The absolute best Peking Duck in Boca! We started with chicken goyza, lychee martinis, and king pao chicken! Delicious! The service was great. The parking was easy and the interior is nicely decorated with a beautiful Asian theme and large screen TV which displays Asian cooking. You simply must eat here! I can't wait to return. T read more

I Have mixed feeling about Chili Crab. If you are just going for their diverse "Chinese" menu options I find the prices expensive. Add a few drinks and the tab for a couple can easily reach $150. The ambiance is okay but very loud and the service a bit slow. However their signature dish is Peking Duck. If this is your desire then CC is the right venue and it is possible to moderate the cost of the evening. We were a party of four. We started with soup and/or an appetizer. Then ordered a whole Peking duck ($95) for the table. Plenty of food done this way or order one potion of fried rice to be sure. One other suggestion: By 7:00PM the place is full and the kitchen gets slammed. Arrive before 6:30 PM for better service. read more

What a hidden little gem this was for me. I was glad I checked it out. From the outside this restaurant made an impression on me. It looked cool. I didn't know what cuisine this restaurant served when I first walked in and didn't care. I wanted to be surprised and I knew I was going to like it. Surprise, it's a Chinese restaurant and a good one. We started with the dumpling platter. They make all the dumplings in house, fresh. The platter was good. I ordered the half crispy duck. It was a house specialty. Omg that was good. It was one of the best ducks that I've had and so crispy. I would order this again. I got a side of pork fried rice. It was not for me. The Garlic Crabs was delicious and you choose your crab. The garlic sauce on top of the crab was unforgettable. It was that good. I loved the food. The restaurant is nice inside. It has a good ambiance going. I liked the decorations. The staff was phenomenal. The customer service was great. I had an enjoyable food experience. read more

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Fantastic dinner. Great to see the chef/owner popping out of the kitchen and speaking with guests. Half Peking Duck was so good... nice, lean and tender duck meat, crispy skin and the rest. I highly recommend the Pea Shoots with Garlic (Pea Tendrils). Black Bean Sauce with Shrimp Chow Fun also great. I have to say, this place has been very impressive of late. They also do special dishes and bring in products you don't often see in Florida. Live King Crab for example. Service from our waitress, Vivian, was excellent, efficient and personable. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

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Being that it is hard to find good Chinese food, we took a little drive to Boca to try this place. Very glad we did. First off, service was very good and the staff was very friendly. It is a cute restaurant with a good vibe inside . The food was was very tasty. Had a little bit of a different flavor profile than other Chinese restaurants, which made it actually quite good. To start we had their honey barbecue ribs, and pan fried dumplings . The ribs were super tender and had an outstanding flavor. The dumplings which I've never had before, like this which were served on a crêpe style thin pancake was excellent. For dinner, we had the beef and black bean sauce and their roast pork fried rice . Can honestly say amazing flavors and delicious food Definitely another return spot for not sure usual Chinese food with excellent flavors . read more

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We randomly went to this restaurant. It's a pretty average Chinese spot, but the prices are like a 5-star restaurant. We ordered Kung Pao Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, and a small bowl of rice, and one tea and the total came out to $93. The food was really disappointing and low quality, and the place itself had a very ordinary, basic atmosphere. I honestly do not recommend this restaurant at all. read more

O.M.G. Fabulous! No joke! Go!!! Get Dim Sum, Singapore Chili Crab (with the fresh dungeness crab,) Peking Duck, the freshest cucumber salad and yummy chicken fried rice. Talk about food Heaven!!!! I didn't want to leave - EVER. The owner greets you with the warmest of welcomes!!! You can tell food is his passion. He only serves the best dishes. The decor and atmosphere are simple and elegant with a promise of good things to come. This is one meal you don't want to miss. I promise!! read more

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The food is exceptional. Everything we had was amazing. The service was good and the restaurant is very authentically decorated. I will be a permanent customer! read more

