this place was definitely one of my bf's and my favorite meals in monterey since everything was super yummy! we came here on a thursday morning and the place was crowded but there was no wait. also, the waitresses were so kind and attentive despite it being so busy, continuously asking us if we needed anything else or refills for water. much appreciated !!! foods: - lumpia: came out HOT and crispy! we had to cut it to let it cool down, but it was really good and crunchy and paired well with the sweet and sour sauce! it can get a bit oily, and we did see a bit of oil just pooled on the plate, so i'd probably limit to just one if you're not a big fan of oily foods. - pork belly fried rice: the pork belly was crispy and savory and paired so well with the fried rice and egg! the fried rice has bell pepper in it, which surprised me bc i'd never eaten that combo before, but i still enjoyed it! this was my bf's favorite dish and he kept talking about it the rest of the day LOL - lemon curd & blueberry pancakes: i absolutely LOVED this !! i'm usually not a big fan of sweet breakfast items, but this one was perfectly not too sweet and the lemon curd added such a nice tanginess that helped cut through the sweetness. i also loved how the pancakes were filled with blueberries and had more blueberries on top, so there was no skimping! we were surprised that we finished it all bc we usually don't eat all of our pancakes, so that really says how yummy it was hehe. read more

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What is it about this spot that people like? Because, for me, it just isn't the food. We've been here a few times now, and every visit has been pretty much the same. The food just lacks flavor, and there's nothing that really stands out. Honestly, it's the kind of breakfast I feel like I could make at home. The pancakes were just okay, and while the French toast was probably the best thing we tried, it was way too sweet for my taste. The portions are pretty good, and the service has always been friendly and fast, which I definitely appreciate. But overall, I just don't think it's worth the wait or the price. I really wanted to understand the hype, but after giving it multiple chances, it just wasn't for me. read more

The Butter House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

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I was down in Monterey house sitting for a month so wanted to try a local spot for brunch with my wife for our 10th Anniversary celebration weekend. The reviews are great. Maybe a little too great because the experience left me wondering if they were all posted by a marketing agency. The photos on the reviews are all a little too perfect imo. Conspiracies aside, the food was awful. I just don't get how this many people could share amazing post after amazing post and jive that with my in person experience. We ordered the corned beef hash. It needed salt. How?!!! Plus they basically only used beef and potato?! The menu said it had peppers and onion so when we asked, they brought some out on the side?!! Terrible. I mean it made it taste a little better but it was still not good. Then, the "lumpia" was more like an oil soggy egg roll. Too oily to even eat because literally it was dripping oil. So gross. Clearly someone not from the lumpia making culture made these. I do not recommend this place at all. Even the coffee was terrible. Only saving grace and the second star comes from the fresh squeezed orange juice. Delicious but come on ... smh ... does not save this place at all. Sorry, I really wanted to like this but this was my experience. Hopefully it was just a weird day. read more

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So on the last day of my 36 hour Monterey golf trip,the boys and I needed a breakfast spot before we teed off and they mentioned to me this bomb Filipino breakfast spot and I just knew we had to check it out. We headed to The Butter House on Fremont Blvd, in Seaside. The parking at this lot was substantial as they share a lot with a few other businesses-so that was great. When we arrived it was a large room with many customers. There was no wait for our party of 6 due to the size of the restaurant with many tables in the room. Once I took a look at their menu,I was a bit overwhelmed with the sheer volume of choices but I decided to try something I would truly love,as I'm not overly familiar with Filipino breakfast items,but what Ive had so far I've truly loved. I went with Marciana's Breakfast Fried Rice ($16.50) and a single lumpia($3.05) The lumpia was just super delicious-it featured ground beef,onions,carrots,green beans,bean sprouts, and was served with a sweet chili sauce on the side. It's a great item,as many in my group ordered them and some even ordered extra to bring home. Now the fried rice dish featured butter fried rice with bacon,sausage,& ham,It also included soy sauce,onions,garlic and topped with two eggs served over-hard. I loved this dish so much that it's irritating. I'm irritated because I know this menu is full of banger items too, but I may never find out because I can't imagine ordering anything else--that's how much I enjoyed this dish In closing, if you ever find yourself in the Monterey area and want to try an awesome Filipino breakfast--get down to The Butter House-their quality is super high. read more

