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    Mandi House

    4.2 (200 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Love this place. Easy to order at counter and stay as long as you'd like without feeling rushed, get up and pay at counter when you're finished. Everything tastes amazing that I've tried - but I like the grilled fish, the mandi chicken, and biriyani.

    Susan G.

    3/15/25: Short version - very delicious food, friendly staff, beautiful decor. It did take some time for the food to come out, the interior was clean (but also a bit tight w/ tables & booths), parking lot is not well striped, blind driveway could be disastrous if you're not careful. Longer version - Mandi House has been on my list of places to try for a very long time. This particular Saturday we finally decided to check it out. Parking? Their parking lot is on the east side (west side is the apartment complex). It is a tight driveway, I do not think two cars would fit if one were heading in and another out (especially if one of those cars as an mammoth SUV). It is a very blind driveway coming out. There is a "watch for pedestrians & bikes" sign (that has been graffitied) but we discovered just how low the visibility is (thanks to the building on their east side). Thankfully it was spring break for ASU, because honestly, we had to stick the nose of the car so far out in order to see any kind of traffic (vehicular of foot) that I can see how easy it would be for a collision to occur. Don't let that stop you from trying out Mandi House, just be very careful. The parking lot wasn't the cleanest and I think its overdue for some new striping, but it was fairly large. Food/Drinks? Tasty and hot, cold & bubbly, respectively. Not going to lie, we did almost turn around & leave once walking into the door -- but only because we saw a butt load of buffet bins laid out on multiple tables. We thought "Is this a buffet place?" We kept going in anyway, which is when we saw a few booths full of people, and figured they were just cleaning up the bins, preparing for a buffet at some later date & time. We placed our order (hummus, hannieth meat, mathbi meat (both lamb dishes, one spicy, the other sweet). Unfortunately they were out of all their juices (I wanted mango), so we had to scour the multitude of drinks in their coolers, settling on a couple Freez mixes (pomegranate, lemon & ginger). It did take some time for the hummus to come out, so be patient. The food is worth the wait. The pita came out steaming hot, and we devoured the entire thing. Pita was so dang good we asked for more. Our entree plates came out & we both gasped at how large the plates were. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone delicious. I mean it -- it really fell off the bone. The rice was interesting, in that we saw three colors. It was a very colorful plate of scrumptious food. The Hannieth Meat I got was just this side of spicy; not burn-your-mouth spicy, simply full of flavor. The Mathbi Meat dish my sister got was on the sweet side. Both of us enjoyed the food immensely. We opted to go for dessert: kinafa. It was nothing we had ever tried before, and the gentleman behind the counter (Ral?) was very nice & explained the difference to me -- its description read cheese, but he explained at Mandi House they use a cream. As he was explaining it, I laughed an said "so the cheese isn't a mozzarella or anything?" But apparently, he said some places to actually use that type of cheese, but they wash off the salt. Huh, learn something new every day. Which brings me to ... Staff? Ral was actually the only staff we spoke to, since he not only took our orders but brought the food out as well. We did see a couple other gentleman walking around but one appeared to be focused on bussing the tables and the other seemed to be cleaning up the restaurant in general. Ral was polite & friendly. The kinafa came out hot, and we had another laugh because we had seen the dish in their display case. Both of us thought it was rice. Ral laughed along with us, saying that's what most people think it is. We dug in. It was yummy. It was crunchy (thanks to the shredded phyllo dough), but with a creamy center. It had a touch of sweetness. If you have had baklava, think half of that sweetness. That is how mild the kinafa was. Luckily we were full from the other grub, so we were able to save some for leftovers. Would we visit Mandi House again? Most assuredly.

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    Danielle R.

    I passed by Mandi house on the way back from work one day and I saw they had whole fish dishes. I am a huge fan of whole fish so of course I ordered this for my first time take out visit on my birthday. I loved it. The taste and flavors were fresh and the fish was a good side as well. The rice was well seasoned and perfectly cooked too. My boyfriend got another meal with fries so of course I took some of his to try. The fries were a bit too crispy for our liking but the rest was yummy. I also got the baba ghannoj Whig is my fav as well. It's been a while so I had to splurge a bit.

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    Sharon T.

