Genuinely the best Indian food I've ever had in my life. We just ordered a bunch of stuff, from samosas and butter chicken to kabab and broccoli salad. Absolutely nothing we didn't love! Service was also fantastic! I noticed they're super intentional about allergies and brought out an entire tablet for my friend to cross-reference with the menu. read more

How did I not know Dishoom existed until now? Visiting London from California, this ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. It has to be some of the best Indian food I've had outside of India. The little complimentary chai while you wait in line is such a thoughtful touch and really sets the tone. Even though there was a queue, it moved surprisingly quickly. Once inside, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. As for the food... every dish we ordered was outstanding. Rich flavors, perfectly balanced spices, and you can tell a lot of care goes into every plate. Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. If you're in London, don't overthink it. Just get in line, enjoy the chai, order what sounds good, and have a fantastic meal. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town. read more

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I just do not understand the hype surrounding this restaurant. It's hard to get a reservation and there's a long queue to get a table without one. I just don't get it. In my opinion, there are 2 main things to know about Dishoom: it's an Indian restaurant that is a chain, with 11 locations worldwide. The food is really good for a chain, bit it doesn't begin to come close to a restaurant that takes care of of its individual customers. Walking in, there's lots of energy. People are having a good time, there's no question. We were seated upstairs where there must have been around 40 tables. All of the staff are walking around in a hurry, cause everything here is in a hurry. The intention is to get you our in less than an hour. They want you in, through, and out. I saw this with multiple tables. Our server Yanko came to our table quite promptly and helped us make selections, both for food and drinks. For the first time in my experience eating in a restaurant, the appetizers arrived minutes before our cocktails. They came so fast that we didn't even think it was our order. And then moments after the drinks arrived, all of the main dishes and sides were placed on the table. With no way to keep anything warm. All of this with 10 minutes of placing the order. I appreciate prompt service, but this takes it to an absurd extreme. Our appetizers included the house Chaat and prawn koliwada. I enjoyed the prawns more but the flavors were facile, not close to what I expect and have enjoyed in excellent Indian restaurants. The main dishes were the Goan monkfish curry and Sali Goan. These were also just OK, absolutely nothing special. The cheese naan was soggy, though the flavor was good. This was an unacceptable texture for a naan. Dessert was Basmati Kheer, flavorful Basmati rice with fruit compote on top. In between and unneeded, was a thin layer of creme brulee. I did enjoy my tea: ginger, lemon and honey and my wife liked her mint tea. I do not know the restaurant scene in Edinburgh, we've been here for 4 days. But this is just not a place I'deven consider returning to. It's really a factory that feeds folks, not a restaurant that cares for its customers. The business model had been optimized to maximize income with lots of throughput. What's been almost completely lost in my opinion, is the heart and soul of the dining experience. read more

This place is packed! We had to wait in line for about 25 mins for dinner on a Monday night. Service is pretty good although the waiter only refilled our water when we asked and we were pretty thirsty, even though we each got a mango lassi or chocolate chai drink. We ordered the garlic naan, house chaat, murgh mulai, chicken ruby, chicken biryani. Everything was delicious but my favorite was the chaat and the murgh mulai since they were somewhat unique from other Indian restaurants I've been to in the US. It was pretty expensive and they charge an optional 12.5% service charge but they never gave me an option to take it away? Anyways coming from the US, I'm used to providing 20% tip so it was ok. Overall good experience and meal. read more

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We had wonderful service here! Dishoom is a popular place but the dinner line for 3 on a weeknight wasn't too bad (they don't take reservations), I thought the line moved fairly fast and at some point they handed out small sample cups of chai to us which was nice. It's very spacious inside. Although their black bean dish Black House Daal is popular, I don't think it's something I'd reorder because I don't like beans that much in general. As a chicken tikka masala fan, I enjoyed their butter chicken the most. It's the closest thing they have to chicken tikka masala--which they don't have, they only have chicken tikka which is dry and quite spicy, has no creamy sauce. I also liked the okra fried, which is a type of fry I'm not used to seeing! It's got flavor, and I also loved the chutney and sauces on the table! I enjoyed a Dishoom Margarita which was strong in alcohol content and flavor, and a nice addition to the meal. They have an interesting drink menu, where you will find lots of nonalcoholic and rather healthy options! They have a small shelf in the middle of the room where they sell some of their chai and cookbooks amongst other things. read more

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The interior of this restaurant was beautiful, all their silverware was also pretty too! Our server was very careful with my allergies which was nice. Food tasted amazing too! read more

