So simple yet so quick and convenient! I was craving for some beef pepper rice from Pepper Lunch, and my cravings were indeed satisfied. Also got the sweet potato fries and the jumbo beef pepper rice, which were all tasty! Service is friendly and wonderful-- servers offered to answer any questions and provided utensils/brought out our dishes in a timely manner. The only downside, for me, is that it is pretty pricey for the amount of meat you're given. The jumbo beef pepper rice is supposed to have more meat, yet I can barely tell the difference from the regular vs. the jumbo. Price point as of April 2026 for the jumbo beef pepper rice is around $19-$20. read more

Pepper Lunch - Sizzle it your way - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

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tldr; a pretty bad review Ok, I love Pepper Lunch, and I frequent this place at LEAST quarterly. BUT, service on Sunday 4/26/26 around 1:45PM was not it. There was a female employee, a little on the shorter side with dyed blonde hair, bold winged eyeliner, and tats who just really came off as rude. My friends and I came in for a post-church lunch and were a party of 10. However, we all came straggling in, so in bits and pieces. This employee gave us attitude and rolled her eyes when she noticed us saving seats for our friends yet to come. There isn't a policy posted against it, so I don't understand why she reacted that way. After, another employee offered us the large table near the entrance, but they just needed to clean it (a party was there when we had first entered). I and my friends present at the time decided to put our orders in at the kiosk while we waited. So we wait patiently and then headed over. As we were trying to figure out our seating arrangement, the original female employee (who had rolled her eyes) brought out two plates and was holding them. We were trying to figure out who ordered what when she just blurted out "I'm just gonna put these down" in a really sarcastic and annoyed tone and then just walked away. Literally she might as well have told us "your problem, not mine." I understand the hot plates were heavy, and I'm not disagreeing that she should've put them down. BUT, she could have kindly asked to set them down or been more helpful but letting us know which number the plates corresponded to, but she didn't even do that. Literally just set them down and dipped. I definitely felt really angry because she cannot talk to my friends like that. Terrible customer service skills. Will I come back here? Probably because I love the food (portions are getting smaller though). But if I get this girl again, I WILL bring saying something next time to her and management because this is unacceptable. I hope management can address this issue so there isn't a next time for this type of service, whether it's me or someone else. read more

Pepper Lunch - Classic Sizzling Rice w/ Garlic Chips and Green Onions - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

Upon arriving you immediately face bunches of menu and kiosk to helping you place your order. There's very little staff so it seems very self service driven, which is fine. We came dinner time around 5-6 pm and there was a good number of crowd that were there. After ordering we found ourselves a table immediately My friend got the beef pepper rice and I got the limited edition k-pep Korean chicken karaage. Ambiance is pretty chill I did hear some music but it wasn't super loud Beef Pepper Rice - 5/5 I tried a bite and it was packed with flavor. Beef was nicely sliced thin and just easy to chew and swallow. However I wouldn't say melting in the mouth is the best description. K-Peo Korean Chicken karaage - 3/5 the chicken was not cooked the karaage style in familiarity and the actual inside was fairly dry. The rice and corn was fine and met expectation but with the hero supposedly the chicken, I was a bit disappointed. The sauce was fine but I would warn for those that are sensitive to spicy food. This will burn and last for awhile. Either get a sweet drink or ignore this. read more

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Really good experience here. I enjoyed how easy it was to order on their large iPads, and the food came out relatively quick. The food comes out hot and is seasoned decently well. I'd say the only thing I wish is that the portions were bigger. Also, the layout of the inside is kind of weird, and I also wish they changed it to be a bit more organized, particularly with the tables and their placement. But overall decent place with good food. read more

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I'm going straight to the food. DELICIOUS! It must be the pepper mixed in the rice or steaks. I ordered the ribeye and salmon hot skillet sizzling plate. I wish the steak and salmon portion was much bigger but it was enough. The peppery and flavored butter on my steak and salmon was pure perfection with my bowl of rice. Still thinking about it and wish they would put one here in santa monica,ca. It would be a great location on sawtelle blvd.. japantown.. hint hint. The service was friendly and patient. Although it was busy we were never rushed. The grade A restaurant was clean. Wish they had more bathrooms though. A little line for the girls 1 restroom. But all in all .. wish I can go back.. like.. now. read more

