I came here one weekend to do takeout for dinner. The food travels well. I ordered the: Chicken momo which are Nepali dumplings filled with chicken, and spices with two sauces, one that is not spicy and one that is. The dumplings are pretty large and good amount of filling, a little bland without the sauces to dip in. Lamb pharsi - slow cooked boneless lamb meat in a spiced sauce with butternut squash. Got it medium spice which not too spicy, really nice flavor. Also got it with side of naan since it comes with rice or naan. The naan was made to order when I came to pick my order up they were getting it ready. Kukhura Bhanta - slow cooked chicken & eggplant with a sauce served with choice of basmati, brown or plain rice or naan. Got the basmati rice which paired well. Chicken was very tender and could tell it had been cooked for some time. With what was ordered, surprisingly the meal was not heavy at all. Good flavor with the dishes. read more

Small little restaurant located on a quiet end of Taraval across from Safeway, I was eager to try Sherpa House after reading all the positive reviews. This fairly new restaurant is super cute, cozy and had that authentic vibe upon entry. We were greeted warmly, then scored the awesome super sized table near the window because of our party of 6. Overall, the place felt homey and I appreciated that we were able to have a lively conversation without having music or typical restaurant noise to compete with. Our order: The Momo platter $17 Explosive chicken $14.95 Sherpa mix grill $23.70 Kukhura lamb tulsi $20.95 Chicken makhmali $20.95 Shrimp biryani $20.95 Dudh chiya $3.95 Mango lassi $4.95 18% gratuity was automatically added, which brought our total bill to $165.22 Portion wise, I have to say each dish was small and between the 6 of us, we were really only able to get a few bites of each dish. I also found that most of the flavors were not very strong, as I'm typically used to. I do have to admit that our party had request mild in the heat level but even the garlic naan was pretty bland and it didn't taste or smell like garlic, even though we could visibly see lots of garlic flakes on the naan. My dudh chiya was also lacking in tea essence, ginger, cloves and cardamom -- basically tasted like steamed milk... I wish I was more impressed as I did appreciate the warm service and overall ambiance. read more

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Sherpa House feels like a retreat to the Himalayas. The warmly decorated interior transports you to another world, and the menu takes you on a flavor journey. We were started with small bowls of yellow lentil soup, and we continued with the Momo Platter, which came with three pieces each of veg, chicken, and pork steamed dumplings, served with a tomato sesame achar sauce for dipping. The Sherpa Mix Grill was a sizzling iron plate with pieces of marinated chicken, salmon, and lamb, marinated and cooked in a tandoor oven. This wasn't the best dish, as the meats were on the dry side, and the portion was disappointingly small. From the selection of curries, the Chicken Makhmali (butter chicken) was a creamy tomato-based curry with pieces of tender chicken; the Lamb Tulsi was made of pieces of lamb in an onion curry flavored with basil; but my favorite was the Saag Paneer, a spinach curry with cubes of homemade cheese. Unlike other versions I've had, the spinach in this dish was chopped rather than pureed, such that it retained a nice texture. Each of the entrees came with a choice of side, and the Plain Naan was a simple delight--the freshly-baked flatbread was doughy, chewy, and went perfectly with all of the different curries! Overall, the flavors of the curries here were on point, though the other dishes were average and came in small portion sizes given their menu prices. read more

