I first discovered Dumpling World through their Clear Lake location, and I liked it so much that I had to try the Sugar Land location as well. Even on weekdays, this place is consistently busy. The staff are always very friendly, the food tastes fresh and made to order, and I have never had an unpleasant dining experience here. Whenever I come here, I usually order the Cheese Crab Puffs. While this is a fairly standard appetizer at many restaurants, I genuinely think Dumpling World does them better than most places I have tried. The wrapper is lighter and airier while still staying crispy, and the filling leans slightly sweet, which I personally really enjoy. Of course, I also have to order the Pork Xiao Long Bao. The wrappers are impressively thin, and each dumpling is packed with soup. Another must order is the Pan Fried Pork and Scallion Thumb Buns. They are addictively crispy on the outside and filled with juicy, flavorful pork. On this visit, I also tried the Eggplant and Minced Pork Noodles for the first time, and I would definitely order them again. The pork and eggplant were very flavorful, and the hand pulled noodles were thin and satisfying, though slightly overcooked. The sauce was also a bit oily, but that is fairly common with dishes like this, so it did not bother me much. It is just something to keep in mind. Overall, Dumpling World continues to be one of my favorite casual Chinese spots. Between the consistently fresh food, friendly service, and standout dumplings, this is a place I would gladly keep coming back to. read more

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Came here on a weekday afternoon and was quickly seated! The waitress was so kind to us and kept warning us that all of the food was hot and to be careful. The pork xiao long bao was DELICIOUS; possibly one of my favorites I've ever had! There is a generous amount of soup in there with amazing flavor and unlike many other XLB, it doesn't taste mushy and the broth is very clear. I would come back and just order a bunch of this! We also ordered the beef noodle soup which was just ok to me, the beef had a lot of fatty pieces and less meat and the soul could've haf more flavor. We also ordered the stir-fried green beans with minced pork which was also just ok; the beans were a little on the hard side and we felt that it needed to be cooked longer. For dessert, we saw their specials menu at the counter had chocolate hazelnut dumplings, so we ordered them at the end so it was fresh and hot. It came with 6 dumplings with nutella filling. They were delicious but the amount of nutella definitely starts to hit you after awhile and you have a big mouthful of nutella (not complaining though). These were best when they first brought it out, so definitely wait to order these until the end. Will definitely be coming back for their xiao long bao!! read more

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Grabbed lunch here with a friend on a Monday and had a great experience! It wasn't busy when we arrived, so we were seated right away. Our server was very kind, attentive and was happy to walk us through the menu. The restaurant itself has a clean, chill vibe, which made it a perfect place for a casual catch-up lunch. We ordered the pork xiao long bao, green beans, and beef noodle soup. The xiao long bao were definitely the highlight! It was incredibly juicy, with very tender pork, and the wrapper was thin and had a great texture. The beef noodle soup was also delicious, with a generous amount of meat, bok choy, and the broth was rich and full of flavor. Small note, the green beans were a bit on the tougher side, but still packed with a delicious garlicky flavor that made them enjoyable overall. For dessert, we tried their newer item: chocolate-filled xiao long bao. These were such a fun surprise! The filling reminded me of Nutella, super chocolatey and sweet, and honestly, the perfect way to end the meal. Overall, everything from the service to the food was on point. Definitely recommend if you're looking for authentic, good quality ciao long bao and a relaxed dining experience! read more

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Dumpling World offers no-frills dining with just the essentials to enjoy a good dumpling meal. While the staff may not be overly attentive after placing your order due to the daily rush, they generally maintain a friendly and helpful demeanor. If you peek through the small window behind the counter, you'll see the kitchen staff skillfully crafting the dumplings, which I love because I know they're housemade. I appreciate their dedication to offering vegan and pescatarian options. My personal favorites are the steamed Zucchini, Shrimp, & Egg dumplings and the Vegan Sesame Sauce Noodle dish. If you love shrimp, I recommend trying the Shrimp Paste Dumpling. Just know that it's entirely made of shrimp and nothing else in the filling. The service is generally swift, the prices are reasonable, and parking is convenient. I'll definitely return to this place whenever I'm in the area and craving dumplings. read more

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Best dumplings west of the beltway. Do get the soup dumplings, do get the pan fried thumb buns, and absolutely get the pan fried soup buns. Service is above average, food is memorable and/or fantasy inducing, bring a jacket ... it can be cold inside. read more

