First time trying this place and it was such a great experience. The sushi and sashimi were really fresh. We especially enjoyed the salmon belly and squid a lot. The staff were also very nice and accommodating. Sabirah helped us with all the requests and questions that we had. We'll definitely come back. read more

One of the best sushi ayce experience in Orange County. Loved the service from servers Liz and Kayleen really kind and fast. The vibe was great too felt like I was eating at a club read more

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First time here for my mom and I and we really enjoyed our experience! Our waitress was Sabirah and she was very kind and attentive. Food was delicious and they gave pretty thick cuts for the sashimi! read more

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Finally tried the $90 omakase at Sushi Damu and honestly the fact that it also includes the premium AYCE makes it feel pretty worth it if you come hungry. The omakase pieces were solid across the board, especially the tuna and yellowtail which tasted really fresh. The eel had a great texture and the izumi dai was lighter and super clean tasting. I also liked the octopus more than expected since it wasn't overly chewy. One of my favorite bites overall was actually the spicy scallop nigiri from the AYCE side. Simple but really satisfying. Overall a fun spot if you want a more upgraded AYCE experience without going full super high-end omakase pricing. read more

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Sushi Damu used to be our go-to spot for AYCE sushi back when they had three different tiers. The price was very fair for the portion and quality of food you'd get. But ever since they changed the menu the food quality has gotten drastically worse. We mainly order nigiri at sushi restaurants and the fish didn't taste as fresh as it used to. There was also way too much rice, and on top of that the rice itself was stiff. Some of the appetizers were lacking flavors and basically tasted like they were unseasoned. The service was still great. Our server Mai was very sweet and attentive. But unfortunately, despite how much I used to love this place, I don't think I'll be returning. Such a disappointment to see it fall off. :( read more

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Sushi Damu has always been my favorite AYCE sushi spot because of the quality, variety, and usually great service, so this experience was really disappointing. I give Five Stars for the food, but two for the service we received this night. We came in for dinner and placed our first round of orders, and while we received our sides and two rolls, we were still waiting on our nigiri for quite a while. At first, we understood because it seemed busy, but after waiting longer we finally asked about it and were told that our order paper had been lost. If we didn't ask would they have even noticed? By that point, we had already been waiting a long time. We were handed a new order sheet and put in our 1st round order again and not long after that we were then told to put in the rest of our order because last call was soon... They also forgot one of our appetizer orders but at that point it wasn't worth waiting for. I still love the food here, but the service during this visit was frustrating and made the experience feel rushed and overlooked. read more

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Updating my review based on my most recent visit. The service I received was top notch and the quality of the Salmon and Bluefin Tuna was outstanding. Absolutely one of my favorite AYCE sushi restaurants in OC due to the ambience, overall vibe, and quality. read more

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First time trying this place and overall enjoyed the sushi here. You can really taste the quality of the fish in the nigiri pieces. The salmon and yellowtail were outstanding. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed how both the salmon and yellowtail fish collars tasted. They were seasoned and deep fried to a light and savory crisp. Our table enjoyed them so much that we ordered them with each round. I could pass on the other cooked appetizer dishes and focus only on the fish. Our server, coincidentally of the same name, was friendly and efficient. This place has a great vibe and I can see why they are busy. read more

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Came here after debating between Sushi Damu and Sake 2 Me Newport - ended up choosing Damu because we heard parking was easier. Ironically, we got there around 6 PM and still had to circle for about 10 minutes before finding parking since the plaza was packed (possibly because of the animal hospital in the same center). Pro tip: even if you join the waitlist online, you still need to check in inside when you arrive. We missed that step, so parties who arrived after us got seated before us. We ordered the AYCE Premium (without the grilled options), and honestly it was more than enough food. Service was friendly and efficient, and dishes came out at a good pace. Favorites: * Nigiri: Unagi, Scallop * Rolls: Craw Me Daddy, Dynamite, Spider Roll * Appetizer: Baked Mussels, Poke Nacho Music was decent volume where it was still easy to have a conversation. It helped that we were in a booth. We only made it through 2 of the 3 rounds and still felt like we got our money's worth. We're not usually big on AYCE, but if the craving hits again, Sushi Damu would definitely be on our list. read more

