The ambiance is so nice here and all the staff was really helpful and nice. Our waitress Fengyu was very attentive and kind. We ordered the lazi chicken, tofu, and chili oil dumplings! All of it was delicious! Even the pickled cabbage on the side was delicious! Fengyu noticed we liked it and even it packed it to go for us! read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

罗兰岗穿山甲，推荐这家餐厅！Sunny服务很好，饭菜也新鲜很香哦！very amazing restaurant to visit and eat! Really had fun read more

Mountain House - Chinese food - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

My family really enjoys this restaurant for the mix between traditional and modern Chinese dishes plus great ambience. It was my first time trying it and I loved it as well. Thank you to our waitress Fengyu Li for the standout service! read more

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I've been to this restaurant twice, and the food quality has been consistently excellent. I had another wonderful dining experience here tonight! The presentation of the sliced pork belly with cucumber, served hanging on a wooden rack, was absolutely stunning and unique. It paired perfectly with the spicy dipping sauce underneath. The shredded potato was also fantastic, perfectly crisp, light, and full of flavor. The last time I had Sichuan Boiled Fish was delicious. The fish was fresh and tender, and the broth was rich, flavorful, and infused with the wonderful aroma of Sichuan peppercorns. Everything we ordered was delicious. The ambiance was cozy, and the service was excellent. Everyone who works here is friendly, welcoming, and polite. I'll definitely be back. Five stars! read more

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If you are craving authentic Szechuan cuisine, look no further than Mountain House in Rowland Heights. This restaurant is gorgeous and the food is absolutely AMAZING! It feels so relaxing when you're dining here - I cannot recommend this place enough. My favorite was the Lazi Chicken and their Mapo Tofu. The presentation for the Swing Pork Belly was beautiful but it wasn't what I liked best. The Steamed Fish was VERY fresh! Everything I ordered was all very good. The prices are inexpensive and you're also getting top notch service. Mountain House is a 10/10! read more

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Mountain House in Rowland Heights, CA is absolutely gorgeous as if you are stepping into a Chinese Palace. Details and atmosphere is impeccable that simply brings joy to your experience. You are being served the most authentic Chinese cuisine such as Sauerkraut Fish Soup, Peking Style Beef Short Ribs, Teppan Garlic Shrimp, Mapo Tofu, Eggplant & String Beans, Kung Pao Chicken and Beef Fried Rice. Now I wonder if the new San Gabriel location will live up to the Rowland Heights one? read more

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Like a 13th century Shaolin monk, your favorite Yelp correspondent has been on a foodie quest the past few days- Lean in, and indulge me as I elaborate... After I graduated from USC, I spent a year managing the night shift at a 24-hr Thrifty Drugs store on Canon Drive in Beverly Hills. In addition to frequent celeb sightings (Rodney Dangerfeld, Cher and Sir Elton to name a few) the otherwise bleh job's other perk was the plethora of restaurants nearby. I fixated on a small, family-run Szechuan place that served, still, the finest kung pao chicken I'd ever tasted- Peanuts, peppers and dark Chinese sauces expertly wok'd to yield a distinctive chocolate, malty taste on the back of each crunchy bite. I was smitten at bite #1 and it was my "pay day Friday" lunch spot for the entire year I labored there! Over the ensuing thirty-six plus years, I have searched high + low, far + wide for Chinese restaurants who make their Kung Pao or Gung Bao chicken the authentic Szechuan style. 95% of the time my taste buds and I are left crestfallen when we discover that they'd caved, prepared their KPC in a bastardized, American style (sweeter, lighter, far less savory and zero cacao bean imprint on my palate). Finally my search happily coincided w/ my smartphone's AI, who counseled me that Mountain House in Rowland Heights may well sit at the peak of area Szechuan specialists. First, arriving at Mountain House is an experience unto itself. Like an Empress, she seats at the back of a bustling circular strip mall and parking is as hard to find a sub-$5/g fuel! Upon entry, you're instantly transported by what HASTA be one of the most evocatively atmospheric restaurants I've ever witnessed! Calming beech wood, ornately scrolled calligraphy and the soothing noise of water gently coursing thru interior fountains make for unbeatable ambiance! The food?! Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeiit. THIS was the best Kung Pao I've savored since those halcyon days when Yours Truly was a fresh college grad and before he launched his corporate career! I am immensely relieved to have pinpointed a local Szechuan-forward restaurant that doesn't shirk from the Sichuan peppercorns and the scalding hot temperatures required to produce that instantly recognizable faux-malty chocolate note you get in well made KPC. Bravo, Mountain House, for seizing the very pinnacle of area Szechuan venues! read more

