A Ramen Masterclass in Beaverton! If you are looking for that perfect, soul-warming bowl of noodles, Koku Ramen & Bites in Beaverton is an absolute gem. It's located in the Timberland Town Center and manages to perfectly balance a modern, trendy vibe with authentic, traditional flavors. Here is why it's a 5-star standout for me: The Broth (The Soul of the Bowl): I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, and the broth was incredible--creamy, rich, and clearly simmered for hours. It has that deep, milky consistency that only comes from true craft. If you like heat, the Spicy Miso has a perfect, layered kick that doesn't just overpower your taste buds. The Noodles: They get the texture exactly right. You can choose your firmness, and they have that perfect "chew" that holds onto the broth beautifully. The "Bites": True to their name, the appetizers (bites) are not to be skipped. The Pork Gyoza are perfectly seared, but the Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) is the real winner--juicy on the inside and impossibly crunchy on the outside. The Chashu: The braised pork belly is melt-in-your-mouth tender. They give it a quick torch sear before serving, which adds a beautiful smoky aroma to the whole bowl. The Vibe: The restaurant is clean, sleek, and has a great energy. The staff is welcoming and incredibly fast, making it a perfect spot for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner. Pro Tip: Don't forget to add a Marinated Soft-Boiled Egg (Ajitama). They cook them to perfection here with that jammy, custard-like yolk that takes the ramen to the next level. Beaverton has a lot of food options, but Koku is easily at the top of my list for comfort food. I'll be back again and again! read more

Food looked good, our kids said they tasted good. One of them said it was just like Japan. My low rate is due to no kids menu, and us being charged 20% gratuity for binging our kids to eat here. The waiter made it a point to say your six guests so a 20% gratuity will be added to your bill even if you and your wife are not eating. My wife and I had dinner reservations at another restaurant where kids are not allowed. 20% gratuity is high when the bill is $80+ just for 4 kids. Don't take your kids here. Better places, better prices, better environment. Waiter was Josue. (Good waiter) read more

It's just average to me. The broth needs some help. It lacks the rich flavor on the miso side. They are missing some of the add on items to go into ramen. The prices are high for ramen and edamame is $9 for the garlic one. I tried this place because I didn't want to go to Beaverton so thought I give it a try but next time I will make that drive read more

Koku Ramen is our family's go to spot for when we want rich broth, delicious noodles, and yummy ramen eggs. The menu is super simple, but that's how you know they have a specialty. The service is quick as well. It's never too busy which is nice when you're stopping in for lunch. I'm sad we moved farther away but we'll always make the drive here for a goo bowl! read more

I haven't been to this location physically but have ordered from here. No pictures this time but I love their Japanese Curry with Karaage...Yummmy!! My kids had their ramen and loved it. Can't remember what they ordered since we order a couple of months ago. I am looking forward to going in person and trying the rest of the menu. 5 stars for the curry because it reminds me of homemade curry my husband always makes at home. He hasn't made this in a while so its good to know I can just go here to satisfy my curry craving. read more

I was out searching for yummy Ramen and Koku showed great reviews, local owned. Ordered Spicy tonkotsu with tofu, Broth had great flavors, for me it was an average Ramen, good but nothing that overly amazing my taste buds, Service was great, friendly and attentive. Nice spacious restaurant for a family dinner, very clean and tidy. read more

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Good first impression. We wanted to try a variety so we ordered pork gyoza, Karaage bun, Tonkotsu with Karaage, and Karaage rice bowl. The aioli sauce on the rice bowl was a standout for me personally but everything was quite good, nice flavors throughout...without being spicy which I can't do. Service was friendly too. We will be back! read more

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So very cold. I was wearing long sleeves. It was no match for the tundra. Service was great. Waiter had a low taper fade...massive. I don't like pork, and pork is mandatory. Bean sprouts exposed. Nice ambience. A teenager asked me to buy him a beer. Cool color palate. Three dollar eggs...in this economy? read more

