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La Liégeoise

4.7 (66 reviews)
ModerateWaffles, French, Belgian

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Jackie K.

Service here 5/5 stars. Two wonderful employees answered our many questions and smiled the entire time. They told us their favorite savory and sweet top choices. Freshly made waffles here that are delightful and tasty. We ordered the $20 combo option of a savory waffle and an Authentic (no frills) waffle plus a drink. You can add toppings or order the specials with additional charges. The location is easy to find in the Koko Marina Shopping center. It is located closer to Zippy's. There is plenty of free parking available here. The store itself is clean and decor is minimalistic and relaxing. There is a water jug for complimentary water and syrup available for your waffle. I highly recommend trying the $20 combo special to try both types of waffles. We ordered our savory waffles- The Italian (prosciutto, pesto, sun dried tomatoes, and mozzarella buratta) and the Savory of the moment Cold Turkey & Pesto (pesto, turkey, fresh tomatoes, kale and spinach mix). The sweet waffle order- The Authentic (brioche, vanilla and caramelized) and one with added cinnamon and sugar ($1.00 more). Overall waffle rating here 5/5 stars. The warm mozzarella cheese stretched out with the thinly sliced prosciutto on first bite! The acidic taste from the sun dried tomatoes and pesto complemented the saltiness of the prosciutto and mellownesses of the mozzarella. A perfect combination. My partner in adventure loved her turkey pesto waffle! She noted that the texture of the warm waffle was the perfect chewiness and thickness. She devoured her savory waffle. We shared the Authentic. No toppings added. I wanted to taste the waffle plain. It was the perfect crispy then chewy first bite. Not too sweet with vanilla undertones. Then we tried it with the syrup they offered. The warm waffle did not need the syrup. It was delectable as The Authentic. Food here is a 5/5 star rating. Update: I forgot to mention that if you attempt to say the name of this place, you will receive a 10% off coupon for your next visit. La Liegoise also has a stamp card. Don't forget to get it stamped when you purchase!

Irene M.

Ohhh La Liégeoise!! Located in Koko Marina Shopping Center the storefront doesn't do it any justice and as soon as you walk in...the decor is quite minimalistic with the yellow walls and red and yellow tables it's quite spacious and clean just a bit blah. The menu on the flip side are all on the basis using waffles...Belgium to be specific you can go savory or create your own sweet which is what I did and it's $7 with $1 for each topping choice (Nutella and Strawberries and Bananas for me). They also have "Waffle of the moment" which are limited specials, including "topping of the moments" all this is so much fun be sure to check out all the chalkboards that's filled with various flavors of the moments. You can watch them build your selection which is fun and though they did have a bunch of tables I decided to enjoy my waffle in the back along the marina just before the sunset the view was just spectacular. The waffle was pretty hearty, the richness did slow me down quite fast as I enjoyed it but had difficulty just half way through, the Acai Berry smoothie was yummy it's not too sweet and paired well with my waffle. They do have a stamp card as well where 10 stamps gets you an Authentic waffle with a topping of your choice, staff here is great very helpful as I was so confused creating this unique treat. Thank you!

Inside after taking a bite of the authentic.  You can't tell in the pic, but it's fluffy and delicious on the inside :)
Kira K.

Located in the old location where Sophie's pizza used to be, this place sells up fresh waffles with a unique twist :) I arrived about 15 min after they opened at 930, and though there was no line, 2 people were waiting for their orders. Unfortunately, only one lady was working so she had to make everything herself and run the cash register... so I had to wait awhile before she could take my order (however, I won't dock a star for this because a lot of places are short-staffed) I ordered the $20 combo which includes a savory waffle sandwich, the authentic, and a drink. For my savory choice, I chose the Italian, and I upgraded the drink option to an iced cookie butter latte ("speculatte") THE AUTHENTIC: I liked this the best (as it should be since it's their signature). The outside is slightly caramelized but the interior of the waffle is still fluffy.. and it's the perfect companion to coffee :) THE ITALIAN: two waffles (on the crispy side), with pesto, mozzarella cheese, sundried tomatoes, and prosciutto inside. Still pretty good with big pieces of sun dried tomatoes, but not my favorite as my waffle was a little burnt/too crispy on the outside for my liking. SPECULATTE: iced latte with cookie butter walls- this was good and paired well with the authentic I definitely look forward to coming back to try other items :). However, if you are in a rush, I wouldn't recommend coming here.