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I was in the area for a girl's trip. And this place popped out to me as I was looking for something tasty for breakfast. This place definitely satisfied my breakfast craves. We got the Marciana's breakfast fried rice. It was absolutely delicious. The perfectly cooked spam with the savory fried rice hit the spot. The pork belly fried rice was amazing. The pork belly was crispy and tender. The lemon curd and blueberry pancakes were yummy. The lemon curd is house made and it was sweet and creamy. The service was good. The ambience provides a spacious breakfast vibe. It can get packed quite quickly. This is a must breakfast place if you are in the area. read more

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Delicious Filipino breakfast. I had the eggs and fried rice since I don't eat meat but it was delicious and I enjoyed my watermelon mimosa. Big portions and staff was friendly and attentive. Food tasted fresh and authentic. My husband enjoyed his meal and so did everyone at the table. Would eat here again read more

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Delicious breakfast. Server was efficient and pleasant. We were lucky enough to arrive before the breakfast rush. read more

Hey there Party People The Butter House is a place that is unassuming and has that neighborhood diner feel. It should be featured on Guy Fiery's "Diners Drive-ins and Dives" The place is always packed so we joined the "wait list" online while we were driving in When we got to the restaurant we only had to wait 5 minutes. Our waiter Cesar was great, very personable as well as efficient. The food came out quickly and was paced well since we had an appetizer. Started with the Lumpia which is basically a Philippino style egg roll. Super delicious and very large so you only need to order one trust me. I had the Carne Asada Fried rice. Their Verde sauce was nice and tangy. The meat was seasoned very well and there was a ton of it on the rice. I great dish I would order again. Hubby had the French Dip sandwich. He said the bun was nice and soft and the sandwich was wonderful. The meat was very lean, which he is very picky about. The fries were off the hook just crunchy enough and not over salted. If you're in Monterey and looking for a great breakfast to get your day started this is the place to go. Be kind to one another read more

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I was visiting the area and came here for brunch on a Tuesday. I was looking forward to try their garlic rice as it was suggested while using AI. The food was okay but my pork belly fried rice was too salty. It wasn't the rice that was salty; it was the pork belly. The lumpia was okay as well. For me, I felt that it missed the mark as filipino cuisine. I'm willing to try again but for the American breakfast. read more

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It's a bit tough to describe this place. Overall, I'd consider the experience positive with some important things to note. This place does breakfast, and the American side of the menu which I got to taste, was executed well. I'd go back for that. For those curious about the Filipino aspect, I wouldn't have high expectations. Their lumpia wasn't super special. Compared to the thousands of lumpia I've had in the US and across the world, they were just OK. For the price they were charging per piece, I wasn't the biggest fan. They didnt blow me away in flavor. They were also a bit burnt/ over fried for my liking. I also ordered the pork belly fried rice. Definitely Filipino inspired, with the adobo inspired sauce. Both the pork itself and the sauce were sweeter than I expected. The fried rice as well was disappointing. It was neither Filipino style for breakfast (sinangag) or a typical Chinese fried rice. It was an Americanized heavy-on-the-butter style. When it comes to viewing with a Filipino lens, it was a bit boring. I dont mind twists on Filipino food. There's plenty of it and plenty I've enjoyed, including on my numerous trips to the motherland. Unfortunately, the ones here were a bit underwhelming. I'd go back here for the amazing staff and limiting myself to the American traditional breakfast. For those hoping for a Filipino breakfast that shares more authentic flavors, I'd keep very low expectations. read more

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This is an amazing amazing wonderful place to eat pricing is well it is a little bit high but then come to think of it it's more than reasonable portions are pretty generous diffusion Filipino American Mexican is perfect it just tastes so good you won't go wrong with any dish I think our large party ordered one of every different item and we shared I had a suggestion that they offer some type of Ube dessert to pay homage but they do have a variety of cakes for dessert parking can be challenging and street parking is also available read more

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We didn't wait too long because there was option to put our name in the Yelp waiting list. So by the time we got ready and drove there, our names were already on the top list. Staff was super friendly and kept checking on us to see if we needed anything. I got butter fried rice with pork belly, which was really good!! I just wish the pork belly was less salty but other than that, I was content with my order. My partner loved his omelet order as well. The egg was buttery and fluffy. Parking was easy too, either inside the plaza or street parking. read more

My boyfriend and I were looking for something quick to eat for breakfast on our way back home, so I placed an order for scheduled pickup. We got the croissant sandwich with the longganisa substitute, and it was sooooo delicious. It was pretty filling and came with crispy potatoes. Next time I'm in the area, I'm definitely going to dine in. read more

