentioned but clearly there) mochi XLB that was sublime. The reason why I'm giving it four stars isn't because it's bad. I just don't think it's worth the hype. There are plenty of dim sum places that you can get better tasting food at lower prices. read more

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It just that there were 5 of us and we got a table for four and there not enough space for the orders. So we just order enough to hold our hunger and went onto a different Chinese restaurant where we can order a variety of dishes and can fit on the table. read more

Good service. Make sure to book ahead or join the waitlist early when you are close to the restaurant as they usually have a wait. Food was solid! Xiao Long Bao is a must but the wontons were good too. The Mango Snow dessert knocked our socks off and was absolutely delicious. Overall good dumplings but a little pricey compared to other dim sum places. read more

Din Tai Fung - Shaved Snow with Fresh Mango - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love Din Tai Fung and had dinner at the Pacific Place location after a long time. We added ourselves to the waitlist while we were in close and still had about a 30 min wait. We got Chicken Xiao Long Bao (10 each), Chicken Spicy Wontons (8 each), and Chicken Fried Rice. We loved all the items we got especially the Chicken Xiao Long Bao. We finished with Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao (6 each), and absolutely loved it. read more

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I don't think it's possible to have a bad DTF experience. Ordered the usual pork xiao long bao, cucumber salad and spicy wontons. The service was friendly, nice ambiance and food came out fairly fast and hot. No notes read more

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This was my first time here but five others in my party had been to Din Tai Fung before. I sat at the bar and ordered a mocktail while waiting for our table. The bar staff were so friendly and eager to explain the menu and ask any questions. I waited to order food until we were seated at our table. I ordered the vegan dumplings and stir fried noodles with veggies. The rest of my party ordered a variety of small dishes and meat dishes. Everyone loved everything about the meal! The chocolate dumplings were the perfect finisher! read more

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To be honest I was a little disappointed after hearing all of the hype about this place. The food was overall pretty delicious, service was excellent but for the price not the best value. Definitely would recommend any of the Xio Long Bao that they are famous for (and making the whole time in the window) especially the desert ones such as sesame and mochi which were fantastic. The shrimp fried rice, pork sticky rice and soy noodle salad were also delicious. Some of the noodle dishes such as noodles with pork or noodles with spicy sauce were forgettable. read more

This is one of my favorites places for Chinese cuisine! I have been to their San Diego location and as far as I can tell, the food is consistently good across different branches. The service is very nice and professional and the ambiance is great. read more

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From my nephew Wyatt, when I first got here I noticed the statue of a dumpling man, I thought it was cool. the bathroom smelled amazing, it was also very clean. the service was awesome, the wait was so quick, I loved that. I loved the chicken dumplings, pork dumplings, the noodles, the rice too, but I didn't like the crab and chocolate dumplings. 4 stars. read more

Din Tai Fung - Wyatt the reviewer! - Taiwanese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

There's a reason this is one of the LAST standing open restaurants in Pacific Place ... food, efficient service, unique offerings. They filter a million people through here every day, they're so efficient. Love the buzzer method at check-in, and the menu checklist you can work on in the meantime. Lovely servers will help you if ordering here is new to you. Ours always helps us decide what is too much food, and just enough. :) read more

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I love Din Tai Fung. They have Taiwanese food and service dialed in and operate like a well oiled machine. Their menu and service is always great, whether I'm in downtown Seattle or near University of Washington or even NYC. You'll need to make a reservation, trust me. You'll be dining in a causal unpretentious but upscale environment. For most recent trip, I had the Cucumber Salad (this is a must), Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Spicy Wontons, broccoli with garlic, and the Shredded Kurobuta Pork Fried Noodles. Moreover, I washed this all down with the Yuzu Margarita, which was fantastic. Our waitress was sharp, friendly, quick, and I'll always eat at Din Tai Fung when in town. read more

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I've never had a restaurant experience where I was punished for having a reservation. We had a reservation for 11:30 am and arrived early. We were told they couldn't seat us until 11:30 because they did not have enough servers. They then proceeded to seat every group that walked up until right at 11:30. At about 11:15, I asked if they could cancel the reservation and just put us on the walk up list since those people were being sat immediately. I was told that wasn't possible and we'd need to wait. Went up at 11:30 and they said they were still setting up the table. read more

Stopped at this place as it was near the Paramount and I was catching a concert later in the night. Saturday at 4pm. Busy. Ambiance - located on the upper floor of a four-story shopping center/mall that was pretty vacant and quiet. The restaurant itself was very clean and organized which was impressive as it was slammed! I sat at the full service bar and was able to get a stool instantly... but a wait for even those developed right after I was seated. Overall the ambiance was a bit "chainy" for my tastes... but the quality of the service and food definitely made up for it! Service - super responsive, friendly, courteous, and professional! Asked for recommendations and was given a thorough run down of the best offerings. Food - ordered the Crab & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao and the Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Spicy Wontons. Both were done to perfection! The chili oil sauce for the wontons was so good I ended up dipping the Xio Long Bao in it too...yum!! Price - reasonable - especially given quality of service and food and given its downtown Seattle location. Definitely will be back next time I'm in town! read more