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I was really disappointed with my visit to Pepper Lunch Artesia. I ordered the Jumbo Beef Pepper Rice and a Salmon Pepper Rice. When the server first brought out the dishes, we received a Beef Rice and a Salmon & Beef Rice. No big deal. We informed them, and they returned with a Beef Rice and a Salmon-only Rice. However, this is where things went downhill. It felt like they just removed the beef from the salmon & beef plate and added it to the other beef plate. The result was a half empty salmon plate and a "jumbo" beef plate that had only a few extra pieces of beef. I've seen the Jumbo Beef at their Irvine location, and what I got here did not resemble that at all. Super underwhelming and far below expectations. When I asked the server about it, their response was nonchalant, confirming it was indeed the "jumbo" without as much as a glance at what was at our table. On top of that, the food itself at the Artesia location seemed lacking in flavour. The dishes were greasy and bland; I had to drench everything in garlic sauce just to get any taste. Overall, this visit left me disappointed, and I hope the Artesia branch works on consistency and flavour to match other locations. read more

Pepper Lunch - "Jumbo" beef - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

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Salmon pepper lunch hot plate with salmon which comes raw but becomes cooked by the time you are ready to eat. New kids menu with spaghetti, fried chicken, and beef options. read more

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The original DIY teppanyaki! There's something so good about a sizzling plate meal. It comes out piping hot and so delicious. My go-to is always their classic Beef Pepper Rice. It comes with corn, garlic butter, garlic sauce, and white rice. I recently started adding mushrooms, and it makes the dish even better! I like getting the Jumbo version because you get twice as much meat than the regular Beef Pepper Rice. While I almost always get the Beef Pepper Rice, we decided to try a few new things this trip. First was the Double Hamburg Sizzling Curry Rice. It comes with two servings of Hamburg Steak, curry sauce, rice, corn, and onions. The Hamburg Steak was pretty tender, and I enjoyed having it with the tasty curry sauce. We also got the Shrimp Aglio Olio Pasta which is a newer dish on the menu. It comes topped with their signature pepper paste and an herb and olive oil mixture. Lastly, we got a Combo Meal with Salmon and Ribeye. It comes with a ribeye steak, salmon steak, a side of veggies, and white rice. The steak was a bit tough, but the salmon was really good! I didn't mind the green beans, carrots, and corn on the sizzling plate, but they also put leafy greens which weren't as good heated. I might prefer having it on the side as a salad instead. I'll probably skip this dish next time, but definitely get the pepper rice or one of their curry dishes! Service is very friendly! read more

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I lived in Japan for four years, so I'm very familiar with Pepper Lunch. This LA version delivers great flavor and stays mostly true to the concept. The taste is solid, though I felt they went a bit heavy on the butter compared to Japan. Portions are generous and filling when dining in. I also ordered the same beef and salmon dish to go. While the flavor was consistent, the portion was noticeably smaller than the dine-in order. One downside was cleanliness--the place felt a bit dirty during my visit, which seemed likely due to being understaffed rather than neglect. Overall, good food and satisfying, but consistency and cleanliness could use improvement. read more

Pepper Lunch - LA version of Pepper Lunch: beef and salmon with rice, corn, and scallions on a cast-iron plate. - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

The food is usually good, except it's very bland. You definitely need to use their salt to season the meat. The problem is the service!! Their staff does not want to be there and it shows! I'm not sure if they have a bad work environment or what, but the staff is usually unfriendly. Could be the reason why the restaurant is usually empty now, when it used to be very busy before. If management is reading this, you should make a point that your staff is friendly with the customers. read more

Me & my husband came here a few days ago and we left wondering how this place only had 3.6 stars? We drove around and chose a random plaza to eat at & we came across this place. When we entered we were pleased to see the amount of menus, kiosks, & seating they had. One of the young girls greeted us and we walked up to the front to order on that kiosk. There are a lot of options so for our first time we got two half bowls and then a kids meal for our son. The price for the three of us was about $70 pricey yes but I would expect such from a spot like this so not mad at it. We sat down and the food came out in minutes. It's comes on the skillet and it's still cooking so you can pretty much cook the meat a big more to your liking or start mixing everything. The meat itself was good & the shrimp was cooked very well. Halfway through eating I noticed the table had a garlic & a sweet sauce both were good on their own but I did mix them. The portions seem small but once you start eating you get full really fast. My husband was full and he isn't normally. He also ate his bowl with none of the sauces on the table because it quite frankly didn't NEED it. The place is very big and had lots of seating. Someone had said it was dirty in one of the reviews. It was clean when we went. If you like fun things to eat, have a birthday, a girls night, date night, etc. this would be a good place!! ALSO this place is pretty self-serve but they do greet you, ask if you need help, and bring your food out read more