If you're looking for bold Sichuan food with a great dining atmosphere, Mountain House is definitely worth checking out. The traditional interior decor is beautifully done and really sets the mood as soon as you walk in. The food itself is quite good and hits those signature spicy and numbing notes well. The Swing Pork Belly is a fun order mostly for the presentation, but the sliced pork and chili-garlic sauce definitely hold their own. The Fish In Sour Cabbage Soup is comforting--the broth strikes a nice tangy balance, and the fish was fairly tender. We also tried the Green Pepper Mao Xue Wang, which brought plenty of that authentic numbing heat, and the Ma-la Prawns, which had a nice, fiery kick. read more

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I've heard about this place for years and finally had the chance to try it. Definitely lived up to the hype. The interior was nice with a traditional Chinese vibe to it. Food was great. My personal favorite was the Pepper Beef Tongue. read more

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Came here for lunch for the first time, and really enjoyed the experience. The restaurant has a really cool interior design: koi pond, bamboo water fountain, and Chinese pergola booth seatings. The lights are soft and the background music is soft traditional Chinese. I love the iPad menu, it's well designed and easy to use. The cuisine is spicy Szechuan style- many dishes have popcorn, chili, and are heavily seasoned. For a party of two we ordered the spicy chicken, garlic beans, and twice cooked pork. The portions are decent and the all three dishes were good. The service was quick and attentive. The food came out fairly quickly and the servers were super helpful and polite. Will definitely return again! read more

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Mountain House really takes you away with their ambience as if you weren't in the states anymore, but traveled to Asia for this. Everything we ordered was delcious (AND SPICY), be cautious of the spice levels depending on your taste. A few popular items I came here for was unfortunately out so I may need to come back to try. Service can be a bit delayed depending on the business/crowd. It's a popular spot in the area so I get it. Overall, what we ordered was well priced and enjoyable. read more

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This place is becoming 1 of my favorite Sichuan restaurants. Love the ambience the moment walking in. We ordered the prawn, red pepper fish head, beef stripes, hanging pork belly, pork kidney and frog legs. Everything was delicious. What i love about this place was its not that spicy to a degree you could not even be able to taste the food. Service was nice too. read more

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Food: 10/10! Extremely large selection of what I can only imagine is authentic sichuan cuisine! Even delicacies like rabbit are available. We went with more familiar items on our first visit and we were in for a treat! First, the chilled spice cabbage to start was perfectly seasoned and immediately opened my appetite. Mapo tofu was perhaps THE BEST I have ever had. Another favorite was the fried noodles with beef - we ALLLMOST left this out, but everyone agreed this was one of the winners. The white fish was also great, with extremely tender and flavorful pieces. Tofu lovers will all rejoice at the crispy sizzling tofu - but a word of caution - the sizzle is reallll, this one is especially hot, temperature wise. Service: 10/10 No complaints, quick and friendly service. Ambiance: 15/10 The decor absolutely took our breath away. Private dining areas located in the back, beautiful, serene decor greet you when you first open the wooden doors. read more

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Mountain House has great food. There's always a wait. Be sure to arrive early. Dining experience could definitely use some improvement. The tea cups and plates are all chipped. Especially the tea cups. Even employees couldn't find a non chipped cups and gave us paper cups instead. With such good food, upgrading your plates could elevate overall. Also, I was burnt by your shrimp dish. Employee did not tell me that it was hot. Did she do anything about it? No. My recent experience will not stop me from coming just because I do enjoy eating there. Just some improvements to adjust. Also, you can't really go wrong with any of the dish. read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Had a fantastic meal at Mountain House in Rowland Heights. The Swing Pork Belly, County Braised Pork, and Grilled Beef Ribs were all packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The Dumplings in Chili Oil were a great starter, and both the Chinese Long Beans with Eggplant and Water Spinach were fresh and delicious. The Incredible Fried Rice with Beef definitely lived up to its name! We finished with the Sweet Drunken Jelly and Honey Pear Chrysanthemum Tea, which were the perfect ending to a great meal. Excellent food, generous portions, and great service. Looking forward to coming back! This place is such a vibe! Prettiest interior design I've ever seen in a Chinese restaurant! Great spot for big groups or small groups. read more

