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    Goginori

    4.6 (250 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndKorean, Sushi Bars, Barbeque
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Happy hour specials
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    Arianna T.

    This place is truly a hidden gem! Whenever I'm craving amazing quality AYCE sushi, authentic kimchi fried rice, and KBBQ, this is where I come. The quality of the sushi and Wagyu is far better than most of the spots I've tried in Irvine. They also have a ramen bar, which is a huge bonus. My favorite way to end the feast is with their cookies & cream ice cream and a Korean coffee. This time around, I was lucky enough to meet the owner, Brandon, and he was amazing! Experiences like this are why family-run businesses have such a great reputation. They genuinely care about the flavor, the quality of the meat, and the overall dining experience. You can tell there's pride behind everything they serve. Every visit leaves me full, happy, and already looking forward to the next one!

    Wagyu Brisket
    Christine N.

    I was pleasantly surprised by Goginori! We made a dinner reservation for 7:00 PM and were seated within 5 minutes. I absolutely love that an all-you-can-eat (AYCE) restaurant offers reservations...honestly, being able to book ahead is an instant selling point for me. As someone who has been to practically every AYCE spot in Orange County, I had to see if this viral social media favorite lived up to the hype. We opted for the Premium Menu ($57.99), which includes both KBBQ and sushi. It features an incredibly efficient ordering system: Banchans are already on the table when you sit down, and you order everything directly from your mobile device. You can submit an order for up to 5 meats, 5 sushis, and 5 appetizers/sides every 5 minutes. The food comes out amazingly fast compared to other AYCE spots. 01. Sashimi Orders (Tuna, Salmon & Yellowtail) - 4 Stars - We were blown away by how fresh and high-quality the sashimi was. We were incredibly impressed right off the bat. 02. Bluefin Sushi (2 pp) - 5 Stars - WOW. We couldn't believe they offer bluefin on an AYCE menu. It had a beautiful, buttery richness that melted instantly and tasted exceptionally clean. We loved it so much that we maxed out the ordering limit (which I believe was 5 orders). It tasted remarkably like an Otoro cut...absolutely a must-order item. 03. KBBQ Meats - 4-5 Stars - The meat quality here is genuinely good, though it comes down to personal preference. Our server recommended their favorite cuts, and every single one was a winner. 04. Appetizers/Sides - 3-4 Stars - The Kimchi Fried Rice was a standout 4-star dish. The rest of the sides were a solid 3 stars: the fried chicken with powdered sugar was just okay, the steamed egg was decent, and the shrimp tempura and corn cheese were standard. The Spicy Tofu Soup was a bit bland on its own, but if you drop some brisket into the broth, it immediately upgrades the flavor. 05. Banchans 3 Stars - The side dishes were the only real letdown. The offerings looked a bit sad, and the cucumber and potato salads weren't very appetizing. We actually had to sprinkle some salt and pepper onto the potato salad just to give it some life. Don't get too excited for the banchan spread. LOCATION/PARKING - The restaurant took over the old Islands Restaurant. There are plenty of parking spots in the lot, though it can occasionally get tight if there's any protests on the corner of Culver. CUSTOMER SERVICE - Incredible service. Every single server was helpful, super friendly, and hyper-attentive. They always seemed to be a step ahead of what we needed. BONUS - They have a self-serve Ramyun bar as well as a tea and coffee station (the black coffee was actually good). To top it all off, they bring out a small cup of Thrifty's ice cream at the end of the meal. They only had vanilla the night we visited, but I hear they rotate in strawberry, matcha, and chocolate. VERDICT - Between the high-quality sushi cuts, the great meats, and the stellar customer service, we were thoroughly impressed and will absolutely be back. It's a fantastic new addition to the Irvine KBBQ scene!

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    Alberto R.