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It's been a while since I've been here. I've visited once before. I brought my family along with me during this visit to celebrate my mom's birthday. Parking: There's a medium sized parking lot. Finding a spot can be difficult. Since all the spots close to the restaurant were already taken, I parked further in the back. Ambiance/Environment: We visited on a Sunday for an early dinner around 4pm. It was already packed with every table and booth filled. We waited about 18 min to get seated. The tables were somewhat close together. Everything was kept clean. If you're a millennial, you'll appreciate the type of music. Service: We thought the service can improve. 3/5 at most. The host was really nice when he greeted & seated us. If you need assistance, you'd flip the sign to get their attention. It takes a while to grab their attention. The servers weren't as efficient. They forgot some of our dishes and didn't bring a bottle opener for the beers. Throughput was a bit slow bc it took a while to receive our orders. Sushi & cocktails: They offer two options, and we decided to go with the Premium AYCE. They have a QR code for the menu then you'd fill out the sheet for each round. The taste of each fish was good, especially the seasoned ones. Presentation can improve. Some of the cuts were messy. My favorite appetizers is the Monkey Ball. The alcoholic beverages were sweet. Can't expect much when it's $10, so I didn't expect them to be strong. - Monkey Ball - Garlic Edamame - Lychee Martini - Soju Sunrise - Salmon, Tuna, Blue Fin nigiri - Sushi Damu - Protein rolls Pricing: Their AYCE options are more on the higher end. We enjoyed the majority of the appetizers and sushi. Presentation can be cleaner. Drinks were okay, and service can improve. read more

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Wow, the quality of their fish is excellent and they're so fresh. I enjoyed the premium AYCE deal and will consider the $60 sashimi + grill deal next time. The izakaya offers variety of options and they're all delicious too. The staff were friendly and attentive, taking new orders and refilling our water. The ambiance is hip, bright and cozy. Come early as parking can be a challenge and line will start around 5:30 pm. Highly recommended! read more

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I ordered takeout from here for the first time after randomly discovering it on Yelp and it did not disappoint! The lovers set for two people came with salmon, tuna, and yellowtail nigiri, one salmon roll, one tuna roll, and an assortment of tuna and yellowtail imitation crab meat and avocado rolls. We also got an order of the spicy bay scallop rolls. All the fish were so fresh and so good. We had leftovers for the next day and it still tasted good. Would dine in next time to get the full experience! read more

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This place is great. We arrived on Saturday evening, and there was a bit of a wait -- no surprise. The Google waitlist said there was no wait, but that was not true, so don't rely on that. Instead, try getting on the Yelp waitlist. In spite of being packed, the hostess was very friendly and personable, as well as our waitstaff. Their interior is a bit awkward because all the booths have low backs, so there isn't much privacy. It's a rather small place, so you will be stared at by the people waiting for a table. We did premium AYCE and were happy with everything we tried. Their lychee martini was good, as well as the Izakaya menu -- I only wish they had onigiri. Their presentation of the dishes was nice, too. We were celebrating my husband's birthday, so they were kind enough to bring us a dessert. I am so glad I found this place and am looking forward to going back. read more

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We went here on a Friday night around 6pm. We joined the waitlist and we were 1st up but for some reason the hostess skipped us and let 3 parties go ahead of us. That is the minus one star. The place is clean but the music is just way too loud (maybe because I'm old now) and the service is good but slow . Our server Amy was cool and nice though. The food is good here. We ordered fish taco, beef skewers, jalapeño bomb, sushi salad from the appetizers and all 10/10. We ordered nigiri's, sashimi's, rolls, and much more all 10/10. We also had some soju frose and soju with beer to make somaek. Lots of variety of options to chose from but since the orders take long to make order a lot in round one. We got to round two and was told our time was getting close to the end even though there was a table that started before us. read more

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OMG I just can't stop eating. Delicious sushi and esp the Jen Jen..had 2 and almost ordered another. No Space. Great staff . Liz is exceptional. Super friendly and accomodating. read more

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I will never come to this place ever again this place is very slow -Hardly any variety that they want you out as soon as you come read more

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Most of the sushi was really good. Great service . The only thing we didn't like was the tuna sashimi, I think it was from Spain. It wasn't soft at all. Not sure if it was because we got a bad batch. It just wasn't as what we were expecting so it kind of threw us off and we lost our appetite after trying it . Our server apologized to us and said she'll let the chefs know. Other than that though, everything else was good. read more