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It's raining and two days before Christmas, my lovely daughter requested Pepper lunch. Been here a few times before and it has remained as one of our favorite dining out options. Upon entering, you will need to place your orders on a kiosk screen which is easy to use with pictures guiding you to the dishes you like. I have always been impressed by how prompt the hot plate is served after ordering. Highly recommended if you don't have a long lunch break. My daughter always goes for the beef plate and I have tried the seafood and pasta dish before. The food never disappoints. Thinly sliced beef pieces surrounds a big scoop of rice with yellow corn on it. You don't actually taste the pepper, it's just the right amount. You need to stir and mix the meat and rice together to cook it on the hot plate till it's ready and remember to drizzle its garlic sauce which adds a nice flavor. You can spruce the plate up by adding other ingredients e.g. eggs which cost extra. Quick, satisfying meals. The size of seating area is decent, with plenty of wooden tables and chairs. read more

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Easy eats in an Asian plaza. Went for a quiet weekend dinner. Ordered on a self serve kiosk. Had the patty with beef combo. Came out fairly quick - was a nice easy meal. No frills. Would come back if I'm feeling for some sizzling meats without much fuss. read more

Pepper Lunch - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

Pepper lunch has always been our classic go to whenever we aren't sure where to eat but craving something savory and delicious. There's so many options to choose from and you can customize almost anything so there really is something here for everyone. We got the beef pepper lunch and it comes out piping hot and made to order using fresh ingredients. The service here wasn't as amazing as the other locations we have frequented, but nonetheless still a great option for dinner! read more

You've definitely gotta try this place! I've gone here only a handful of times and yet I am blown away each time. The food has always been good and the service is also good. The food is consistent - you get exactly what you'd expect. It's flavorful and you can easily add to it what you want (like sauces) to bring out even more flavors. I've never had an issue with the food. But be careful! It is sizzling hot, so you may get a bit of oil splatter. Make sure you mix in the food before the rice gets stuck to the bottom (unless that's your thing). The staff have always been friendly and helpful whenever I've had questions or needed a recommendation. There's a good amount of seating and tables inside, so I haven't had an issue with waiting before, and I've gone for lunch and even dinner rush, but your mileage may vary. The ambiance provides an open dining experience while still being able to have a conversation with your party. Overall, I'd definitely recommend pepper lunch. Good food, good service, good ambiance. read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef Pepper Rice and Salmon Pepper Rice - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

Order your meal at the kiosk, pay at the counter, and the food is brought to your table sizzling hot. You can grab your own iced waters and extra napkins at the counter. Pepper lunch is always a good choice for one person or a group. read more

Pepper Lunch - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

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Have you ever wanted to just have some fried rice thats so simple you can make at home but also don't want to go through the trouble and work of doing it? This is the place for you. Not to sound like an infomercial BUT this place is definitely a must go cozy spot to just pick the kind of fried rice you want. They have chicken, steak, vegetable, rice rice, you name it. You can do add ons of egg and other such items. They have a kiosk for you to order if you're feeling antisocial or you can order with the staff who are very friendly and efficient. The food comes out on a hot plate that is still cooking and sizzling your rice and they have a couple of sauces you can add on top. It's a very simple meal that satisfies big taste buds. I'd suggest checking this spot out at least once if you are feeling some comfort fried rice and maybe a side miso soup that you don't feel like making at home. read more

Love the new sizzling plate craze! Their menu is comprehensive and you are sure to find something you like. They also offer add ons such as egg or cheese. I ordered the regular pepper steak. It was seasoned well and served sizzling and hot. I waited a few minutes before stirring to make sure my rice was extra crunchy. The restaurant is a decent size but I can see it get busy on the weekends. You order from screens set at the front, get your number and find a seat. The food is brought to you. The food comes out relatively quickly but it wasn't crowded when I was there so I could see how it slows down as they prepare each individual sizzling dish per person. The restaurant itself is clean and well appointed. The service was friendly, but since you use a screen to order there is not a lot of service. read more

Pepper Lunch - Pepper steak - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

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This place is just okay for me. The presentation of the food here looks amazing as you sit and receive a sizzling skillet with your entree. It's just that I feel like the food is missing something in it. The food wasn't anything to die for but I'm glad I was to try it. The service was exceptional and the ambiance was a good little small sit down restaurant. read more

