When the topic of "Best Poke" makes its rounds; Ryder's is a place that I don't see mentioned often, and it's criminal! Do yourselves a favor and get the gingah avocado poke. You won't regret it. Spicy ahi is also the classic safe pick, but be warned... This one packs more heat then most. Fresh ono poke is not the only thing about this place. As their name says, shave ice and desserts like their kulolo sundae are also a do not skip. Ever warm and welcoming, do not shy away from meeting Ryder and his pops. Hear for yourself what makes this place so special read more

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Stopped in for the kulolo sundae with coconut ice cream and to check out the poké situation. We tried what seemed to be the popular choice of gingah sauce and avocado poké. I thought this was just ok, could've used a little bit more salt. The kulolo sundae on the other hand, was simply delicious! With the hot and cold contrast of the warm kulolo and cold cream. The dessert is worth coming back for! read more

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Decided to come here on a whim and was not disappointed! Located near Kam highway, there is a parking lot with plenty of spaces. There are other businesses so I can imagine it getting busy during peak hours. We got two poke bowls - hot shoyu/gingah avocado and Hawaiian/spicy. Hot shoyu was delicious! Definitely more on the salty side with the shoyu, but not too salty and has a nice kick. Gingah avocado was pretty good. I wish they actually added more salt or something to make it taste more like ginger chicken sauce. Was not as tasty in comparison to hot shoyu. The Hawaiian was decent. It was pretty standard. The spicy was great - good balance of mayo and Sriracha, and great kick. For some reason the portions of each flavor didn't seem equal - we got more spicy than Hawaiian, and more gingah than hot shoyu. No complaining, just an observation. I did not care for their rice. It tasted like it was sitting and overcooked. Shame. Also, something odd happened. While in line, we told them our order and ordered bowls with Furikake. Since they make the poke to-order, we paid and waited for them to make it and top off our bowls with the poke once it was made. Weirdly enough, when we got our bowls, both of them did not have Furikake... Not sure where our original bowls went ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Prices are the going rate for fresh fish, and I must say - the fish was FRESH. Definitely a great poke spot in the area! Next time I go, I might try their other flavors to see what else they got. read more

I was told about this place by my "assistant"(Claude) today. I gave it a shot. I came in at a good time, no wait. I was promptly helped. The vibe is very upbeat. I tried the gingah avocado, and it's awesome! Not on the economical side but the quality is great! Btw, it's in the same building as Dixie grill. To the left of the tattoo shop. read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Poke bowl with California and gingah avocado - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

100% Legit poke spot! This is now 1 of 2 poke spots (don't mean to name drop but Off da hook in Manoa is the other lol) in Oahu that I can call da best! Poke is super fresh and they added some type of sesame ball topping that made it taste really unique. The staff was super nice and we chatted about the restaurant. This place was recommended by a local and will be going here again! read more

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The sashimi has fantastic quality and is very fresh, but the flavors weren't quite there. Their most popular flavors are spicy ahi and avocado ahi. Avocado ahi was so bland. We got oyster sauce as our second flavor and it was wayyyy too salty. The shaved ice was way too syrupy and inedible. But the sundae was 5/5 all around! The mochi like taro inside was so delicious. It comes with 2 large scoops of mac nut ice cream. I'd come for the sundae but not get anything else. read more

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I wanted to try a little bit of everything so I asked if they can do less then quarter pound and the girl said no. So I decided to get a poke salad with spicy mayo and the ginger. I must say the fish was very fresh with great cuts none of that stringy stuff but sadly the content lacked depth and failed to deliver a impactful flavor profile. Oh and they don't give you any salad dressings with the salad, odd. read more

I'm Poke lover and always looking for good Poke place! This place is located behind or side of Dixie Grill, and you can access from Kamehameha Hwy(west bound) or can come from Moanalua Road side. There are many parking lot but depends on the day and time, little full. It's very tiny cozy to go place and only counter seat but majority of the people just take out but there is a picnic table outside. I ordered Gingah Avocado Poke Bowl and my husband choice was Shoyu Poke Bowl. It's sooooo ONO! I regret I should have come here sooner! But now I know this place poke is so ONO! so can't wait to try another flavor! read more

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Never answers the phone, service in person as if you're bothering them, dms on instagram are rude... I always try to support local, but no thanks, I tried. Just like their other company BLESSED, lol, they'll get humbled real soon read more