Koku Ramen & Bites - Bean sprouts. Exposed - Ramen Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

They opened a few years back and I didn't try until now! This placed used to be Go Go Vietnamese restaurant but it seems like they split the place up so there are two things to try! Environment: The setting was nice with a lot of lighting and it has a kind of wood-like vibe and a lot of music. Staff: They checked on us frequently and they were nice. 2 ordered two things: 1. Karaage: this was appetizer. They didn't look like your Japanese karaage but they were fried nicely, juicy, and you don't really need the sauce. 2. My family all ordered the same thing which was the tonkotsu ramen with park. THE CHAR SIU WAS SO BIG, TENDER, and IT MELTED IN OUR MOUTHS. WOW! At first I was a little hesitant because the price of the ramen was a bit more than others but this char siu was a game changer! It was the size of maybe 2.5 char siu at other places and most importantly, it was delicious. The eggs looked overcooked but when you bite into it it was good. The soup base was good as it wasn't too salty. The noodles were also nice, not too hard, it was a good texture was us all. There were also other veggies too. Yes, it was a little salty at the end, felt the MSG coming through a couple hours later but I enjoyed it and the portions were very reasonable. I would come back and try another soup base but the char siu is a must get! read more

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Koku bites is generous with their portions and friendly service! They have a well curated menu and you can find something for the whole family. I enjoyed all the dishes but my favorite bites are: - Karaage - Garlic edamame - Mala Tonkotsu Ramen - Princess Peach cocktail special Get the delicious Karaage, it is juicy and crispy! The Mala Tonkotsu was a moderate spice that kept building. It had a creamy rich broth with wavy thick noodles, bamboo shoots, mung bean sprouts, green onions, two pieces of nori, and a halved soft boiled egg. The garlic edamame is so tasty and comes in a huge pile! Lots to share with the table. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and modern. They also have framed illustrated Portland artwork on the walls as well as egg print wallpaper, large lamp shades, and wood accents. They are in the same plaza of Zab Thai so you know they're in good company. read more

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Nice spacious interior with modern design and plenty of parking. Our server wasn't the best as she had no personality and was super monotone with a RBF. Food was good and really enjoyed the fried chicken in the ramen bowls. Although, if you don't eat it quickly, the chicken gets soggy which defeats the whole purpose of it being fried. I had the Tonkotsu and my partner had the Mala Tonkotsu. Both were delicious but oddly included a cold egg. Would have been nicer if it was also nice and warm. read more

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Meh. The ramen broth was very bland, almost tasteless. It wasn't the rich broth described on the menu. The apps (bites) were okay, but nothing special. Although the app portions were good. The service was good. The ambiance was very spare, and I suppose Japanese. But the seats were uncomfortable, hard and made me want to leave as quick as possible. They could definitely use seat cushions! read more

We really wanted Ramen but didn't want to go to Portland. We got in about an hour before close. The restaurant itself if very clean and modern. Service was quick and kind but almost felt rushed. It could have been our timing. We had calamari, Karaage, Miso Ramen and Tonkatsu. The Karaage was not great. It lack flavor and was the pieces were far to big. Both ramens were ok. It hit the craving but it was far from the best ramen we have ever had. Overall it was not terrible but we would likely not go back. read more

Dinner and we were greeted right away, asked if what utensils we preferred and seated. We ordered our drinks and food since we knew what we wantws. We got a shrimp bun and pork gyoza. A Miso ramen with chasu and extra green onion. A vegan ramen with no tofu and added egg. The appetizers came out fast and the shrimp bun had actual pieces of shrimp you can see (not all minced), fried to perfection and had great texture with the crisp vegetables and the wasabi aioli that really brings everything together. The gyoza was cooked to perfection, the nice browning on the bottoms as well. The ramens were really good. They were both filling and the portion of vegetable toppings was quite more than we have had at other restaurants. The addition of the mala in the Vegan broth is a level above, especially with the cabbage too. We got ube and matcha panna cotta too. They were creamy and flavorful, not too heavy to end the meal. There's quite a few drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, the house made frozen cocktail looked fun! There is also a little snack display from Japanese seasonings, potato chips, jelly, and Pocky. Also, mochi ice cream and actual ice cream selections too in the side freezer. Eating an appetizer, entree, and dessert was definitely filling but so good! Make sure to bring your appetite and take pictures with the egg wall, bench sign, or the cool casual interior space. read more