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Welcome to the neighborhood Himalayan/Nepalese food cuisine! You have no idea how long I waited for a restaurant like this to pop up on this side of town as I have been traveling to different parts of the city just to eat Nepalese food. It's still had same setup from the Korean restaurant that was here so many years ago that gave the homely neighborhood relaxing vibe, not sure if they will make any changes down the road they did put up some nice decorations of the colorful ribbons of the region. We ordered the Momo Platter $16.00 3 pieces each. Veg, chicken, and pork The veggie was just ok and I would stick with the meat options as it more flavor. Sherpa Mixed Grill-$22.95 Combination of chicken, lamb, and salmon The salmon was my favorite as it was soft and tender and the lamb was good as well. Chicken was just ok. The Must orders that stood out: Kukhura Bhanta - Chicken & Eggplant $17.95 was a Slow-cooked chicken and eggplant in homemade sauce. Served with choice of basmati, brown, or plain rice I could just inhale this dish all by myself if I wanted but I had to be nice and share it. Excellent texture and taste of flavors and food pairing was perfect. This was just a perfect dish A+. Garlic naan and butter naan both excellent Chowmein $14.95 was the Traditional Nepali wok-fried noodles with chicken, fresh seasonal veggies and Sherpa's spices. I was very impressed with this dish as it texture was different from what I was accustomed to and flavor as well. The chowmein was unique in taste and texture very different from typical Chinese restaurants. I really liked this with unique spices, surprisingly. There's so many other items to try and the restaurant was pretty busy for a Saturday night and a line was forming later as the night progressed and there was people just ordering take out standing by the kitchen. I feel this restaurant represents its culture well and I am glad these dishes are gaining popularity. I would like to come back to try other dishes for sure! read more

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Nice little Nepalese cuisine house warm deco clean tables and excellent staff serving garlic naan, tikki fries and creamy chicken makhmali. Momo platter dumpling plates are fillings and tasty too. read more

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Well this was a lovely surprise! Heading to SFO early and decided to stop and eat along the way, so chose a place close to 19th Av that had a great Yelp rating. We had a great omen predicting the dinner - a parking spot directly in front of the restaurant on Taraval. We were not misled! First, the owner/Matre'd was VERY friendly, and a wealth of information (not just about the food either). We asked for some suggestions for our party and were not disappointed with what arrived! Everything from the appetizers to the entrees to the side dishes was dazzling. The mix of South Asian flavors from the chef (who actually WAS a Sherpa in the 90s) was delicious, flavorful, fresh, and abundant. Honestly, I can't wait to get back and try more dishes, the Tibet/India/Burma mix is just incredible. read more

Sherpa House - Naan with a dip we used on everything else too - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What a beautiful place! Great food, relaxing atmosphere, large menu. You can choose your level of spiciest HOT fire to mild. Nepalese / Himalayan / Indian food: excellent curries, several kinds of sauces, milk tea, many other choices. Complimentary soup to start this great meal. Food is beautiful presented by an elegant knowledgeable server. Quiet relaxing ambiance. Well prepared dishes, large portions, slow cooked tender chicken and lamb. There is fish / shrimp curry and veggie dishes too, We will have to try some of the other main dishes / sauces and beverages, next time. We really enjoyed our meals and this pretty restaurant. Location on Taraval St. has very limited parking, it's across the street from Safeway. Try Easy parking on side streets. The LRV street car goes by in front, an easy travel option. read more

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***UPDATE*** It's our 3rd time here and still, it seems like a spot unseen! Maybe their location is too far from other restaurants to be noticed? They have Himalayan decor showcasing their beautiful culture making it a cozy spot to enjoy a meal. We absolutely love all the dishes we've had here so far! Everything is flavorful, delicious, and plentiful! Well worth the amount paid. For 3 people, it was only $53 and we had leftovers! That's why it surprises me that it's always quiet when we come. And service is attentive and food comes out in a reasonable manner. They even give a sampler of lentil soup at the beginning of your meal and rice pudding at the end. I hope others will be curious enough to check out Sherpa House! So if you haven't tried them, you're missing out on GREAT food!!! read more

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Delicious! Stopped by here this week for the first time and it won't be the last time. It was super busy on a Friday night and the service was a little bit slow, but we weren't in a rush and enjoyed sitting back and relaxing. They also started our meal off with a complimentary lentil soup. They were super accommodating and changed the momo platter for us to pork, veg, paneer - they were all so good. We also got the chili paneer and the egg fried rice (medium spice) and damn it was spicy but realllllly good once we got used to the spice. read more