Dumpling World - Pan fried pork soup buns - Chinese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Dumplings make the world go round. A friend told me about this place and I did not realize I was passing it by every time I went to Sugarland on Sunday with my dad. Went in for a solo lunch and ordered way too much. The interior is very clean and organized with booths on the edge and tables in the middle. There was a steady in and out of customers and lots of pick up orders. Ordered: braised pork pot stickers, Szechuan Tan Tan noodles, shrimp and pork spicy wontons, pork xiao long bao, and to go - pork and scallion pot stickers, shrimp chow mein. No regrets. Braised pork pot stickers (3.5/5) - juicy and nice, didn't feel like it should be in dumpling format to me Szechuan Tan Tan noodles after mix (3.5/5) - flavorful, good portion of noodles and meat and spice, not the usual taste of Tan Tan noodles but still good Shrimp and pork spicy wontons (4/5) - delicious, filling was colorful and full, chewy, bouncy Pork xiao long bao (4/5) - more soup than most XLB, it was nice, warm, juicy - think I should have gotten the pork and shrimp (will try those next) Pork and scallion pot stickers (4.5/5) - very flavorful, fried perfectly, delicious (I ordered these late in the meal so ended up taking them to go - gave 2 to friend so order is 6) Shrimp chow mein (3.8/5) - nice big shrimps, good amount of shrimps (under noodles) - next time trying the fried rice, noticed a lot of people ordering for dine in I gave all of the leftovers from the dine in to the friend that suggested along with 2 potstickers from the to go orders. Def will return. Food was delicious and staff is very friendly. read more

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Dumpling World has been a family favorite since they opened! We love their xiao long bao, green beans, and their pai gu has the potential to be really good! Last time I had their pai gu it was very average, but this time it was sooo good, I was stunned. It was sweet and super tender. The XLB is super solid, though I feel like they changed the skin recently, and I prefer the previous dumpling skin. What I love about this place is its accessibility - all the staff can speak chinese (it's usually their default even) and so lots of chinese people feel comfortable here. They're able to talk in chinese the entire time and it gives the place an authentic feel; however, the staff can also speak english, so non-chinese speakers don't feel completely lost. I think it's what contributes to Dumpling World's success - they're able to cater to multiple people and language isn't a limiting factor. Service is friendly! Plenty of parking in the area. read more

Dumpling World - Xiao Long Bao - Chinese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while and glad I finally did. Service and food were mediocre. I also got charged for a soda that I did not order.. The braised beef noodle soup was lukewarm. It was semi chilly in Houston, so a hot bowl would have been ideal. The skin on the dumplings were thick and dried/hard to chew. The minced pork eggplant noodles were delicious though. They added a soda at the bottom of our bill and that is so shady to make more money. Edit: They fixed their mistake! Thank for doing that, I appreciate it. read more

Dumpling World - Soda was added to the bottom so I didn't see when paying. It was not visible until I paid and asked for a receipt. - Chinese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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Dumpling World has been on my radar for awhile. There's one east and west of me about the same distance. I was in the Sugar Land area and made it a point to check it out. This location is located in an older strip center with plenty of parking. The restaurant is pretty small inside and the tables are super close to each other. When I arrived around 2pm on a Sunday, the place was pretty packed. I came here to take food to a friend's house nearby and was going to order when I got to the restaurant. The staff was friendly and helpful and had no problem with us sitting at a table while we waited for our food. The one thing I was looking forward to some soup dumplings because of the cold weather but you can only get these dining in. It was a major let down but understandable as they want to serve that product at it's best. It essentially falls apart if you wait to long to eat it. I ended up ordering a little variety of dumplings to really get a feel of the place. Off the appetizer menu, I ordered a couple of orders of fried chicken wings. It only comes in an order of 4 which I thought was a bit small for the price. That being said, the wings were really good. It would have been nice with some sort of sauce but ate well without it. For dumplings we tried a few different categories. Under the boiled dumpling category, I ordered the shrimp, pork and chive dumpling. The filling was really nice and was full of flavor. I typically like pan fried dumplings more, but their dough is has a nice bite to it without being too chewy or soggy. Under the pan fried category, I ordered the pan fried thumb bun with pork and scallion. These were better than the boiled and very flavorful. My favorite dish was of the pot sticker variety. I got the beef and onion pot stickers. These were so good. The beef seemed to be braised beef and was packed with flavor. With all their dumplings, they did not skimp on the fillings either. This was a very solid place and closer than heading to Chinatown. I will definitely be returning here to get my dumpling fix. read more

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I've been here twice in two weeks and I love it so much. Imagine Hai di lao at a much more reasonable price, better portions, and prompt service. The restaurant seems less high end but lots of seating, service is always quick, and they always have one kid show playing. I love the green beans, sesame noodles, chicken fried rice, and the knife cut braised beef noodles. The colored dumplings and xiao long bao were solid. I will probably return here multiple times. read more