Fresh ahi, great service, what more can you ask for from a poke place! The poke selection was right on and there were non-stop customers coming through so you know that's a good sign. I got the spicy and shoyu poke and it was bomb! Definitely a must have when in Aiea, and will be back soon! read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Spicy and Shoku Poke - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Great fresh poke tucked away next to Dixie Grill. Its hard to know about this spot if you haven't seen them on YouTube (Reel Adventures Hawaii). Great YT channel BTW. They show Ryder actually how he makes their poke with the fresh fish. With thay said, this place serves some great fresh poke options. They even sell shave ice and ice cream. I deducted 1 star as the last time I went, they didnt have haupia ice cream so they couldn't serve their kulolo sundae. They also ran out of rice for their poke bowls. But in their defense it was a couple hours before they close and they also offer salad or nachos in place of rice. But, besides that, they serve some great fresh poke for such a small underrated shop. Will continue to promote this place and I will certainly be back read more

As soon as we landed in Honolulu, we were looking for a poke place near the airport and found this place. It was SO GOOD! It really was the fresh Hawaiian poke I was dreaming of. Fresh and great flavor! I hope to get another one on my back before catching my flight. So so good read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

The USS Arizona Memorial is one of the most visited historical sites in America. Most people visiting Oahu will visit this amazing peak into our history. If you count yourself as one of them go to Ryders or at least for a break. We got there about 15 mins before they closed and candidly the girls were nice enough but also it seemed like they were disappointed that customers came in so close to closing. The place itself is in a tiny parking lot in the corner next to a tattoo parlor. There is no seating except the picnic table outside. As for the shave ice itself, it was fantastic and soft. The flavors were tasty and they had a good assortment. There were only 4 flavors left as they were an out of two and couldn't or wouldn't replace them. While we didn't get poke bowls we were allowed to try the scraps of what was left and it was as good as everyone says! But they WILL run out so don't wait till closing to go! At the End of the Day it was convenient and close to Pearl Harbor and hit the spot! We would definitely go back if visiting again and get poke bowls and hopefully the ice cream we were hoping to enjoy. read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Large shave ice three flavors, ice cream, and condensed milk. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Stoped by Ryders Had to try the POKE NACHO - hot shoyu and spicy mayo poke combo with unagi sauce and the no fail KULOLO SUNDAE read more

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Yes you should go. Ryders was on my bucket list of poke places to check out while in Honolulu. And they did not disappoint. I came here with one other person. The nice people behind the counter answered all our questions and even let us sample their poke to make sure we knew what we wanted. I got poke nachos with their two best selling poke flavors (Ginger Avocado and Spicy Mayo). I also added the pickled onions which was a little extra $. It was delicious and flavorful. I love the chips they use which gave it a lot of crunch. I highly recommend the nachos. The person I came with got their regular poke bowl with rice. They also got 3 toppings including their popular pickled garlic which I also recommend. We both enjoyed our meal. The inside of this place is small and a more of a grab and go type of spot. But they do have some limited seating if you are looking to dine in. Besides poke they are known for their shaved ice and ice cream. I do want to come back and try their popular Kulolo sundae. Parking is easy since they share a lot in a strip mall. They are located on the 1st floor in the corner. read more

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This is the best poke I've ever had! Absolutely delicious and I wish in Hawai'i now so I could eat some. Every time I'm in O'ahu I crave poke. It's one of my staples when I visit. I've been on a hunt for the best and I think this place is it! The poke is so flavorful and fresh. You must order the pickled garlic - life changing! It's a little shop but there's actually a good amount of parking. Expect to wait a little if you're there during lunchtime. The service was super speedy and all the employees were friendly. The shop and area is a vibe. It's really cute and cozy with a table outside. We took ours to-go and everything was packaged really well. read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Poke salad - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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If you're looking for fresh poke and genuinely great service, Ryders Poke is a must. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted right away. He asked if it was our first time, which it was for me and took the time to walk me through everything, offer samples, and really make me feel welcomed. Nothing felt rushed or transactional, just good, genuine service. The fish is incredibly fresh and very well seasoned. You can tell they take pride in what they're serving. I appreciated how he asked what flavors I liked and guided me based on that, super easy to talk to and genuinely helpful. I ordered the spicy ahi and the California poke nachos with unagi sauce, topped with taegu, and it was SO good. Everything just worked together perfectly. Prices are also really reasonable for the quality you're getting. You can tell there's a lot of pride behind this place, he was even talking highly about the owner, which says a lot about the environment and culture there. The overall vibe was welcoming, friendly, and just good energy all around. Before I left, he was hyping up their kulolo sundae, so now I have to go back and try it next time. Definitely a spot I'll be returning to. read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Spicy ahi, California poke nachos topped with Taegu and unagi sauce - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Ryder's Poke and Shave Ice is a quaint eatery located in Aiea...next to Dixie Grill. My husband and I wanted to grab a quick lunch and decided to try the fresh poke bowl with sushi rice and popular kulolo Sundae. At the recommendation of their friendly staff, we selected the spicy tuna and California roll served on furikake rice. It was so tasty and onolicious! For dessert, we enjoyed the warm kulolo with haupia ice cream topped with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and a sprinkle of chopped macadamia nuts. Unfortunately, they were out of the macadamia nuts and shave ice! If you're ever out shopping at Pearlridge or visiting Pearl Harbor, don't hesitate to stop by this little take out poke shop. You'll be so glad you did! read more