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The food is so delicious. The sauces have the best flavors, everything is the right texture and consistency, high quality ingredients. Thank you for leveling up the Sunset food scene! I have a high bar for food and I am very impressed! read more

We stopped here while visiting the area. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. The food was flavorful and prompt. We had a lentil soup, veggie chowmein, dumplings and a butternut squash dish. Would definitely return! read more

Amazing food and amazing service! The staff is super friendly. I came here with a party of 7 to celebrate a few birthdays, and it was such a good experience! The staff played the happy birthday song over the tv/speakers and gave traditional Tibetan(?) scarves to the birthday people. Overall, everyone was happy and we will definitely come back again. read more

Sherpa House - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were excited when a Nepalese restaurant opened in the Sunset. They've become one of our main go to places whenever we want some curry. But it's really the vegetarian Chili momo's that's the star. They're so flavorful and the spice makes them unforgettable. read more

SERVICE - located on the outskirts of west portal - street parking available nearby - homely interior with warm lighting and Nepali inspired decor - very friendly service made the experience enjoyable as he provided honest recommendations and gave us free dal and kheer to taste - food served relatively quickly MENU - wide selection of nepali small bites and larger entrees - vegan/vegetarian options available - average price FOOD - vegetable momos (8/10): six pieces of vegetable filled steamed momos served with two different chutneys. Coming to a nepali restaurant I had to order momos. You could tell that these were made fresh as the vegetables were still crisp on the inside. I liked the pairing with the two different chutneys, one being slightly sweeter and more tangy and the other being spicy. If you were just ordering this I would get the larger plate of 8 but if sharing with other dishes then 6 is fine. - vegetable chow mein (9/10): wok fried noodles with vegetables and spices. This was recommended to us by our server and it did not disappoint. The spices were subtle yet flavorful. I liked how it was not super oily as a lot of wok fried noodles tend to be. It was a simple base that could go well with any vegetable or tofu dish. I only wish the veg option defaulted to come with tofu as it would have made it more substantial to have on its own. - gorkhali chili tofu (8/10): fried tofu cubes in a sweet and spicy chili sauce with bell peppers and onions. This felt like eating gobi manchurian but with tofu instead of cauliflower. It went very well with the chow mein. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! The service and food were excellent. read more

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Just ordered delivery from here for the first time and honestly it was phenomenal, there definitely going on the repeat list. The ribs, the tikka masala the papadum, the samosas, the naan, were all sublime. read more

Delicious food only made better by the great staff and service. I came here late on a very cold night and despite it being a little before closing, my server was really helpful in helping me decide on what to get and was generally welcoming. I'm not sure if this was complimentary, but before my meal they brought out a comforting lentil soup to try and it really warmed me up. The curries were portioned perfectly, spiced well, and not too oily. The samosas were large and crispy and great with the sauces. IMO great for the price. By the time I finished up, I was the last in the restaurant but the staff never rushed me and welcomed me to stay. They even provided me with some delicious hot tea while I was paying my bill. Overall, one of the best sf dining experiences I had and will look forward to coming back :) read more

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We are happy to find a new Nepalese restaurant in Parkside - SF. It opens in June this year. We ordered chicken mo mo, chicken and eggplant, grilled salmon, lamb curry, and chicken biryani. Basmati rice or naan came with the main dishes. Lentil soup was on the house. We enjoyed every dish. The staffs were attentive. The restaurant is small, cozy, and clean. All the Himalayan/Nepalese restaurants we have tried in Bay Area, Sherpa House is the one we recommend. read more

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Loved the chicken with winter squash and tasted the chicken with eggplant and Butter chicken dishes ordered by others. Portions were large enough for leftovers and meals included a small soup, Naan bread and a small dessert! One of our group familiar with the restaurant advised mild heat in our dishes as higher levels are very hot. Good advice! The service was very good with a call button available at our large group table. The ambiance of Nepalese serving ware and photo decor set a relaxing ambiance. Will be back to share this food and ambiance with friends! read more

