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Went again to the Cambridge location and it's definitely better than the seaport one! Was able to get seated after a 10 min wait on a weeknight dinner. Tried the fermented rice milk tea and it was delicious- right amount of sweetness!
Chinese noodles galore! We got the Beef Rib Chili Oil Noodles and a Lamb Skewers. Lamb skewers were flavorful and nicely BBQed. Noodles had tender meat in a tasty broth whose spice snuck up on us as we progressed through it. The meat portion between our two bowls was uneven though, one had more than the other. They have more chili oil and black vinegar on the side. It was quite stuffy inside, it would have been nice if they turned the AC higher
This is a small, cozy spot in Kendall Square that makes delicious hand pulled noodles in delicious broths and sauces. I recommend the cucumber salad ($6) and cold chili chicken ($9) for the appetizer. The Beef Rib Chili Noodles ($18) were divine - the noodles are fresh and have a wonderful chew. The meat is tender, soft, chopped up into little bite sized pieces - so thoughtful! Portions are also huge. I wish I got pictures of the food, but I was at a business dinner and felt awkward. The staff are polite and efficient.
Based on food alone, Lanner definitely deserves five stars. Their noodles are outstanding. I had the beef rib chili oil noodles and opted for the wide noodles; everything about the dish was delicious. The meat was tender, the noodles were chewy, and the seasoning was very balanced, bringing some spice and some sweetness in every bite. They might be suffering from their own success, however. Operations here were pretty tough to watch. The servers on the floor were pretty overmatched in terms of keeping up with seating guests, taking orders, and bringing out dishes. There were two noisy drops in my visit, one of which almost led to food landing on a customer's lap. Accidents happen, but in the context of how hard the servers were working just to barely keep up, it was obvious this place needs more staff. The space itself is also a bit underwhelming, with a makeshift quilt at the entrance to try to keep heat in, and cheaper plastic cups that didn't look the most clean. Great food, definitely worth a visit, and I hope they tighten it up so that the rest of the experience follows the amazing cooking!
We placed our name on the waitlist ahead of time and arrived when we got the notification that the table is ready. However, no one greeted us and we had to flag a server to get seated. The restaurant is weirdly warm and stuffy. The table is also weirdly small that looks like it's for 2 instead of 4. But food is delicious, I got the classic hand pulled noodles in the classic beef noodle soup. Skewers were well seasoned as well. Would definitely recommend the food but beware the warm environment and small seating.
First come, first serve and it gets pretty busy in here! I recommend adding your name to the waitlist before you go. It's a cute, small restaurant with a cozy feel. I think the service here is okay - pretty chaotic, so it took us awhile to get our food and when they forgot a drink, we weren't able to get it until we were almost done with our meal. The noodles are amazing. The beef falls off the bone and the spice is perfection for someone who loves spicy food. I like it so much that I've started ordering it when I'm craving noodles!
Enjoyed my meal and would come back to try other menu items! The space is small and cozy. I ordered the Beef Rib Chili Oil Noodles, and I wished the noodles were a bit bouncier and the chili oil was spicier. The beef was incredibly tender and delicious. I think it'd be even better if they included cilantro with this dish as well. Really interested so see if the texture is better with their other noodle shapes?
Food: Broth was REALLY good. The beef and noodles were ok-ish, maybe not my taste? Service: There was a bit of a wait, but this place gets super busy. Ice, my server, was super friendly! The servers were nice too. Ambiance: Restaurant has swearing all around. You may be put on a wait list but it moves fast. I wish I tried the other stuff tbh like the tea or soup dumplings.
parking is street. you'll have to go a block away for metered parking. this review is for the second visit. stopped by for a saturday lunch. ordered the fried mushrooms, lamb skewers, chili oil beef noodle, lamb shank soup noodle, and a can of coke. mushroom was fantastic, really crispy, mushrooms inside was fresh, the seasoning was flavorful. the chili oil beef noodles lamb shank soup noodle was fantastic as always. the lamb skewers were RAW. the smallest piece on the skewer was raw, the bigger pieces were super raw. we took a few bites and noticed the texture was off. then realized it's not even cooked. we asked the server to take it back and have the kitchen cook it some more. see the pics on how raw it is. c'mon lanner, the whole existence of the place is to cook food and failed at that. the raw meat upset my stomach for the rest of the day. this is a health concern as you failed to operate your restaurant to code.