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Tried variety of different things here and everything was really delicious. I really enjoyed the rabbit and the Szechuan noodles. Also love their dumplings here. The atmosphere is really cool and we got great service from our servers Sunny and Serene. It's a nice spot tucked away that offered some very delicious eats. read more

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Upon entering, it felt like we were transported back to ancient china. It feels very intimate here, great for familial settings. We ordered the string beans, steamed crab with sticky rice, and chili oil dumplings. The string beans are delicious but the dumplings can be passed on. It tasted more like a wonton than a dumpling. The steamed crab took about an hour instead of the agreed 30 or so minutes. However this is fine because our server gave us a free dessert for the long wait. We ordered the osmanthus dessert and it was so yummy! Overall, skip the dumplings get the string beans and crab. I would definitely come back! read more

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The ambiance is of course beautiful, with music and ambient sounds that compliment the interior. This will always be the place I recommend to impress guests!! We ordered the long beans, dumplings, and the sticky rice crab. Note that the crab takes about 20-30 minutes to cook/steam. Our crab unfortunately took much longer, but the kind staff kept us updated during every step, offering to switch the order or keep it and wait, and gave complimentary dessert for the inconvenience. All the food (in my opinion) is traditional yet exceptionally good. They care about their craft and coming here reminds me of home! The staff are always very kind and charismatic, and the many times I have come I have had an excellent experience. read more

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Quite a unique place for dining e experience for sure. From outside, you wouldn't expect much, but once inside you feel like you are walking into some Chinese village. Truly gorgeous and calm setting both koi fish pond and garden pagoda like or wooden garden gardening area with dimly lit lanterns and wooden decors. Menu is on iPad so you choose and order directly there, without interact with staff, but they're there if needed. Once you got settled, they brought you an iron pot of hot tea over a warm grill to keep it warm. Menu is quite a selection so you have to go through it and select it carefully. We order a handful of dishes to share (of course), some dish is numb spicy and others are perfect spicy. All are well presented and well executed. Portions are good, prices are high for the portion but with the decor & setting, I would say perfect. Overall, it was a calm, relaxing great dinner with great setting and great service. read more

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The restaurant was booked and busy on a Wednesday night which speaks to its popularity. The interior is gorgeous and truly emulates that of a traditional Chinese village with the dimly lit lanterns and wooden architecture. We were seated quickly since we had reservations using Yelp and the host walked us to our table in the back. The seats weren't the most comfortable but the table was spacious for just two people. The host came back with a delicious pickled veggie appetizer and some tea. It was my first time here, so I was excited to try a lot of items since I don't have authentic Szechuan cuisine very often. My most anticipated item was the most popular, the swing pork belly, which came with an addictingly good garlic sauce. My favorite dish, however, was the green spicy whole fish. The fish was tender and delicate but balanced well with the sauce. I also really enjoyed the grilled beef ribs, since it's served like Peking duck, where you build your own wrap. It didn't come with bao buns, like pictured on the menu, but the meat was tender and the whole dish was flavorful nonetheless. The ma-la boiled beef is another solid choice for an entree, which I would choose over the la-zi chicken. We finished off the meal with the black sesame shaved ice with snowy cream, and I would say it satisfied my sweet tooth, but I wish the bowl wasn't as shallow because I wanted more. Overall, the waiters were nice, we didn't wait long for the food, and it's a great place for large groups since there's plenty of large tables and even some private dining rooms. read more

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I love the way the place is decorated. Reminds me of restaurants in China. The food is also yummy and spicy, although the portions are slightly on the smaller side. read more

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This restaurant is so good. I took my parents and they were impressed. The swing pork belly was so tender with amazing sauce. My dad said he hadn't eaten such a good flavor like that in a while. I liked the short ribs as they were tender and it was unique to wrap it like Peking duck . The fish was tender . The veggies were fresh . The ambience is lovely and there is a koi pond out front . Overall great dining experience. read more

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I love the food here, even as someone who can't tolerate spicy food. All the dishes I've had here are flavorful yet well balanced. The lazi chicken is great and has a nice sichuan kick. Ambience is nice too. Feels like you're in an ancient Chinese courtyard. The only issue is that service is a bit slow sometimes because they're so busy. read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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I'm always impressed by the interior of this restaurant every time I dine here. It feels like I've been transported to China! The food here is quite tasty and comes presented very nicely as well. I've been here several times and have enjoyed the dishes I have ordered each time. The food comes out very quickly and the waiters are quite attentive. A bit on the pricier end than your local Szechuan restaurant, but you are paying a bit extra for the experience of dining in an aesthetically pleasing restaurant. I would definitely recommend this spot to take your friends or family out for a nicer dinner! read more