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So disappointing and awful. Only one woman there to take orders. She's running around like a chicken without her head on. She tries to upsell you so she won't let anyone else, which is only three kids who are serving the food, take your order. We asked if we could please have our soup before our appetizer and meal. Sure they said, no problem. Everything came out at one time! The corn crab soup is a joke. We were psyched for it and it turned out to be egg drop soup with a couple of kernels of corn in it and smidgen of crab, so tasteless we asked for salt. That was the only thing on the table that was hot. The dim sum platter was cold, the ribs and Peking duck and the pork in a noodle dish were all dried out. Only the rice was edible. For 4 of us it was over $200 and a horror. My friend approached the manager and all he had was excuses and he was also the manager. He thought he was being nice giving us $20 off. Left there hungry and out $100+ a couple. read more

From the moment you walk up the charming, lantern-lit pathway to Chili Crab, you know you're in for something special. The twinkling lights gently guide you toward an experience that feels like a hidden corner of Hong Kong right here in Boca Raton. Once inside, you're instantly transported--the decor is impeccable, striking the perfect balance between modern elegance and the cozy authenticity of a cha chaan teng or sai chaan teng. It's clear that every detail, from the textures & art on the walls to the warm, inviting lighting, was thoughtfully curated. The bilingual menu--presented in both English and Chinese--is a wonderful touch that adds to the cultural richness of the experience. We started our evening with the Fiji Apple Martini and the Lychee Martini. Both were deliciously balanced and not strong--a great start to the meal. Appetizers included the crispy, golden scallion pancakes, flavorful lobster dumplings, and soup dumplings. The broth alone is 5 stars!! Each dish was expertly prepared and packed with authentic flavor. For our main course, we ordered the iconic Peking Duck (half), served with delicate pancakes. One of the highlights of the evening was watching the duck expertly carved on a cutting board--an artful presentation that added a touch of ceremony to the meal. We also shared a plate of roasted pork fried rice, which was rich and satisfying. (The only thing I'd tweak would be to have the onions chopped a bit finer for better texture.) To top off the meal, we indulged in the candied banana with vanilla ice cream--a perfect combination of warm, crispy sweetness and cool, creamy smoothness. Throughout the meal, the service was attentive and genuine. The owner personally came out from the kitchen to check on us, which added such a warm and welcoming touch. I believe his son may have been tending bar--either way, it's clear that this is a family-run establishment where pride and passion shine through. The presence of a live seafood tank, showcasing fresh crabs and other seafood, is another sign of the restaurant's commitment to quality and freshness. All in all, this was a five-out-of-five-star experience. We'll absolutely be returning--and bringing friends next time. Chili Crab is a true gem in Boca Raton, offering not just a meal, but a memorable culinary journey. read more

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We had a great dinner at Chili Crab in Boca Raton with some close friends. We had the Peking Duck Sliders, which were absolutely delicious, the duck was crispy with just the right balance of hoisin sauce and soft bao buns. We also had the Beef Chow Fun, which the beef was tender, perfectly cooked noodles. The Singapore Rice Noodles were light yet packed with flavor, just the right amount of curry spice. The Sichuan Spicy Lamb Chop was also tender and had great flavor. This definitely a place for family and friends to come check out. read more

Chili Crab - Peking duck slider - Seafood Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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The Food was Delicious, the service respectable and we love the Ambiance We highly recommend the Peking Duck and spareribs for an appetizer! read more

The duck is absolutely amazing here. Would definitely recommend. Skin was crispy and the duck was very good. Came with fried rice which was ok. read more

Chili Crab - Duck special. - Seafood Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

1. Had no idea it was a Chinese place 2. Amazed it had authentic Hong Kong/ Chinese food 3. Service by Vivian and Vincent was AMAZING!! Why have I never heard of this place and their amazing food.. 4. If you have driven by thinking it is some "new" crab place, its not. It is authentic Hong Kong/ Chinese cuisine... I am not a Chinese food lover so for this to aspire me to write a review, it has to be amazing,!!! Totally recommend this place.. Love you Vivian!! read more