    Located in downtown Tempe is this Middle Eastern restaurant serving Halal Yemeni food. I have a big appreciation for their culture. We came during Ramadan week... and even at midnight this place stays open till 4am. Surprisingly there was people coming for pick up and people still feasting at the midnight hour. This place is a hole in the wall, that needs a little more tender love and care. At night time the parking in the back was a lil sketch but we were not deterred. They have outdoor seating with lighting. Inside the building, upon going in they have traditional seating similarly like a tea room with seated cushion on the floor and mini tables. Then to the main dining area are booths and a bar with classic candies in the front fridge. I saw there was a buffet line, so I would love to come next time during the time they serve buffet. We were greeted with the best service and great hospitality, with the host showing us the menu and explaining recommendations. We sat at a table that was a little wobbly so then we moved to the booth that had me sinking into my seat. But we found a table that was just right for us. You have to go to the register and order and then seat yourself. We chose to eat the Mathbi Meat with grilled lamb with the mixed appetizer that had fattoush, tabouleh, baba ganoush, and hummus. Everything came fresh to order and for a table for two, we shared our food with the portion just perfect. We were impressed with everything to be so delicious. The lamb was tender and the rice complemented the dish. The naan with the appetizer dishes married well with our entree. I was so impressed. I loved the tabouleh the most because it was so fresh. For dessert we tried the massoub. I'd recommend this for breakfast because it was like eating roasted banana with an oatmeal consistency of bread, with some tart cream and sesame seeds. Finalizing my meal, I kept going back and forth to grab the complimentary tea at table to the back corner. The cinnamon warmth flavor aided my digestion. I loved it so much! There is no doubt we will return if I feel like being a night owl out in town.. Our food experience was top notch, just recommend that the place could use a little more cleaning, but overall their food is a winner especially for the cost.

    Hamid K.

    The best Yemeni restaurant in Arizona Everything was so good and fresh, definitely coming back

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    Was Travel From LA to TX , My Friend Recommend About Mandi House .... What an Experience.... Very Clean @ Nice a environment, Very Friendly Staff ... Food I Can say 5 Star ... Kandi is Hook The Hook Specially Lamb .. Everyone Who Visit Or Traveling Should Atleast Try Once in a Life Time ...

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    Dalila V.

    I finally tried the Mandi house! Main things to note, is that you order at the counter and pay at the counter, however the food is brought out to your table. The one thing I loved at the restaurant that stands out from everywhere else I've been is that they have an area with traditional sitting that is closer to the floor - it was unclear to me if anyone can eat there or if it's reserved but it was beautiful. Food wise the flavors were great, food was well cooked, every order came out correct and I appreciated the fact that they have halal options and gyro that does not include pork. That said the flavors were slightly different from other places in the valley, probably the Yemen touch and it had a bit too much clover for my taste but that's absolutely a person by person thing and I still highly recommend for folks to try it first because you might love this! It comes with a creamy sauce and a spicy sauce - both were delicious. Four stars instead of five ONLY because there are other middle eastern spots in the valley where the food is even better but if it wasn't for the competition it would be a 5/5.

    Renata L.

    What a treat to go to a place that has traditional Yemeni and Saudi Arabian food. I got to try the kabsah chicken and the family got a chicken kabob wrap and a lamb one. The kabsah chicken was a new take for me on the chicken and rice dishes, full of aromatic spices and plenty of protein, A+. The wraps had barely any meat, but the taste and price were good. I would recommend throwing a few more pieces of meat in there even if that means charging a bit more, which would still make for a cheap sandwich. My kabsah plate was huge, which I got to share with the family, since they were still hungry with the small wraps. Can't wait to come back to try more dishes from the Yemeni and Saudi areas!

    Banana dessert

    Wow. This place is special. Tempe is lucky to have such an amazing restaurant. Yemeni restaurant are rare, and this place have a wide variety of Yemeni dishes that are delicious and hard to find. Their Kabsa, which is a Saudi dish is also amazing. The shrimp Kabsa reminds me of a really good paella. The grilled fish is delicious, the lamb Mandi was great as well. And don't skip the banana dessert, it's like a bread pudding! I look forward to coming back next time I'm in Arizona!

    Julian S.

    The food was excellent. We ordered the grilled Lamb and roasted chicken. Both the chicken and lamb were seasoned beautifully. The chicken was also very moist, not dry at all. The rice could've used a bit more seasoning/flavor but can't complain too much. I wish you could substitute the rice for a salad tho, as I try to stay away from access carbs (you might be able to I didn't ask.) We also ordered hummus but they ran out so we didn't get to try it, that was a bummer. The waiter was very sweet and gave us some good recommendations. I love a good family owned restaurant. This place looses some points for the ambiance, it does look a bit ran down from the outside and the inside could use some upgrades. At the end of the day, the food is what matters most and I can say I had a good experience and was very satisfied. I'd give it a 8.5/10, would definitely come back!