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The atmosphere here is amazing, but the food was even better! Even if you've never tried Sichuan cuisine before, this is definitely a great place to start. Every dish was flavorful and memorable. The service was outstanding as well -- especially Winnie, who was incredibly kind and attentive throughout our visit. She made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We will definitely be coming back again! Highly recommend. read more

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Bad experience at lunch yesterday. The food was pretty decent, the decoration was really nice, and the dishes came out quickly. However, the service was horrible. There were only 2 servers on the floor at the time. At first, they gave us a tablet to place the order ourselves, but then they took the tablet away after we finished ordering. Later, when the food arrived, we wanted to order more rice wraps for the grilled beef. We tried waving at the servers 5 or 6 times, but they completely ignored our table. We noticed that the servers were checking on other tables around us, but not ours. It honestly made us wonder if the service was worse because we do not speak Chinese. Overall, it did not feel like a welcoming restaurant experience. read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

An incredible meal for date night! I absolutely love the decor and vibes here. Some of my favorite dishes I tried were the sour cabbage fish soup (eat it with rice), grilled beef ribs (really unique concept similar to Peking duck), and garlic pea sprouts (my fav veggie). The service is also really great, and I love that you can just order through their iPad. I highly recommend making a reservation or coming early during the busy times (Friday nights and weekends). read more

Mountain House - Fish In Sour Cobbage Soup (Black Fish), Swing Pork Belly, garlic pea sprouts, crispy Crispy Sizzling Tofu - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

This place is perfect for a date night experience. The ambiance is stunning. The food is good and options well versed. The service was immaculate as the waitress helped us on ordering. Will return again read more

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Not your average Sichuan restaurant Mountain House in Rowland Heights = traditional decor, cozy aesthetic, and the perfect setup for family dinners or friendly get-togethers. La-zi Chicken and Ma-po Tofu brought the heat Grilled Beef Ribs, Teppan Shrimp, Country Braised Pork, and Long Beans w/ Eggplant kept it balanced. Spicy or not, this spot hits read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Need a place to get away from what's outside? This place will transport you to the Asian environment, where you feel like you're no longer in LA. Their service was on point and their food was overall, delicious. I recommend the swinging pork belly, eggplant, and sesame shaved ice. Also, their jasmine tea was super floral and their creamy sweet corn juice was just like a corn soup, but as a drink. read more

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Mountain House was a pleasant surprise for me! I've been wanting to try this place for a while and it did not disappoint! From the outside to the inside, the restaurant does a great job capturing its guests. For those curious, the staff speak English and Mandarin. The ambience is peaceful with dim yellow lighting and water flowing through the center of the restaurant. Ordering was a breeze as they provide a self serving tablet to order food with jasmine tea as the standard (free). We came for Szechuan and boy was it yummy! The soup was delicious and had a ton of flavor with perfectly cooked fish. We also got the bullfrog- chicken dish which was pleasantly surprising. I forgot to take a photo, but the fried chicken was also phenomenon. The spice was perfect for me (someone who loves spicy) but they also offer the option to order mild. The only thing I would mention would be that service could be a bit slow. Our initial dishes took about 20minutes and we even had to remind the waitress of a dish that was missing. If that doesn't bother you, then it's a great option choice and would recommend! read more

Mountain House - Spicy Bullfrog & Chickrn - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Insanely good food and beautiful interior, but I'm not a huge fan of the mobile ordering as it kind of throws off the vibe of the place. Also, a lot of tables had people watching videos without headphones, which felt a bit off-putting for what is otherwise a fairly upscale restaurant. read more

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Came in for a dinner date with my husband. We ordered the steamed crab, stir fried cabbage, grilled beef rib and swinging pork belly. All the food was beautifully presented and delicious. The ambiance was warm and absolutely stunning. It makes you feel like you stepped into an ancient Chinese palace. The service was great, my servers Sherry and Serene were both so helpful and kind. They were so attentive and friendly with the whole dining experience. My favorite dish was the steamed crab which was steamed in huge leaf and came with tasty glutinous rice and bonito flakes. It was such a fun and interactive meal. Definitely would come back. read more