After much speculation and much rumination I scheduled an important dinner at Lanner Noodles & Bar, which is located a mere hop, skip, and jump away from the Central Square Target on the beautiful Pearl Street, the road that famously leads to the Morse School. Upon entering, guests have the pleasure of grazing their bodies through a piece of thin and lithe fabric that covers the entryway. I did not examine this piece of lithe fabric as concertedly and wholeheartedly as I might have earlier in the day -- alas, I entered Lanner Noodles & Bar at approximately 7 PM. I was neither surprised nor fazed that the menu selection largely consists of noodles. This is likely whence came the name Lanner Noodles & Bar. The noodle options offer a range of soupiness -- there are soups for some and dry options for others. My table shared an order of cucumber salad and an order of marinated wood ear mushrooms. These plates were both delicious and flavorful, especially the mushrooms, which did not taste like wood but did remind me in texture of a piglet's ear. A piglet's ear is a delicious food, particularly on tacos. I ordered a dish whose name now escapes me, but it was a seasonal item that essentially consists of a beef shank with noodles. I have attached a photograph for reference. The dish is tasty, but for many the true pleasure derives from the large cow's shank bone that you can gnaw at on the road after you leave the restaurant. The service was slightly confused. We were seated promptly by a server who seemed to be impressively competent. The waiter then assigned to our table forgot about us, but fortunately the competent waiter was able to take our order so we did not have to sit in the restaurant into the wee hours of the morning. I would return with readiness to sample the other menu items. This restaurant is a good addition to Central Square.
Food was delicious!!! Issue was with the service. Were only checked in on when (1) we got water (2) took our order (3) gave us our food. My best friend and I both got the Ceylon milk tea and Spicy Chili Beef Noodle Dish. Milk was good but boba was hard. No complaints on the noodles though. Was just disappointed in the service. The two people there were busting their butts but they needed some help!
For a Tuesday lunch, I returned to Lanner. The establishment was almost full at 12:15pm, though I managed to get one of the remaining tables. As usual, I ordered the $20 lunch combo. The lanzhou noodles today seemed under-portioned compared to before. The broth only went halfway up the bowl, and the noodle amount was substantially less than before. Previously I would be definitively full after; today, however, I still felt a bit hungry. The new batch of students acting as wait staff also needs better training. My lunch combo tray was unceremoniously shoved onto the table under my arm from behind me without consideration for, say, if I moved at the last minute and accidentally knocked the server's stuff over. The bill was also handed to me in the middle of dining. I'd expect this from the disaffected Chinatown establishments, but not Lanner. Quite the unpleasant change from previous lunches, where wait staff were much more polite and deliberate with their movements. Hopefully today's experience is a result of the new student chaos that descends upon the city biannually. However, I don't feel all that inclined to return test my hypothesis.
Small joint just off Central Square, with an obviously noodle-centric menu. There's a bar, but more for making drinks to take to tables. I didn't see any stools. Cucumber Salad: Cold dish with large chunks of cucumber, marinated in sesame oil and hit copiously with minced garlic. A little one note, but prepared well and refreshing. Be prepared for the heavy garlic. Sweet and Sour Shortrib: Hefty serving for a small plate. Cut across the bones and lightly glazed with a dark barbecue sauce that wasn't that sweet and wasn't at all sour. Very tender meat, as if braised. No crispness. Pleasant enough but seemed like a reheat. Stir Fried Noodles with Tofu: My wife's dish. She enjoyed the noodles but thought the dish was heavy on the salt and that the tofu wasn't that fresh. Pork Belly Noodles: My dish. Thick noodles with the right feel, with plenty of pork belly and just enough somewhat-spicy sauce to keep everything lubricated, but not drowning. Minimal fat in the tender pork belly, which had a stewed, mono-textured feel like the shortrib app. Hand Torn Cabbage: Stir fried with hot peppers and garlic, this dish was built as two peppers of heat, but wasn't that hot at all. Perfectly cooked, with some crunch left in, and very lightly sauced. Another fairly plain one, but a suitable complement to the proteins. Service: Awkward. Value: Every dish was under $15, with the small plates $6 and $11. Parking: Tough to find on the street, but there's a garage right around the corner. I liked everything I tried-- somewhat. There were no mistakes or duds, but none of the dishes brought the excitement or flavor wallop of what I consider to be superior noodle joints (Jahunger, Lan Feast) nearby and across the river.