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    Chelsea M.

    Probably the best middle eastern food I've ever had. I had this last night and am already dreaming of coming back. I had the lamb plate which was amazing! The lamb is so soft and tender and rice is so flavorful. Really good food and I really enjoyed eating here. I will say that there weren't that many drinks available for non soda drinkers but I was fine with water. They have complimentary chai tea as well. They had a bunch of booths and even had a seating area that was traditional and on the floor which I thought was so cool.

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    We LOVEEEE the baked fish! Great food for takeout or to eat in.

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    Love their food. Affordable prices and lots of food for what you pay. Love the different kinds of seating.

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    Friendly and professional, authentic fresh food you get a good portion for what you pay my favorite meal is the mandi lamb...

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    Delicious best restaurant in Az sweetest employee's 1000000/10000000 i think i go almost 4 times a week

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    The food was amazing! Highly recommend trying the desserts. There's an option to sit on the floor too.

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    They're lamb is the best and just overall they have the best Arabic food in arizona there is no Arabic food better than Mandi house

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    Lamb and the Mandi chicken are my favorite. Rice is so full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The grilled fish is also a fantastic option.

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    4.5
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Some restaurants chase trends. Others just quietly keep making really good food year after year…read more This is one of those places. I'd been here several times years ago, and after coming back, I'm honestly wondering why I don't eat here more often. I ordered the chicken shawarma, a stuffed grape leaves platter, and hot tea. Everything was exactly what I hoped it would be. The chicken was well-seasoned, tender, and wrapped with the classic toppings, and the portion was fair for the price. Speaking of price, the value here is honestly hard to beat. The stuffed grape leaves platter came with hummus, tabbouleh, pita, and hot stuffed grape leaves. I had completely forgotten they serve them warm, and my brain needed a minute to recalibrate because I'm so used to cold dolmas everywhere else. Once I took a bite, though... yep. That's how they're supposed to taste. Soft, flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. I ended up adding some of the hummus and tabbouleh to my shawarma, which made an already great sandwich even better. The service was just as impressive as the food. My server was genuinely kind, gave me a few extra minutes when I couldn't decide, checked in without hovering, and even offered to package my hot tea to go when he noticed I was still working on it. (For the record, ordering an entire pot of tea for one person was an ambitious life choice on my part.) The dining room isn't huge, and there's also a small market attached, which adds to the charm. This place reminds me that consistency is underrated. Years later, I came back, and it was just as good as I remembered. Great food, great service, great value. I'll try not to wait so long before my next visit.

    Craving shawarma and saw this place on Reddit! Food was delicious. We came in at 1130 and no one…read morewas there. By the time we left it was the lunch rush. Got the food fast and the rose water lemonade was good. Mango juice tasted like Jumex and that's yummy to me lol Waitresses were nice and attentive. Bathrooms and the floors in the dining area need some TLC. Hopefully the kitchens kept up with. Waters we did not drink. They should probably clean up the walkway to the bathroom too there was just a bunch of stuff. They also have a store attached which was cool. We didn't look but still cool. Chicken shawarma was bomb!

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    Princess Pita Mediterranean Restaurant & Catering

    Princess Pita Mediterranean Restaurant & Catering

    4.5
    (889 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Halal

    Amazing Mediterranean market. We came to eat indoors. They offer a small patio for dining…read more We ordered the Princess Combo that feeds 2-3 people and includes several kinds of meat, hummus, salad, rice and delicious pita bread. We also ordered dolmas and Dubai Drizzle Pistachio Baklava. Loved the entire experience and hope to visit again soon!

    I would have never found this place if it weren't for TikTok. I really liked how upon walking in…read morethere is nice Arabic music playing. It is a restaurant with a mini market which makes it feel so authentic. However, upon my first visit I didn't really look around the market but I did purchase a zero calorie Salaam cola which tasted exactly like Coca Cola. I ordered chicken shawarma plate and for appetizers I got the falafels. I started with the falafels and they were surprisingly not dry at all. I was not sure what kind of sauce it was served with but it paired well with it. The plate portion size is no joke...Everything on the plate had a huge portion size: the salad, hummus, rice, and meat...all of them...Every bite with the yogurt sauce was flavorful. And then I tried a bite with hummus, rice, chicken and the sauce...wombo combo flavors. Unfortunately, I couldn't finish all of it so I had to take a to go box home. On my next visit I ordered the beef shawarma plate and I was not disappointed at all. After finishing with an empty plate, I walked around the mini market. I noticed there was allot of Middle Eastern food, candies, and drinks. I really enjoyed my Salaam cola on my first visit but they did not have the zero calorie version in stock...I did research on the brand and I found that they created the cola to provide aid to countries like (free)Palestine and Yemen which I deeply support. Besides the food, I also saw keffiyehs on display which I liked as well. Overall, I rate this place a strong 10/10. I will come back to try other entrees and desserts like their baklava cheesecake. Adam Nguyen Copyright 2026 - All Rights Reserved.