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I came here with one of my girl friends for her bday. It was our first time and unfortunately the experience wasn't great. We were able to add our name to the wait list when we were closer through Yelp. From there we checked in when we got inside, so the wait wasn't too bad. This is an all you can eat (AYCE) spot, so when they called us we were greeted with two diff menus and told to choose before we got seated. And since it was our first time, that was a bit overwhelming as we weren't even seated yet. But it seems that they're so busy that they suggested we choose before sitting since once we sit our "time limit starts." As for the food, the first round was great! Loved it! But then we noticed the second round, it wasn't consistent! Not sure if it's because they were so busy or what. For example, we knew we liked certain carpaccio and sashimi, so we ordered them again the second round, but the cut or taste was different.. disappointing. Service was just okay. We expected better service like refilling our waters. We noticed that the servers only checked on us when we turned the table's sign to "alert" them... Wished we had a more memorable experience. read more

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Before coming here, I read the great reviews and thought "how great can AYCE sushi be" and I was proven wrong. This is the best AYCE sushi I've ever had and I've had a lot. The quality of the fish here beats out a lot of regular sushi restaurants (non AYCE). All the fish used here are fresh and melty. I was so surprised at the quality that I even told a couple friends to make sure they try it when they visit SoCal. Service is also exceptional here and food came quickly. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in SoCal. read more

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Coconut shrimp, craw me Daddy, crunchy shrimp, Alaska, baked jen jen, salmon from Norway, a smoked salmon and a spicy scallop. If this is all of the $45 for the AYCE premium then it seems like a pretty good deal. I'm just trying to find out if I'm ordering this correctly I think I am I had the waitress help me lol we will see! OK so the $45 deal might be too cheap lol especially with the options available! Actually branched out for the first time and tried some other options. I am already stuffed and I have my five rolls to go through still lol it's been absolutely delicious. Music is great service is fantastic. It's nice to see people with manners. I was able to get in quickly this time only had to wait on a normal amount of time about 30 minutes so I'm very glad that I was able to come back and try this place again. Special shout out to Liz who got me in super fast and was such a great atmosphere provider. Truly top-notch quality service. The food is fantastic I actually got too full and ended up paying for some to take home. Everything was absolutely fantastic thank you so much for making this trip the beginning of many more to come! read more

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I used to go here a lot when I lived in OC. I loved the fish to rice ratio and the large selection of nigiri. It's been a couple of years, but it's charged a bit. There's more rice now and it got pricier. However the fish was still good, but I think other places are more worth now. read more

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I've been wanting to try Sushi Damu, and it was pretty good. I came at opening on a Saturday. This is probably the best time to eat, since they started getting packed around 12:30pm. You can choose between two AYCE options: premium $45 and their sashimi/grill $60 that also comes with dessert. We got the premium AYCE and ordered: -variety of nigiri: bluefin tuna, ebi, salmon, scallops, smoked salmon- 4 stars, unagi, and yellowtail - scallop handroll- 3 stars- bland - caterpillar roll- 4 stars - coconut shrimp roll- 4 stars - craw me daddy roll- 3.5 stars - dynamite roll- 4.5 stars - Alaska roll- 5 stars - spider roll- 3 stars- very bland - shogun roll- 5 stars You can order up to 3 rounds and you have a 90-minute time limit. There is a green and red card you can rotate towards the kitchen so you can order your izakaya/ small dishes and snacks with the server, and hand them your nigiri and rolls sheet. The servers were welcoming and efficient, and our orders came out fast. They were attentive and came back to collect our dishes and refill our waters. The food was pretty good overall, although their rolls were a bit oversauced, so the quality of the fish could not shine through. Glad I got to try them out. I may come back for their sashimi/grill option in the future. Happy eating! Yelp Review #9- 2026 read more

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had such an amazing experience at Sushi Damu! Everything from start to finish was on point. The sushi was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor every bite tasted high quality and thoughtfully made. You can really tell they care about their ingredients. The service was just as impressive friendly, attentive, and fast without ever feeling rushed. The staff made the whole experience feel welcoming and comfortable. The ambiance is clean, modern, and perfect whether you're going for a casual meal or a cute night out. I also loved how nicely everything was plated it made the whole dining experience feel elevated. Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots now. I'll 100% be coming back and recommending it to everyone! read more