The Butter House - Croissant sandwich with Longganisa. Yummmm - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

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Came here before hitting Monterey Bay Aquarium. Wait time on a Saturday morning was from 30min to an hour. The food here is really good. Love the pancakes is probably one of the best dishes they have. The rice as well is good wish they would just add more veggies, and it would be a solid 10/10. However, good flavor overall, and good service. read more

The Butter House - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

The shipping and grits were delicious and I loved that they have a wide variety of mimosa flavors during brunch. I had the peach bellini and my friend had the lavendar mimosa which were very good. The service was great also. read more

The Butter House - Shrimp and grits with a mimosa. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

Saved the best meal for last. My wife kept asking where we were going to eat before the long drive home. After some searching, I came across Butter House and man, this place was a hit. I got the Pork Belly Fried Rice and it was amazing. The pork belly was tender and came with a sour vinegar sauce that paired perfectly with it. Ask for extra sauce. My wife got the Lemon Curd Pancakes and we shared Marciana's Breakfast Fried Rice. Both were excellent. The lumpia was a little greasy, but still tasty. My daughter got the pancakes and immediately gave them a thumbs up. By the end of breakfast, both my wife and daughter were giving me kudos for picking the spot. Doesn't happen often, so I'll take the win. Great food, great service, and the perfect way to end our trip before the drive home. We'll definitely be back. read more

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The food is always great along with the service. It's big and open, it fills up quickly. read more

The Butter House - Lemon Curd and Blueberry pancakes. So delicious and sells out quickly. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

We really enjoyed our breakfast at The Butter House. Cozy ambiance and the staff is friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The menu offers a great blend of classic American breakfast with a Filipino twist. Also loved the butter theme because who doesn't love butter. They have cute stickers and apparel. "You're my butter half" stickers are too cute. I had the breakfast burrito- I'm vegetarian, and they were so thoughtful to swap in avocado and mushrooms instead of meat, absolutely delicious! The breakfast potatoes hit the spot. My friend had the pork belly fried rice and loved it. A satisfying meal to fuel a day of exploring Carmel-by-the-Sea and Monterey Bay. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

The Butter House - Breakfast Burrito and Pork Belly Fried Rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

This place continues to be a regular for me when visiting Monterey. Recommend: huevos rancheros & lemon blueberry pancakes (lemon curd on side) Chicken & waffles was ok. read more

The menu had a lot of choices with some Filipino influence items. I had the pork belly fried rice recommended by the server as their favorite and it was very good. I also ordered a short stack of pancakes, which was plenty since the pancakes are very large they use real butter, which is a plus and faithfully lives up to the name. read more

The Butter House - Carnitas & Eggs Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

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Stopped by The Butter House in Monterey for brunch and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The place was busy, which is always a good sign, but service never felt overwhelmed. Staff were friendly, attentive, and kept everything moving smoothly. Here's what we ordered: California Benedict Rich and satisfying with perfectly poached eggs, creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and a well balanced hollandaise. The side potatoes were seasoned well and had a great crisp. Corned Beef Reuben Golden and crispy on the outside with tender corned beef inside. The ratio of meat to sauerkraut to sauce was on point, and it paired perfectly with the side of soup. Waffle Light, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet. A classic done well. We also had two mimosas, blueberry and peach. Both were refreshing and not overly sweet, which made them easy to enjoy alongside the meal. Overall, The Butter House delivers on quality and consistency. It feels like a reliable Monterey brunch spot where the portions are generous, the flavors are solid, and the ambiance makes you want to come back. read more

The Butter House - California Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

The food is well worth the price of visiting the Butter House. Sure enough it would fill you up for almost the entire day while tasting extremely good. The only issue we had on this trip is that our waiter forgot to bring us our coffee (and forgot it entirely till we asked). By the time we got our coffee, our food was already completely finished. At that point, I wasn't sure if I got the right coffee because the server said he had forgotten. read more

The Butter House - California Benedict Chocolate Banana Bread French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

Great pork belly and eggs! Pretty good coffee too. Interesting cushion of food types. Clean and bright inside.