Love their poke bowls here so good! Love how you can choose sides like ocean salad, pickled garlic, etc. They also have yummy desserts here too like shave ice and ice cream with Kulolo. read more

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Bless these kind souls for allowing us to be those customers that come in 5 minutes before they close... We rushed in after eating next door to get some dessert since we saw they had such outstanding reviews and they were so nice and understanding. We ordered a small strawberry ice cream which was so creamy and thick, as well as a small shaved ice with 2 flavors, mochi, and condensed milk. As you can still from the picture below, they PACK the shaved ice to the brim and sky high for you that I thought we had accidentally gotten a large. The quality of the shaved ice itself is great, comparable to other highly rated shaved ice businesses. They didn't rush out after ordering and were generous enough to let us eat our sweets in the store about 10 min past closing time. We unfortunately didn't get to try their poke but it is definitely on my list for the next time I come back to Oahu. read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

We decided to stop here on the way back from town. We heard they had some really bomb poke and I NEEDED to try the Kulolo sundae! We pulled in around 12 and seen that the store was pretty packed. It's really small but it's cute and very clean. The cashier was very friendly and I asked her if I could sample the Gingah and Hot Shoyu. My son got the poke nachos with 1/2 Hawaiian and 1/2 hot shoyu with comp. toppings, my boyfriend got a 1/2 gingah and 1/2 spicy ahi poke bowl with the comp toppings and I got a 1/2 hot shoyu and 1/2 spicy ahi poke bowl with just the crunch balls, I did not want furikake or unagi sauce. I actually wanted to add the pickled garlic as a side but they ran out :-( I also order the Kulolo sundae with all the toppings- macadamia nuts and chocolate drizzle. We probably waited no more than 10 minutes and our order was ready. I started to eat my Kulolo sundae on the way home. The Kulolo was warm and melting my ice cream. I'm very, very picky about Kulolo and I like to taste more kalo and coconut than sugar. This one wasn't overly sweet. The chopped mac nuts were perfect and added a little saltiness to the dessert. When we got home we ate our poke. The poke is very, very fresh and I honestly don't even know why people would add extra toppings like furikake or unagi sauce, it basically overpowers the flavor of the poke. Ryder's poke is so good by itself you don't need all that extra stuff (that's for like nasty ass previously frozen fish) My suggestion would be to order it plain and enjoy the flavors and freshness of the poke. read more

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Best poke on the island IMO. The gingah avocado is like nothing you've had before. The gingah man sauce with the avocado makes for the perfect poke. Love it. My son loves their hot shoyu. The owner and workers are top notch and take care of their customers! read more

Decent, fresh poke near the Pearl Harbor naval base. I got the poke bowl with spicy ahi and shoyu ahi. I wish there was a bit more poke in the bowl, but the fish was definitely fresh and good quality. read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Spicy ahi and shoyu - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

My father in law likes coming to Ryders for their poke bowls and brought be a bowl to try. I got half order of the spicy ahi bowl and I was pleasantly surprised how good it was. We have lots of good poke in Hawaii but this one stood out. It tasted fresh and the flavors weren't overpowering but had a really nice kick to it. I like spice but this was pretty spicy haha. I also tried their ginger avocado ahi bowl with pickled garlic and ocean salad for the toppings. I really enjoyed the toppings with my poke and I like that you can customize it. I'll have to come check out the store and bring my daughter for their shave ice! I am definitely a fan of their poke though! read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Ginger avocado ahi (half order) w/pickled garlic and seaweed salad - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