One of our favorite spots for great soup dumplings on a cold day. Came right before week day rush hour around noon. We got sat immediately, but shortly afterwards there was a long line of people waiting at the door. Smaller restaurant so not good for large parties. But they do take out orders as well. Simple inner decor but efficient. The water pitcher is delivered to the table and has sliced lemons inside which is a great touch. We got 4 dishes that we have tried before and knew we liked. Pork xao long bao 4.5/5 the soup inside could be a bit hotter in temperature. And the soup ladles could be a little bigger to slurp the soup but the flavor and size were great. Pork and scallion dumpling in spicy sour sauce 5/5 amazing flavor with the right amount of spice. The sauce would go great over a bed of rice. The dumplings are a great size. Stir fried string green beans with minced pork 4.5/5 scant amount of minced pork compared to the same dish at other restaurants. Not too heavy on the garlic and no ginger. But plenty of green beans and tastes great. Szechuan tan tan noodles 5/5 so much noodles! We have before and after mixing pictures. Appropriate amount of sauce for thorough mixing and bold peanut flavor. We love coming here for lunch and will certainly be back to try other dishes!! read more

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Go to dumpling store in sugarland. Food comes out fresh and taste authentic. It gets pretty busy around dinner time but worth the wait.

Move aside din tai fund. Dumpling world is the next best. Super thick and flavorful dumplings good service and good prices. The biggest downside is the extremely small dining area. So if you have a big party get there early or try to make a reservation. The curry dumplings are my favorite following but the soup and the pan fried bottoms. The eggplant pork noodles are super flavorful but beware. Heft noodles and you will get full! Do try their green beans! read more

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The dumping were heavy and cold, the noodle were not the right texture, everything is over priced 43.25 lunch for one I did not save the receipt but I did review my credit card statement, the visit was so painful I enter a low amount then the entire bill $43.25, the encounter was worse than I membered, and base on your response I made a good decision not to every return. Fri Aug 15 2025 DUMPLING WORLD $43.25 ON STATEMENT AS DUMPLING WORLD TRANSACTION DATE Fri Aug 15 2025 POST DATE Fri Aug 15 2025 PURCHASED BY Herschell Wilson MERCHANT CATEGORY EATING PLACES, RESTAURANTS read more

Dumpling World - Credit Card Charge - Chinese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Amazing service! Amazing food! Rebecca was so sweet and provided the best service. I first tried Dumpling World in Austin and am so glad I found out there was a location in Sugar Land too. Best dumplings ever! MUST get the green beans and the thumb dumplings!! But everything is amazing! read more

We got the soup dumplings, chive pork and shrimp steam dumpling, chili oil noodles, and wood ear salad. Everything was a 10/10. Impeccable quality and service. We ate the dumplings too quick for a picture but trust that it was all clear! read more

Dumpling World - Braised Beef Chili Oil Noodles - Chinese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Food was so good. Service was excellent very friendly and welcoming. Ambiance was ok! read more

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Oh, so this used to be my old favorite spot called Singapore cafe and I was super sad when that Business closed down! Now we have a dumpling place and I walked in at 12:45 PM on a Saturday and to my surprise it was packed! We were actually seated fairly quickly and given water yet I had to wave the waiter down... a lot of people did actually because there were only two waiters. The reason I took off one star is because I saw sweet and sour pork ribs as the special and was told they ran out! Booo. The menu has several delicious options and the specials are listed on the front counter so don't forget to look at those. we ordered the steamed curry, chicken and potato dumplings and the spicy and sour dumplings. Both were divine! Love them! If you are feeling adventurous, come and try this place out. They also have some noodle dishes and soup dishes! Quiet, local and cultural ambiance read more

Service was horrible. Waitress never came to check on us, only to take our order. Food was great but I will not be visiting again. Maybe I'll try the location in Pearland. read more

I tried the sesame noodles, stir fried cabbage, and shrimp/pork/chive steamed dumplings. Everything was pretty tasty. The noodles and cabbage were a good portion size as well. The dumplings were good but not anything overly impressive either. read more

Dumpling World takes reservations if you have more than 6 people dining with you. Friendly service and great food in a kid-friendly, casual environment-- can't ask for much more. I really enjoyed the eggplant pork dry noodle dish, which was absolutely scrumptious. The XLB are generously sized here and full of flavor. The pan-fried dumplings were also a huge hit. I thought the spicy wontons were too salty but everything else was yummy. Will definitely be back! read more