The Authentic (brioche, vanilla, caramelized) $7 with salted butter caramel $1.
Cecily C.

La Liégeoise is a new, authentic Belgian Waffle shop at Koko Marina Shopping Center. There are both sweet and savory options but at the time of my visit on March 26th, the savory options were not available. I believe they rolled out savory staple options on April 1st. The staple sweet option is The Authentic for $7. The dough is palm-oil free, made with fresh organic eggs, brioche, vanilla and is caramelized. For just $1 more there is a plethora of toppings such as Nutella, Cookies and Cream, Salted Butter Caramel (my choice), Maple Syrup, Strawberry Jam, Whipped Cream, Speculoos Cookie Butter, White Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Choc'In (not sure what that is), Cinnamon Sugar, Powdered Sugar, and even a "Waffle of the Moment" or "Spread of the Moment". My waffle was homemade and prepared in front of me. It was served fresh and with a smile. There is a beautiful setting in the back with tables and chairs overlooking the marina where I could enjoy the waffle and bring my pup. So here is my verdict. It was not what I expected at all. The waffle was really heavy and I could barely finish it. It's heavy because it's more of a mochi-type texture and was not of the lighter, crispier variety to which I'm accustomed when I think about a Belgian waffle. The inside maybe needed to be cooked through more. It was too chewy and dense for me. I was expecting something much lighter and crispier. The topping I chose was delicious, but way too sweet. I was also really missing a cup of coffee to go with the waffle. That would have been a nice complement. So I later noticed on their wall menu "You can specify the cooking according to your taste". Could I have requested a longer cooking time? On my way back to my car I walked through the shop again and noticed almost everyone stopped eating their waffle about halfway through. Their forks were down, and they were sitting back in their chairs. I am assuming they hit the same proverbial "wall" I did when I tried to eat all of my waffle. It's just hard to finish and after a while, you start to feel like the dough doesn't sit well in your stomach. Maybe I will return to try a savory option. Maybe I'll return when they can serve coffee with my waffle. Maybe I'll return when I can specify the cooking so it's lighter, crispier and less dense. Or maybe, that's just how it's supposed to be.

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Emily W.

Employees were friendly. My brother tried a waffle dog with cheese. I got the authentic waffle and matcha latte. They make it after you order it. Waffle was nice and warm, had some crispy parts and chew to it, tasted sweetened by maybe vanilla and caramelization. Matcha latte was okay, tasted earthy. Waffle dog was good also and some crispy bits, just the hot dog seemed a little salty. Saw they have frozen yogurt, may try that with a waffle next time.

3/18/23 grand opening outside
Liane U.

Congratulations on your grand opening and thank you for the free waffles!! First 500 customers today, 3/18/23 Saturday get to sample a sweet waffle freshly made, and no line when we went! Tomorrow you can start to add a topping and in April they will start to do their savory waffles. Waffle was made fresh and hot when served and the brioche inside has a similar texture to a croissant, crispy on the outside. This place is between Mikinola and Zippys at the Koko Marina Shopping Center where Sophie's pizza place used to be. So glad to see new spots moving in after old ones are closing, Hawaii Kai needs some freshening to their food scene! Lots of parking in the shopping center but it can get crowded as they have many events or side walk craft fairs on the weekends. Looking forward to trying another flavor of waffle in the future!

Italian waffle sandwich.
D L.

I happened to be in the area and remembered about this shop. The owner was the. She's very friendly. The shop is clean and the decor is nice. I ordered the Italian savory waffle. It's a good size and filling for me. I decided to take it out instead of eating in. It was packed nicely. I shared it with my cousin. It was tasty and filling.