The place is in a small out of the way strip mall. I guarantee it is worth the drive from any place on the island . I had the California and my wife had spicy. Both had great flavor. Being from the mainland we do not have place that compares to this . read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Poke bowl - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Was really craving good poke and something sweet.. so decided to check out Ryders. I've only ever gotten the kulolo sundae from here. Went at around 3pm and they were out of rice and no poke in their chiller but they were able to make poke. Decided on the hot shoyu and gingah avocado. If you like a little kick then I totally recommend the hot shoyu. The quality of the fish is so good and the flavor was bomb. The gingah avocado was good. But you really gotta love ginger to love it. The kulolo sundae is totally recommended. The kulolo is warmed and so soft and the chocolate and Mac nut topping just goes so well with other the ice cream and kulolo. My son got the strawberry shaved ice, they were out of vanilla. I love that they don't skimp on the syrup. My son actually finished the whole thing. The staff are really nice. They do have a counter and maybe 5 chairs if you want to eat there and there's also a bench table outside. read more

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Ryders Poke And Shave Ice is an absolute gem! The fish is unbelievably fresh, the kind of freshness you can taste from the very first bite. Their poke is next-level amazing--perfectly seasoned, super flavorful, and honestly some of the best around. The spicy mayo and Hawaiian flavors are out of this world, each one bringing its own delicious vibe. You really can't go wrong with any choice here. And don't even get me started on the guava shave ice--sweet, refreshing, and the perfect finish after a poke bowl. It's seriously delicious. On top of the incredible food, the fact that it's a family‑owned business makes the experience even better. The customer service is warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring. You feel like you're supporting good people while enjoying fantastic food. If you love poke, this spot is a must-try. Fresh fish, amazing flavors, delicious shave ice, and great people--what more could you want. read more

There are so many poke and shave ice options in HI, and it can be so hard to figure out which spot to try, especially if you're visiting (like our fam). Our flight arrived late and we needed a treat to keep us going until dinner time (still a few hours awake) so we could adjust to the time change. This was on our way, so we stopped here right after the airport and they were allllllllmost closing. But in true aloha spirit, they filled our order (2 shave ice and 1 poke bowl) with smiles and kindness, and even cut ahi for us FRESH bc they had already started cleaning up the poke bar before we arrived. I think this was the best, most fresh poke we've ever had - and my kids are STILL talking about it ("mom, remember that poke place in HI?! That was the best. I want to go back"). It's become the unattainable standard for all poke they eat here on the mainland! This from even my one kid who does not like any kind of sushi or poke! This was also our baby's first taste of poke and he was a huge fan. We only ordered one bowl of poke and the kiddos were fighting for each bite. My only regrets are 1) not ordering more poke so I didn't have to share and 2) not having time to go again while we were there. 10/10, it's a must stop for our next trip to Oahu. Next time, ordering individual bowls for each kid, I am NOT sharing! read more

A great local, lowkey poke spot that might be my new to-go! + Food: I got a bowl with Gingah Avocado and California ahi. Everything was so so good, and the fish was so fresh and soft, flavors were on point. The pickled ginger was a bit too ginger-y, so I'd recommend that on the side instead of in the bowl. I liked the Taegu but my mom didn't cause it was too chewy. Rice is a bit soft but I don't mind, great furikake. + Atmosphere: Small shop with no seatings inside, there's a bench table outside. Medium-sized parking lot with plenty of spots. The worker is super nice and friendly, and does give you poke samples! read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Poke bowl - Gingah Avocado, California, Pickled Ginger - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Ryder and Jr are amazing! Every trip to Oahu Ryder's is a must stop. My favorite is the Kulolo Sundae. read more

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We raced over straight from the airport! The shop is clean and well maintained. There's a moderately sized parking lot in the plaza. It was a bit challenging to find. Ryder's is next to a tattoo shop in the corner, near Dixie grill! The owner's dad let us now they were sold out, so we asked for a recommendation. He recommended Poke By The Pound, another local poke spot. As we were looking at the second location, he had a change of heart and offered to make us a new menu item with the ingredients he had. We were touched by his hospitality and kindness, and blown away by the fresh ingredient and incredible flavors of the poke! We got the California (I think it's tuna) with garlic, seaweed salad & Tegu with the ginga sauce & avocado!!! 100% recommend & so grateful he welcomed us back inside. Pictures do not do it justice ! The owner's dad was so kind, hospitable and made us feel welcomed! We had the honor of meeting the owner, his 21 year old son. They're all about supporting the local community! We visited on the day we left as a way to come full circle at the end of our trip! read more

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Fresh poke! Unique flavor blends for the poke. Awesome shaved iced! Great service! This is my go to spot!!! read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Shaved ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