Walked in and got seated within 10 minutes, which was unexpected for a busy Friday. Wish we came with more people to order multiple dishes but was sufficient with four dishes. I enjoyed the Black Daal more than the Chicken Ruby - the creaminess paired well with the lentils. We had to order a side of rice, as we had thought it would come with our curries. We also had wished the naan portion was bigger but we still finished all our foods. read more

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Was recommended to come here by a lot of people! Food: The food was so warm and tasted to fresh. The chicken ruby tasted so good with the rice and garlic nan! I loved the lentils with the nan! The sauces they gave were very lovely paired with everything. Service: Our waitress was very sweet and knowledgeable with the menu. We told her it is our first time and she broke down the menu items for us! Very sweet of her to do so. Overall: I would recommend this place to other people and possibly come back in the future when I revisit London! Food was pretty high quality and so were the people working there. The restaurant is pretty big and spacious too! read more

Dishoom - Chicken Ruby, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Some days this place would be jam packed, but other days I passed by, it seems chill. I recommend making reservations if you can. I came here on a weekday night and waited about one hour for a party of five. While waiting in line, they offered a cup of hot chai tea which was perfect for the cold weather. The chai is absolutely delicious. The Chicken Ruby, Okra Fries, and Masala Prawns were my favorite dishes. House Black Daal is their signature dish, which is good to try. The restaurant is dimly lit for an intimate family dinner, but a bit loud. The restrooms are clean. The staff is friendly. I only give them 4/5 because the curries are pretty comparable to places I've been to before, but if I have to recommend one dish and one drink - Okra Fries and Chai Tea. read more

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Very busy restaurant, make sure to make a reservation. We ate here around 5:30 PM and it was fully packed. We were pretty full from eating all day as tourists so we just wanted to try the food. Okra fries were nice, chili chicken was good but I don't handle spices well to judge. Chefs special prawn Pathia was very good. read more

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This restaurant was hyped up by a lot of my friends as a must try within London. So I caved and booked a table for my partner and I to try. First off, I strongly recommend booking a table because it's quite a happening place. The place is dimly lit and I found it perhaps to be to little lighting in some places. The service was excellent and everything came fast. We ordered the lamb biryani and chicken Ruby. They both tasted good and the aroma was beautiful. However there was barely any meat in our dishes to the point I had to go searching and even then I had perhaps three pieces of chicken. That was quite disappointing but I would try again in the future. read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Many of our friends recommended we try Dishoom. We cancelled our fancy high end dinner and took a walk over , stood in line for about 20 mins in wet windy weather and when we made it in- Wow! Absolutely delish. The ambiance is warm and fun. The service was attentive & truly excellent from all staff (even as we waited outside in line) . We ordered house chaat, Chicken Ruby ( a good combo of butter chicken and tikki masala) , the chargrilled lamb chops, the prawn chefs selection, garlic naan, mango & fennel lassi & and ended with a mango bowl with ice cream. Geez! Each dish was just as delicious. We are obsessed. read more

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Came here after the movies and the entire restaurant's ambiance was amazing! When everyone in the restaurant is happy, you know the food is good!!! We got the Garlic Naan, Murgh Malai, House Black Daal, and Chicken Ruby along with some Basmati Rice!! Absolutely delicious meal! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Our experience was overall pretty good. We enjoyed the appetizers the most - the prawns and okra fries. Unfortunately we did get a couple wrong dishes served to us that we had to send back but that wasn't an issue. Our server was super nice and considerate and was really helpful in choosing our meal and how we ordered. The food itself was good - but nothing completely out of this world. I've definitely had better back home in Boston, but it was a great experience nonetheless. Next time we go back we're definitely going to try out breakfast as we've heard great things! read more

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We went to this restaurant since it was about a 20 minute walk from our hotel. We both love Indian so we searched and this restaurant came up. We were beyond thrilled with the dining experience. The spices were wonderful. The portions were great. The service was very, very good including being asked about allergies multiple times. We don't live in the UK but we will be back here every time we come to London while visiting family read more

The best food and vibes. We waited about an hour and a half without reservation, but it was worth it. The staff were great at every touchpoint, the cocktails were delish, and the food was great. They had most of the classics you'd expect, with a bit of a modern twist. Medium spicy, with excellent flavor. The biryani and fresh made naan/roti were amazing. read more