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    Wessen Int'l Kitchen

    4.4
    (137 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    I damariel deem this Mediterranean restaurant the best in arizona!! There chicken swarma is…read moreunmatched chicken taste marinated a day I advance and it cooked all the way thru to prefection. The saffron rice is undefeated!!! You can literally eat the rice by it's self man!!! God!!! This place is the best! There Greek salad is the best Greek salad I had in my life ask for extra olives and cheese I promise you and the dressing that goes with the Greek salad ask for extra!! I have had everything on the menu!! This place is super clean and chill it's owned my a beautiful family!! The service has always been amazing the food is not such a long wait!! I miss when it was a full restaurant I hope they open a bigger location the world needs it's I damariel cotton guarantee satisfaction here!! I bet momma you not leaving with your socks!!!

    Don't come here unless you plan to take out, there's 2 tables for a total of 8 people. But oh my,…read morewhat a treat you are in for! Friendly staff. I'd never tried Mansaf before so I ordered the platter. Delicious fall off the leg bone of lamb. Fluffy yellow rice, creamy hummus, a pita and a salad. I chose the Greek salad. It was fresh and crispy, the dressing on the side and delicious. Reasonable prices and they don't skip on quantity of food. I sure wish I didn't live 24 miles away, the exorbitant price of gas makes it difficult to justify the trip. But if I'm in the area, you can be sure I'll be stopping here!

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    3.9
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    0.8 mi

    I was surprised to see this place so empty. The food was pretty solid and kind of similar to cava…read more I think I prefer this to cava because they have more options and better portions for the price.

    This is my second time leaving this review - im not sure if my first one was deleted or what but it…read moreis important the business owner knows so they can correct: I want to be clear this review is SERVICE and EXPERIENCE based and NOT based on the food itself. I am an uber driver who was dispatched to this location on 1/24/26 at 2:06am. When I arrived the doors were locked and nobody was inside. I checked the business hours online and it says they're open until 3am. I called the restaurant, no answer. I then had to cancel the order due to the business hours being incorrect, which counts against our cancellation rating even though it's not our fault for cancel. Uber looks up the business hours online and if it says they're open online - they ding US (even though they weren't *actually* open)! After so many times of this we risk our accounts being deactivated, which directly impacts my income - at no fault of mine. I am willing to edit my review with acknowledgement from the business owner that their hours will either be changed online - or assurance that their business will be staffed during business hours. If not - I believe this review should stay as a message to future customers, to let them know that they may end up driving across town on any given night just to be met with locked doors during active business hours :(

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    Green Corner Restaurant

    Green Corner Restaurant

    4.6
    (1.8k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    I've been coming to Green Corner for a while now, and it's one of the few places that's…read moreconsistently excellent every single time. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and delicious, and you can really count on getting the same great quality with every visit. I honestly crave it at least once a week! Whether it's the perfectly seasoned meats, fresh salads, warm pita, or their amazing sauces, everything is packed with flavor. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the staff is always friendly. If you're looking for reliable, delicious Mediterranean food in Mesa, Green Corner is an easy 5-star recommendation. It's become one of my go-to spots, and I can't recommend it enough!

    We arrived about 12:45pm and the restaurant was busy and had an inviting atmosphere. It's a counter…read moreservice restaurant where you order, pay and food is delivered. We ordered a Greek Salad with Gyro and a Vegetarian platter, retrieved our drinks and found a table. Our food arrived about 10 minutes later. The Greek Salad was delicious and included greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions and feta cheese. I added gyro as the protein and it was a generous portion. The Vegetarian plate was also generous and was enjoyed by my friend. It included three crispy falafel, hummus, tabouleh salad, baba ghannoug, 2 stuffed grape leaves and tahini sauce with pita bread. We look forward to returning. Highly recommended for delicious Greek food and generous portions at a fair price!

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    Shawarma Factory

    Shawarma Factory

    4.0
    (88 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Really glad I found this place. I'm a sucker for middle eastern food and the food was excellent!…read moreThe service was fast and the daytime cook was super friendly and made excellent recommendations. I walked out with a full happy belly! Go here! You are missing out!