This little hole in the wall is located next to Dixie's. There is a large parking lot shared among the stores. Ryder's offers poke, ice cream, shave ice and some specialties. We came as a large group on our lion dance break and were helped really quickly. The staff is so friendly and we were given samples. I tried the green onion ginger avocado and the deconstructed California and loved them!! I ended up choosing those two for my poke bowl. I didn't try the spicy soy sauce or the spicy ahi, but they said the spicy soy is spicier. The deconstructed California is sweet with crab, poke, tobiko and cucumber. The green onion ginger avocado is like its name- very green onion ginger and their most popular! Definitely check this place out if you're in the area for unique and delicious poke! read more

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The #1 place for Poke on the Island. The fish is super fresh and only well chosen sections are cut up. Never any striations or chewy pieces. Some of the flavors are very unique (Gingah Avocado) and the classics are the best of the best. The spicy... is spicy !! The prices are affordable and the servings are extremely generous. I usually like my Poke with just rice, but the crunch topping glazed with unagi sauce is too hard to pass up. I can't say enough good things about this place. It's more than just the food. The business emboldens the Aloha spirit. Ohana owned and operated. I often see both Ryder and his Dad working side by side. Their big smiles always make you like family too. read more

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Great poke spot in Aiea. Staff is super friendly and food is great. Ginger and spicy shoyu are awesome. As well as their Taegu. Will come again read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Central Oahu's best poke spot. To understand why this shop is so good, mean to understand what it's NOT. It's not the refinement and complex layers of flavors of a seasoned chef (Ali'i Fishmarket), not the Asian influenced, creative flavor bombs of the North Shore king, (Ry's Poke Shack) and not the subtle harmonious accents that make the fresh fish flavor stand out (Poke for the People). Ryder's lane, fresh fish incorporating big, familiar local flavors then combining them together in a way that will satisfy any local's palate. The standard ahi, solid with just the right amount of sweet onion and ogo. The spicy ahi, nice firey heat without overpowering the fish. Top props to the ginger avocado ahi poke. Think of it as the Chinese cold ginger chicken sauce poke with creamy avocado to boost the richness. Addicting. As good as the poke is alone, it works even better in their poke bowls. Multiethnic flavors combine so well it would make any local happy. Locals will find all the toppings familiar (taegu, pickled garlic, namasu, pickled onions, etc). None clash with each other or the poke. This isn't a Mainland poke shop; no Brussels sprouts or cauliflower as toppings. What I dub the "Amanda and Felix" poke bowl just works. Two scoops rice topped with furikake, ginger avocado ahi and spicy ahi with kabayaki sauce, bubu arare, add ocean salad, add teagu. Trust. Prices in line. Poke bowl starts at $16. By the pound, sub $30. Local, friendly service from a father and son team. And yes, they have shave ice. Not sampled. Poke and shave ice? It's an either or for me. Without a doubt, worthy of the extra few miles when craving poke in the area. read more

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I stopped at Ryders Poke for my last lunch in O'ahu. Ryders is a small shop serving freshly caught poke, ice cream, and shaved ice. The poke bowls are freshly prepared, and made to order. I ordered a spicy ahi tuna poke salad with cucumber. The spicy ahi was eye-watering spicy, so be aware if you have a low tolerance. That being said the flavor was incredible and the fish tasted fresh. My salad was really good, and I intend to stop here the next time I'm in town. The only thing that could make my salad better would be if avocado was offered as a topping. read more

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This was our first stop after landing and it was fantastic! We really like their different flavors here, but my favorite was the spicy and the Hawaiian. It was very fresh, the sides were tasty and the service was great! read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Possibly the best quality poke I've ever had. Sashimi quality. Worth the drive from anywhere on the island.

The poke here was one of the best that I've tried in Oahu! I was impressed at how spicy the spicy tuna was. They add Hawaiian peppers in there, and you can definitely taste them! If you're not big on spicy, it'd be good to sample it first so you know what you're getting yourself into. The tuna was fresh and well seasoned. We enjoyed the rice bowl more than the nachos since the chips were like wonton chips and they overpowered the fish flavor. $16 for a bowl was pricier than other places we've tried, but I think it's reasonable for the portion and quality. The shave ice was good, but nothing special. I wish we had tried the kulolo sundae instead since the owner said that was something they're popular for. It's a small shop with some bar seats inside, along with one picnic table outside. Easy parking since it's in a shared lot. The line can get backed up since it seems like it's just the father and son working, but I appreciated that they still provided friendly service. read more

Ryders Poke And Shave Ice - Shave ice. You can choose three flavors - Shaved Ice Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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