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Oh. My. Gosh! I was recommended this restaurant and I cannot thank them enough. After walking around the rainy streets of London for 11 hours I wanted some amazing comfort food and this is exactly what we got. Much like other places in London walking in you have no idea how far this place actually stretches. The restaurant is HUGE. We were seated right away on a Friday night and worried it would take a while to get food. It took us longer to decide what to order than to receive our food. The service was quick and every single dish was phenomenal. We decided to start with the samosas served with the most delicious sauce. You only get 3 so 1-1/2 each it was, yum! For entree we decided to split the super popular chicken ruby, a side of rice and the garlic naan. There was definitely some spice to the chicken but amazingly delicious. Out of our 10 days travels through Paris and London this was our absolute favorite meal. We didn't have a refrigerator in our hotel but opted to take our leftovers anyway because it was too good to leave behind. I cannot recommend enough giving this place a try! read more

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Wow- the crowd and lines do not lie. This restaurant was incredible!!!! While traveling thru London, we stumbled upon a lengthy line, thinking it was some sorta night club. Nope- it's Dishoom- this delish India restaurant. We came back the next morning for lunch and were really pleased. read more

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Came here on a Sunday morning around 10am, mainly because it was one of the few places open for breakfast. We had originally wanted to try Dishoom for dinner another time, but since they were open early, we decided to stop by for breakfast instead. This review is strictly based on the breakfast experience. Dinner may very well be better. The breakfast overall was a bit underwhelming and didn't really deliver much in terms of Indian flavor. The highlight was the chai tea, which was nicely done with a subtle hint of spice that was comforting and well balanced. We ordered the bacon naan roll since the server mentioned the naan roll is a signature item. Unfortunately, the naan wasn't warm and was quite soggy, and the bacon wasn't crispy, which made the whole thing lack texture and flavor. It just didn't come together well. We also tried the Kejriwal, which is essentially a cheesy toast topped with egg. This was better than the naan roll, but still fairly mild and nothing particularly memorable flavor-wise. On the plus side, the space is large with plenty of seating, and it was pretty busy when we were there, which says a lot about its popularity. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, which we appreciated. Overall, not a bad stop if you're looking for a place open for breakfast on a Sunday, but based on this visit, the food didn't quite live up to expectations. I'd be open to coming back to try dinner, as I've heard that's where they really shine. read more

Dishoom - Kejriwal - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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Dishoom is my favorite go-to for Indian cuisine when visiting London. I am thankful for my friend Tiffany J. who made the recommendation. On my first visit, I was coming from Italy and Germany and had to pick an overnight stay before coming back home to Houston. I literally picked London and stayed in a hotel in Covent Garden just to be within walking distance to Dishoom. Priorities. It was late, and I was exhausted traveling from the morning to 3 different countries. I read that there could be a significant wait time without a reservation, so I knew what to expect. It was still quite chilly in mid March and a little damp from the rain, but it wasn't so bad standing out in the line. I actually only had to wait 10 minutes, and they served chai tea. I think because it was just me, I got a seat ahead of larger groups. I was seated at a table for four. Since I hadn't eaten since breakfast, I ordered quite a few things like the infamous okra fries, charred lamb chops, garlic naan, basmati rice, hot tea and a cocktail. I laid it all out in front of me. The small bowl of okra fries were amazing and perfectly crispy without being too covered in breading and dusted with spices. I could snack on that often. The charred lamb chops were flavorful and nicely blackened. I liked the pop of pomegranate seeds to the dish. The basmati rice was cooked well like how I make it at home. There was plenty of thin garlic naan. The pot of ginger, honey lemon tea was soothing since it was cold, and I was feeling under the weather. The India gimlet gin cocktail was refreshing with the cucumber. Second time around, I was busy doing touristy things and celebrating the New Year and almost didn't make it back here, but I pulled myself together to catch the tube in the freezing cold on my last night. I actually hadn't been eating much due to the time change, so I was hungry. It's about a 20-minute commute walking and by tube from South Bank near the River Thames. I waited less than 5 minutes and was seated downstairs again. This time, I tried the Chicken Ruby with a side of basmati rice and a bottle of water (there's a charge). I started with the okra fries first, though. The Chicken Ruby was sooo good and homey. Loved that it was served in a cast iron pot. The makhani sauce was everything, and the chicken was so tender. It was like butter chicken. I'd order this again next time. I would've ordered a NA drink from their Teetotal Tipples menu, but I was so full and needed to hydrate. This was the perfect last meal before flying home. The server recommended I try breakfast items next time. I will definitely be back! read more

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YES!!! This is worth the hype. I'm from the states and tried to get in a year prior. The line was too long. Came back this year and we were able to get in. The chai while you wait is to die for. I still think about it. Food was phenomenal and the staff was amazing. They were so helpful with allergies and ensuring we could eat everything we ordered. The restaurant is huge and has a cool vibe. We will be back! read more