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3.7 stars They have peach green tea in the front so you can drink while you wait for a table. My favorites were the hanging pork. I dont know what sauce is on the bottom but i think its chilli oil and alot of garlic. I also liked the beef with the wraps but they need more wraps. I did see other with 8 baos on yelp but im not sure why we got wraps instead. Fish with soysauce. This one is the 2nd option on the menu with chinese letters and no pictures. We had to ask the server which one it was since the images of that specific one looked amazing. The fish was a little fatty so the meat on it was soo juicy. Dont forget to eat the cheek meat. My friends love the beef tongue but i prefer the chicken over that. Only bad thing was the chicken had too many broken bone pieces so it was a little hard to eat. It had a hint of mala to it. The prawns came with alot of garlic and they give you gloves so you can eat them. The pig intestines needs to be crispier, otherwise it just tastes gamey. hot and sour soup was bland, it needed vinegar. the mala noodles were not spicy at all and didnt really have meat. Was not a fan of the braised pork belly. I love the little handwipes that look like ancient chinese books from dramas read more

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Walking in feels like stepping into a traditional Chinese garden. The space is stunning with beautiful wood carvings and even a koi pond. The menu is all about the "Ma-La" flavor profile. Everything I tried was amazing and the Swing Pork Belly is a must try. I was so obsessed with the garlicky chili sauce. The La-Zi Chicken is perfectly crispy and spicy, while the Pickled Pepper Sea Bass is tangy and flavorful. Everything came out pretty quickly. The weekends get busy fast, so join the digital waitlist before you arrive to save yourself some time. read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Reservation at 7, they called at 6:40 telling us our table was ready and ended up giving our table to another party so we arrived at 7 without table and sat 7:15. + Pork swing wasn't as amazing this time. Garlic sauce was spicy garlicky and not sweet enough. + Salted egg corn was fun like little popcorns. + Egg plant and string beans flash fried well, good amount of spice + Country braised pork: very tender pork but overall flavor not my favorite + Wraps: okay, the hoisin sauce was different, not the usual thick and sweet kind read more

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Mountain House is a really nice restaurant that goes all in on the ambiance to enhance your dining experience. The sound of the water flowing in the fountains and the koi fish in the pond, it's really calm and peaceful. My family loves spicy food and since it was our first time, our attendant gave us some recommendations. The swinging pork belly was very thinly sliced but what makes it delicious is the chili oil and miso paste sauce I believe. The dish with tripe was also very tender. I do like that they slice so thin vertically because sometimes thick cuts of tripe can be chewy. We also had fried rice and hot and sour soup. The fried rice was well seasoned and tender meat and truly serves 4 adults. The hot and sour soup had a good balance of flavor and had at least 7 servings. The employee does serve your rice and soup so that's a nice service. I must say, I absolutely loved the tea and how the pot is perched on top of a warmer so it never gets cold. It was just so fragrant and I wish I could take it home! I docked a star because they do need to fix their restrooms. read more

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Love its grand entrance, lucky koi pond, and spacious private seating -- even a beautifully designed pavilion -- total luxury vibes without breaking the bank. Spicy lovers, don't miss the Szechuan lamb spine and spicy boiled fish -- dangerously addictive! Bringing the family? No worries! Beef & egg soup, braised pork belly, and stir-fried veggies satisfy all generations. ‍‍‍ As people say, "A restaurant that sparks conversation makes the meal even better." This is a spot guaranteed to impress everyone important in your life. IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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Reasonable prices and portions with very nice ambiance and interior decorations! Some of the spicy food was very spicy, even for us! Tried a variety of dishes but nothing particularly stood out flavor-wise. Nice presentation. Took forever for the la zi ji to come out that we thought about cancelling it read more

2 star off for front desk host lying to us. We saw open spaces and it's already late at night. 7PM and they said someone reserved the table and that table is for party of 8, but they will "call" and ask if that party is still coming. Two host was giving each other the eye and then laughing. 100% sure there was no such thing. It bugged me the whole night. And they didn't have rice for awhile because they were still cooking it. But they gave us free buns for the time being. Thank you Serene! Our last pea shoots vegetables also didn't come out until laterrrr. Serene, her coworkers and manager was super nice and friendly! I didn't expect this place to be that good. Everything was tasty and I went all in on the food! On the pricier end but $130 before tips for a party of five. They celebrate birthday! Super nice with music and everything and a gift! read more

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