Really enjoyed my time here. The skewers were flavorful and came out fresh, and the whole grilling experience makes it fun. Becky was a great server--super friendly, attentive, and checked in at the right times without being overbearing. Solid spot overall, would definitely come back read more

Great experience at Chubby Skewers! There was a bit of a wait, but it is 100% worth it. You pick your own skewers and cook them yourself and everything tasted so good. Our waiter, Kasper, had amazing customer service, he was super friendly and attentive. The vibes were chill and fun too. Definitely coming back! read more

Had an amazing time for a friends birthday! An awesome self-serve skewer experience with everything from a variety of beef cuts, pork, lamb, veggies, & seafood. You can also order from their menu as well for other Chinese favorites like Cucumber Salad, alcohol, noodles. I would recommend getting the Chubby Group Subscription, since it does bring down the skewer price from $1.20 to $1 per (our bill discount = the membership) Their system although counting generic metal skewers does know which meat cut you get! Plaza = not a fun parking experience Ambiance = Reminds me of food stalls in Asia Wait Times = 60-90 Minutes on weekends. read more

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waited for two hours on a weekday night but that was to be expected. they are located in a plaza so I walked around while waiting and got some drinks. I would say this place is much more about the experience than the food. they have all the meats and veggies out in an area and you can go up and grab as much as you like. while the meat was good, tender, and flavorful with the dry spices you can dip it in. I found it hard to get full as the skewers are quite small and the cost adds up pretty quickly. probably wouldn't come again for the food but was a fun experience. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Came here with a group for a birthday. First time I've been disappointed by a Chubby Group spot. The place seems different and fun at first, but it gets chaotic fast. The meat selection isn't great, and after a while everything starts tasting the same--you lose track of what you're even eating. With their membership it is not expensive, but honestly it feels like a lot of work for not much payoff. Wait was long, and the back room was really hot. Seating is low, street food style, which sounds cool but isn't comfortable if you're there for a full dinner. Service was good. Staff was helpful and kept clearing plates quickly, which I appreciated given how busy it was. There were a couple good bites in there somewhere... couldn't tell you which ones though. IMO, I rather go visit their other locations for BBQ, this place seems to cater to a younger crowd looking for a few bites of yakitori. read more

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Parking is difficult Skewers are $1.1 each and the portions are tiny tiny tiny. Like probably 15cents worth of beef (2 small pieces) per 'skewer'. 1 chicken wing is 2 skewers worth. So stingy with the portions. The grill itself is tiny and takes too long to cook the meat. They also charge like $3 seasoning fee (?). The tables are so low I bumped my legs/ knees so many times. Uncomfortable. I spent like $30 and left still starving. Much better off going to AYCE kbbq. read more

Chubby Skewers - Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

What a great experience! I've only ate at another skewer place so I enjoyed how this place was set up to really be immersed in the experience. Having it be $1.50/skewer is so dangerous with a hungry group like mine! Thankfully, halfway through we had a server keep track of the skewer counts for us. There's a good selection of meats and vegetables, but you definitely need to keep a watch on the sticks so they don't overcook/burn. My group decided to stick some raw garlic onto empty skewers and that changed the trajectory of our whole meal! Definitely will plan to come back! It gets busy so put your names down early. read more

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This place was so hyped, but I don't think it fully lived up to it!! Definitely worth trying once for the experience, but I wouldn't go back. The meat selection was pretty limited. I did enjoy the grill-it-yourself setup, that part was fun! But... you have to pay extra for sauces + seasonings I think?, which didn't sit right with me lol. The vibe is very street food style.. cute, but you're sitting on low stools, so not the most comfy. Service was also a bit slow, & there were some communication issues... Overall: fun experience, but not somewhere I'd return to!! Maybe the other chubby places like chubby cattle! read more

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Love the food here. Get a skewer, cook it yourself, and enjoy. There's a decent variety of cuts and meats. The ambiance is interesting, it's like those roadside skewer tents in China where you sit on a low stool while cooking over a fire. It's definitely a vibe at Chubby Skewers. It's a bit loud but def still a nice spot to hangout with friends. Only thing I don't like is that once you go into the restaurant, you come out smelling like heavy BBQ. Ventilation doesn't seem to be the best here. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Chubby Skewers is worth checking out, but come during the weekdays Mon- Thurs when the wait isn't as long. If you come on the weekend, get ready to wait an hour or 2 to get seated. We went on a Thursday night and we got seated right away. Upon entering, I noticed how warm it was inside. I wish it was cooler especially with the cooking that's involved. It would be nicer for colder AC. The kabobs being $1.20 is a pretty good deal but it stacks up fast. You definitely get the most bang for your buck if it was mainly wagyu beef. My favorite was the black pepper one. There are some seafood that will come with two skewers for a more expensive price. We got shrimp and although it had a good flavor, $2.40 just for one small piece of shrimp is pricey. On the good note, the dry seasonings complement the meats pretty well and was pretty addicting. I think it is still worth experience to check out. It was pretty cool having to cook the meat yourself. Just don't come entirely hungry cause it takes some time to cook the meats! read more