2 months ago
I admittedly have high standards, but this is my go-to spot for a comforting bowl of beef noodle soup + the best spiced chicken nuggets one could ask for! A few staples are the golden chicken nuggets (top with chili crisps for maximal flavor bomb), wood ear mushrooms (delightful texture and chilled flavor), and braised beef noodle soup. Come on a weekday lunch for a $20 steal! Evenings (even on weekdays) have a wait, but scan the QR code to get on the waitlist and stroll Cambridge in the meantime. Ambiance is a little rushed with tight spacing between tables, but it's prompt service and a clean place, with soft music to maximize conversation read more
16 days ago
Went again to the Cambridge location and it's definitely better than the seaport one! Was able to get seated after a 10 min wait on a weeknight dinner. Tried the fermented rice milk tea and it was delicious- right amount of sweetness! read more
1 month ago
Chinese noodles galore! We got the Beef Rib Chili Oil Noodles and a Lamb Skewers. Lamb skewers were flavorful and nicely BBQed. Noodles had tender meat in a tasty broth whose spice snuck up on us as we progressed through it. The meat portion between our two bowls was uneven though, one had more than the other. They have more chili oil and black vinegar on the side. It was quite stuffy inside, it would have been nice if they turned the AC higher read more
This is a small, cozy spot in Kendall Square that makes delicious hand pulled noodles in delicious broths and sauces. I recommend the cucumber salad ($6) and cold chili chicken ($9) for the appetizer. The Beef Rib Chili Noodles ($18) were divine - the noodles are fresh and have a wonderful chew. The meat is tender, soft, chopped up into little bite sized pieces - so thoughtful! Portions are also huge. I wish I got pictures of the food, but I was at a business dinner and felt awkward. The staff are polite and efficient. read more
Based on food alone, Lanner definitely deserves five stars. Their noodles are outstanding. I had the beef rib chili oil noodles and opted for the wide noodles; everything about the dish was delicious. The meat was tender, the noodles were chewy, and the seasoning was very balanced, bringing some spice and some sweetness in every bite. They might be suffering from their own success, however. Operations here were pretty tough to watch. The servers on the floor were pretty overmatched in terms of keeping up with seating guests, taking orders, and bringing out dishes. There were two noisy drops in my visit, one of which almost led to food landing on a customer's lap. Accidents happen, but in the context of how hard the servers were working just to barely keep up, it was obvious this place needs more staff. The space itself is also a bit underwhelming, with a makeshift quilt at the entrance to try to keep heat in, and cheaper plastic cups that didn't look the most clean. Great food, definitely worth a visit, and I hope they tighten it up so that the rest of the experience follows the amazing cooking! read more
We placed our name on the waitlist ahead of time and arrived when we got the notification that the table is ready. However, no one greeted us and we had to flag a server to get seated. The restaurant is weirdly warm and stuffy. The table is also weirdly small that looks like it's for 2 instead of 4. But food is delicious, I got the classic hand pulled noodles in the classic beef noodle soup. Skewers were well seasoned as well. Would definitely recommend the food but beware the warm environment and small seating. read more
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Hi Lena,…
First come, first serve and it gets pretty busy in here! I recommend adding your name to the waitlist before you go. It's a cute, small restaurant with a cozy feel. I think the service here is okay - pretty chaotic, so it took us awhile to get our food and when they forgot a drink, we weren't able to get it until we were almost done with our meal. The noodles are amazing. The beef falls off the bone and the spice is perfection for someone who loves spicy food. I like it so much that I've started ordering it when I'm craving noodles! read more
Enjoyed my meal and would come back to try other menu items! The space is small and cozy. I ordered the Beef Rib Chili Oil Noodles, and I wished the noodles were a bit bouncier and the chili oil was spicier. The beef was incredibly tender and delicious. I think it'd be even better if they included cilantro with this dish as well. Really interested so see if the texture is better with their other noodle shapes? read more