    Stopped by after the gym & this place was so good. I did the supreme sushi & kbbq. All the meats were tender, my favorite was the marinated rib finger I got a bunch of sides with my favorite being the kimchi fried rice. I also did some sashimi, nigiri and the lobster tail roll. I got so full I didnt have any room for the Ramen bar But overall I left happy, this place was good, service was great and food was good. Definitely a place id come back to .

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    Christine N.

    Don't walk, run here! They opened only 3 months ago? Why aren't they packed for a Friday evening yet? The price for the premium menu was $58/pp and is a bit of a sticker shocker, but it was a great yourself for a hard work week kind of night -- and totally worth it! They have an overwhelming extensive menu of offerings from KBBQ to sushi to a DIY ramen station and hot chocolate and coffee station. They have a lot of options for appetizers, such as japchae, korean fried chicken, tofu soup, egg soup, rice, gyoza, etc. You order everything through the QR code and get to select up to 5 items per category and submit your order every 5 minutes. We didn't know at first and submitted one order of 5 items only, so had to wait a little bit until we can submit another. Don't worry though, because the 90 minute rule was still plenty of time for us. The sushi was actually really good and IMO, was fresher and better cuts than some other ayce places that serve sushi, and that says a lot coming from a sushi connoisseur. Their meats were pretty tasty as well. Only 1 plate was a bit too cartilage to our liking, but we will opt out of getting that again. The ban chan, salad and mixed veggies helped balance out too much protein for us. We didn't have room to visit the ramen bar or get hot chocolate or coffee, but will be sure to try it out in a future visit. We were also offered cookies and creme and vanilla ice cream at the end to enjoy. Tip: The servers also help change out your grill constantly, so you don't have overly burnt food. This was a huge plus to us! The restaurant is a bit hard to find, but just look for Mimi's and they're in the same lot. They probably need to upgrade to a bigger and brighter eye catching sign if they don't already plan to do so.

    wonton chips with tuna tartare and salmon carpaccio
    Joy C.

    I was so excited to try Gogi Nori after finding it on TikTok. There are so many AYCE spots now in OC, but I like that this one has sushi and meat options. We did the premium course. You order off of your phone , which is nice for convenience. You can order 5 meats, 5 sushis, etc at a time for each round. The sushi/fish was great! Felt like good quality. I'm still thinking about the wonton chips with tuna tartare! It was a pretty big portion of fish. All the sushi was good and so was the crispy rice, though that portion was quite small. It's okay though because you want to try everything vs. have big portions for something you can't finish! The meat was also good! I enjoyed everything and felt like the quality was good. The ribeye was alright though, would probably not order it due to textural issues in the future. I like that their pork belly was on the thinner side so it made it more manageable to eat! Their other wagyu beef meats were great! Their grill is also pretty unique and didn't burn at all (we chose no marinated meats though). But it was cool to see! They also have a miscellaneous menu of things you can order AYCE; like garlic, rice paper, fries, steamed egg, etc! Drinks are à la carte so you have to pay extra and there's no dessert. Overall, I would definitely come again as it has a great balance of both sushi and meat! Perfect for everyone!

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    Katrina T.

    I was looking for something delicious after my graduation ended around 3 PM on a Saturday. Let me tell you, I was STARVING & I'm so glad I found this spot. We were welcomed with smiles, seated, and served instantly! It was my first time here so I tried the Premium Tier - which is amazing and includes both sushi + a variety of their Korean barbecue meats!! Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. Some of my personal favorites were the beef tongue, short rib finger, salmon + yellowtail carpaccio, and the salmon ponzu nigiri! Our server T - was so sweet, welcoming, and did everything to ensure that my graduation lunch was amazing! He always made sure we were tended to! We appreciate you PS - the cute claw machines are a must when you're done with your meal or waiting to be seated!

    Brian F.

