Com Tam Thanh is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant the Bay Area, which is quite the claim to make. Why? Consistency. Their bahn mi is always loaded with fresh Japanese daikon, pickled carrots, and savory meat. Their rice plate, phó, and vermicelli has generous proportions and is always prepared perfectly. I am always seated promptly and given my food within minutes. The bathroom is always clean. I have been eating here for over 15 years and I hope that never changes. read more

Com Tam Thanh - A typical eating experience at this awesome restaurant. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Solid spot, lots of options but was craving banh cuon dac biet and that's exactly what I got. Heaping mountain of cooked mung breath sprouts, fresh herbs, julienned cucumber. Banh cuon filled with pork and mushroom. Everything came hot and variety of items was nice Everyone that worked there was nice, friendly, and efficient, really appreciate that. Only down a star because toilet was not the most put together Overall good spot for food. Not mad at all about it read more

Com Tam Thanh - Banh cuon dac biet - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Am not very knowledgeable about Vietnamese restaurants, so stating that right up front. We were in San Jose last weekend to visit with family, including an aunt in the hospital. After leaving her, the cousins who were in town all met for dinner at Com Tam Thanh. There were 8 of us. One of the locals knew about this place and it was her recommendation that lead us there. What a feast! The portions are very generous, and the menu is extensive. One could call this Vietnamese-Thai fusion, as they had a number of Thai dishes on the menu. We didn't try the "Broken Rice", but the description sounded interesting and they had a large section of the menu with different options in that area. Dear Hubby tried a pho soup. I went for wide rice noodles with shrimp and veggies. Ah-ma-zing! I can still taste the savory sauce and the tender noodles with the plump shrimp. Am wondering if there's somewhere local that I can get something similar as a craving has been notched. We also had two orders of spring rolls for the table and they were so fresh and delicious. A real treat! I wasn't sure I would like the peanut dipping sauce, but I did like it a lot. It didn't taste like peanut butter; it had its own unique flavor. The ambiance didn't make a big impression with me because I was tired and hungry. Everyone needed to decompress after being at the medical facility. It was very nice to be with the family members again in a warm, safe place with delicious food. We took a lot away; the portions were generous. As we were on the road, we ended up giving the leftovers to our grandson to take home when we saw him the next day. Thankfully we had a refrigerator in the hotel room so it worked out well. DH and I could have shared one entree with the spring rolls on the side - it would have been plenty of food. read more

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I hadn't been to this spot in many years, but our usual pho place was closed, and we were in the mood for pho. Com Tam Thanh looked like it hadn't been updated since the last time I visited; the decor is definitely nothing fancy. The service is efficient but no frills. But the food is still good. They have a really large menu for a Vietnamese place; usually, these places specialize in one or two dishes. They offer broken rice plates, pho, porridge dishes, stir-fry dishes, and also noodle salads. I ordered the chicken pho with added vegetables (broccoli, carrots, and cabbage). I usually find the chicken pho broth to be a little less rich than beef, but it was what I was in the mood for. My companion loved his beef porridge. Everything is fresh and fast here. read more

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I used to go to Com Tam Thanh often then went a long stretch without going and was crazing some wonton soup so decided to get some take out. The prices have risen significantly from the last time I was here. 3 soups came out to $60. One thing is for the prices to go up another is for them to go up and the quality not follow suit. The soup is fine but nothing out of this world. They do give you a good potion but overall not really worth the expenditure. read more

Com Tam Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I only came here because of its close proximity to where I live but I will be returning here for sure. My friend and I ordered pho which was good but my favorite part was the option to swap the rice noodles out for cooked vegetables for $3. My pho had a ton of fresh veggies making the soup still hearty and very satisfying without missing the noodles at all. It is a very casual, authentic place. Not noisy, not very busy. Service was good on a moderately busy Saturday evening. read more

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I was craving Vietnamese food, and after a quick search, I found this place. I'm so glad I did! From the moment you walk in, you can feel its authenticity (don't let the outside fool you). It looks small, but it's actually quite spacious, bright, and clean. The menu offers a variety of options, including enough vegetarian choices in my opinion. The prices are reasonable, especially in this economy, and the portions are pretty generous. The food: well-seasoned, balanced, and with the right texture. If you're in the area, give it a try! read more

Com Tam Thanh - Vegetarian Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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We stopped by on a foggy morning after seeing the place fairly busy. My husband ordered the beef noodle soup with a pork chop on the side. The portion was generous with a good broth and bean sprouts on the side, it tasted good overall. The person at the front came across as a bit rude and the service could have been better. The ambience was just okay and it's on the pricier side for what you get! read more