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I did not eat in, I did an online order with third party delivery. So I don't have anything to add regarding their service or the ambiance/cleanliness. My review is strictly food based. The Ramune was delicious as always, ice cold and tons of flavors to choose from. Gyoza was varying degrees of burnt yet somehow floppy/dough like up top. Maybe they just throw them in a hot pan and steam them, but the bottoms were clearly getting too much heat. The dipping sauce was good, very light, kind of sweet. Ramen was a big let down. You have to pay extra for garlic in your broth, and it didn't even have a garlic taste so now I question if it was in there at all. Looks like it but no taste. They gave me way more broth than necessary, which seems wasteful, but usually I'll drink the broth so if it had tasted good I wouldn't have complained about the quantity. Noodles were good, basic, meat was falling apart it was so tender but also lacking in flavor. Lastly... my ramen egg was more like an overdone jammy egg/soft cooked egg. Ramen eggs, at least everywhere else I've gone, have a runny center and when it's opened adds to the richness of the broth. I paid for an extra egg since that's my favorite part and was double disappointed as both were overdone. Don't know that I would necessarily want to come back to try it again... maybe eating in is better? read more

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This place hits every time! On this particular visit we ordered our usual favorites, the tonkotsu ramen and Karaage rice bowl, along with a jar of kimchi. Food was delicious, per usual. Thank you for the consistency in quality of food, ambiance and service! read more

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I'm a fan of Japanese curry. When I saw it on the menu at Koku Ramen & Bites, I looked forward to trying it. As a vegetarian, I'm pleased that the curry offered here is not meat based. In fact, it's Vegan. Customers who enjoy meat can always add that so everyone wins. The menu did not say whether or not the curry is house made. After tasting it today, I felt that it came from a package. The flavor reminded me of the prepackaged Tasty Bites Indian foods. It was not what I'd hoped for. The Veggie gyoza and sweet potato fries I ordered were good. I got my food delivered so I can't critique the service or ambience. The food did arrive on time and was nicely packaged. Someday I may return to try some ramen here. I've heard it's good and it may be the best option here. read more

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Visited Koku Ramen & Bites and had a great experience. We got the tonkatsu ramen with Tofu and a miso with karage. The ramen and karage was delicious, but the karage was a little dry. The service is very friendly and the ambiance is good. In fact, Koku has one of our favorite interiors in the Hillsboro area! :) read more

I was so happy when Koku Ramen & Bites opened! The tonkotsu is rich and flavorful, the karaage chicken is crispy and juicy, and the rice bowls are super tasty. Definitely a go-to spot for comfort food. That said, be aware: they limit how many credit/debit cards can be used per table, which makes dining with a group a bit of a hassle. It's a bummer, because the food is great, but several of my friends avoid it now just because of the payment policy. Food: 4.5/5 Customer Service: 2/5 read more

We stopped here because I had a craving for "men" lol. "Men" is the Japanese phrase for noodles. I was a bit skeptical when we pulled into the parking lot and the lot was quite empty for lunch. I noticed the place next door had more cars and was curious if we should go there? Nonetheless, my hubby told me we should still try Koku. We were greeted immediately and our server/hostess was very friendly. I knew what my main go-to ramen faves are and that's what we ordered. We ordered: Pork gyoza 3/5 it was pan fried correctly but the taste fell short of what I'm accustomed to. Miso ramen-3/5 it tasted ok, nothing noteworthy. Tonkotsu ramen-1/5 downright below average. Was disappointed just by the color of the broth, had very little taste of the Tonkotsu broth. Tonkotsu should be creamy in taste and color. I swear it tasted as if both our broths were the same if you did a blind taste test! I was even more disappointed when my hubby told me that they share the same restrooms as the Pho place next door. Which probably explains why the broth isn't authentic to my Japanese palate. Wish our experience was better, the place is really cute and homey. Hope you have a better experience than we did! read more