    Gogi Nori is a new AYCE KBBQ and sushi restaurant that opened in Irvine. Its selling point is that you can eat both KBBQ and sushi and don't need to settle for just one or the other. We made reservations on Yelp but you can also put your name on the waitlist. They have two options: premium ($57.99) and supreme ($74.99). We got the former which included a good variety of meat, sushi, and appetizer options. They also have a ramen bar where you can make instant ramen but we stuck with the KBBQ and sushi. There is a 90 minute time limit where you can order 10 items per order. You have a 4 minute gap between orders when you can order again. We used our phone to pick our food and it came out pretty quickly for us. Out of all the KBBQ options my favorites were the LA galbi, beef bulgogi, and wagyu ribeye. Out of all the sushi options my favorites were the yuzu yellowtail, crispy rice spicy tuna, and eel. Even though you can get the best of both worlds, it did feel a little weird eating salty hot meat followed by the more subtle cold fish. One thing I liked to do was to eat the sushi while the meat was cooking to give myself a break. The supreme option had things like lobster tail and blue crab but the premium option was sufficient for our needs. Neither stood out but if you're looking for both (like we were), this place is a good option and the staff were friendly.

    Mmm beef tongue!
    Ian C.

    It's always interesting to me that this location went from being an island burger to a Korean Bbq joint then to a new Korean Bbq joint! With that said, me and my cousin decided to finally check this place out! We went on a Sunday around 2pm and was sat immediately. Definitely call ahead to accommodate parties over 8 but this place has a huge setting and will definitely work with you. Onder prepared our table and we explained to him it was our first time here and he was probably one of the best waiters I've had in a long while. He explained everything that was different between the two tier system they have here and also showed us the ramen bar and how that worked. Thanks Onder! You were awesome. The top tier menu price is 74.99 while the premium menu price is 57.99 and all were very fair prices considering all they offered. I mean all you can eat sushi and kbbq what more can you ask for?! We opted to go with the premium. You order through your phone, 5 options at a time for both the sushi and kbbq. First came out the beef tongue, beef belly, pork jowl, and ribeye. All were delicious especially the beef tongue here! The sushi order consisted of their seared items which were all awesome as well. Everything we pretty much ordered here was delicious and I had nothing to complain about. Onder made the experience even better by letting us know that they had ice cream in the end. AWESOME! Overall, I'm glad this place is still an ayce Kbbq sushi spot. The price we paid for is definitely worth it especially all the delicious meats and sushi you are able to get here. Service is top tier and arguably had one of my favorite waiters ever during my restaurant experiences. Definitely get your sushi and kbbq fix here if you have the money for it!

    Tina M.

    Our first time here with hubby and our sis and our bro. Enjoyed it! Love it, everything so delicious. Our main waiter Johnoson great service, well all the waiters were all great too and Ondre also awesome and he is in one of the pictures. Had to ask for permission before I even post anyone in any pics on any public media. The ambiance is great too. Also to mention I also look for this and not always mention it on any post, bathroom in the women is good, no sewage smell etc and clean. Please everyone is a Must try, absolutely. We will be back definitely by our selves, with families and friends to enjoy.

    Destinee M.

    Gogi Nori is one of the better all you can eat spots I've been to. The quality really stands out compared to typical AYCE places. The sushi tasted fresh and they actually serve real wasabi, which is a huge plus and not something you see often. The meats were just as impressive. You can tell they use premium cuts, and the wagyu had great marbling and flavor. Everything cooked well and didn't feel overly greasy or low quality like some other KBBQ spots. What also made a difference is that it's family owned, and you can feel that there's real care put into the restaurant. Service was attentive and the overall experience felt more elevated than your usual all you can eat. I would definitely come back, especially if you're looking for a place that combines both quality sushi and Korean BBQ in one spot

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    Taiyee V.