Appreciate the fellow yelpers getting this spot on radar for us. As noted by others, the food is quite tasty, and the staff are incredibly polite. It is a charming little restaurant, and we really enjoyed all of the food. Particularly the explosive chicken as an appetizer, sizzling lamb skillet, momo platter, and garlic naan. read more

2nd time eating at this quaint restaurant tucked in the middle of Taraval and 18th Ave! This time I was the first customer upon its opening for dinner at 4:30. Service has always been great and this time didn't disappoint! The server was attentive and quick to start my order after providing a couple courtesy minutes for me to decide what to have. I ended up ordering the Everest wings (6pcs), chicken momos (6pcs), paneer momos (6pcs), and finally a chicken biryani. It was all highly delectable and satisfying--my taste buds praised me both times I have been to this establishment! read more

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Second time here. This is a hidden gem! If you're new to Himalayan or Nepalese food, please give this a try. Family owned with traditional decor. The looping Nat Geo images of life with complementing music is a great addition to the ambiance. I have been here for lunch and dinner and have been pleased both times. I have tried 6 different curries to date and they not only have their own distinct flavors but are offered to guests in a copper pot versus a typical bowl. Classic Organic Chicken Curry Classic Lamb Curry Kukhurako Ledo is the equivalent of Tikka Masala Chicken Coco Nutty Chicken For sizzling platters we ordered the Mixed Grill (which comes with 2 generous pieces of each protein--salmon, lamb and chicken on a bed of grilled onions and bell peppers) and the Pork Ribs. Both delicious without being dry. Each of the above orders come with your choice of basmati rice or plain naan. You can upgrade for a flavored naan (butter $0.50) or (garlic $0.75) which is a welcome reprieve from all the up-charges other SF restaurants charge. Now for dessert...everything is made in-house. A must try are the mango and pistachio ice creams. The Dudh Chiya was strong and creamy. The Lalmohan was syrup-y and sticky as it should be! The 4 House Wines are on a BOGO deal now at a mere $6 per glass! The family checked on us without being overbearing. Service was prompt and friendly. Again, a family-run business that needs our support that serves delicious food without costing an arm and a leg. Easy parking to boot! read more

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Food was very delicious. Service was really good. Everything was flavorful, and tasty. We had the pork and chicken momo, chicken curry, salmon curry, samosas, homemade mango and pistachios ice cream and garlic naan. Naan was fresh warm and fluffy. Ice-cream was creamy and not too sweet. Lentil soup which was complementary was one of the best Ive had. Highly recommend. read more

The food was really good here and such a friendly and wonderful and fast service. We had the following: Complementary Lentil soup was so yummy Momo platter (chicken and pork) I personally liked the pork momo more 4.6/5 Samosas 5/5 their tamarind and mint sauce were so good! Chicken curry with garlic naan 5/5 Shrimp biryani very flavorful 5/5 Salmon curry 4.8/5 We ended our lunch with their homemade pistachio and mango ice cream and both were so delicious! read more

I never write reviews but this place was great! The staff were so friendly, the food was all delicious, and the decor gives a little insight into Himalayan culture! Highly recommend. read more

Wonderful local hidden gem with some of the best Nepalese food in the city! Every dish we tried was outstanding, clearly made with high quality ingredients and real care. The entire staff is Nepalese, which really shows in the authenticity and attention to detail. Ned, the owner, gave spot on recommendations. The naan was fresh and the mango lassi homemade with great flavor, not sugary like other places. The service was warm, welcoming, and made us feel like regulars on our first visit. Highly recommend if you want an authentic, high quality Nepalese food experience. read more