Dishoom - Holi special, my favorite - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

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Amazing Indian Food with good service Food: - Ruby red curry was the standout dish and the most flavorful Service: - Although there is a long line, this restaurant tries to keep the wait as enjoyable as possible - While in line, we received various drinks including chai, and fruity drinks read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Krishna the server/host was wonderful! We really enjoyed every single dish that we had and loved that there was a kids menu as well! Our family really enjoyed the Pau Bajji, samosas, dishoom chaat, matter paneer, roti, vegetarian biryani and the drinks! We really enjoyed everything and will fly back from the US to come back! Absolutely a great experience and way to end our vacation on a high note! Also was surprised with the Kheer dessert for my bday! It's a special touch and really was just memorable. read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, stylish, and buzzing without feeling overwhelming. The food is exceptional. Every dish we tried was full of flavor and clearly made with care. The curries were rich and perfectly spiced, the naan was fresh and fluffy, and the small plates were ideal for sharing. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients and the attention to detail in each dish. The service was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable--our server was happy to offer recommendations and made the experience feel relaxed and welcoming. Despite how popular Dishoom is, everything felt smooth and unhurried. Overall, Dishoom lives up to the hype. It's the kind of place you'd happily return to again and again, whether for a casual meal or a special night out. Highly recommend. read more

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I just went to Europe for vacation, and I can't stop thinking about Dishoom. That's how good it was. The place was packed. Thankfully we only waited 10 min in line outside to be seated. Great, prompt service. VERY GOOD FOOD. Omg. The bottomless chocolate chai. The ruby chicken, the lamb, pappadoms, the cheese naan, garlic naan. We loved it all. It's a very cute place too. Nice cozy and warm ambiance. The booth we were in had dials to control the audio volume!! The bathrooms were super vintage like stepping back in time. I want to fly back to London from California for this. Highly recommend. Also it was recommended to us by multiple people. read more

Did you even go to London if you didn't try Dishoom? The food is consistently high quality, and the flavors are incredible. The chicken ruby (their signature dish) is a must. Pair it with their garlic naan! The okra fries are also a yummy side, and the unlimited chai is plus. Highly recommend making a reservation as it's always busy and usually a long line. The restaurant layout has a classic, old-school Bombay vibe, and the service was really attentive. They also surprised us with a Chocolate Lava Cake at the end because we were celebrating a birthday. For the quality and experience, the prices are super reasonable. Dishoom truly lives up to the hype. read more

Dishoom - Chicken Ruby, Chicken Chicken Berry Britannia, Okra Fries, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Ambiance: this place was in a cute neighborhood. the restaurant was busy & quite larger than expected. it was more of a casual atmosphere Service: our server was nice & quick. she was informative of the menu (it had a lot of items on there). Food: everything we ordered here was so good except the lamb kabobs. not that it was bad but not to our liking. out of everything we ordered, the chicken ruby was the stand out - so delicious!! read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

We went and thoroughly enjoyed it. We didn't have reservations. Quick efficient line out front. Staff friendly and served us chai while we waited. Decor was pleasant. Menu enticing. We had Goan fish and it was great. We had panir as well and loved it. We had more chai and had dessert that included Kashmiri chili ice cream. That ice cream is amazing. read more

We came for their breakfast. Their breakfast items are basically western food with more and better seasoning, nothing wrong with that, Maybe it's just my experience, but I may have expected too much based on everyone's raves. If you like fusion style, this is great! But we left Dishoom craving more Indian food, this felt like a teaser into an introductory version of western but Indian seasoning. We both got chai, they came in small cups but were supposed to be bottomless. But, after our order arrived, no one checked on us, until we were nearly done and they took away our plates. We had to wave someone down to ask for refills when we remembered the chai was supposed to be bottomless. And then wave down someone to get the check, and then find someone to pay the check. Ok I know, I'm expecting too much. Bottom line, their breakfast is good but not something I would return for. read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

Our friend waited in line to get in. This is the original restaurant. Being a visitor in UK not much familiar . We ordered Fried okra yummy crunchy , Lamb samosa good taste, Amritsari fish was crunchy outside soft & tender inside . Chili chicken found a bit spicy but it was full of flavor. Loved Chicken biryani with nuts and raisins . Kali daal was superb tasty accompanied by soft buttered naan . Chicken kebab was soft and tender .I enjoyed their unlimited masala chai too . read more