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Food was good but smaller portions and very expensive for Chinese food. Menu was difficult to understand. No sauces were offered or put on the table. They actually charged extra for white rice and applied a 3% credit card fee. We ordered only two entrees and we drank only water. After tax and CC fee, before tip the total was $80. The decor was nothing to speak of. I probably would not go back, but you should try it at least once. For the money I would go to Arturo's for a fine dining experience. read more

A lot of people were raving about this place so I gave it a shot. It's Asian food but it's kind of all over the place with their specialties, they have cantonese style lobster and peking duck, but at the same time soupy dumplings and Americanized Chinese food. I went here with a large party and they were accommodating and service was good. The seating and atmosphere was good and it comes off at a fine dining experience, but it's more sit down casual food. The food was really overpriced and the portions were not that great at all. A lot of tasted bland and needed seasoning. I would avoid this place, not really great value for what you get. read more

Our reservation was not honored even though we had a confirmed reservation. After waiting 45 minutes to speak with the hostess , we left . No one acknowledged us ! The same thing happened last year. read more

Sat at the bar for dinner. What do you say when the bartender washed his face, at the sink at the bar, then blew his nose and immediately followed up with pouring a drink for an unsuspecting diner. We were fortunate that our food we ordered never came. Can't imagine what the kitchen standards are like! read more

We came for the Peking Duck, and stayed for all the other delicious dishes. 1) special wonton soup- VERY SPICY, and delicious. NOTE - If you dont want spicy, ask for chicken broth 2) Peking Duck- lean, Crispy skin, paper thin pancakes. They specialize in this dish, but plenty of other amazing food. 1/2 Duck easily feeds 4 people 3) Singapore rice noodles. We got two versions. One shrimp and 1 Vegitarian. The shrimp one was HUGE. And very good flavor. The shanghi noodles were somewhat bland, so we asked for and added housin sauce. Much better 4) Pepper shrimp. The owner explained it was not spicy, as they cook it in black pepper, not a hot sauce. Other than the Duck, this was my favorite dish 5) tenderloin beef. Also excellent. We wanted it cooked well done, but the owner said it would be tough. If I ordered it again I would ask them to cut the pieces smaller we WILL go back read more