Food: Broth was REALLY good. The beef and noodles were ok-ish, maybe not my taste? Service: There was a bit of a wait, but this place gets super busy. Ice, my server, was super friendly! The servers were nice too. Ambiance: Restaurant has swearing all around. You may be put on a wait list but it moves fast. I wish I tried the other stuff tbh like the tea or soup dumplings. read more
parking is street. you'll have to go a block away for metered parking. this review is for the second visit. stopped by for a saturday lunch. ordered the fried mushrooms, lamb skewers, chili oil beef noodle, lamb shank soup noodle, and a can of coke. mushroom was fantastic, really crispy, mushrooms inside was fresh, the seasoning was flavorful. the chili oil beef noodles lamb shank soup noodle was fantastic as always. the lamb skewers were RAW. the smallest piece on the skewer was raw, the bigger pieces were super raw. we took a few bites and noticed the texture was off. then realized it's not even cooked. we asked the server to take it back and have the kitchen cook it some more. see the pics on how raw it is. c'mon lanner, the whole existence of the place is to cook food and failed at that. the raw meat upset my stomach for the rest of the day. this is a health concern as you failed to operate your restaurant to code. read more
3 months ago
After much speculation and much rumination I scheduled an important dinner at Lanner Noodles & Bar, which is located a mere hop, skip, and jump away from the Central Square Target on the beautiful Pearl Street, the road that famously leads to the Morse School. Upon entering, guests have the pleasure of grazing their bodies through a piece of thin and lithe fabric that covers the entryway. I did not examine this piece of lithe fabric as concertedly and wholeheartedly as I might have earlier in the day -- alas, I entered Lanner Noodles & Bar at approximately 7 PM. I was neither surprised nor fazed that the menu selection largely consists of noodles. This is likely whence came the name Lanner Noodles & Bar. The noodle options offer a range of soupiness -- there are soups for some and dry options for others. My table shared an order of cucumber salad and an order of marinated wood ear mushrooms. These plates were both delicious and flavorful, especially the mushrooms, which did not taste like wood but did remind me in texture of a piglet's ear. A piglet's ear is a delicious food, particularly on tacos. I ordered a dish whose name now escapes me, but it was a seasonal item that essentially consists of a beef shank with noodles. I have attached a photograph for reference. The dish is tasty, but for many the true pleasure derives from the large cow's shank bone that you can gnaw at on the road after you leave the restaurant. The service was slightly confused. We were seated promptly by a server who seemed to be impressively competent. The waiter then assigned to our table forgot about us, but fortunately the competent waiter was able to take our order so we did not have to sit in the restaurant into the wee hours of the morning. I would return with readiness to sample the other menu items. This restaurant is a good addition to Central Square. read more
2 months ago
Food was delicious!!! Issue was with the service. Were only checked in on when (1) we got water (2) took our order (3) gave us our food. My best friend and I both got the Ceylon milk tea and Spicy Chili Beef Noodle Dish. Milk was good but boba was hard. No complaints on the noodles though. Was just disappointed in the service. The two people there were busting their butts but they needed some help! read more
For a Tuesday lunch, I returned to Lanner. The establishment was almost full at 12:15pm, though I managed to get one of the remaining tables. As usual, I ordered the $20 lunch combo. The lanzhou noodles today seemed under-portioned compared to before. The broth only went halfway up the bowl, and the noodle amount was substantially less than before. Previously I would be definitively full after; today, however, I still felt a bit hungry. The new batch of students acting as wait staff also needs better training. My lunch combo tray was unceremoniously shoved onto the table under my arm from behind me without consideration for, say, if I moved at the last minute and accidentally knocked the server's stuff over. The bill was also handed to me in the middle of dining. I'd expect this from the disaffected Chinatown establishments, but not Lanner. Quite the unpleasant change from previous lunches, where wait staff were much more polite and deliberate with their movements. Hopefully today's experience is a result of the new student chaos that descends upon the city biannually. However, I don't feel all that inclined to return test my hypothesis. read more
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Vivian D.