    We came on a Thursday at 4pm and it was really empty, there was probably only two other customers there. Tiffany was one of the managers who helped us order and get to know the menu. She was so sweet and gave a small tour of the place since it just opened 3 weeks ago. My favorite part was the ramen bar!! Such a nice touch and definitely unique for a KBBQ. I'm a pretty simple eater so I didn't order any of the marinated meats (I also have trust issues of them being too sweet). The side dishes were really good and felt fresh (not old). We ordered the beef tongue, beef belly, brisket, and pork jowl. We also got some sushi and carpaccio which were pretty good quality. We got the basic dinner menu AYCE and it was still really good. Overall, I'd give this place 5/5. The staff was attentive, the ramen bar was fun, the meats were good and the vibe was clean. Not too loud. I would bring family and friends here again!

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    Gwyneth N.

    GOGI NORI @ IRVINE This place just opened up as an AYCE KBBQ place with sushi as well, they also had a ramen bar (I wouldn't recommend to really get your moneys worth.) I like how they offer the dinner options for lunch too so you're not stuck with limited selections. The workers were really on top of things and the food came out fast, they also have ice cream available after. Overall 5/5

    Lucy H.

    Had a reservation today for lunch. It was not busy at all which called for a relaxing lunch. I thought I'd be coming for the lunch special but informed that the lunch special is only available on Mon-Thursday. We opted for the premium menu on Easter Sunday. Food was great. Service was good except it was a bit slow to get some items went missing but when brought up to the staff they were attentive. Wagyu ribeye was our fav. Beef tongue always a hit. Brisket good. Enjoyed the Ikura sushi, salmon sushi, yellowtail, and jalapeño seared salmon sushi. Enjoyed the tofu soup, cheese corn and steamed egg. They have sesame oil on request. The sodas come with refills. Ice cream is offered at the enjoy of the meal. Loved that there are sushi offerings as I prefer sushi over Kbbq but everyone else enjoys meat in our party.

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    Can a single dine in?

    Yes

    Do kids eat free?

    We do our prices based off of height for children. UNDER 39 inches for children would be classified as free.

    Is it all you can eat meat and sushi?

    yes it is! certain items are limited to one per customer.

    Hellooo N 🤗CONGRATS🌹on yol Ne we Opening.. We LOVESSS Korean BBQ n sushi.. **ALSO DO U HAVE OUTDOOR TABLE with pets.. *Can we Bring ours 2little…

    hi unfortunately we don’t not have any outdoor seating. We also unfortunately do not let any pets in the restaurant as well :(.

    What's the price for Ayce?

    Hello Rose! We offer lunch special and two different dinner tiers everyday. Please find our menu prices down below.… 

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    IZAKAYA OSEN

    IZAKAYA OSEN

    4.3
    (2.1k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    There are a few good options for vegans here. Eggplant appetizer tasted better than it looks…read more Wasn't mushy. Wasn't difficult to eat. The flavor and texture was good. The vegan roll was filling but not super flavorful but it is perfect for vegans especially those who don't eat onion and garlic. Appreciate that it's not just a simple cucumber or avocado roll. It's packed with more protein and that's what I loved about it. Ume & S hand roll was different but I actually liked it! Even with a reservation, had to wait a bit but it was chill. Nice play to enjoy good sushi.

    Wow really nice place for japanese cuisine!…read more I tried some skewers and the chicken hotplate. The prime beef skewer was my favorite! The meat was tender, had a nice balanced buttery taste that wasnt too heavy, and was cooked at just the right level of done-ness. The seasoning was just right. The bacon wrapped shrimp skewer was great as well. The shrimp was succulent and it already comes with the shell peeled which was very nice haha. The bacon on the outside had some nice crispy bits to it which added some fun textures to the skewer. Very yummy. The pork belly skewer was good too! Not as good as the other skewers I tried though. As for the chicken hotplate, it was really good! The chicken was grilled perfectly and the meat was very tender. The skin on the outside is grilled such that it's crispy, so that added some nice char flavor and texture. The arugula added some nice brightness to the dish. The lighter colored sauce had a sweet and tangy flavor to it, whereas the darker colored sauce had a sweet soy sauce flavor to it. Reminded me a lot of teriyaki sauce, but in a good way! It comes with a side of white rice and the rice was cooked perfectly. Overall a nice spot to go to for a special occasion. The ambience felt modern, clean, and kind of fancy. Seemed very upscale to me. The service was great. Our server was attentive to us and they took really good care of us. If I ever come back, I definitely want to try their nabe hot pot dishes.