It took a very good friend who recently retired to Delray Beach from NY to introduce us to Chili Crab. And am I glad that he raved about how good the food was and made sure that I understood it was not typical Chinese food! And it is anything but typical. First, don't be misled by the name/ Chili Crab. Yes, they do have fresh crabs in a tank, along with fresh live lobster. But they have so much more. So much, that I betcha you'll be coming back after the first time to check more dinner items. So when we entered on a weekday around 5:30, it was empty. We were greeted at the door by Hailey, who advised that we could pick any table. And we did. A couple minutes later our friends Rob and Stef arriveď, excited to see us (as they should be, cause Max creates excitement wherever he goes) Rob quickly ordered a large hot sake and Stef and I shared bottled of large sparkling water at $6. It was icy cold. And with lots of gas. I mention this cause a lot of places don't have their water cold or bubbly and charge too much ($9). Rob started to recommend menu items as he had eaten here before. And we happily accepted all of his recommendations. He also said we shouldn't order too much because the portions were large. Rob is somewhat of an expert on Chinese food, as well as many other foods. His parents immigrated to the USA from Great Britain more than 70 years ago, and they had been engaged in fine food dining and had gained quite a reputation for themselves, especially Rob's Mom Pearl, but that's for another review. So allow me to list what we ordered and how we reacted to each selection. We had appetizers of COCONUT SHRIMP ($16) and CILANTRO SHRIMP DUMPLING ($11). The shrimp was breaded and fried but not greasy. I could have eaten 5 or 6, they are real good. The cilantro shrimp dumpling had a distinct taste and was packed with shrimp. Another excellent choice. Note,!dumplings are a specialty here and you will not be disappointed in eating any of them. We then had CHICKEN GYOZA ($9) and it was prepared unlike any other gyoza that I've tasted. It was wrapped in a very thin pancake, almost cellophane quality. Just. Get. It. You'll. See. How. Delicious. It is. We then had CANTONESE BARBECUE RIBS WITH YUZO HONEY. I found them to be delicious, huge in size, and the honey glazing a distinctive taste. Some at the table thought they were too sweet and also complained that their hands got real dirty as there was no way to eat them other than to pick them up in your hands. I thought they were whiners. Hailey our server gave us each those tiny napkins in a pouch which you use to clean your hands. I hate those things / they are always too wet or too dry, and stink, and one does not fill the need. Recommendation to management is to provide a hot steaming mini washcloth, which would be a nice touch and fit into the higher class feel the owner is creating. Yes, it would be an extra expense for him, but he should take note of my advice. More than 60 years experience in outreach and marketing has provided me with insights into what makes for a successful or failing business which are priceless. And I offer this advice without any fee expectation. We proceed with entrees and had KUNG PO CHICKEN ($25). It was a decent sized serving and tasty but we thought it had way too many cashews than needed. We left most of them behind as they should really provide a distinct taste and crunch and not overwhelm the dish. We then had MALA BEEF PRIME TENDERLOIN ($40) which Hailey had warned us would be very spicy. Rob engaged her in a philosophical discussion on degrees of "heat", as he had the dish before and did not find it hot. She insisted it was and that most people said it was. He insisted it was not. Well we ordered it cause he wanted it. It wasn't too hot at all but I didn't like it cause the beef was tough and I didn't find it to be awesome. We had GAI LAN IN GINGER SAUCE($15) and it was good but you need to have an acquired taste for it as it is mushy and some don't like that mushy taste. Instead of rice we had VEGETARIAN SHANGHAI NOODLE ($14) and it was incredibly good. But I wasn't able to eat as much as I wanted as my husband dogged it. He quietly scooped it onto his plate as others were eating the other items. I'm happy for him as he didn't like the ribs, the gai lan was too much and he doesn't eat meat. So at least let the guy have his noodles! They have a full bar with lots of wine and fancy drinks. Hailey was an excellent server, When leaving we saw blackboard with specials and that she had not said anything about specials. We also met chef and owner ALLEN (I am certain he was not born with that name) who stopped by our table and introduced himself and thanked us for coming. He also recommended we get the roast DUCK next time, one of the specials of the house. Several people in that night ordered it and the pics on line show it as awesome. So, yelpers, check them out. You'll be pleased. . read more

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Review 3500 Authentic Cuisine #80 - Southeast Asian cuisine. Chili crab are very famous in Singapore. This is the special sauce that is unique to the Singaporean. Instead we have chili crab, we have the chili shrimp. The chili sauce make me feel home cooking style. The dish has 8 shrimp with with broil broccoli. The second dish is the Hong Kong styles spare rib. This dish has a lot of crispy salty item is good rice mixed item for food. Services is ok. read more

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Even though this place has been opened for two years, we finally made our way around to try it! I love the atmosphere of the place but I didn't love the food. I did love the steamed shrimp dumplings - this was probably my favorite! I understand the chef/owner Alan makes them himself. We did order some yummy dishes chicken with black bean sauce (it's not on the menu), but the sauce was too thick (too much cornstarch but I'd be willing to come back over the summer and try out their summer happy hour! Troy's BB used to be here as well as Park Avenue BB!.I had to make a concerted effort to go here because I've driven by it many many times without stopping. It is a bit expensive so we had to carefully pick our items so we wouldn't blow our budget. I'll give it another try! read more

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We spent $300 on takeout. The food was atrocious. The lo mein was all stick together with no sauce on it whatsoever. We were so disappointed. read more