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I love chubby skewer!!!! Love the food, when we want small eats! Service is always great! Coming here tonight we were greeted by Ellie! She is sweet and very attentive! Love the atmosphere, always relaxing read more

5-STAR EXPERIENCE! Not sure how many 5-Star reviews I have to make... But if you are looking for a new experience, come here! The A5 Wagyu skewers are juicy-bomb! The service is friendly, no matter who you are. The ambience is off the hook! Drinks only orders are welcome here! As for the music, I love how the volume is not too low or too loud. You can still carry a good conversation while enjoying the ambiance. The selection of EDM is my favorite. Think Darude's Sandstorm, and Greece 2000 - some throwback modern mixes too are encountered. Don't complain about the short stainless steel tables. Stretch your hips out if you need to prior to coming. read more

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Really fun, but very loud and smoky place. Tiny portions but only $1.50-$3.00 each. I wish they had a wet dipping sauce. Only dipping stuff for the food they have are pepper, salt, sugar, and red hot pepper. We left pretty full and it wasn't that expensive. It is not all you can eat like some other chubby spots. The tables and chairs are extremely low and uncomfortable. Very difficult to eat and sit properly and comfortably. That's mostly why this spot gets three stars. The long wait and the uncomfortable seating. read more

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Park: Busy lot but free Almost a year later and I came back. It is a fun experience to take your friends. This time, the heat was perfect. The skewers cooked quickly and evenly (if you watch them correctly). I would say this is more of an experience based restaurant but the skewers were definitely good. I would come back and I did ;) read more

Chubby skewers is such a different place to eat at. I don't love that the seats are so low and the table is too, but I do love the idea. I just don't think this place is ready for older crowds as it may be difficult for them to sit down and get up repeatedly for more food. The food is delicious, and they have multiple spices in the table to season the skewers, but I do wish they would offer sauces. read more

Chubby Skewers is a great late night hangout spot for a large group of friends. I'd recommend coming earlier rather than later into the night as it does get quite busy once it hits 8pm onward! It's located in a plaza with rather tight parking so you might have to circle a couple times during peak hours. You grab your own skewers from the raw meat bar along with other non raw meat items like fish tofu, various sausages, and veggie skewers. Everything besides the wagyu ones are $1.10 each. Be mindful of how much you eat as it's easy to keep cooking more and pay more! You get to season your own skewers as well with their different spice blends which i appreciated. Only complaint is that the seating is rather uncomfortable after an hour of eating. I understand it's to mimic the Chinese street food ambience, but I can't imagine how a taller person would be comfortable sitting in the short seats. read more

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Owned by the Chubby establishments for Chinese BBQ skewers in RH area, the wait on weekends is one of the worst I've ever come across. I put myself on another waitlist instead and by the time I was finished, I was still on the waitlist for here. My first visit, though, was chaotic and the restaurant is very crowded and blaring edm played. It makes great space for large parties, and it is a vibe to eat on the low tables and chairs. They also took over 25 minutes to make an Indomie stir-fry, and then proceeded to hand us the bill when uncalled for. I like their variety of skewers though as they had seafood, meats, and veggies. The experience felt rushed, and the skewers were taking a bit to cook, so patience is required since you will be needing to serve yourself here. They also kept pushing for us to download their app to receive $2 off and that is their method to place an order. Overall, you can choose to enjoy tasty skewers for a bargain, however, that comes at the tradeoff for reduced service and wait times. read more

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Came here around 1 AM and there was about a 30-minute wait, but that's just because seating is a little limited and it gets packed late at night. Once we got seated though, it was so worth it. The vibes and ambiance made me feel like I was back in China which was super comforting and authentic. I love that the skewers are self-serve. All the meats are laid out in an open area where you can grab however many you want, and they charge $1.20 per skewer. We mostly grabbed the lean wagyu to get our money's worth and it was SO tender. You get to cook everything yourself and exactly how you like it, which made it even better. With all the options and being able to customize it, everything was such a fun experience and it all tasted amazing. Definitely coming back. read more