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It's our usual stop for lunch with office colleagues. Sometimes during rush the service could be slow, however, most days it's quick. The food is good and offers something to meet various dietary needs. The ambiance is casual. They do offer chili oil, just request some if you want to make it spicy. By default there is none added. I like their version of vegan ramen and would recommend them to everyone. read more

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This place was amazing! Service was so attentive and quick, the ramen was incredible, we also got the sweet potato fries and those were a perfect start to the meal! The decor is great, nice seating. We came on a day they were giving out free roses for Valentine's Day, we didn't know that before coming, and it seriously was the best kindest gesture and surprise. We will totally come back to try more! read more

The Food was really delicious and flavorful. The Ramen is a good portion and the broth is so warm and filling , definitely a good place when you want to eat something comforting. The Veggie gyoza is delicious i've never tried anything like it and the sauce is the cherry on top! The waitress was super sweet and helpful when looking at the menu and helping me make my own ramen. We were sat in a corner of the restaurant which was a little disappointing there wasn't much to see. Overall was a good experience i recommend trying if you're in the mood for some good ramen! read more

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Bland 'tonkatsu" ramen, pre packaged frozen gyoza, and bowls of rice served as if it were a Japanese funeral. Obviously not a Japanese run establishment. Cultural appropriation and offensive. Should have served the bowl of rice with chopsticks sticking out read more

Koku Ramen & Bites - funeral rice - Ramen Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

The very first time I tried it here, the ramen was so flavorful and savory that this place was like an automatic 5-stars. Excellent first impression! But when I recently came here, the ramen was just OK. I mean I liked it, but I didn't love it like the first time. My craving for ramen just was not fully satisfied, and it ended up feeling like a 3-star. Why, idk. Here's a bit of a breakdown about this little ramen joint: ::::: Indoor Dining ::::: - It's a good sized dining area with about three big tables, one private room with a large round table, and most of their tables that can accommodate two to four people all align along the side windows. Again, its pretty spacious! - Clean dining too! I have observed the staff wiping down tables as well. Plus one! ::::: Ramen & Bites ::::: - Hmm? That sounds familiar... Oh yeah, that's the name of this place! So for bites, we tried the calamari ($10.50) and kaarage ($8.50). Both with just a burst of that mild spicy, yet soft crunch bite of "uh mmm F-yeah this is IT!!!" Yep, I remember it! It was take-out and it was still delicious after the short ride home! I'd also say that their appetizers are reasonably priced too. - In regards to ramen, this is where the 5-star rating dropped to a 3-star. I hate to say this, but it's between their Chashu Tonkotsu ($14) and Mala Tonkotsu ($14.50). The chashu tonkotsu was just bland and lifeless. While the Mala packs all the spiciness and heavy flavor. Very well made I must say! As far as the ramen noodles, they're pretty firm and cooked just right. ::::: A Small Bite Review ::::: - This is probably the only good ramen joint in the area. There's only a couple of others, but not as yummy as this one imo. Their ramen is delish, but GET THE MALA, not the regular Tonkotsu. Dining is well maintained, and service has always been top-notch. During lunch time, it does appear to be a decent place for large work groups. They use Square, so it's so freakin' convenient when paying for your order at the end. If you haven't been here, it's worth giving a try. I'll be back! read more