Diane S.

Waffles are freshly made in front of you. Crisp and perfectly sweet. We tried both the sweet and savory "Waffle of the Moment." Sweet had bananas, crème brûlée and crumbled Biscoff like topping. Savory had crisp bacon, goat cheese and maple syrup. Both were amazing. Restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly. Fun French Aloha fusion.

Banana and Nutella
Wina G.

Liége waffles are finally here in Honolulu! In case you don't know what they are, they're not the ones we Americans are familiar with. These Belgian waffles are made with pearl sugar and yeast so they are chewy and light with a kinda of a crunchy texture from the sugar. A little sweeter than the American ones. A friend who is aficionado told me that a shop opened in my neighborhood so hubby and I jumped in the car after dinner and headed right on over. The shop is located in Koko Marina Shopping Center on the water side. It's next to Zippy's. Tons of parking. The inside has a nice area with tables to enjoy your waffles So the waffle... so good! We ordered one with Nutella and banana. The "authentic" which is a basic unadorned waffle is $7 and additional toppings are $1each. The banana slices and Nutella were perfect on it. Then we realized that in order to really judge the waffle itself, we needed to get a naked one. So back to the counter to get an Authentic. Yes- this was the real deal! It was crispy with a sugar crunch and a chewy but light inside. Since it is made to order, it was hot and crispy. I recommend eating them there instead of taking them home. I would imagine it would lose some of its hot and crispy magic. The menu offers ones with savory toppings as well as smoothies but they won't be available til April 1. We will back to try them. Especially when we were given a stamp card! Come by-try something new and say bonjour (or in our case bonsoir) to the very nice brother and sister running the shop!

Grand opening day!
Therese H.

The foodie scene in Hawaii Kai is heating up with a ton of new restaurants opening up, including this new Belgian waffle place that has taken over the space formerly occupied by Sophie's Pizza! They held their grand opening on Saturday, March 18, and offered 500 free waffles to those coming to help them celebrate. You could purchase waffles, they were just doing the free samples - you can begin purchasing the waffles with the variety of toppings starting tomorrow. Next week they will begin offering their smoothies, and then you can purchase the savory waffles starting April one. What makes these waffles special? At first bite you'll wanna leggo those Eggos forever - a brioche dough (Flown, In. From. France) with coconut margarine makes for a really fluffy, caramelized interior. Cannot wait to try the savory waffles!!

Jo V.

Nice ambience, nice people. Unfortunately, the liege waffles lack the traditional sugary crispy deliciousness of Belgian liege waffles. Though freshly made as I observed, the final waffle is soggy and lacks flavor. Super disappointing, especially after driving from north shore.

Authentic liege waffle
Mel K.

Saw this place when I went to return an Amazon package to the UPS store. It's a cute little shop next to Zippys, right near the marina. At first we were confused because the sign said they were closed but people were inside and we weren't sure whether they worked there or not. Luckily an employee walked in and flipped the sign and we followed her in. The smell of freshly cooked waffles hit us and we took a moment to study the menu. There were lots of toppings to choose from, even a few savory options. Because we'd never tried these (I mean we have but never fresh ones) we decided to try the authentic version with no adornments. You can ask for preferred cooking time so I asked for extra crispy. There was seating inside as well as outside but because it was a bit warm we chose to sit inside. There was a small wait but that's because the waffles are made to order. When we finally got ours, it was warm and smelled delicious. I see a couple reviews who think these are the Brussels style waffles like Julian's but these are Liege waffles people. They're denser and studded with Pearl sugar which creates a nice sweet crunch while eating. And I must say these are absolutely delicious! They were crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside. Tbh these needed nothing added to them. The Pearl sugar inside gave them a nice sweet touch and you can actually taste a bit of the fermentation of the dough. Not too sweet which I prefer. The workers were very nice, especially the woman at the register who was nice enough to teach my sister how to pronounce the name of the store lol. Only downside is that they're on the east side and I no longer live out there. I will be making more trips that way to enjoy these waffles!! Liege waffles that aren't prepackaged. Love it!