Hi Justin,…
Small joint just off Central Square, with an obviously noodle-centric menu. There's a bar, but more for making drinks to take to tables. I didn't see any stools. Cucumber Salad: Cold dish with large chunks of cucumber, marinated in sesame oil and hit copiously with minced garlic. A little one note, but prepared well and refreshing. Be prepared for the heavy garlic. Sweet and Sour Shortrib: Hefty serving for a small plate. Cut across the bones and lightly glazed with a dark barbecue sauce that wasn't that sweet and wasn't at all sour. Very tender meat, as if braised. No crispness. Pleasant enough but seemed like a reheat. Stir Fried Noodles with Tofu: My wife's dish. She enjoyed the noodles but thought the dish was heavy on the salt and that the tofu wasn't that fresh. Pork Belly Noodles: My dish. Thick noodles with the right feel, with plenty of pork belly and just enough somewhat-spicy sauce to keep everything lubricated, but not drowning. Minimal fat in the tender pork belly, which had a stewed, mono-textured feel like the shortrib app. Hand Torn Cabbage: Stir fried with hot peppers and garlic, this dish was built as two peppers of heat, but wasn't that hot at all. Perfectly cooked, with some crunch left in, and very lightly sauced. Another fairly plain one, but a suitable complement to the proteins. Service: Awkward. Value: Every dish was under $15, with the small plates $6 and $11. Parking: Tough to find on the street, but there's a garage right around the corner. I liked everything I tried-- somewhat. There were no mistakes or duds, but none of the dishes brought the excitement or flavor wallop of what I consider to be superior noodle joints (Jahunger, Lan Feast) nearby and across the river. read more
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Vivian D.
Hi Gary!…
Great experience dining here on a bustling weekday evening! It was a 10 minute waitlist for a walk in around 6pm and the restaurant was packed but cozy. We ordered the Langzhou beef noodle soup, cucumber salad, and mushroom dish plus warm milk tea which was so delicious with caramel notes and uniquely served in a mini pitcher which you can pour into a tiny tea cup. The noodle soup was cozy and just what I needed to warm up (: read more
Came in for a quick bite with some friends, no wait on a Friday afternoon. Food came out FAST! Like I think within 5 minutes of ordering, all the dishes were out. Mushroom crisp bites {3.5/5}: Crispy and hot, but lacked flavor. Stir fried noodles w/tofu {4/5}: Pretty good chewy noodles and good flavor. Decent portion for price too! There was a ton of barely cooked onions though that I couldn't eat. All in all, pretty decent option and would wanna try other things too! read more
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Vivian D.
Hi Vivian!…
You are able to wait in line online which is a nice perk. When we got there after getting the notification that our table was ready we were seated fairly quickly. We ordered the chicken nuggets (basically Taiwanese popcorn chicken) to share and I got the braised beef noodle soup with wide hand pulled noodles. The popcorn chicken was dry and the batter was strangely dense and felt very heavy. It came out piping hot though and the flavor wasn't bad. My noodle soup was really good but the chili crisp oil they provide on the table was mostly just oil unfortunately. It is busy and pretty brightly lit inside and the two servers seemed pretty overloaded when we were there. We didn't get to try their drinks but they had some really interesting cocktails on the menu! I would definitely go back for the food but maybe get takeout next time. read more
2 months ago
Went in with high expectations but left slightly disappointed. This place was very busy, but luckily they had an open table. The vibe was lively and casual, with quick, friendly service. I'm obsessed with their crispy mushroom bites--so crunchy and flavorful, and tasted like the spicy ramen spice packets. The noodles were just okay (and I *love* hand-pulled noodles). The broth tasted watered down, and I felt like the chili oil was being used to mask the lack of flavor. The noodles were slippery, almost disconnected from the broth, and didn't sit well with me afterward... If you ever find yourself in Philly and craving great hand-pulled noodles, you should definitely try Nan Zhou Hand-Drawn Noodle House in Chinatown --this just doesn't compare. read more
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Vivian D.