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Been to the Newark location and this restaurant has a large parking lot and huge inside. It was a tad warm, but service was prompt. Huge menu but I love my pho tai, so ordered that whereas my friend had bun with their grilled pork as our server said their grilled meats are well known. Pho came out with a huge side of my raw onions in vinegar. Overall, it was pretty good. Some steak slices were chewy but some were perfectly tender. It's a standard bowl of pho but on the pricier side for at $16.95 a bowl. read more

Com Tam Thanh - Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place is not good! Ordered the bun rieu and shaken beef with red rice. Both were tasted terrible. Service was fast and ambiance was okay but the food was a no. I wanted to give this place a try despite the low rating because traffic was so bad during commute hours and did not want to drive to my regular place during this hour which would take over 40 mins in traffic. This is my first and last time coming here. Sadly I won't be returning. read more

Many times I've passed by without further thought, which is a great tragedy cause it turns out their fare is pretty solid and definitely competitive with other Vietnamese spots in the area. Super casual eatery though, so decor is quite simple and service was curt (albeit quite efficient, after you get their attention). Pretty good variety of smoothies and drinks as well, but I was there for a quick lunch and they certainly delivered. As a plus they do have a small parking lot to make it even easier to drop by. Their Brisket Pho (4.5/5) was quite tender and broth was pretty on point, plenty of fragrant veggies to toss in. Broth temp wasn't quite the hottest, but flavor was good and my brother was left quite satisfied. 23 Cam Tam Bi Cha Ga Nuong (5/5) - was a nice combination rice plate with their Chicken. Deliciously tender and well seasoned for a grill option item. The rest of the platter tasted rather home-style with a pretty light seasoning but good on texture and freshness. The side broth given was perfectly piping hot to pair with. Definitely would grab this one again without hesitation. read more

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Came for lunch on a Friday and the restaurant was packed! Clearly, this is a local lunch hot spot! Although it was busy, we were sat fairly quick & ordered shortly after we sat down. I had the rare beef pho which was HUGE. The broth was flavorful and full of noodles and beef. On the side they provided a huge pile of basil , cilantro, lemon, jalapeño, and bean sprouts to add as you wish. This family owned business provides friendly, quick service and delicious homemade comfort meals. read more

Com Tam Thanh - Rare beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

One of our favorite local pho spot that also offers Vietnamese & Chinese entrees. Serving size large enough for two meals. Great place for take out where meals enjoyed at home taste as freshly served dine-in. Time the call in order to enjoy it as fresh as possible because only takes 15-20 min to prep. Seafood pho is Dad's favorite because of the satisfying portion of fish, shrimp & calamari. Careful as the shrimp is usually cleaned thoroughly, but this time the intestine stuck to shrimp. An extra rinse would be fine. Hubby always enjoys the lean raw beef pho. When ordering to go, ask for meat to be pre-cooked and will put in broth. The veggie tofu stir fry was flavorful which included a side of rice. read more

Com Tam Thanh - vegetable and tofu stir fry - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Tried this restaurant because it was local to where I was at. Decided to get broken rice plate with grilled pork. Both the pork skin and pork chop was delicious! It was soft but you could taste the grilled flavor. My least favorite was the broth and the egg meatloaf. It tasted okay, but not the best. Overall, 7.5/10 meal! read more

Com Tam Thanh - Broken rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Today we were craving Vietnamese food, this was more of the complete Vietnamese restaurants around the area. AMBIANCE: Parking: Plaza parking. Not a big plaza but a not too busy place as it seems to have a good flow. Seating: Inside seating good for groups small and large. It can fit maybe about 50 people. Vibes: A semi-suburban area of San Jose. It gets pretty busy with the school or the hospital near by. A few minutes down and you are in the more touristy/busy area of Valley Fair/Santa Row mall. The restaurant itself is relatively simple. Pretty bright, decor here and there to represent Vietnamese culture and pictures of some of their foods. There are a few tvs on if you want to watch the news or catch a sports game. Great for gatherings and if you want then you can be productive. FOOD: Banh Mi - BBQ Pork (Recommend) Delicious but a bit pricey. A good portion of meat, fresh bread and veggies. There's a small shop across the block that sells banh mi for half the price (limited choices and runs out quick) CUSTOMER SERVICE: Simple and cordial. A very hustle and bustle energy. TL; DR OVERALL: 3.5 Stars. Good selections, good food, and a steady ambiance. I am surprised with the cost of the Banh Mi but the Bay Area is expensive. I wouldn't mind coming back here. #Represent-ASIAN TIPS: * Well rounded shop for food and drinks! * Com Tam means broken rice. read more