I definitely recommend getting your breakfast at The Butter House. Despite being fully occupied with customers, our food was ready in 10 minutes. Both of the fried rice were balanced in flavor! The carne asada was full of flavor, and the sauce on the side added to the whole dish. I left the restaurant fed and satisfied. It was a good meal to start our day. read more

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Adobo pork belly was perfectly "adobo-y" salty, sour, and crispy. It was served as a large piece, I had assumed it would come cubed in the fried rice, but was a good portion size. Chicken and waffles were tasty. They fry the chicken thigh so it stays nice and juicy. The gravy wasn't my favorite, but everyone has a preference on their breakfast gravy, I'd prefer more salt and heavier on the pepper. Lumpia was alright, assuming it was deep fried because it was soaked in oil. Ground beef and bean sprouts, so a fairly traditional mix, not the skinny Shanghai ones. We will all say our Lola's is better, but it wasn't bad. Looking forward to trying the lemon curd pancakes and traditional Filipino breakfast the folks next to us had. We will definitely be back. Fun menu and staff were great, love the online check in system, makes the long wait easy to plan around. read more

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Came to this establishment a few days ago and the food was terrific and the amount of food was very generous. Had the corned beef hash with an over easy egg and all on top of diced potatoes. The corned beef was cut into chunks rather than being shredded as this is how it's usually prepared. This was the best corned beef hash we ever had! We also got a short stack of pancakes and these were nice and fluffy...also done very well. The service was great as the waiter checked on us quite a few times. read more

The Butter House - Corned beef hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

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The staff were attentive and hospitable. The food was flavorful and the portions were perfect to keep us full before our Point Lobos hike. The Butter House will be our breakfast spot when visiting Seaside. read more

The Butter House is absolutely one of the best breakfast and brunch experiences in the greater Monterey area! While technically in Seaside, it's worth the short drive from Monterey proper for truly exceptional food and service. From the moment we walked in, the experience was five-star. The service was incredibly friendly, prompt, and attentive--even when the place was packed (which it usually is!). Our server was great about offering recommendations and kept our coffee cups filled without us ever having to flag them down. Good service is so crucial, and The Butter House truly nails it. Equally impressive is the menu selection. They offer a fantastic blend of American breakfast classics and unique Filipino-inspired dishes, giving you so many delicious options! Whether you're craving traditional eggs benedict, a hearty breakfast burrito, or something more adventurous like the Pork Belly Fried Rice or their amazing Lumpia, there is something to satisfy every craving. It's truly a destination for a delicious and varied meal. Just get here early or check in on Yelp to avoid a long wait--it's popular for a reason! An easy five stars. read more

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This place is packed but they're great with customer service, finding seating, and serving quality food! When we walked in, we were asked to join the waitlist. we waited MAYBE 5 minutes if that and seated at a booth. Our server was attentive, and brought us our drinks shortly after we ordered them. something I liked was how efficient the service was despite how busy they were that morning. I ordered the spam an eggs, potato cakes, and sourdough toast and jelly with a cup of hot tea. everything was amazing! I totally recommend this place if you're visiting the Monterey area or even if you're a local! read more

The Butter House - Spam and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

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I recommend making a reservation / signing up for the waitlist on Yelp. We were 5 mins away and I was able to add us on there, so we were able to skip the wait; however there was a small issue with check in. When we walked in, I received a text that we were next in line and to check in with the host, so I did. We were waiting for a few minutes thinking that they were preparing our table, but the host called another group that showed up after us to get seated, so I checked in with the host again and he asked for my name again. I was a bit frustrated that I just told him my name, and a few minutes later he would've forgotten had I not checked in with him a second time. The restaurant was busy on a Saturday morning and there was a line out the door. It's a big restaurant, but apparently people love it here, so it was still packed. I like how the menu includes both Filipino breakfast and traditional breakfast. We ordered the Filipino breakfast and the Colorado Omelet. The Colorado omelet included diced ham, potatoes, onions, cheese, which almost resembles sisig. It was bursting with juicy flavor and paired well with the triangle shaped hashbrowns. The hashbrowns were perfectly crispy in the outside and soft in the inside. The Filipino breakfast was just okay. The longanisa has good flavor and was cut fileted, but it just did not taste like the traditional longanisa I'm used to. The spam and fried egg was good, but it's hard to mess up spam. Overall the food was great, and I'd come back again for breakfast. read more