I've tried this place a handful of times and the sizzling plate is cool and all but I'm just not a fan. If anything, dining here inspires me to cook at home because the prices range from $14 up to $34 for their premium offerings. I'm sorry but that is absolutely insane for a scoop of rice and side of protein. Let alone the fact that everything is seasoned quite minimally. The decor is modern, ordering through the iPads is easy, and the service has always been decent. There's also plenty of seating, so the setup itself works well. The food isn't horrible but it isn't great either. Overall, it's just not a place I'd go out of my way for. read more

It's been a minute since I've been here. Still the same friendly and fast service! Glad to know that they also still take the loyalty stamp cards, so I was able to get my free classic beef pepper rice. read more

Pepper Lunch - Classic beef pepper rice, JUMBO Beef Pepper Rice, & Sweet Potato Fries - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

First time here! Entrees are around the $15-20 price point. Pretty good tasting. Meals come on a sizzling plate and there are instructions to smash the rice to continue cooking your rice and protein to desired levels. I like the rice a little crispy. There are also garlic and sweet sauce tableside. We got the karaage curry and the classic pepper chicken. The chicken pepper was peppery but the chicken itself tasted plain. The garlic sauce helped! Karaage chicken curry was savory. You can order off the screens or just talk to the cashier. The restaurant is in a busy strip mall with lots of other Asian restaurants so be prepared to hunt for spots at busy times. read more

Pepper Lunch - Pepper Classic Chicken Pepper Rice (before photo) - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

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I came here for dinner and left unimpressed. We were seated promptly because it was pretty empty that day. There was only a couple other parties. After placing our orders, I was surprised to be waiting almost 30mins for our food considering it was pretty simple to assemble the ingredients onto the hot plate, perhaps they needed time to heat the plates. The food was bland and came with only a few pieces of thinly sliced beef. Overall, flavor is not there and the price is too expensive for what you get. read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef Pepper Rice - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

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This place is good for a quick but decent meal. The restaurant is in a busy plaza, and the parking spots are so tight - it's really common (and annoying) to see people double parked. I felt pressure and urgency to try to place an order quickly. However they only have two menu panels by the door. When I asked the cashier about any promotions, she graciously explained that you get a free side (with purchase of two entrees) for checking in on Yelp. After paying, you get a number and find a seat. They bring the food to your table. I got a well-done ribeye steak for $35 T.T If it wasn't left sizzling for so long, I feel like I could have enjoyed it more. The steak came with some veggies. The garlic chips and butter were the only good things on this dish. Very disappointing. read more

Pepper Lunch - menu from November 2024 - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

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I love pepper lunch! They updated the way you order is through a screen and you pick up your own number that's placed by it. A good amount of tables inside & I love the low music they play so you can still converse with the people you came with. I always get my usual a jumbo beef plate this time I didn't add cheese but I wish I would have to make it more tasty. They have so many different add ons & sauces are by the drinks. read more

Great uber eats deal for Buy 2 get 1 kimchi beef rice free. I also got the salmon rice and beef original rice, all were amazing and fresh. Takeout comes precooked. Location is in an asian strip mall, busy atmosphere with a lot of options. Many people eating in. read more

Pepper Lunch - Kimchi Beef Pepper Rice - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

First visit to this unique eatery. Very impressed with what it has to offer. With so many different dishes available, definitely need to try other dishes. Great dining experience! read more

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The food itself is good. You do need to add your own sauces to give it flavor. Some of the salt and pepper shakers were barely letting anything out. Its four star because it is very pricey for the portions you get. If you are hungry you SHOULD to get the jumbo instead of regular because they dont give that much meat portion. The employees are accommodating and the restaurant itself was very clean and organized. More clean than the irvine location! read more

Pepper Lunch - JUMBO Beef Pepper Rice - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

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Pepper Lunch is one of my go to spots in Artesia! I love that the food comes out sizzling, the flavor is amazing, and overall you cannot go wrong when ordering from here. Service is very fast even on their busiest days (they get quite busy). Your food is brought to you and it is always perfect. Ample seating, right next to a boba shop in case you want to grab a drink afterwards. Highly recommend trying it. 10/10 read more

Pepper Lunch - Classic Beef Pepper Rice - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

My usual go-to is the steak, but this time I tried what my husband usually orders -- the beef pepper rice. It was a great choice! I added an egg and mushrooms to mine, which made it even better. read more