Com Tam Thanh - Wooo! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped by to get some pho but got other things too. The ambiance and service were nice and the food came out pretty fast. Everything tasted awesome! It's good to have a com place that's not in east sj. The pho was also really good and flavorful. The spring rolls were delicious with the peanut sauce. read more

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If you're in SJ, you know there's no shortage of banh mi spots, but Com Tam Thanh is definitely my favorite. It's a no-frills kind of place--just solid food, service, and generous portions.. aka my kind of spot! Their banh mi thit nuong (grilled pork) and banh mi trung lap zuong cha lua (egg, sausage, and pork roll) are so good. The sandwiches are always fresh, a great size for the price, and service is quick. The only thing to note is they sometimes run out of bread, so it's best to order a bit earlier. If you're not in the mood for a sandwich, their broken rice plates and beef pho are also top-notch. Highly recommend! read more

Since I work a full day, this is my go to spot when I want pho. I have ordered other dishes here such as their rice plates, bun thit nuong and nem nuong cuon. Most people I have seen usually order the pho. If you are eating in, a server will seat you. You have to go up to the counter to pay your bill. Food comes out super fast, as well as service. They also sell smoothies and milk teas along with other traditional Vietnamese drinks. I would advise not getting the boba here. The smoothies are really delicious though. The restaurant itself is wide and open with plenty of space in between tables. There is also a separate room to the right of the main entrance. I think I have only eaten on that side once. There are two separate parking lots on both side of the restaurant which are tiny so be aware of that. read more

Com Tam Thanh - Broken rice plate with Korean BBQ short ribs. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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I can't say enough of this place. If only there was a restaurant this good close to my house. Great customer service, reasonable price, especially with our current economy and top quality food. I highly highly highly recommend this place if you are looking to have Vietnamese food for lunch or dinner. I come by here as often as I can, but after moving Away, I can only come here once in a while. Quality of food:: A + + + Quality of service: A + + + Price: $ - $$ read more

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Been here many times, but lately i've been coming solely for their drinks! Their strawberry boba drink is so amazing! They use real strawberries and their honey boba is chewy and sweet. The drink itself has a great consistency, it's icy and refreshing and quenches my fruity drink cravings. Their apple boba is good too, they use real green apples and the consistency is reminiscent of apple sauce. Their food is great too though, I love their eggrolls and egg noodle pho! read more

Com Tam Thanh - Strawberry boba and apple boba (with extra boba) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

hands down favorite vietnamese place in the area, been coming here for years and it's consistently good everytime I go the pho broth is flavorful but not too salty, very much a comfort soup 10/10 their rice plates are soooo good too highly recommend the broken rice plate with korean bbq beef the owners at the Bascom location are really nice, shoutout Jen for always being so friendly! read more

Com Tam Thanh - rare beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a solid Vietnamese place to grab some food. I mainly stick to the vermicelli bowls, which always have fresh veggies, a good amount of meat (too much for me) and the eggroll. I've ordered both for here and to go - the portion is decently sized and I usually have to split it into two meals. My other go to order is the pad thai - yeah, I know. Who orders pad thai at a Vietnamese restaurant? Apparently, enough people as it's a well liked item on the menu and sometimes run out when I want to order it. I love the amount of protein included and the flavor is consistent - not too much, but not too little either. The eggrolls here are a bit different - I believe they use spring roll wrappers (clear rice paper) instead of the usual flour ones. It gives it a chewy consistency, which I actually enjoy with the lettuce and fish sauce mix. My friend and I came here the other day and while we didn't have to wait for seats at 2PM, there were a ton of people. We found some clean tables, sat down and waited for someone to come get our order. Our food came out quickly and I enjoyed what we got. My friend also liked her soup. We were able to sit in a little corner, so it was quiet enough where we could have a conversation and catch up without hearing other people's conversations. The service was adequate - we got everything we needed in a timely manner without too much asking. While the food and service was good, there was nothing that made it stand out. It's a great little place for friends and family to share a quick meal, but nothing that demands your attention to come back soon. read more

Com Tam Thanh - Vermicelli with bbq pork and egg roll. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here for some pho and spring rolls. I got the pho with beef and tendon. The pho had a good soup to noodle ratio and the broth had good flavor. I got the pork and shrimp spring roll. The peanut sauce for the spring roll was really good, and helps to balance out some of the dryness of the pork. Next trip I'd like to try the bun bo hue Service was quick. Of note the receipt will come with lump sum -- you need to ask for itemized receipt. Inside has simple decoration with variety of sizes of tables. read more