Upon a friend's recommendation, Paul and I decided to have dinner here on Saturday night. This is a stand alone building with its own parking lot. The decor is welcoming and cozy with many Asian touches. There is a large screened tv with a Chinese cooking show playing. It was fun and interesting to watch. Our waitress was working very hard to please a lot of people. She explained the menu to us and then we decided to order their signature dishes: the lobster tail with broccoli in a garlic sauce (which had no taste) and the duck with pancakes with the sauce, cucumber and veggie. We were disappointed. We have had this entree before in another Asian restaurant and our server actually sliced the duck in front of us and created the pancakes for us. This meal was over $200 and there were no tablecloths or cloth napkins - not even a placemat. We asked for water several times before we received. I did have a delicious hot sake drink and the corn and crab soup was tasty and hot. Paul's lychee martini could have been tastier though and it was too strong. After eating the lobster tail with our hands, it would have been a nice touch to have a bowl of lemon water and cloths to wash our hands. Our candied banana and ice cream dessert was delicious. This was a very expensive Asian dinner which had its pluses and minuses. I don't think we will return unless we read that some of these changes are implemented and the reviews express very positive notes especially about the flavor of the food. read more

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Great food super fresh. Ordered dungeneus crab with Singapore chili sauce. They bring out the live crab to show you before cooking. Can't get fresher than that! Also had pork fried rice, the best I ever had. Decor is basic and waitress spoke limited English but everything was great! Not cheap but with the cost. Definitely returning read more

Surprisingly authentic and good Asian food at this trendy little restaurant. It's a good mix of different cooking styles from difference regions like Szechuan, Beijing, Singapore and Shanghai. As their name states, they have a variety of ways to cook crab and different types of crab are available. We went to specifically try the Singapore chili crab and it's made with dungeness crab. The taste was very similar to what we had in Singapore. I love the fried mantou (bread) it comes with for you to dip into the delicious sweet and spicy sauce. It's a very unique chili flavor and I have a pretty low tolerance for spice levels but this was perfect for me. The crab itself needs some work to get the meat out and because it's fried, the meat tends to stick onto the shell so it will get messy and time consuming. But have patience, the sauce makes it worth it. We also got a half order of roasted duck. It comes with scallion, cucumber and wraps. The portion is pretty decent and there's plenty of skin and meat. Usually in Beijing, the skin is separated from the meat but here, it's connected. The flavor is good and the meat was tender. The only dry part was the duck leg, the skin and meat was very over roasted. The appetizer we tried was the honey spare ribs. The taste was sweet and savory but the meat was also very dry. And there was more bone and cartilage than meat. The staff was super friendly. Will be back to try other dishes. read more

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Chili Crab is located in a spot where restaurants come and go. The signage doesn't reflect the elegance inside, where the service and menu are elevated from any other Chinese cuisine in the area. You will not find combo platters or the typical eggroll, or sweet and sour dishes. Here, your palate will get to savor freshly prepared crab, lobster, homemade dumplings, and, of course, Peking Duck. Our waitress, Dee, was terrific. She explained the dishes with knowledge and a big smile. She stuck around for a little conversation, but nothing that would constitute too long. We started with jasmine tea. We loved the floral notes. We then had the dim sum platter. The dumplings and shui mai were homemade with thin skin and stuffed with shrimp or chicken, or pork. The dish came with dumpling sauce and hot chili oil. Both sauces complemented the lovely appetizer. We then had a whole duck to share for 3. Natural accompaniments came, such as hoisin sauce, slivers of scallion, and cucumber. They also brought homemade pancakes. They were several notches above most Chinese pancakes. They were slightly thicker, which we enjoyed thoroughly. The meat was plentiful, soft, buttery, and moist, while the duck skin was crackling and crispy. We loved the dish. Alongside the duck, we ordered shrimp fried rice without curry. It was excellent and chock full of tender shrimp, onion, peas, and carrots. A standout was the banana dessert; crispy fried banana with a crunchy, almost caramel sugar coating with strawberry ice cream (they were out of vanilla) and sliced berries. Wow. We are looking forward to going back and trying more dishes. This is a costly restaurant but worth it if you don't have big eyes, order appropriately and share. read more