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by far THE BEST FOOD WE HAD IN SEATTLE. actually felt like one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. The hype is so well deserved. Had a reservation for 6:15 PM on a Sunday evening and got seated right away. The service was very kind and when they knew we were tourists they gave us recommendations of things to do that actually seemed up our alley. It's a little noisy inside and hard to hear each other sometimes. We ordered the cucumber salad. It seems basic just being a cucumber salad but oh my god did I stand corrected. It is so good and so refreshing and the crunch is so satisfying. The chicken fried noodles were also good. I loved the veggies in it especially. I did what our server recommended with making a sauce for our xiao long bao. The sauce was ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce. The chicken xiao long bao was the BEST THING WE HAD HERE. Im not a huge soup dumpling fan but these hit different. So so so good. And paired so nicely with the sauce. We finsihed off dessert with the chocolate xiao long bao which was also so creamy and delightful. Just loved every bit of the food. I don't live in a city that has Din Tai Fung so I will cherish this experience so much and hope that SLC gets a location one day. read more

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My server Andrew gave me such a memorable experience for my first time. Honestly starting with entering the establishment with Mary as the person to check me in. I felt so welcomed and at home while dining in. I was given great food and drink recommendations that heighten my experience. Another server named Henry was very friendly and helpful during my experience. I look forward to dining in again with the folks I was with. read more

I am sad that I was by myself because there were at least 3 other dishes I wanted to try but I didn't have my husband with me to split them! The cucumber salad was so flavorful. I wish I knew how to make them at home like this. Of course, I had to try the pork xiao long bao and they did not disappoint. I prefer not to pierce the skin to let the soup out. I add my vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and chili paste mixture to the soup spoon, plop a xiou long bao on top and slurp it all down at once. I saw the sticky rice shao mai on social media and had to try it. I love the chewy texture of them! I love sticky rice on its own and it was really good in this form too. For me, the absolute star of the show were the string beans with garlic. I cannot stop thinking about them. They were the best green beans I've ever had. Ever. EVER. They are crispy green beans slathered in this garlicky umami sauce and I would eat them every day of my life if I could. I couldn't eat it all. The leftovers are calling to me in my hotel mini-fridge and I'm still mad I didn't have room to try the spicy wontons, the Taiwanese cabbage, or the noodles with sesame sauce. I will have to wait until I'm back in Seattle. If you are in the area, you MUST try this place! read more

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Din Tai Fung never disappoints. The xiao long bao are the star of the show -- thin, delicate wrappers with rich, savory broth inside. Each bite is perfectly balanced and always steaming hot. The string beans with garlic are another must-order: fresh, crisp, and packed with flavor without being greasy. The cucumber salad is the perfect refreshing side -- light, crunchy, and seasoned just right to balance out the richer dishes. Service is consistently smooth, and dishes come out quickly even when the restaurant is packed. Yes, the lines can be long, but the food makes it completely worth it. If you're coming to Din Tai Fung, order those three dishes at minimum -- they're unbeatable classics. read more

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I loved: Braised Beef Noodle Soup I really liked: Sea Salt Cream Iced Black Tea Boba Milk Tea Kurobuta Pork XLB Chocolate XLBs Crab & Kurobuta Pork XLB Pork Chop Fried Rice Chicken Spicy Wontons Vegetable & Pork Spicy Wontons Mango Shaved Ice Cucumber Salad I liked: String Beans w/ Garlic Noodles w/ Sesame Sauce Matcha Milk Tea Shanghai Rice Cakes w/ Chicken Din Tai Fung is always a hit, and this Seattle location is decent for America. The Braised Beef Noodle Soup is excellent. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the beef is tender while still holding its shape. The noodles are perfectly firm, making every bite feel balanced. The Pork Chop Fried Rice is another standout. It's homey and comforting, and the pork chop itself is crisp, tender, and full of flavor. Normally I'd never order fried rice at a restaurant, but this one's worth it. The Kurobuta Pork XLBs are classic, juicy, flavorful, and consistent. The Crab and Kurobuta Pork version has a nice blend of both flavors, while the Chocolate XLBs make for a fun dessert option with rich, decadent filling, even if the XLB wrap gets a bit chewy over time. The Chicken and Vegetable Spicy Wontons are both delicious, with a good balance of flavor and heat. The noodles with sesame sauce are well coated and have a bit of kick to them. The Shanghai Rice Cakes are solid, though the sauce can be a little strong. The cucumber salad and string beans with garlic are great sides, refreshing, flavorful, and help break up the richness of the other dishes. The drinks are consistently good. The Boba Milk Tea stands out with its fresh boba and smooth flavor, and the Sea Salt Cream Black Tea is refreshing without any bitter aftertaste. The Matcha Milk Tea is creamy, though lighter in matcha flavor. For dessert, the Mango Shaved Ice is light, flavorful, and a perfect way to finish the meal. Ambiance and service are both great. The space is clean and modern with a lively but not overwhelming atmosphere. Staff are attentive, organized, and quick to check in, even during busy hours. Everything runs smoothly, which makes the whole experience feel effortless and enjoyable. read more

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