    FEAR FACTOR-Y I fear…read moreif you come here, you might not like it. Stopped in around 11pm on a Sunday night because it was one of the only places in the area that was open if you didn't choose to go with fast food. It was busy with customers at that time of night, surprisingly, maybe due to the fact they cornered the late-night eatery niche. The gentlemen taking the order was friendly. But I don't know if they were caught at a bad time because they were not prepared for the influx of customers. The worker could not even take an order for 15 minutes because they were backed up trying to cook and finish existing orders. The worker did let the crowd know that it would take a while before we could order. Once we ordered, then it took another 20 minutes to get the food. Was it worth the wait? No, sorry. SHAWARMA FRIES- They must have been using old oil, fries were a dark and unpleasant grease bombs. The meat in shawarma was not great. To me it lacked the spices and seasoning and was underwhelming. It was basically Carne Asada without spices. All it was was meat and fries which came with a cream sauce on the side. It could have used some tomato or greens or pickled veg to brighten up dish. It was just heavy and greasy and one-note. I would not order this again. FALAFELS were much the same. Dark and almost burnt, crunchy, hockey pucks, except they were ring-shaped, I think to allow an efficient, even cook, so why were they over-cooked? HUMMUS was pretty decent, creamy and smooth, I wouldn't mind buying this by the cup. It's a shame that the pita bread was so generic, it did not do the hummus justice. The rice also tasted generic. Nothing really felt authentic here. The place needs some detail cleaning really badly. There is dust all over the furniture and decor and it was unappetizing. The bathrooms smelled like a hobo encampment. The tidiness was scary. The friendly staff and hummus is all they really had going for them on my visit. It would be hard for me to comeback unless they really do an overhaul of their restaurant.

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    Kabizza

    Kabizza

    4.7
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    5/5 -- One of the Best Middle Eastern Meals I've Had in Years!…read more Kabizza was a fantastic find in North Tempe and easily one of the better Middle Eastern restaurants I've been to in years. I ordered the kebab plate, while my mom ordered the chicken tikka plate. Both came with a generous portion of seasoned rice, hummus, pita and a very fresh side salad. My kebab was very good -- 4/5. The meat was cooked extremely well, with a great char on the outside while remaining moist and tender inside. I personally thought it could have used more seasoning to really make the flavor pop, but that's a relatively minor criticism. I'll definitely order it again because seasoning can sometimes vary depending on who is cooking that day. The chicken tikka, however, was absolutely perfect -- 5/5! The chicken had exactly what you want from grilled Middle Eastern food: a beautiful char on the exterior while remaining incredibly juicy and tender inside. I wouldn't change a thing about it. The sides were also 5/5 across the board. The rice, hummus and salad all tasted remarkably fresh. The hummus was smooth and creamy, and the salad had crisp vegetables that tasted like they had just been cut rather than sitting around waiting to be served. Everything on the plates worked together really well. The restaurant is located in a plaza that certainly isn't the fanciest or most upscale in N. Tempe, so don't judge this place by its surroundings. Inside, Kabizza is clean, comfortable and casual, and ultimately the quality of the food is what matters. I also thought the prices were reasonable considering both the quality of the food and the generous portion sizes. The gentleman who took our order was friendly, and our food came out surprisingly quickly. Kebab plate: 4/5 Chicken tikka plate: 5/5 Rice, hummus & salad: 5/5 Freshness: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Overall experience: 5/5 Kabizza may be an unassuming neighborhood restaurant from the outside, but the food punches WAY above what you might expect from the location. I'll absolutely be back, and next time I want to explore more of the menu. Definitely worth trying if you're looking for fresh, flavorful and reasonably priced Middle Eastern food in Tempe!

    Gonna give it 3 stars for this first time visit. The food was very well made and plentiful (except…read morethe dressing on the salad, tasted bottled). The spices in the kebab and rice were perfect. And falafel was very nice with the right amount of spice and no greasy flavor. The reason only 3 stars? The staff was slow and at times non existent. We had asked for an extra plate and the guy disappeared never to be seen again. Well, until we left we saw him Nextdoor sitting at the smoke shop. Also the interior needs some work. Atmosphere not good here and the booths are definitely 2nd hand. I will certainly try again though, because there is so much more to enjoy on this menu and the food was good. Side note. If you get a plate dinner, it is plenty for 2!!

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    Mandi House - mideastern - Updated August 2026

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