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We came on a Sunday evening and had about an 80-minute wait, which wasn't surprising. There's a big parking lot, but it was completely full when we went. Seating wasn't my favorite. The tables were small and a bit awkward, kind of like grade school or camping-style seating. If you're tall, just something to keep in mind. It's a self-serve setup where you grab your own skewers, priced at $1.20 each. The meat quality was really good in my opinion. I also really liked their fried crispy milk dessert. Definitely worth trying! Service was just okay and didn't stand out compared to their other locations. One big plus is that they're open late until 3 AM. read more

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We came here at 4:50pm on Sunday and sat down at 5:40ish. We sat down and got to the bar area to get our skewers. The skewers have some raw meat juices on the handles so it's nice they provide gloves. Theres a wide selection, some of the bigger things counting for 2 skewers. The flavor was pretty good. The only thing is that if you come here in a large party the skewers take forever to cook since theres such a small area. We came here as a party of 4 and we all spent half of our time waiting for the meat to cook. I think it would be better coming here with only 2 people. Overall, it was good but I left the restaurant being able to eat more but didn't due to the long cook time of the meat - probably taking 10-20 for another round of skewers. I would recommend coming here only if you were to come here to chat with a friend or on a date, its a good way to talk and catch up while eating but probably not if you are hungry and a big eater. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

This place is all about the experience of sitting on a lowered stool and simulating your street side skewer experience back in Asia. If you have the membership, it becomes a dollar per skewer, otherwise it's $1.2 per skewer. All the skewers are laid out in a buffet style station and you just grab as many sticks as you desire. The total is tallied up at the end. I saw some servers drinking with customers so you know this is one of those places that are down for that. Personally I'd like my skewers cooked and brought to me but to each their own. read more

So I just became a member of the chubby group so I'm off to try all the restaurants and this was a fun one. Our waiter Tan was very nice, he explained to us the concept of the skewers and helped us order and enjoy our food. It was really fun! Because I'm a member it's a dollar a skewer. Really fun and interesting way to enjoy an interactive dinner! Chinese bbq skewers I will be back! read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Love this place! Never tried skewers before and I think this was a great first experience. I think everything was reasonably priced however, I do wish they gave more meat :( Pretty much self service since you can go the bar and order on the app yourself. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Food was good and the service was good as well. This one is disappointing the Chubby group The reason I gave one star was because a group of customers was vaping at their table indoors, right next to us. There were young children, teenagers, and elderly guests dining nearby. What surprised me most was that the restaurant staff did nothing to stop it, and one staff member was even frequently drinking with the group. read more

Skewers for $1.20 in this economy is honestly an INSANE deal. If you're trying to get the most value for your money, I highly recommend sticking to their wagyu options -- those are 100% the move. The wagyu skewers are tender, juicy, and flavorful, and the juices coming off the grill are top-tier delicious. Everything tastes freshly grilled and the quality honestly feels way better than the price point suggests. That being said, even though the skewers are amazing, don't expect this place to make you super full unless you're ordering a ton. It's the type of spot that's best enjoyed with a group of friends, where you can try a bunch of different skewers and make it more worth your while. Overall: amazing prices, great wagyu skewers, and definitely worth checking out -- just come hungry and preferably with a group. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Ordered DoorDash delivery from this Chubby restaurant. The food was delivered fast enough and packaged very well. They specialize in skewers so I got a few croaker fish skewers which were very tasty. We also got old fashioned spicy hot pot, beef noodle soup and spicy clams. The food portions were big and flavors were so comforting. This type of food is great for rainy days at home. We will definitely order deliveries from this place again! read more

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Excited to try this place since it's part of the Chubby group and the skewers are only $1.20 each. Came around 5 and there wasn't really a wait for 5 of us. Restaurant is super small and like all the other Chubby restaurants, they try to cram in as much people as possible. Super cramp and hot in there. Tables are super small and low to the ground for some reason. They crammed 5 of us in a tiny table. They had two bigger tables but they save it for larger parties I guess. Everything is self served besides the food and drinks ordered through their QR code on the table. Skewers were okay but it was hard to enjoy everything when there was no room on the table. They also do an automatic $1 charge per person... You don't have a choice and it really makes no sense to charge for that. If you're looking for cheap skewers and don't mind squatting in a cramped space for an hour this is the place to go. read more