I should've known from the overall rating but this place was not good. My sister felt nauseous after eating the bun Bo hue which she normally orders at different restaurants and she normally doesn't get sick from food. Service was decent but aside from my sister feeling unwell from the food, it was not very good. My parents really like pho and have tried a lot of places and they said the broth was bland. I got a rice plate with shredded pork and beef which was fine but nothing special. With so many different options in the area we will probably not choose to come back here. read more

Looking from the outside I was a little hesitant to go in. The right side of the building looks a little sketchy. Thankfully, I continued to the main entrance. I ordered the Broken Rice Plate with BBQ Pork (#16) and a side order egg roll. I was served 2 slices of pork. One slice was fatty and juicy which I loved. The other slice was lean, which was also flavorful. The egg roll was crispy with veggies in it. There was plenty of food and worth the price. I would highly recommend the #16 plate and look forward to trying the other items on the menu. Service was fast, friendly and efficient read more

Com Tam Thanh - Loved the Broken Rice and BBQ Pork. Would highly recommend! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

I been eating here for the past 3 years since I work at the hospital down the street. All my co workers have always came here so wanted to give it a go since I do love Vietnamese food. The service is wonderful, very nice and pleasant workers. One of the ladies who helps with payment and seating customers is always so pleasant. Sorry did not get her name but she is always working there. The man who also helps at the cashier end, he is also very friendly. When u walk in, place is big and food smells so good. They have a back area which looks like a bar area, another place in the back to sit or if u are having like 30 or more people coming, good spot for a get together party or meeting. The food: 10/10. I always get their fresh spring rolls, comes with their homemade peanut butter sauce. All so good, taste so fresh and on point. The plate i order as well: #40- chicken pho. Their broth is sooo good, flavors of the broth taste authentic. Their chicken they use has no fat, all fresh sliced white meat chicken. They are not greedy with giving it inside the pho like other places which don't give much or their chicken is too fatty. This place is 10/10 Order number #68- vermicelli with BBQ pork and vegetables. Omg....to die for !!! Very fresh vermicelli noodles and the BBQ pork taste is to the T. So fresh cooked, flavorful. It's sooo addicting to eat once u have it, u want to go back again to get it. Portion is big, prices are not bad. Yes everywhere u go is expensive but I'd rather eat this food than mcd, or burger king. Give this place a try, promise it's worth it !! read more

Com Tam Thanh - Shrimp spring rolls....yummy - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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GREAT food and service! Their roasted chicken and red rice is AMAZING!! That is my top favorite! The ambience is chill and relaxed. read more

Such big portions! So yummy! Honestly, I go here quite a lot. It is just solid food that you come to expect from San Jose. Service is always fast. Ambiance is your typical comfort food joint-- no frills, TVs playing sports, etc. a favorite for sure! read more

My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in the Bay Area! Drove an hour to get here but OMG! Worth it. Com Tam tastes authentic and DELICIOUS! Bun Bo Hue, surprisingly also DELICIOUS!!!!! Portions are big and very filling! * Bonus * restroom is clean !!! read more

The employees are helpful and nice. I ordered the steamed fish. My friends ordered rice dishes that also came with soup and vegetables. The seating is good for groups. read more

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Found this hidden gem when my daughter worked across the street last summer. We liked their food and service. Recently came back and it's still as good as last time. This time I ordered the rice plate with steamed fish. The fish, well cooked in the most tasty soup stock, was amazingly delicate and tender. The melt-in-your-mouth texture was the product of long hour cooking in a controlled precise temperature, bathing in soup base. I think it's a French poaching technique, similar to sous vide, except that sous vide uses water. Hai Nan Chicken rice, originated from south east Asia, has similar cooking style like sous vide. They just didn't invent the expensive water oven to do the work. The infusion of its unique food culture in vegetables and herbs yields a velvety fish texture, basting in rich and slightly creamy soup, accompanied by water spinach (stemmed from south east Asia) and steam rice. The enchanting hybrid was nearly perfect and I loved it! I just wasn't adventurous enough to eat the fish head, as suggested by the female staff. She was so very nice that she even gave us some baguettes to take home. Overall very friendly staff. Modern and bright decor. Clean environment including bathroom. Casual and relaxing vibe. Everything was great! Thanks for an exceptional dining experience. Highly recommend it! read more

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The food there is VERY VERY VERY delicious that I really don't want this place to go anywhere and shall remain for a million years and the service there I great! read more