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We've been on a sushi kick lately, and decided to try the AYCE dinner at Sushi Damu. We arrived early at 4pm on a Saturday to avoid the crowd. They're located in a small shopping center right off of El Camino Real and Red Hill Ave. Parking is somewhat limited since they're in a small plaza. Upon arrival, the restaurant was already 3/4 full. It's a medium-sized restaurant that's laid out in several rows. We added our name to the Yelp waitlist, but they sat us right away. Pro tip: you can also put your name on the waitlist via their website before you arrive. It'll tell you how long the wait is. They have 2 menu options for dinner - Premium AYCE for $45 or Sashimi + Grill for $60 (see attached photos). We opted for the Premium $45 menu. The waitress explained how the ordering system works, and the green/red sign (green facing the chefs means you're ready to eat, red means you're not ready). Our food came out really fast! We ordered several rounds - various types of nigiri, hand rolls (forgot to take a pic of those), Alaska baked roll, poke nachos & mussels. My favorites were the blue fin tuna and salmon nigiri. Hubby & I both agreed that the fish was fresher and more flavorful than the other AYCE sushi place that we've been going to. The waitresses and servers were very friendly, attentive and efficient. We never had to wait for anything. The atmosphere was a bit too loud though, especially the music. I could barely hear my hubby speak. I feel like others were speaking loudly so they could be heard above the music, too. I think it would help to turn the music down a bit. Hubby & I both agreed that we like this place better than their competitor that we've been frequenting, so we will definitely return to Sushi Damu soon! read more

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We came at lunch time on a Sunday. The restaurant was already packed! However, we were quickly seated and served. They have a sign that you can flip around when you're ready to order. This was nice considering some sushi restaurants do not quickly check in on additional orders. The sushi was pretty good, but the ratio of rice to fish felt more rice heavy. We love eel and usually get some form of a dragon roll. Seeing Dragon's Breath appealed to us. When they served it in a firy plate, it gave us unwarranted attention from other patrons. We didn't know this, so our social anxiety went up (not the restaurant's fault! But good to note). The roll had too much cream cheese, which made it feel heavy, and overpowered the taste of the fish. Overall, we have better sushi options, but still a good contender nonetheless! read more

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I always love a great AYCE sushi place, and Sushi Damu didn't disappoint! We went on a Thursday night, so there was no wait but the food was very fresh. We went with the higher end menu for our first time, and it was excellent - highly recommend the salmon collar. The rest of the options were very good, and the main courses of fish were very fresh. Audrey and Liz were both very fast and attentive, and they helped us fix an issue with our order very quickly. We will definitely be back! read more

This is bar none the best ayce sushi spot I've ever been to. Usually at an ayce they pile on the rice but here they use a nice light amount that compliments everything so well. We went with the $60 option and left very full but not that gross kind of full. I also had a lychee martini which was delicious and perfectly strong. This is our new number one ayce spot, we will definitely be back. Also whoever controls the music, your selections are impeccable read more

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- 5* Service. The service is extremely attentive to your needs. Just flip the sign to green and they come running! Keep it on red and they'll leave you in peace. :) - 5* ambiance. The music was great. It wasn't too loud, just perfect classics you'll instantly recognize and want to sing along to. Lighting for the table was perfect while the restaurant is dim. Perfect to feel more private. - 3.5* Salmon Sashimi (chef special). The chef gave us this order. It was okay, but salmon isnt really my go-to. Not a bad Roll and I'm sure many would love this. - 5* Coconut Shrimp Roll. delicious I'd have ordered a second if there wasn't already so much to consume. - 3* Scallop Hand Roll. This had a very punchy flavor. Overall good, but not for me. - 3* Dynamite Roll (crawfish). Very little crawfish despite being a crawfish Roll. Small pieces with little flavor, but together it was a good bite. - 5* Alaskan. Hands down the best Roll we had. Very warm, delicious spicy crab and the baked salmon melted in your mouth. Definitely give this one a try. - 5* Caterpillar. Always a safe order with great flavor. Can't go wrong. - 4* Shogun. This sounded better in the menu. It was still good, but I didnt know what to expect. Its a very refreshing roll to eat between the heavier rolls. - 2.5* Spider Roll. This was unfortunately a bad roll. No flavor, very cold, and the seaweed was chewy. Almost like it had been sitting out ready for someone to order. It surprised us because the rest of the rolls were quite good. 4* Nagiri - all good and fresh. The blue fin tuna was the best. The yellowtail was good but also the weakest. Overall a solid place to chill and eat good sushi. Enjoyed the meal, thank you Sushi Damu. read more

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As of 4/2026, the lunch price is $45. Liz was a fantastic host and attentive. The good was quick and moderate quality for ayce. The yellowtail was probably the only thing that seemed a bit past it's prime, but the tuna and scallops were great. Heads up, parking lot has little tree cover. Be mindful of the head and rain during three respective seasons read more