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    EAT'S SUSHI

    EAT'S SUSHI

    4.7
    (1.9k reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    I don't think I've ever been to a sushi restaurant with this high quality and reasonable prices!!!…read more Everything was delicious! We stopped by on the drive from San Diego to the Bay Area and could not be any happier to come across this place. Service is top tier, the owner was even helping out running food and checking in on tables. As established as they are, I always appreciate that. Beautiful restaurant with moderate volume music playing, definitely a more elevated casual spot. Great for any occasion, friends, family, and date. They have a yelp waitlist and have water outside for guests too. Whatever the wait is, worth it! Salmon blue crab 4/5 Bluefin tuna new style sashimi 5/5 Ankimo new style sashimi 5/5 (not always something I order so I was surprised in a very good way!!) Chicken teriyaki bento and miso soup 4/5 Yellowtail 4.5/5 Fatty tuna 5/5 such a great value! Tiger topping roll 4/5 Vegas big roll 4.5/5 Thank you to our server Sammi and all the staff for giving us a 11/10 experience :-)

    I went here over the weekend with my boyfriend, and the food was so good and very affordable for…read morehow much was ordered. The gyoza was super crunchy. I honestly forgot which rolls we ordered, but everything was fresh with no complaints. Our waitress/server was great. She checked in multiple times throughout the dinner. The restaurant itself was nice as well. Very clean and good environment to be in and have a date night.

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We look forward to serving delicious sushi at an affordable price to all our guests!
    We are excited to be featured in LA times article! We look forward to serving delicious sushi at an affordable price to all our guests!
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    Sushi Taka

    3.8
    (162 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Sushi Taka is my favorite delivery sushi because they have a large menu with many fun rolls. They…read morealso have ramen (delicious) and poke bowls and plates so there's really something for everyone. I also appreciate how they take care to package the hot items like ramen separate from the sushi so it doesn't heat your sushi. They are also great about doing requests like if you want to pay extra to add lemon to a roll or an extra sauce.

    Horrible customer service and hospitality…read more I called to see if they could add a side of spicy mayo to my DoorDash order, and they flat out refused. Normally that wouldn't be a huge issue if there was actually a way to add it through the DoorDash menu, but there isn't. I explained that I was trying to pay for it and simply wanted to know how to do so, yet the woman I spoke with was incredibly rude and dismissive. Instead of trying to help find a solution, I was treated like I was inconveniencing them by asking a simple question. Good customer service is about helping customers (I've ordered there many times before and dined in person as well), especially when there's an issue with your online ordering setup. A small side of spicy mayo should not turn into an unpleasant interaction. The food may be decent, but customer service matters too. There are plenty of sushi restaurants that appreciate their customers and are willing to provide basic courtesy and assistance. Based on this experience, I won't be ordering from here again.

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    Chobop

    Chobop

    4.2
    (2.3k reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$$

    My go to AYCE sushi spot! The food is always great and the servers are attentive and nice.read more

    Had a fun, casual lunch date at CHOBOP AYCE Sushi! We went with the Premium menu, and there were so…read moremany options to choose from! We started with the seaweed salad and yakitori, which were both tasty and made great appetizers. As nigiri lovers, we were excited to try all the different selections. My favorites were definitely the toro and yellowtail, and the uni was sweet and delicious! One thing I really appreciated was the fish-to-rice ratio. The nigiri had a small amount of rice, so you could really enjoy the fish without feeling too full too quickly. The fresh rolls were also yummy, with a good amount of fish and nicely balanced seasoning. Overall, it's a great spot if you're looking for good AYCE sushi at a great price. The staff were also super kind and friendly, which made the experience even more enjoyable! What we ordered: -Seaweed Salad -Yakitori -Nigiri (tuna, toro, salmon, salmon belly, sweet shrimp, scallop, yellowtail, albacore, uni, salmon egg) -Pepper Me Crazy (in: spicy tuna, cucumber, top: yellowtail, jalapeno, sauce: mustard, hot sauce) -Salmon In & Out (in: spicy salmon, cucumber, jalapeno, top: salmon, jalapeno, sauce: spicy mustard, hot sauce) -Kaboom (in: spicy tuna, cucumber, jalapenos, top: albacore, jalapenos, green onions, sauce: garlic ponzu, hot sauce) -Tuna & Salmon Temaki (hand rolls)