This place is located at the intersection of Bascom & Fruitdale and is a popular lunch destination for all the surrounding businesses and especially next door to the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. During lunch rush on any day you'll see assortment of people from the hospital such as doctors, nurses & other hospital staff enjoying a meal during their break or just walking over and picking up their to go orders. I used to work right down the street from here and for years we'd have lunch or even dinner, depending if I was working overtime, from here almost 3 to 4 times a week! I used to dine in or ordered for take out depending how I was feeling. Parking is limited. If there isn't any available parking in their lot, there is street parking around the corner into the neighborhoods. Just be careful not to block a driveway! Give any of their broken rice plates a try, this is what they're known for! BBQ chicken, pork or shrimp. The flavor of their meats is so delicious! Some plates vary and will include sides such as steamed pork cake, fried egg, or Fried bean curd. Not feeling rice, try their chow fun or chow mein plates. My personal favorite, the Crispy egg noodles with stir fried shrimp, chicken, beef & veggies is worth giving a shot! Explore the menu! You won't be disappointed! 10/10 This restaurant is in my rotation of regular places to eat at, so I still get to enjoy a meal from here despite not working down the street anymore. I'd recommend this place to anyone willing to give it a try! read more

I'm pretty surprised at the good reviews but maybe the dish we ordered just isn't their specialty. There are two small parking lots available next to the restaurant for customers only. We came at 11 am but nothing on the menu that's stir-fried is available until 12 (not stated anywhere). Also, there was a piece of carrot on the lip of the water glass we were given (questionable hygiene). The water is clearly tap water too. My mom ended up ordering the vegetarian rolls (an appetizer) and added an egg for an extra charge. She liked the crispiness and the taste. There's some kind of flour-y texture in it that might be mung bean starch. I ordered the fresh rice rolls special combo (#93) which comes with "steamed rice flour roll with ground pork and mushrooms, pork roll, fried pork roll, raw fermented beef, and mung bean bread." The dish was about 50% bean sprouts - even more than what's on a side plate of bean sprouts for pho. My mom loves bean sprouts and even she said this was excessive. The fried mung bean bread was the most interesting item on the plate although the outsides were burnt. The one rectangular prism (roughly 2"×1"×0.5") of raw beef was pretty good. The slices of "pork roll" were a little mushy but had the faint sweet taste of cured meats (mainly ham). There were only two pieces of rice noodle rolls that had the ground pork and mushroom mix in it. The rest of the plate was just plain flat sheets of rice flour noodles. read more

Com Tam Thanh - Vegetarian spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great food, good service, and a variety of options for anyone who is a picky eater... I recommend the chow fun and their curry! read more

Com Tam Thanh - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

Meat gone bad. It smells like rotten ......... Next time I remember to listen to yelp review and go else where. Com Tam Thien Huong is still the best read more

Super friendly staff. Fresh veggies and and th broth was tasty. Great price and very budget friendly. Would definitely go back when in Lafayette! read more

Been going here for awhile. We called ahead for take-out. Ordered the spring rolls and 3 out of 4 of them were great, one kinda fell apart and had more lettuce than anything else. The 3 that held together were really good. They have changed the recipe of the best peanut sauce and the new recipe is not a current fav. This place has always been our gato for Pho but is rapidly losing our love. read more

Was craving some comfort food for dinner on a cold rainy night and came across Com Tam Thanh - super convenient because it's only less than a mile away from home. There's a couple small parking lots one both sides of the restaurant. It was a bit confusing trying to find the front door as it seems like there's two restaurants sharing the same building? Anywho, I called in prior to place an order and went straight to the register to pay for my order. I ordered 2 Bun Rieus with pork blood - it costs additional $1 for pork blood per order.. total came out to about $26/$18 per - yike, that's pretty pricy in my opinion. Maybe because of the extra charge for pork blood and takeout, has increased overall? However, they did provide a whole baggy of veggies, sauces, and lemons (more than enough for 2 people). Regardless, complaints aside, the bun rieu really hit the spot and the meats were seasoned well and the broth was just flavorful enough, unlike other places where it can be salty and overwhelming. On another visit, I ordered nem nuong spring rolls and cha gio (egg rolls). An order of nem nuong is 3 rolls and an order of egg rolls is 4 rolls. The nem nuong spring rolls were meh okay, the nem nuong was thick and not as flavorful plus it didn't have noodles but it did have pickled carrots and radishes. However, the egg rolls were delicious, even wrapping them in lettuce you still get the full crunch - yum! read more

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Thanks to Julia S for introducing me to this delicious banh mi place. With a buy three, get 1 free deal, I was a lucky recipient of one of the BBQ pork sandwiches and I was impressed by the well flavored juicy meat and crunchy bread. If you eat jalapeños, beware because they are sliced thick. Although service is slow, I will definitely be coming back to get more banh mi and other things. read more

Com Tam Thanh - BBQ Pork - the meat is well flavored and juicy - Vietnamese Near Me - San Jose, California

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