First off special thank you to JACKIE for taking care of my special needs brother. She's the best!!!!! This is our first time coming to Sushi Damu, and it was a great experience. Food was good, customer service was even better. read more

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Hands down the best sashimi I've ever had. It was so fresh and the cuts they give you are amazing and large portions. Not only does it taste amazing but the presentation is absolutely beautiful. read more

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great service and very well made! the servers were attentive and helpful, the menu described each item well and it's nice there's photos for everything on the website too! i wish some rolls for ayce was not 8 pieces tho and was just 4 or less but it is what it is haha overall i liked almost every piece i ordered! the krispy rice was good compared to most places ive been read more

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Came here for the first time on a rainy Saturday at around 4 pm with the hubby. Place had about 5 tables filled so not packed. There was no wait for us. Service was great. I like how they all work together and it's just not one server. So guests do not get neglected. Also, I love their ready to order sign on the table. Again, no neglect to the customers. It started getting busy at 5 pm but they still provided on great customer service. AYCE was great and would definitely come back. read more

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Sushi damu was my go to sushi spot. They recently got new owners and the overall quality seems to have gone down. The blue fin and salmon used in the Nigiri doesn't seem as fresh, and to me it seemed like there was more rice to fish ratio with the nigiri. read more

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I always heard that Sushi Damu was a good place for ayce but since it's on the pricier side ($45) I never really went. But omg I definitely should come sooner! The interior is nice. Dimly lit with lots of seating. I don't recommend coming in a party larger than 8. 6 is best for comfort. The servers were very sweet and helped us right away explaining their system since it was my groups first time. The 3 of us decided to go for ayce since a la carte is not worth it when comparing prices. They started us off with the chefs special which I'm assuming every person gets one of. It was the toro and was absolutely delicious and a great way to start the meal. Everything was super fresh. The rice to fish ratio was not the best (too much rice some fish cuts to thin and other thicker) but the quality of the fish was so buttery and soft that it didn't really matter to us too much. Overall would come again if I wanted to spend a bit more! I think the quality matched the price but wish the cuts were more consistent! read more

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The food here is great and the atmosphere is nice and cozy. Our server Audrey was doing her best to help us but was swamped with other tables too. Only reason for 4 stars is because I believe they should have more than one server helping 15+ tables. read more

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Amazing and delicious experience as always ! Thank you PJ for the amazing service, he walked around making sure all the customers were happy. Every time I fly in from North Carolina this is at the top of my must eat places ! The restaurant itself was updated from my last visit it felt more open and warmer lighting making it more inviting. read more

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1st time here. Needed to entertain friends in town for the holidays. My fellow Yelpers did not disappoint. Warning: expect a wait. It's a popular joint. Once in, we were given our orientation and set loose on the menu. Bring on the food train! Sashimi and Carpaccio were fresh and cut appropriately. Surprised that we got Toro, but I'm not complaining. All the cut rolls were as expected. Hit the spot. Service was good for as busy as they were. Great recommendations from the staff. The surprise was that they have a good selection of cold sake. Loved that. My guests were pleased as was I. Oishi des. Domo Arigato read more

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I can see why this place has such good ratings, and it's because their food and fish quality as pretty good! I came here for the first time with a friend, and was surprised at how nice the interior was, compared to its exterior. They were offering two menus, the $45 and $60. Their sashimi and nigiris are super worth it, but their yakiniku/yakitori was a bit chewy for us. The menu here is pretty large, so you'll definitely find something for everyone. The prices are for all you can eat, but you can choose to do ala carte too. I really liked that they had a color-coded sign that lets your server know when you're ready for the next round. Takes away the guesswork your server would have to do. I personally really enjoyed all of the salmon nigiri and sashimi, yellowtail, and their spicy tuna crispy rice was good too! read more

I can honestly and confidently say that this was by far my favorite sushi spot that I've been to, and I'm definitely going to come here again soon and come again for my birthday. I've never heard of this place before, but one of my friends had recommended it. So we were in the area to finally give it a try, and my goodness it exceeded my expectations. The quality of the fish was superb and tasted so fresh, literally getting hungry again thinking of this sushi. The service was amazing as well, thankfully we went when it wasn't busy because our server said it can be a very long wait to be seated. The inside the restaurant is quite small, so not a lot of people can be accommodated inside which means there will be a long wait list. Overall, this place was delicious and can't wait to come back read more

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