Dumpling World - Huge xiao long bao - Chinese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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We took my in laws here for their first time, our second time. The food was great and it looked like they added some more dishes. The passion fruit cucumbers were super interesting and delish. We ordered the green beans and small pan fried dumplings twice. We were seated very quickly and our waiter was nice. It was a full house and there was only two wait staff so they were quite busy. Second order of dumplings/green beans took a bit but that was when the restaurant started having a line outside. The place was clean but would have liked more napkins. Parking was free and our front read more

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Yum! I placed a pickup order through the Yelp app for Dumpling World and it was an incredibly easy and smooth process. I walked in to the clean and vibey restaurant, told the employees my name, and then off I went with my order. I got an order of the Pan-Fried Thumb Bun-Pork and Scallion and Pork & Scallion Steam Dumplings. Both were delicious, but my favorite was the steam dumplings. Each order came with a side of chili oil which was a nice touch. Not exactly cheap, but worth it! read more

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I'm so happy we tried this place! Prob some of my favorite soup dumplings I've had in the area!! They had a good amount of soup and the wrapper wasn't too thick. We also really enjoyed the sour and spicy dumplings. The soup it came in was so good and really nice to have when it was a bit chilly. The pan fried dumplings also had some soup in it which was a fun surprise and they were also great. The service is pretty quick and it's very easy to order. There is generally always someone near if you needed anything. I'm like excited to come back! read more

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I am in search for the best beef noodle in the houston area. Wanted to give this place a try based on the good reviews. Dumpling World is located in the same plaza as sharetea and has plenty of parking. Came around noon on a Thursday and was seated right away and was given a pitcher of water with lemon for the table. My friend and I ordered the pork xao long bao, braised beef noodle soup, and Eggplant & Minced Pork Noodle (Dry). Pork XL bao - came out in a bamboo steamer. Wasn't provided ginger slices like how most places do. The skin was thick but the XLB contained a decent amount of soup. Braised beef noodle soup - the soup is very light. Beef wasn't as tender as other places but they gave a lot of chunks of meat. Nothing special. Eggplant & Minced Pork Noodle (Dry) - my friend and I's favorite dish out of everything we ordered! Was abt to order 2 bowls of beef noodle soups but our waiter suggested we get one bowl of beef noodle and one bowl of eggplant & minced pork noodle. The flavors were nice and the noodles were perfect. I highly suggest asking your waiter for recommendations! read more

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Yummy. It hit the spot. I'm living in Corpus Christi, so I thought I'd try something that reminds me of home. Definitely did! read more

Pork green beans were delicious- they still maintained some freshness and were not too oily like they can be sometimes. We also really enjoyed the chili oil noodles, although the Bok choy that came with them was a little bitter but NBD. The pork and mushroom soup dumplings were large and nice and soupy, with both the pork and mushroom flavors coming through nicely. read more

Dumpling World - Pork and mushroom soup dumpling, chili oil noodles - Chinese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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1st time to dine. Place is small so there's a bit of a wait. There were only two people working that day. It took awhile to get our orders . But I know the staff tried to service all tables that day. Their soup dumplings were excellent. The Beef noodle soup was delicious. Worth the price. I would recommend this place. I guess just be patient. read more

Dumpling World - Chinese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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I was very surprised how delicious this small hole in the wall restaurant was! Green beans and stir fried cabbage were SOOOOO tasty. Soup dumpling and crispy bottom buns were good but lack some flavor. We also got the eggplant minced pork noodle- good but wish they would give more sauce/gravy. Overall I would return again. Service was fast as well. read more

Dumpling World - XLB, Eggplant & Minced Pork Noodle (Dry), cabbage - Chinese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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I especially liked the xiao long bao they were easy to pick up and didn't break. I also really like the sesame noodles. I thought they had a nice texture and taste. We ordered the shrimp fried rice, wood ear, green beans and vegetarian dumplings as well. I didn't enjoy the fried rice as much but everything else was good. We went on a tuesday around 1 for lunch so I didn't expect it to be as popular as it was, but the service was fast and we were able to be seated immediately. read more

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Jack and the Beanstalk... why are the green beans SO GOOD here?! SO GOOD. I started with a dumpling soup. Good! My friend had chow mein. Memorably good; I became a regular for it. Then a stranger there sent me a sample of her green beans. What magic or sorcery is this?! Every bite. How can green beans be this good? So, now I'm a regular of that dish. Bring your own water. The water is noticeably not so good. read more