Hi Winni!…
I'm duke here. But probably never be back here again. The staff--notably the male server, with a necklace and tattoos on both arms (not to be confused with another with just tattoo in one arm, no complaint with this server) and looks like he just can't wait to take a break from his shift to get more cigarettes and/or cracks. His mind isn't even there. Floating around the restaurant being upset when he is forced to attend to customers' needs. Does he know tips are EARNED and NOT REQUIRED? The way this personnel takes order, throws the dishes on the tables, and behaves suggest he thinks he's entitled to the minimum 18% tip, i.e., tips are mandatory, and he can just act like an arrogant being. NOPE! Management ought to pay serious attention to this, especially since Lanner is still in its early days and vulnerable to fail and disappear. Came back here repeatedly but probably never had to deal with this careless low demeanored addict. The female waitress that served us during previous visits was so sweet and caring. Would've continued being a regular here if had not experienced this careless male server (tattoos on both arms) this time. read more
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Vivian D.
Hello Tulsa,…
Worst dining experience. Visited on a Sunday. I wanted Lanzhou beef noodle soup, but was served braised beef one. The waiter (with tattoo on both arms and necklace) asserted that I ordered "beef noodle soup" without saying "Lanzhou" hence I meant the braised beef noodle soup. See posted menu. He said he could get me what I wanted, but I must pay for the wrong item because the manager is not there to override the order. I have never experienced such before -- you don't just blame the customer when you make a mistake; why don't you clarify with the customer when things could be interpreted differently; why is there no solution to fix your mistake. I think the restaurant is trying to present itself as a high end dining experience. But however I was treated definitely doesn't meet that envision. read more
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Vivian D.
Hi Jess,…
6 months ago
1 year ago
Delicious food and lovely ambiance. The milk tea was very soft and perfect for a night pick up. The lamb was fantastic. Highly recommend coming here. read more
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Kayli S.
Hi Kirtana,…
2 years ago
This place serves up a delicious hot bowl of soup! The service is really quick and you can join the waitlist online before you arrive, which helps when it gets busy. The quantity of noodles is a perfect amount and the beef is super tender, and it's very filling! You can always order extra noodles too. When I went, it was really cold and windy outside and we were seated right next to the door, so every time the door opened I got blasted with cold air so I wish there was better insulation or something to prevent that. Otherwise, the food was great and the service was fantastic! read more
1 year ago
The food is delicious and unique. Not many places sell hand pulled noodles--and it's amazing that you may customize your noodles. You can get wide, thin, classic, or flat noodles. A bowl of noodles is quite affordable, but they also offer lunch sets on occasion (a noodle soup with two small sides and a bottle of sparkling water). Sometimes it can get busy, but you the service is quick and soon comes out quickly. The interior is modern and classy, even if the exterior is unassuming. I've been to Lanner multiple times before--and I recently was delighted to hear that they will open another location in Seaport! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Stopped by on a chilly weeknight for dinner and was seated right away, despite it being relatively busy. The wood sat mushrooms are delightful and a large enough portion to share, but also light enough to munch them all. The beef noodle soup broth was tasty. The noodles were hand pulled and thicker. I opted for an extra egg. Overall the soup was balanced and I thought heavy on the noodles - plenty to take home. Service was lightning fast and efficient. Great spot for a casual and quick meal, without sacrificing taste. read more
4 months ago
It was my first time coming here as I was excited to try a new noodles spot in Cambridge! We came right as they opened on a Saturday but even then, their dining room was already filling up. Their space is small, but seats a decent amount of parties. We sat close to their door and it was quite breezy every time someone walked in or out. They have a small selection of different noodle soups and some appetizers, and I really wanted to try their milk tea but they were out of all three kinds. We ordered the lanzhou beef noodles and the braised pork noodles, but I think we got two lanzhou beef noodles. Despite this, we were quite hungry so we just dug in. I wasn't particularly wowed by their noodles or broth, both seemed very mediocre. There was little flavor in the broth and not that many noodles for the price. I wasn't too impressed with this meal, but I was craving noodles and this satisfied that craving. I might come again in the future to see how their other offerings compare. Nonetheless, its a cute little spot to check out if you are nearby! read more
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