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I made a reservation because this restaurant has such great reviews. I pulled into the parking lot and took a general look at the place. It just seemed dirty and unkempt. So I took a look at the State of Florida website that reviews and grades restaurants. Thank god I did. You should too if you plan to eat there. This dump has been closed by the health department multiple times. It's also been fined multiple times for repeat violations. Do you have any idea how dirty a restaurants you have to be for the health department to close down in the state of Florida? It has to be absolutely disgusting. If you don't believe me, here are the multiple reports. https://data.palmbeachpost.com/restaurant-inspections/palm-beach/chili-crab/sea6020408/8342576/ read more

Great options. Food was very good! This must be the place, with giant, but pricey crabs. Owner came to greet us newbies was most pleasant. You have to try this place! read more

Small restaurant almost hidden, but the food is authentic and fantastic, freshly made. Service was attentive, ambience ok.

Delicious , easy parking , Friendly service .I been 2x In one week it's so tasty for me . read more

Chili Crab - Crab crab and crab - Seafood Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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Authentic Chinese food from Hong Kong in Boca, a hidden gem! Specialty is Peiking duck,good lunch specials,very reasonable prices,they have a full bar Good service and the owner Allan is very friendly, makes all his sauces inhouse. Located on Glades and Dixie Highway. read more

What a crazy find.,incredible peking duck and softshell crab. Great!!! Dim sum - dont miss the lobster dumplings! Desert was as goid as the meal! Setvice was great also. read more

Tasty food and great service. Disappointed that a few menu items (a specialty cocktail and xiao long bao) were not available but the Peking duck was crispy and meat was moist. Pancakes stuck together making it hard to get a single one, but they gladly brought more. Pork belly with veggies was good and beef udon was excellent. Nice waitress and good service. Very welcoming. read more

The dim sum-style dishes we ordered were delicious: pork gyoza and shrimp dumplings. We sat at the bar by preference, but were offered tables in the dining room when they opened up. The wait staff made an effort to speak to us pleasantly, and it is one of the best dine-in Asian places we've been to in the Boca area. read more

From NY/NJ and I approve! Each dim sum is homemade, so wait time is a little longer but totally worth it! Hard to find a good dim sum place around here and this one checks off all the boxes. Great vibes too! read more

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Very good authentic Chinese restaurant. The owner is from Hong Kong. Good for meat or seafood lovers. Crab can end up expensive. We go to this restaurant very often. read more

I would first like to caveat that we went to the establishment on christmas day. We made reservations over two weeks in advance. However, when we got there they were not honoring reservations. It took 30 minutes just to put our name on the list for a table. We sat down and ordered. Food came out scattered and in the wrong order. First my husbands duck came out then his soup. It took over 70 minutes for my scallion pancakes appetizer to come out after that finally my fish meal was served. To make matters worse my stomach killed that night as the food was greasy. read more

Excellent food . Perfect service. Delightful atmosphere. Great Peking Duck. Can't wait to come back

This place is a four star plus. Service was good and friendly. The gal who served us was just starting and learning. We ordered from the lunch section of their menu. We got 2 different items and shared. Their duck "sliders" were absolutely wonderful!! If you like Peking duck, you'll love these. And you'll also know how expensive it is to order now. This dish is worth every penny. And if you're lucky, your dining companion will share. It's served in a bento box with sections: 4 soft bao buns; crispy skinned duck pieces; slivers of scallions; julienned cucumbers; and hoisin sauce. You build your own bao by putting in a bit of everything and wrapping it up. Yum. We made the bao go further by ripping them in half, but there was still duck left over to dip in the hoisin and eat by itself. The other dish was good, but a bit plain. It was pan fried noodles with grouper. Luckily the owner had brought over some house made chili sauce to give it some pizzazz. The thin noodles are more than crispy. If you eat the ones on the bottom of the dish, you'll get them softened by the sauce and they're easier to eat. In addition to the steamed fish, there's broccoli, red and yellow and green peppers, celery, and bok choy. They have been open about three months, but according to the owner just received their outside sign. Located on the corner of Dixie and Glades, the separate building has their own parking. It is more easily accessed from Dixie Highway. Hoping they do well and are here for some time. I so want to be able to come back for more of those duck "sliders". read more

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