1.) The Authentic - Choc' in & Spread of the moment (Chocolate Whipped Cream), Fruit Loops
Bea G.

LOVE this shop! Delicious waffles & amazing service. The owner is so very kind and is willing to explain how things work if you are a first time customer. The options for sweet or savory waffles makes for great diversity. You can go there for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack! We have tried both the sweet and the savory and everything is delicious.... Don't pass this spot up, come and eat!!!! Our last order: 1.) The Authentic - Choc' in & Spread of the moment, Fruit Loops 2.) The Authentic - Maple Syrup, Cinnamon Sugar, Fresh Bananas on the side 3.) The Frenchie Drinks: Hawaiian Sun, Milk Box TOTAL $38.74 (Pre-Tax; $37.00)

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natuRe waikiki

4.4(235 reviews)
7.8 miWaikiki
$$$$

5/5 We did the…read morePetite Course Experience on a recent evening and it absolutely delivered, romantic, upscale, and unlike anything else we've experienced here in Hawaii. My husband went with the Beef Selection ($88) and while everything was beautifully executed, the standout was hands-down the Kiawe Filet Mignon; perfectly cooked and full of smoky, rich flavor. The Pincho with Local Papaya & Prosciutto was the one dish that didn't quite land for him personally, but that's a minor note in an otherwise stellar meal. Dessert was a Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc served with Cashew Vanilla Ice Cream and Macadamia Nut Crumble; creative and indulgent. loved every course. The Charcoal-Battered Heart of Palm was a showstopper; such a unique preparation. The Local Veggie Pesto Pasta was comforting and fresh at the same time. My only minor critique mirrors my husband's on dessert; the Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc was lovely, but one bite of the sweet potato element was plenty for me. The ice cream and crumble though? Could have had a whole bowl of that. The seating window (we did the 5:30 seating) felt intimate and unhurried. If you're looking for a special occasion dinner or just want to treat yourself to something truly elevated, this is it.

A thoughtful tasting menu from a Hale ʻAina award-winning chef, with highs and a few misses…read more The standout of the night was the abalone steamed in sake over green curry risotto. Absolutely dreamy!! The abalone steamed with Sake was beautifully tender, and the green curry risotto absolutely knocked it outta da park!!! The squid with cauliflower dashi foam was another strong dish. The squid was incredibly tender, and the dashi sea foam was light, airy, and full of subtle umami. A great example of the chef's precision. Overall, the cooking shows a clear command of refined, "chefy" techniques The turnip mousse with caviar and olive oil , served in a coupe-style glass, was elegant in presentation but didn't quite deliver in balance. The turnip mousse was a bit too dominant and overpowered the caviar. The mushroom duxelles ravioli stuffed with mascarpone and ricotta also fell short. The pasta was undercooked to the point of chewiness . Firmer than expected for my taste even for al dente. It definitely distracted from delicate stuffing The chicken and mushroom reduction sauce definitely carried the dish, bringing depth of flavor. From a service standpoint, one moment stood out. When asked how the ravioli was, I gave honest feedback and was told that's how the chef intended it to be. That showed lack of grace for fine dining and didn't land well. If you're going to ask for feedback, don't be dismissive and defensive of the feedback. Also worth noting: after a $600 dinner for two, we asked for espresso at the end of the meal and were told the machine had already been turned off because they were closed. It's hard to take a "fine dining" restaurant seriously, when that happens. Overall, there's a lot of skill and thoughtful technique here, with some genuinely standout dishes . But also a few inconsistencies that keep it from being a top-tier experience. Happy Eating!! 38

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natuRe waikiki - Charcoal battered heart of palm beignet

Charcoal battered heart of palm beignet

natuRe waikiki - Fish en croute (fish of the day was amberjack)

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Fish en croute (fish of the day was amberjack)

Mugen - Afternoon Tea Spring 2025 - Sasanian imperial osetra caviar on creme fraiche cheesecake, quail egg, crisp shallot crumble

Mugen

4.5(141 reviews)
7.7 miWaikiki
$$$$

I highly recommend you try here at least once!…read more From the moment we walked we were greeted and seated promptly. The hostess and wait staff are all so friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating! The restaurant is very intimate and surprisingly not very noisy. The food is excellent. Every dish was flavorful and delicious! The lobster was cooked to perfection! The complimentary valet service is directly in front of the restaurant. The valet attendant was really nice and personable. I enjoyed talking with him while we waited for our car.