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Being a Chubby Group restaurant, this spot fell very very short of expectation. Nice to try once but I personally won't be coming back. You have to put your name down at the restaurant physically on a Yelp sponsored tablet. You're able to check your wait status on Yelp app. We waited a little over 2 hours on a Saturday night. Current price of each skewer is $1.20 but if you're a Chubby Group Member then your skewer price is $1. Make sure you tell your hostess to add the discount to your tab. Host shows you your seat, they have other items on a QR code on table. But all skewers are self serve on a countertop refrigerated prep style area. Glad this spot is basically priced at how many skewers you consume, makes dinner pretty cheap or reasonable. They have cumin, chili powder and another other seasoning on table for you to dip your skewers in. Huge portions of their skewer options are wagyu so it makes it pretty fatty. Mixing it in the same powder seasoning over and over, we all got taste fatigue. Also the seating is quite uncomfortable, metal folding chairs with minimal padding and height of chair is much shorter than average if you're over 5'1'' you might not have a good time.. Your knee will be hovering over the table, almost feels like your squatting to eat dinner. read more

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Yummy! Busy spot, but definitely great place to go for dinner or late night meal. Lots of different skewers to choose from for everyone. Cook yourself and seasonings on the table. You can order some food they prepare and bring out. Recommend the scallops!! Fun atmosphere for friends and family read more

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Food: 4* Service: 4* Ambiance: 5* Warning: The tables and chairs are VERY low. Think kindergarten style. For anyone over 5' 8", you will be uncomfortable sitting. Pro-tip: Join their free membership to get some discounts on the experience. Pro-tip: Start strong. Pile up a good portion of skewers from the beginning. The amount of meat is small so you will cook more skewers than you think you would want. Food: Good selection of beef, much labeled as Wagyu. In fact, there were so many labeled as such it was a little difficult to tell which was which when cooked. The quality was good, with the spices the beef was good. Cook well but do not overcook. There were a limited number of vegetables to cook and a small quantity of seafood as well all good quality though. There were also a good selection of chicken and offal choices, for those interested. Many additional non-skewered food available via their app. Service: Service was good. Helpful and friendly. As this was our first time, we asked how it worked and the person who sat us was very helpful to quickly give us some tips. After sitting, we found a helpful tips plaster at our table that gave you how to maximize your experience, including when to spice with what. Ambiance: See warning above about seating. Notwithstanding the ambiance was cozy, modern, and fun. It was a cool way to eat and we would return. read more

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What a fun place! My most vivid memory of eating lamb skewers was a chilly night over 20 years ago in Beijing, on a desolate street corner with a man grilling them over coals, asking me if I thought the US was wrong for flying a reconnaissance spy plane that crashed on Chinese island. When in a foreign country, avoid political conversations, agree with the locals and just revel in the tasty food. Chubby Skewers has skewers galore and it's all self serve at $1.20 each stick ($1.10 each if you are a member). Lamb skewers. A5 Wagyu fatty beef. A5 Wagyu lean beef. Chicken Wings. Chinese Sausage. Mini Squid. Chicken Hearts. Chicken Skin. Gizzards. Corn on the Cob. Veggies. Sesame Bread... And others... You get a metal tray, pick out the raw skewers you want. Then you can season at the central area or season them at your grill. There's chili pepper, cumin, sesame, spice mix, black pepper, sugar, salt. If you want it traditional Chinese style, I recommend going heavy on the cumin and powered red pepper, and toss on a touch of sugar and salt. My friends, who were not Chinese, did not try it the traditional way, which is perfectly fine, but in my mind it can't be an authentic lamb skewer with out cumin and a crusting of red pepper powder. Side Dishes: Wagyu Fried Rice - This had robust flavor and the rice was glistening and tender but the value for the price was not there as it was only about a rice bowl full of rice served on a plate. Indomie Fried Noodles - I know, why are we paying for instant noodles that are stir fried that we can easily make at home. Because it's good with these skewers! Yes on this if you want noodles. Spicy Oily Peanuts - It says this is new to the menu and I thought they were some of the best peanuts I've ever had. It was $10-$11 but you get a large pyramid of plated peanuts that were cooked with dried red chilies, white onion bits that have been marinating in this chili oil. The peanuts themselves were each burnt crusted with some salt and sugar and some Sichuan peppercorn taste. If I drive by here I will order a container of these to go. I'm in love! Wet Fries/Potatoes - Crinkle cut fries extra crispy, then tossed and glazed in a soy garlic sauce, topped with scallions and cilantro. If you want some sweetness and some starch to balance out all the grilled meat you are eating, this is a good side. For four of us, it was about $45 a person with one bottle of Soju. If you are getting alcohol, beer actually matches better with the meats and the spices, so I recommend that. If you aren't super hungry, then it'll probably be about $30 a person. Seating is at short tables with small, short chairs, reminiscent of the compact seating you might see at Asian night markets. If there is a large sized person in your party (either tall or wide), they are probably not going to be comfortable in these seats. The sides/small plates are plates that come out already cooked. The skewers you have to season and grill yourself. You might come out a little smokey, but not as smokey as you would if you went to KBBQ. I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the experience. I'm sure they must have huge wait times on the weekends so try to go on a weeknight. I will be back! read more