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    Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant

    Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant

    3.9
    (3.1k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    I've been going to this place for over a decade now (wild to think about!). Seen it go through…read moredifferent ownership and a renovation. It is definitely much busier now because of the AYCE menu. Definitely get on the waitlist when you arrive. Past few times we have been it gets busy during the lunch hours, and thus service is a bit slower. Nice seating inside with booths. Menu QR code will show you some pictures of what you want to order. We have been going down here for a while, so we have our favorites. The appetizers here are surprisingly very good! Garlic edamame and sesame chicken are our favs. I even have a soft spot for the house salad because the dressing is just yum. I rarely order salmon nigri, but for some reason this place is pretty good! The pieces I receive are always nicely portioned and soft. We never bother with the other rolls anymore because we know our favorite is the VEGAS ROLL! It's been my favorite roll since I started coming here. Literally no other sushi or Japanese restaurant has this combination of ingredients. Crunch from unagi, spicy tuna on a CA roll with eel sauce and spicy sauce. *chefs kiss* Lots of textures, flavors, sweet, salty, spicy. Just come in with a purpose. We noticed that other tables tend to a bit longer because they were never ready when the server came by.

    Solid AYCE sushi place in Irvine. Had a great time with my friends and we ordered a lot of nigiri…read moreand rolls for the table. The fish quality was good and there were a lot of options on the menu. My favorites were the salmon and yellowtail specifically. My biggest complaint is that they pack the rice so tightly that each nigiri feels like swallowing a large pill (and it definitely fills you up fast) The restaurant does get pretty crowded, especially on the weekends so be prepared to wait. We came on a Friday evening and waited about 1.5 hrs to be seated

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    Tomikawa Japanese Restaurant
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    Hako

    Hako

    4.5
    (2k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    Adding to the numerous 5 star reviews, this place is one of the best restaurants in the area and…read morehands down one of the best katsu restaurants I've visited ever. Highly recommend the chicken katsu and tonkatsu. Portion sizes are huge and you will get full! The sets come with miso soup, shredded cabbage salad, and 2 small sides (yellow radish and marinated jalepeno). The katsu was so crispy, and the chicken katsu was still juicy and tender in the middle. I love that you can add a 4 piece California roll or curry to make it a combo. Service was fast and quick, with our server checking in for more water or if there was anything else we needed. The only downside is the wait, especially for Sunday lunch. Our party of 5 probably waited close to 45 minutes to be seated. The restaurant is small and the tables are meant for parties of 2-4. Anything more than 4, and I would recommend going to another restaurant or visiting during off hours. Katsu isn't usually top of my list when I'm hunting for places to eat, but man, I know I'll be back here multiple times over. 10/10 highly recommend.

    Great place for katsu. Get there and be prepared to wait. Unless you arrive during off time- even…read moreso just be prepared to wait :) We waited a good 25 minutes on a Saturday at 2pm thinking it was an off time. We tried curry tonkatsu and salmon sashimi salad. Both were very good! The katsu is perfectly cooked and crispy- topping it with curry sauce and it also comes with a side of rice making it a perfect bite. The portion is huge! Definitely can be shared amount 2 people. The salmon salad was also very good- salmon sashimi was fresh too.

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    Rainbow Roll

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