The experience at Mugen was magical ambience! From the valet person out front, to the lovely…read morehostess, wine sommelier Douglas, our server Shari, the other great people, Eduardo & unique name, Jahdi, made it memorable. I also thank hotel manger Vernon & manger Debbie!! THANK YOU!! Each utensil, 1 of a kind cocktails, bread & puzzle made spreads, gorgeous plating, chef well put together dishes, waygu beef tartare, Regiis Ova Ossetra Caviar, maine lobster, molokai venison, kona kampachi, scallops, maui beets, marrunga lamb, shima aji, toriyama a5 waygu, to 3 secret desserts and a surprise!! The sapphire tasting set is the way to go I say!! Comes with Chef's Seasonal Nigiri!! OMGOSH!!

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Mugen - Interior

Interior

Mugen - Afternoon Tea Spring 2025 - "De Pattie" - Oxtail and curried channa aloo

Afternoon Tea Spring 2025 - "De Pattie" - Oxtail and curried channa aloo

Mugen - Afternoon Tea Spring 2025 - Ashwaganda beet root cured king salmon w/ avocado, blood orange in filo nest)

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Afternoon Tea Spring 2025 - Ashwaganda beet root cured king salmon w/ avocado, blood orange in filo nest)

Duc's Bistro - Mini creme brûlée

Duc's Bistro

4.5(434 reviews)
10.4 miChinatown
$$$

Blast from the past! Have not been to Duc's Bistro in maybe... 10 years? maybe more!!!! I…read moreremember well the food being outstanding and the service was more than what I had then expected.... Here is my story: Located in the same place for 35 years plus. Duc opened his restaurant in the 1980's. Duc's Bistro is one of the original ethnic Vietnamese restaurants who opened in the 1980's and still continues to serve our community. Do not leave without bidding aloha to Duc who today is in the kitchen with his wife who both prepares all the food. His son now runs the front of the house along with staffers who have been there for years on end. The food is French Vietnamese. Of their slim clear concise menu, my favorite is their Roast Pork and Duck Pate. While all the dishes are good, those two stand out for me. And be sure you save room for their desserts. Their dishes are prepared and served such that if you choose to dine "family style" you have definitely sat at the right Establishment. The location remains the same. First Establishment on the westside of MaunaKea and Beretania Streets. Validated parking if you can get a staff in the lot across the street from Duc's. Bright Pink and Green Neon Sign for Duc's Bistro. You cannot miss it! Full bar or $25 corkage if you bring your own wine. Soft drinks and Vietnamese Hot or Cold coffee available also. Price point is approximately $50 per head from start to finish. Plan to have a meal there! You will not be disappointed.

I walked in at 7 and they said they were closing early because they took all of their reservations…read more Pretty bad because I was looking forward to trying this place

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Duc's Bistro - Vanilla creme brulee and affogatto

Vanilla creme brulee and affogatto

Duc's Bistro - Peppercorn prawns (Tom Rang Muoi).....32 Large Tiger Prawns sautéed with red sea salt and roasted black pepper

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Peppercorn prawns (Tom Rang Muoi).....32 Large Tiger Prawns sautéed with red sea salt and roasted black pepper

El Cielo - Bacon wrapped dates w/ bleu cheese

El Cielo

4.6(261 reviews)
8.0 miWaikiki
$$$

Review 33 (2026) We…read morelove El Cielo. This was the third time to come and eat. The first time we came, we didn't know what to order for Spain Foods. I have no idea of any menu. We ordered Seafood Paella, Mushrooms appetizer. The second time we added different menu. Seafood Paella, added Shrimp Ajillo with fresh homemade bread, Arugula beets salad. The third time ( this time ) we added another different menu. The more we come, the more we can try new menu and enjoy new tastes. Honestly El Cielo, all menu we tried even wine and draft beers, were top class, I love to nominate as the best restaurant in Hawaii. I am so glad I found the great restaurant, I was seeking for. Prices were not bad, as inflation everything costs are so expensive nowadays. Everywhere!! Their services are great too. If I live close by I would go El Cielo once or twice a week. Thank you so much. I will love to come back soon again.