My nephew knows that I love Indian food. He invited me to his neighborhood restaurant that just recently opened this year. A quaintness and coziness overwhelmed me when I walked into the restaurant. Soooooo cute. We were greeted by a smiling and welcoming face. "Please sit where you'd like" and we did under a thatched awning of some sort that made me feel like I was not in SF. The menu has a lot of Nepalese and Indian varieties, so there's no lack of what to eat. The problem is, what to eat because everything looked and sounded so good. We ordered butter chicken and salmon tikka masala. Sides of rice or naan accompanies the main entree. That's really a bonus. What was nice is that Tacy our server, brought us lentil soup to start with. Perfect for a cold SF day in December. The salmon tikka masala was cooked to perfection. The fish was moist and it was so delish that I ordered another entree to go for dinner. At the end of the meal, we were given a small bowl of rice pudding that hit the spot. What a nice start (lentil soup) and finish (dessert) to our lunch. Come visit and support this darling little neighborhood gem. P.S. - Occupational habit. I forgot to take a picture of our food because I get so excited to dig in!!! Trust me. It was delicious. read more

Would give 6 stars if I could! This place is amazing, from the authentic experience to the cuisine. They know how to make it spicy while enhancing the flavor. Highly recommend! read more

A new Nepalese restaurant in the Parkside area- YUM! Such great food and service! I really loved the momos, curries and the naan. Loved the complimentary lentil soup- so good especially as the temps are cooling down. Parking is difficult in the area but is super easy to get to if you take the L Muni line! read more

New restaurant in the neighborhood, and I didn't know what to expect. Walked in looking for my Korean food, but to my surprise it was replaced by SHERPA HOUSE. While waiting for my take out, I tried the Sherpa's lentil soup was and it was well seasoned and hearty. Felt like a warm hug. Can't till I get home and try the rest of my orders :) Samosa chat Tikka Masala It was absolutely delightful from service to the taste of every dish. read more

First time ever trying Nepalese cuisine, and it was an amazing experience! I highly recommend just about any dish on their menu. Their mango lassi had just the right amount of thickness and was sweet. The samosas with the side of mint chutney and tamarind chutney was a definite hit. When the waiter brought out a complimentary lentil soup to us my world was changed as I had never had it before, but now I believe it's the best soup I've ever had haha! As for our entrees I highly recommend their Chili Momo, it was savory and chewy and just perfect. We had their version of a butter chicken and got it medium spicy, and let me just say be wary of the spice because it had me sweating just the right amount. We paired that with their wheat roti, and I recommend that to those who want a healthier option to eat with a curry. After our meal, our waiter also gave us complimentary dessert and it was the perfect way to end the meal. The ambiance of the restaurant is elegant and comfortable, and their staff is extremely attentive and kind as they check up on you often to make sure your experience is great. Love this spot, and I can't wait to go again! read more

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We were trying out a few places to get some food catered for a birthday party. We loved the ambiance as soon as we walked in. We stopped by on a weekday evening and were seated promptly. The momos were delicious. The chicken makhmali was cooked just right and went very nicely with the fresh, delicious naan. I can't remember what else we ordered but everything tasted delicious. Service was friendly and prompt, but this was a weekday and the servers told us it gets very busy on the weekends so ymmv! We loved the food so much we ended up selecting them to cater food for our party for about 50 people. Everyone absolutely loved the food. Definitely highly recommend this place. read more

We had a wonderful dinner experience at this new establishment. They are still working their menu offerings up, but the current menu does not disappoint at all. A lot to choose from and with distinct flavors. Nice and cozy atmosphere. Don't miss on momos- perfectly seasoned to go with tomato sesame achar. Biryani was flavorful and had that perfect aromatic touch. Everest wings were surprisingly good and had unique bursting flavors of sweetness and spiciness- for sure our favorite! Can't wait to try their other Himalayan dishes. read more

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Sherpa House, SF First time coming here for dinner. The food was very good and my family love it. The waitress was very friendly and recommended dishes and they were all good. We have peanuts allergy and she went to check with the kitchen to ensure our allergies. Great place to have family dinner. We ordered an Everest Wings, must try but is a little spicy. Recommended The dumpling, mono platter and was very good. I liked the chicken, my kids liked pork and wife liked veggies, so is perfect for us. Kukhura bhanta chicken and eggplant was also very good. Not that greasy and very tasty and it came with a side dish, we had the rice. Lastly, we the pork ribs and it came with side dish, we had the plain naan. The naan was good but the pork ribs did not have much flavor and a little chewy. We finished it but not as good. For desserts, we had mango ice cream and laimohan. Mango ice cream was very good, kids love it. The Laimohan was ok, kinda of sweet. The owner, Ned recommend rice pudding. He treated us kheer, rice pudding saffron flavored and condensed milk. Wow, very good and we do recommend to try. Ned came to all the tables and ensure all the guests are enjoying the food. read more