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Heard raving reviews about Dishoom so I definitely had to visit during my London trip! We were able to easily get a reservation online the day before for a weekday morning. While a reservation is recommended, we noticed there were quite a bit of empty seats given we came around opening time. The staff was super attentive and offered to give recommendations as well. Overall, we thought the food was great! The portions felt a bit small given the prices but other than that no complaints. For those looking for some good Bombay comfort food - this is the spot! We especially loved the chicken ruby and house black daal. Highly recommend ordering some naan, roti and/or rice to soak up all the goodness! read more

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This review is for breakfast only. I ordered a naan roll with bacon. There was an option to add green peppers to "spice things up" and they ended up giving me a small serving of diced raw Thai chilis. I wasn't all that impressed with the naan roll. It had a sweet sauce in it, English back bacon was not crispy (as it usually isn't) and most surprisingly the naan didn't really taste all that fresh. Food was a miss but I'll have to come back and try lunch or dinner. My matcha latte was great. Service was helpful and attentive. They helped me navigate the menu and figure out what to order. The ambiance is very nice. The restaurant has low lighting and a huge amount of space so I can see it being a good spot for a nice dinner. The bathroom needs a bit of help as it reeked pretty badly of urine even early in the morning when you would think it would be cleanest. read more

Dishoom - Bacon Naan Roll with peppers - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

If I could give ten stars I would. One of the best meals I've ever had. We got the chicken ruby (butter chicken), black daal, veggie samosas, and house chaat. Plus basmati rice and garlic naan on the side. We absolutely loooved the chicken Ruby and black daal so much I'm buying the dishoom cookbook as we speak. I am saddened by the fact that we won't be able to eat this again until back in London. Margarita cocktail and mango lassi were also excellent. 1000% go here. We went after a show and were seated right away on a Friday evening, maybe we got lucky, but it's a fairly large restaurant with two stories and lots of seating. Great service. Upscale casual, lively, dark ambiance! read more

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Dishoom remains my favorite restaurant in London. Got my two favorites - the chicken ruby and some keema pau. This time also added in some aubergine curry which was incredible. Warm, spiced, creative, delicious. Will definitely be getting it every time now. Service was friendly as always even and nobody tried to rush me out even as I ate by myself. Can't wait to return. read more

Excellent Indian food, definitely lived up to the hype! Received our food very quickly, and service was great. Loved the vibes inside as well, would definitely recommend trying to get a reservation here! read more

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So yummy! Don't let the long line detour you, it goes by super fast. The restaurant is HUGE and can accommodate a lot. They gave us chai tea and lemonade in line while we waited. I think we waited 20 mins for a super long line down the street so not bad at all. Everything we ordered was amazing. -Chicken biryani: pretty good -chicken ruby: YUM, get this for sure -chaat: BEST thing we ordered, we were wanting more -garlic naan: okay whatever. I think you can skip if you get another rice dish -mango lassi: YUM get this read more

Dishoom - Indian Near Me - London, XGL

as much as we wanted to love this place the food here did not surpass really good Indian food we've had in the past and in America. We were sorely disappointed. The food here is OK but if you were looking for exceptional Indian restaurant this is not the place. This is the place for good mediocre Indian, but it is not an overall restaurant that stands out. atmosphere is very lovely with candle souls on every table and low lighting. Ambience in the decorations in the restrooms are very clean and well kept. The atmosphere is five out of five stars. The service is exquisite. Everyone is very helpful and nice and offers. Good recommendations. Food comes out really quickly. read more

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I was sort of hesitant when our friend recommended this, but my wife and I both love Indian food, so we thought to give it a shot and I'm so glad we did. Firstly the service is fantastic, our server was super attentive and friendly. They have bottomless chai so if that's your thing, be sure to get that. But the food is absolutely fantastic. I would never have thought to merge naan with a traditional breakfast, but it works. My wife and I both had the wrestlers naan, and it was perfect. Great serving of sausage and bacon. The egg is perfectly runny. Would definitely recommend! read more

Dishoom was a wonderful experience. All of our friends said it was a must-do when visiting London, and it really was. To start, when we were waiting in line, they handed us free shots of chai tea, which was delicious! We ordered so much food just for 4 people, but it was all worth it. Naan bread, the Chicken Ruby, Butter Chicken, White rice, and Daal. I lost count. Even when we ordered everything mild, it was still a little spicy, so be aware of that. The vibes were on point! Loved the decor, even the women's restroom. The service was top-notch. Our waiter was really nice and helped us with everything we chose on the menu. read more

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A TRUE HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP, Dishoom lived up to the hype! The service was fantastic and they have an excellent mocktail menu. Everything we ordered was incredible, especially the chocolate dessert that we substituted for coconut ice cream to compliment. read more

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