Better than I expected.... Waikiki? I expected it to be expensive, touristy and overhyped. And yes,…read moreit is pricey and touristy. But the food is solidly good... I really enjoyed the octopus. Not too soft. It came with a nice chew and sat on a bed of thinly sliced potatoes. I could've eaten the whole dish by myself...No sharing next time. The egg custard was light, with a hint of bacon flavor. It was served in the shell in a high heeled shoe dish. So cute! The entrées were a bit of a different story... I ordered the pork shoulder at first and the waiter recommended it be done, medium rare. I have to say I am no longer a fan of bloody meat so I asked for it to be done medium. Honestly, it arrived and to my palate was a bit tasteless.... given that it was almost $60 I thought twice but was encouraged to send it back. The waiter was accommodating and I ordered the lamb chops instead. Two thick sliced lamb chops arrived about 15 minutes later and were a perfect medium served on a bed of potato and sweet potato. I really enjoyed this.... I like my lamb chops usually grilled, juicy and fatty. These were refined, trimmed of the fat and beautifully plated. I'd like to try the paella next time and more of the appetizers. Really good choice of fancy little cocktails also. I would reserve the back room for sure next time. That room has high ceilings and feels elevated. The front room where we sat was OK. I'd also opt for the outside seating area on a breezy evening... Otherwise it can be rather humid in the summer. Overall, excellent service and delicious food offerings. A bit pricey to be expected given the area.

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El Cielo - Gorgeous setting

Gorgeous setting

El Cielo - Octopus ala Gallega

Octopus ala Gallega

El Cielo - Custom Negro Truffle and Mushroom Paella

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Custom Negro Truffle and Mushroom Paella

Paris Hawaii - Restaurant interior

Paris Hawaii

4.6(28 reviews)
10.2 miDowntown
Fine dining
Romantic vibe

I've had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday at Paris Hawaii twice now - last year and this…read moreyear. Though I have to admit that this year's May menu wasn't quite as amazing as last year's, we still had an incredible experience from the service to the ambiance. It's island-French fusion with a seasonal prix fixe menu, and we were honestly a little skeptical since fusion cuisine usually misses the mark for us. But this turned out so well, and the ingredients complemented each other perfectly. The interior is minimal yet sophisticated, and the thoughtful details, from the lighting to the dishware, really stood out to us. They know how to make birthdays feel special, so it's definitely a go-to spot for celebrations.

Must try. Absolutely impressed! Open kitchen restaurant with minimal staff that can host up to ~10…read moreguests/ course. Every item was fantastic, a ton of flavors, and actually enough to make you feel completely satisfied. We haven't had a prix fixe experience in a while where we enjoyed every single item. For ex, grilled shrimp may seem like a normal shrimp..no. It was grilled over charcoal/wood indoors and holy smokes it was a flavor bomb. Same with the rest. Could've done with one more lamb though! Service is impeccable. 2 gentlemen cared for everyone and it felt very private and personalized. Better service and intimate feeling more than the star restaurants I've been to. $150pp and we got ~ 5 glasses of wine and opted out of wine pairing. ~$500 bill plus tip, but it's worth it. Highly recommend you give it a try for a fancy night out. Parking available for $5 for 4 hours with voucher. We'll be back every quarter!

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Paris Hawaii - Course, Poke

Course, Poke

Paris Hawaii - Tasting Course

Tasting Course

Paris Hawaii - Tasting Course

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Tasting Course

La Liégeoise - waffles - Updated July 2026

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