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My husband and I ate here when they first opened. It was a disappointing experience then and unfortunately, wasn't much better tonight. Young man who greeted and seated us was very nice and prompt. The service overall was the best part of the meal. Everything came lickety split with a smile. We were checked on several times while dining. We started with the calamari. The squid was tender with a nice portion of tentacles to rings. I liked the aioli which had a gentle kick afterwards. Hubs ordered the karaage chicken curry. He enjoyed the curry and said the karaage was good. I tasted the curry. It was neither lively nor complex. Now the truly bad news. I ordered the Tonkatsu ramen with extra green onions ($1). When the ramen arrived, I thought they forgot the extra green onions. I am used to having a pile of top. There was the usual amount floating around the bowl. Besides the noodles, there were tons of bean sprouts (that amount seemed excessive, maybe the chef got mixed up?), a nice jammy egg and maybe four thin slivers of bamboo. Topping it all was a beautifully cooked pork slice. That was delicious, but that was where the deliciousness ended, unfortunately. i have never had a more tasteless ramen broth ever --- besides the last time I ate at Koku. There was not a hint of meat flavor, let alone the long-simmered deep tastes I seek in my ramen bowl. It was like slightly salty water. The noodles were okay, a bit blah, not enough chew maybe?? This may seem harsh to bump two stars for a lousy ramen broth. However, in my book, if ramen is in your name, your ramen should be the star of the show. Maybe they should change their name to feature something else. I noted when we left that we were the only Asian faces in the place. That's not a good sign. We won't be back. read more

Stopped here on a rainy day. The weather was perfect for ramen and we got the mala tonkotsu ramen. The broth was rich and flavorful. It hit the right spot. The staff was friendly and kind. It's a great simple spot to grab a comforting bowl of ramen. read more

This is a decent ramen spot! The service was great and timely. I enjoyed the decor and ambience, it was pretty cute. The gyoza was so fricking good, I could have had three more orders of it all to myself. The ramen was hot, had great ingredients and tasted amazing. Second bite in, I found a hair so I had to ignore that as best as I could (yikes)! Nonetheless, The noodles were a great texture and this was a minuscule mishap. A happy hour or drink deal would be a great idea to bring some more people in here as we were the only ones eating at lunch time today. read more

Koku Ramen & Bites - Shoyu Ramen and Mala Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

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Good ramen, nothing amazing but also not disappointing. Food and service were both quick.

We arrived at 5:44pm, sat down and had at least three groups seated after us. Our server decided to get the group order after us. We ordered two ramen and a calamari. At this point, it might've been 20mins in and many groups started to trickle in. We noticed a lot of groups after us had received their ramens and even left! It was now 6:45pm which has been over an hour since we got seated! Asked the server why we haven't received our order. She told us that they ran out of ramen noodles and said she could've don't nothing about it. At this point, she should've told us the wait would be longer because they were out! But groups after us had received their ramen which didn't make any sense. If we didn't asked anytime sooner we probably would be there longer. They wasted our time and server had poor server etiquette! It's sad because me and my partner have been regulars. read more

Food was delicious BUT I found a chunk of wood in my ramen and they gave me hardly any soup (especially compared to if you dine in, this order I picked up). read more

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Solidly decent. It wasn't extraordinary, but it was good. I'd go,gain if I was hungry and in the vincinity.

Drinks: - The Shimai Toshi Yuzu Lager/Hazy IPA: Would pour this into a syringe and inject this directly into my blood stream Food: - The Mala Tonkotsu: Also Would pour it into a syringe and inject this directly into my blood stream - The Matcha Panna Cotta: Would mix it up into a more liquid paste, pour it into a syringe, and then shoot it directly into my blood stream - I really like the bamboo shoots, it adds a real nice texture to the ramen - The karaage is undefeated, and the sauce it's served with could also be poured into a syringe for me to inject into my veins Ambience: - Lots of creative liberties went into the internal design - The back room with the big space doesn't have walls but large slits from planks being arranged in a opened striped pattern - The egg patterned wall makes for a good place to take pictures - The ceilings are high and the place is very clean Overall: I've spent a lot of money here, and I don't regret it one bit. read more

late post: Ramen came out hot and loved the noodles. Broth was a bit not enough flavor for me and the char siu was a bit too cooked but overall good ramen. It was fairly decent price for lunch and comparable to surrounding businesses. Ample parking and spacious interior to dine for large groups such as birthday or companies lunches. I did not get the chase to try out other things and I always appreciate ramen places with limited items as their focus and specialize in ramen. Menu is created simple yet precise to what you want/need or available for you to add. read more