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What a charming restaurant. It has 4.8 review and I truly understand the high rating. It;s only been around for about 4 months and is located across the street from Safeway on Taraval. The L Taraval runs by the restaurant and there is no parking in front, but the restaurant is surprisingly quiet. We arrived on a Friday lunch time and were immediately seated by a pleasant waiter. We have never been to a Nepalese restaurant and wanted to try it out. For our entree we had the Lamb Saag (mild with chunks of lamb and spinach) with brown rice ($19.95), Kukhura Bhanta - Chicken and eggplant (mild) with basmati rice ($17.95). We wanted an appetizer and the waiter recommended explosive chicken (mild) $12.95. He brought 2 bowls of complimentary lentil soup. The flavors are enchanting - I couldn't even begin to describe it - lots of spices which I probably don't know much about but the combination was quite savory. The entrees came in some cute metal frying pans and the rice was in individual metal bowls. The water came in a glass bottle and was ice cold - very refreshing. We took the leftovers home and will have it again tomorrow. They have front seating for a large party of 8+ . No hidden SF charges or loud thumping music. Excellent service also. We will return. read more

We stumbled upon this place and were incredibly impressed. I've now been there twice, and am already planning another visit even though it's a haul from the peninsula. Everything we've tried has been delicious. Each dish comes carefully prepared with a sauce that seems to be homemade. Everyone who works there was incredibly kind, and you have the feeling that they all take pride in the restaurant and experience. I had never tried Himalayan or Nepalese food before, but found it to have some similarities to Indian food, but with some unique flavors as well. There are Indian dishes on the menu in case you don't want to try something new, but even if you are not a super adventurous eater you should be able to do just fine here. That said, we ordered our saag paneer "medium" spicy and found it to be pretty spicy, so consider yourself warned :) The prices are quite reasonable, and if you order the house wine they offer a free refill. The server noticed that we were celebrating a birthday and brought over a delicious homemade mango ice cream and a unique shawl for the birthday girl. It was such a special and unexpected surprise! There are many options on the menu, including plenty of vegetarian ones. We especially enjoyed the bhanta dip, the momos and the garlic naan. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

Two months ago, Taraval got a new treasure. This restaurant has beautiful decor, beautiful food, and beautiful people. This is a family run place where you can feel the love they put into their food and their space. It's all warm and cozy. The food is bursting with flavor, and I wished I could have ordered one of each item. We had lentil soup, pork momos, a lamb and a chicken dish. We couldn't get over how delicious everything was. And we got a little treat at the end with a cup of chiya (think chai) and saffron tapioca pudding. TRY ALL THE THINGS. Thank you to the owners for your hospitality and for sharing a bit of Nepal and your family! We will be back soon! read more

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The past several experiences were very good however last time we visited: 1. It was really really slow. We had to wait long time to get food ordered and served. 2. The sizzling salmon lake of flavor and was burnt. I had to admit that they were super nice and friendly and offered discount on the salmon dish. read more

Sherpa House - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good food, good service in small quiet setting. It serves Nepalese food. We have been twice and plan to return.

The food is really good, very nice people and service! Highly recommend! We had a good time read more

Sherpa House - Lamb Biryani - Himalayan/Nepalese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here to try out the new resturant. Was not busy considering a Friday night. The complimentary lentil soup was nice and hearty. The Samosa were huge and tasty. The lamb curry was very good with lots of meat and very tender. The chicken saag was just ok and only and only a few pieces of chicken read more

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