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Holy moly AMAZING food, excellent service, Butter House is my new go-to in the area! If you are looking for some delicious breakfast/brunch food with Filipino flair, THIS IS IT! We had the Filipino Breakfast (spam, longganisa, eggs, and rice) and I upgraded to fried rice. There is something insanely comforting about fluffy eggs, salty sweet sausage, crispy spam, and chewy fluffy fried rice. It's a fantastic way to start the day. The loco moco was also excellent! The meat patty was really big and the gravy was rich and flavorful without feeling greasy or heavy. You can choose from a variety of gravies (if I remember correctly: onion, chorizo, mushroom). The server was so sweet and attentive. They even noticed when we went to the restroom and saved our food for when we returned so it could come out piping hot. Now THAT is a testament to how much they care about the quality. I was texting all my friends from the restaurant that they needed to come here. I know I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area! read more

The Butter House - Filipino Breakfast and side of fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

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Went in early on a Friday before work and everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Had a linguiça craving forever and was so delighted I could get either longanisa or linguiça with eggs for breakfast -- serving was so generous I took home half the sausage and ate the rest for lunch. Hash browns were very diner-style and I personally loved them, the sourdough and eggs were both great too. read more

The Butter House - Linguiça and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

Good size restaurant with a coffee shop vibe, Lunpia is a must, great variety of breakfast items that crush flavor. Staff is always welcoming, friendly and accommodating to even large parties, our folf group has made this a lock go to every year. This trip I tried the Banana Chocolate Chip French Toast and heavy on flavor, but surprisingly not a heavy meal. Other awesome items are Lemon Curd Pancakes and Pork Belly Fried Rice. read more

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Make sure and join the waitlist online. Super convenient. We were 22nd in line and seated within 30 minutes. Service is friendly and helpful in decision making. Food did not disappoint! Large seating area. Clean! Didn't leave smelling like "breakfast". read more

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The food was decent. Portion sizes were big. The service was friendly and fast. The last time we were here, I feel like it had a different, more charming feel. This time it kind of had a basic diner feel, which is not a negative thing, just different than I remembered. The coffee was not very good, and usually I love diner coffee. The blueberry lemon curd pancakes were delicious. The adobo pork belly breakfast was pretty good, but felt like it was missing something. My children enjoyed their breakfasts. read more

I normally order from The Butter House because they're open at 6:00am, which is perfect since I get to work really early. I really appreciate having a local option that's available at that hour, makes mornings easier. I recently tried their breakfast sandwich. You can choose bacon, ham, sausage, or turkey, and eggs scrambled, over medium, or over hard. I ordered mine with scrambled eggs and turkey sausage. The eggs came more in an omelet-style fold rather than truly scrambled, which wasn't a big deal, just not what I was expecting. The turkey sausage is where I felt a little underwhelmed. It seemed like a basic store-bought link placed whole on the sandwich. For a local establishment, I personally love when ingredients feel more house-prepared or thoughtfully executed. Even chopping and browning the sausage and mixing it into the eggs would have made it feel more cohesive and elevated. It also comes with their house aioli. While I appreciate a house-made sauce, I'm not sure this particular aioli paired the best with the sandwich. Presentation-wise, everything felt layered on and boxed up quickly. I ended up reheating it in my toaster oven to crisp it up and bring it together more. I'll still support them because I love having an early local option- and I love the pancakes. I just think a little more attention to detail could really take this sandwich in particular to the next level. read more

The Butter House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

Stopped by for breakfast on a Tuesday morning after reading great reviews and learning that it's a unique Filipino spot! There was absolutely no wait around 9am. We shared Marciana's fried rice and a chicken biscuit which was plenty of food and very filling for 2 people. Both dishes were very good and unique! The fried rice is really loaded with goodies like bacon, sausage, ham, and crunchy delicious peppers - so good! The service was also friendly and quick. Overall, a great and unique breakfast spot! Would definitely recommend! read more

The Butter House - Marciana's Fried Rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

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A great breakfast/brunch restaurant!! It's Filipino-inspired too so even better! Friendly service, a lot of seating and a lot of parking. read more

The Butter House - POG Mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside, California

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Always friendly here! I loved the Santa Maria tri tip breakfast sandwich, so far the best item on the menu. I kinda wish I ordered fries to go with it! The chimichurri is great also. The potato cakes are dense and yummy! While the country potatoes are amazing (if they are all soft. Sometimes they can be hard which is ok.) The biscuits and gravy are a solid 4/5 Breakfast sandwich 3.6/5 Santa Maria tri tip sandwich 5/5 Cali omelette 4.2/5 A solid reliable spot for breakfast that definitely brings in the crowd!! We come early morning - like opening hour. A great flavor profile that feels like professional home style food. read more

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Love this place! Every trip, we have to go here art least once. It's only open till mid afternoon so make sure to go early. read more

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