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I was craving Asian skewers. Many years ago we used to go to a place in Rowland heights that has been closed for a while now (for good reasons). I was traumatized of that experience and hadn't given them another change. We wanted to try something different and stumbled upon this place. We decided to give it a try. They are located in a popular strip mall with plenty of parking but just as plenty of visitors so parking can be very tricky depending on the time of day. Make sure you come with patience to park. We have now been here a couple of times and we are always here on the early side of dinner so we haven't had to wait much, but they typically have a long wait at night. Their tables are very low! If you are tall, be ready to get comfortable in the uncomfortable. They are low to the point where your knees touch the table and you need to sit weird to fit. I think it's cute that they have the napkins hanging and unique that they have vomit bags in the restroom. Once seated, they have QR codes to order drinks and food items that are not skewers. I really like their seasoning and you can place as much/little as you want. For the skewers, you grab a tray get a glove and grab as you please. You pay based on the number of skewers at the end. They have some draft beers which we usually enjoy and we have tried some of the items on their QR. We enjoyed the gyozas and their fried rice. They were both good. We were a bit surprised by some sweet buns we got that reminded me of beignets since we thought they were savory. This is a family friendly restaurant that gets pretty lively at night. They have games you can grab for your table and the place itself is on the louder side. Overall I love the concept and the food is good. I know we will be back. read more

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This place is such a blast! We brought the kids and they had the best time being "mini-chefs." They loved going up to select their own food and then coming back to the table to grill everything themselves--it kept them totally engaged and entertained. The service is incredibly friendly, and you really can't beat the price. At $1 per skewer (member price, which includes the seasoning), it's a fantastic value for the quality of meat you're getting. Great variety, high-quality BBQ, and a perfect spot for a fun family dinner. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Chubby Skewers' service was great and ambience is very fun! There was about an hour wait during peak dinner time on Tuesday night and the parking lot can get pretty full quick. So just keep that in mind for your visit. They charged $1.25 per skewer when we visited and we found it to be reasonable. The options are a good mix of wagyu beef, chicken, seafood, and some vegetable options. (I recommend pineapple skewers for dessert) There are fried and cold food options as well and beer always goes so well with skewers. I will say the seating is a little uncomfortable as the tables are a little low so those with long legs beware lol. Other than that, our group had a great time and will come back again! read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I gave this place 5 stars previously, the reason for the lower star review is because the grills are very inconsistent. Some tables have strong and even heating, others are so weak, and some even have inconsistent heating. And turning the fire will get you a stern warning from the waiters.. it's pretty bad if you come here with a group of 4 and above.. if you're unlucky enough to get a weak grill, you'll be sitting there for hours trying to get enough cooked for the whole party.. I've been here around 8 times now, and I would say more than half of the time I get a bad grill. the grills are tiny, you can't get enough surface area to cook for multiple people. Not fun for anything above 3 people. read more

Came here around 11pm with a group of friends. I like how they're open late. When we got seated at our table, the table was lower than I expected. Keep in mind, if you're tall, your knees will hit the edge of the table! Everything is self serve. You grab your own skewers and condiments. They count the sticks at the end to see how many sticks you eat. Service was a bit slow. Trying to get a waiter's attention would be hard. The noise/music level in this establishment is very loud. read more

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$1 for wagyu skewers, no one can beat that. Service is top notch. Ambience is crazy amazing. Food selection is the best. read more

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5/10 Got all the beef, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Skewers are good, but I think I could eat 40-50 of them for me to get full. 5 is mid or average on my scale as a reference, but idk how this place has 4.7 stars. Lastly, why are the tables so small?? I'm a short king and I couldn't even fit my legs under the table. -_______0 read more

Service: Good overall, considering most of it is self serve. Caution for very long wait times. Food: Good but just not filling. It really adds up, and then if you're really hangry- you can only cook so many at a time. Found it odd being charged automatically from the get go a seasoning charge. Ambiance: Casual, chill, but overall, this is a one and done for us. I understand the layout's concept, but the chairs are so uncomfortable to sit on. I love the sister company, Chubby Cattle. But Chubby Skewers- no, thank you. read more

This place was lowkey insane -- felt just like a chaotic late-night BBQ spot back in China The skewers were crazy good, the vibe was loud as hell, and honestly I'd totally come back. read more

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