Dumpling World - Shrimp Chow Mein - Chinese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

A group of us went here for lunch. We ordered dishes to share: dumplings, green beans, chicken chow mein, and eggplant with minced pork and dry noodles. The eggplant dish was surprisingly good since a few of us don't like eggplant. The chow mein and green beans were good too. The dumplings were okay, nothing spectacular. We'll come back to try their other dishes. read more

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I love the food here. Feels fresh and healthy. It's guilt free cuisine for me . Always go with a friend who enjoys food just like you . It's more fun read more

First time trying dumplings was at this location and I must say i fell in love!! Had the pork soup dumplings along with Pork & scallion pot stickers & the Braised beef noodle soup (tasted like birria lol yumm) Service was pretty quick. I must say the place is small to where there wasn't any available tables quickly but didn't have to wait long at all surprisingly read more

Dumpling World - Pork & Scallion Pot Stickers, Braised Beef Noodle Soup, Pork & Scallion Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Freaking love. Dude, this place has got the stuff. Soup wontons slapped, and everyone else was super satisfied with their order. One of my friends even said this beats every dumpling he had in New York. Great spot in Sugar Land that the local folk like! Wonton soup was amazing 8/10. Soup dumplings were great, 7.5/10. Wood ear mushroom salad lacks flavor in general, not just at this restaurant, and I'm not certain it was fresh -- 2/10. Crab wontons were average -- 4/10. read more

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I was making my trip around the city and was interested in one thing: Xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and beef brisket noodles. I felt a bit adventurous and strayed away from my usual stops in Chinatown Bellaire and went further out to a place I have heard receiving good reviews, Dumpling World. I actually came in a very interesting time at the lunch rush on a Sunday and they were busy. I had to place my name on the waitlist. After some time, I managed to dine in but due to not many seating, I had an opportunity to eat with a complete stranger sharing a booth. Both of us were dining in solo and I did not mind. I decided to go with three items on the menu: pork Xiao Long Bao, beef brisket noodles and pan fried pork soup buns. Very delicious and the ratio for the filing and broth was spot on for the Xiao Long Bao. The beef brisket noodles were great as well. The noodles have that nice chewy texture, I think they call that "QQ". But a big surprise was the pan fried pork soup buns. It is a great medium for the consistency of a pan fried bao with the inner flavors of a soup dumpling. It became a favorite for me. Overall I enjoyed my visit. Despite the busy time I happened to stop in, it was a solid choice. The staff are great and they take great care in what is made. I did want to make a quick recognition to my meal mate for the time, Elias. We discussed lots of topics and I didn't want to make it awkward and just eat without saying a word. Dumpling world is a good pick if you are in Sugar Land. They are a smaller restaurant but the food it worthwhile. I hope to come back in the future for a much better time to dine. read more

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Authentic, hand-made dumplings with amazing flavor -- the soup dumplings are juicy and delicious. Friendly service, great noodles, and perfect for lunch or dinner. Always consistently tasty! read more

If you're in Sugar Land and craving for some Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings), this is the place! It's located at the Highland Square Shopping Center with plenty of parking spaces. It's a small place with a friendly staff and a clean, simple dining area. Nothing fancy. It's relevantly a newer restaurant with a feel that it's been around since the 90s or something, yet clean. Sesame sauce noodle, dry is delicious and refreshing. Not overall powered with sauce but those with a peanut allergy, stay clear of this dish. Pan-fried thumb bun with pork and scallion is soft yet crispy on the bottom. Surprisingly not overly oily either, considering it has to be fried at the end to get the crisp on the bottom. Shrimp and pork xiao long bao is the best, in my opinion, in the Houston-metro area. I haven't taste any that can satisify my xiao long bao cravings besides here. They're decent size with good amount of soup inside and the ground pork/shrimp taste good. Plus, it's made fresh on the daily. The only thing is, they don't serve it with a small dish of ginger for your typical xiao long bao dipping of soy sauce/vinager/ginger. I could have asked but I forget everytime and too hungry to wait for thinly sliced ginger. read more

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First time here, green beans and chili oil noodles were my favorite. Mango tea was also delicious and refreshing read more

Dumpling World - Chinese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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This place is really good! The food was very tasty and the service was fast. There is plenty of parking as it is part of a retail center so you should not have a problem finding parking. We ordered some Bok Choy, steam pork buns (these are really big), pot stickers and dumplings. Everything we ordered had shrimp and pork and it was all really delicious and affordable. Very good comfort food if you like dumplings. Please give them a try and remember to write your review to support this small business. I will for sure be getting this again and they offer take out as well!! read more

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