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Yelp should be updating dine in rates rather than take out rates in the page. It really doesn't make sense when looking up places and see exaggerated rates when it isn't. This is a local family run restaurant and very friendly staff.Karaage and Mala tonkotsu were amazing.chashu pork is bigger than any other ramen place I been so far. Good Service and dine in area is big enough. Do try this place read more

We love Koku! One of the few ramen places that will charge less for my kids to order ramen with the noodles and broth only. Most other places do not accommodate, so I very much appreciate this at Koku!! We also enjoy the gyoza, chicken karaage, curry and ube and vanilla panna cotta. Trendy restaurant and good service. My family enjoys coming here. read more

Koku is a new favorite for me! We dined here on a Saturday night at around 7 pm with a group of 8. The staff was very accommodating when we walked in. They seated us at a more secluded area, which was nice for our large party. Love the interior and the design of this place. Very warm and welcoming. We had a couple of Asahis along with sake to start. They also have fun cocktails that come in a light up pouch. There are a few small bites to choose from like chicken kaarage and gyoza. On to the ramen - I ordered the mala tonkotsu with pork and no bean sprouts. The thick and curly noodles were very enjoyable, it paired nicely with the flavorful spicy broth. I also like that you are able to choose your meat option (chashu pork / karaage chicken / fried ota tofu). I prefer my egg yolk to be a little more undercooked so it has that "jammy" texture but it was still tasty! If we lived closer, I'm sure this would be a weekly spot for us. read more

Koku Ramen & Bites - Mala tonkotsu (no bean sprouts) - Ramen Near Me - Beaverton, Oregon

This is one of our go-to ramen places and we're usually snobs about ramen. Their vegan ramen is SO good. The broth is out of this world, and I'm not a vegan I just usually have a personal preference for pork-free options. I usually get the vegan ramen with a soft egg added and sometimes the karaage chicken. The noodles are a great consistency and flavor. The bagged cocktails are super yummy and the service is always swift and friendly. The ambience is pleasant and the restaurant seems clean and consistent. They don't have a kids menu which is too bad but my 3 year old is usually good with a side of rice and a little bowl of some of my ramen. read more

Decided to try out a new ramen spot instead of going to our usual place. Spent a good amount of time browsing places and eventually decided on this place. Sure it was a little far out but for a good food it would be worth it. This place is located in a small shopping center with plenty of parking! I will skip over some places where it's street parking only with no available public parking lots. I really don't want to go to war to find a parking spot. Service was good but we were the only ones in the place so it was easy to keep things flowing. I ordered the Mala Tonkotsu Ramen and karaage. Karaage was yum! Ramen was good but I do have to knock it a little bit. I do like my ramen spicy but I felt that the spicy masked the flavor of the broth a bit. To start off I ended up scooping the broth from the top to get some of the spicy oils out and about halfway through it was at that right balance of spicy and broth flavor. Not really a big deal. Oh and one thing I though was awkward was the spoon....handle was a bit long and at a big angle so if you're holding it at the end and sipping the broth your hand goes to the top of your head. Oh and before I forget, they give you a BIGGEST piece of chashu ever! Literally was like a mini steak in my ramen. Overall not a bad place. read more

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Nice vegetarian ramen with Ota tofu. While the broth was flavorful with plenty of bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, and tofu, the ramen was a bit skimpy on the veggies. It just came with the standard bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, fresh garlic, seaweed, green onions, roasted sesame seeds and a ramen egg that are offered as default in all the ramen. Mushrooms, bok choy, and corn would have been nice! The option for light noodles is great and so glad I picked it as I was able to conquer the ramen and left a clean empty bowl! read more

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