I came here for dinner and at that time there were only 3 other tables seated. Not a lot of people, so we got seated promptly. The servers and front desk are friendly! But if there is a wait, they have giant menus that you can view right as you step through the doors. I ordered the classic beef pepper rice. I thought it wasn't worth it. It does come out sizzling hot and oil will be splashing, so don't wear something too nice. This is all very pretty, but I thought the plate lacked flavor. They do have sauces on the side so definitely use those. I was most disappointed about only getting 7-8 pieces of beef. For almost $20, I wanted more. Overall, this place isn't for me. It's too simple versus the cost. It is something I can easily recreate with my cast iron at home. read more

Pepper Lunch - Classic Beef Pepper Rice - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

Decided to finally try Pepper Lunch. I came by for dinner with a friend on a weekday night. It was really busy, with no tables available upon arrival but thankfully we were able to snag a spot after ordering our food at the kiosk. I ordered the Shrimp Pepper Rice (which comes with egg) and Chicken Karaage. Food came out pretty quickly, was piping hot and tasted delicious! The portion size is good; I ended up eating the entire thing in one sitting. read more

If you are craving for a sizzling plate of good meat over a bed rice with room good pepper infused flavors - this is where you need to come. Pepper lunch has become my goto spot for a quick lunch bite whenever I am craving for a quick Asian meal. I always get their standard sizzling bowl and it never disappoints. Service is always on the mark and the restaurant is well laid out with a good casual vibe. read more

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The food here is delicious. This was my second visit. All the workers were really sweet and have great customer service. The ambience is nice here too. Well lit and spacious. read more

Wanted to try this place out because I kept hearing about it and am not originally from the area. It's about what I expected and nothing more. The place looks clean and large and there were a few staff running around. Came for an early dinner so plenty of space and quickly got settled after ordering the classic beef pepper rice. Flavor was decent, you get some veggies, some grain, some protein. I wish they had more sauce though. For the price, I don't think it was that great but it's a quick, hot lunch. read more

Pepper Lunch - Classic beef pepper rice - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

I was having my car serviced at Norm Reeves Honda and we were getting hungry so we took Uber to this restaurant. We got here right around the time that they opened and we were their first customer. We ordered: Beef Pepper Rice (Jumbo), Kimchi Beef Pepper rice and the chicken past which I forgot the name of it. My brother liked his jumbo Beef pepper rice which he said taste the same as what he remembers from years ago. His only complain was that there was that much meat. My order was a lot and I couldn't finish it. The last time I had this was in 2018 when I went to Singapore. And for my brother was before that when he was living in the Philippines. The prices here are somewhat average based on what other restaurants would charge. The place was clean. Service was fast. I think its good that we do not live close to one of their locations or else, we will be here often. It is located in a small plaza that shares the lot with other restaurants and establishments so parking is not really a problem. read more

Can never go wrong eating here at Pepper lunch ~ if you're a big food I'll definitely recommend to get a jumbo Service was nice & quick , spot was great chill vibes ! read more

Pepper Lunch - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

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The portion sizes are HORRIBLE. It's 80% rice and 20% protein. I ordered salmon, but tell me WHY the salmon was so small I couldn't even find the pieces around the skillet. The size of the salmon is something I would feed my Senior aged DOG. DO NOT go here. You will waste your money. Lack of flavor and microscopic portion sizes. This place is a RIP OFF and SCAM. You're better off spending your money somewhere else for a decent size serving. I will never ever be coming back again. read more

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First time here Saturday for lunch. Our walk through the front door Smelled DELICIOUS!!! So many yummy selections and combinations of ingredients to choose from! Excellent food preparation and presentation concept. LOVE that your meal continues to stay hot/warm till the very last bite Ladies behind the prep counters were very pleasant. Jury still out on ordering software prompt requesting a tip without any service. Very clean and comfortable eating area. Unfortunately add ins were extremely stingy for the price. less than 10 green beans for $2.00 and at max a teaspoon of kale and less than a tablespoon of cabbage for $2.00 more- on that day and time the Man's bath room had no paper towels and soap was empty and at ordering machine receipt printing paper was out. Overall... increasing the add on portion sizes and insuring at the minimum that restroom supplies and receipt machine paper are better maintained could would have made our experience much more pleasant and desirable to return. I'm hopeful these recommendations will be implemented so your future business continues to grow and flourish with success. read more

This chain will probably be a one and done place for me. It wasn't impressive at all. I wanted to grab a quick lunch before heading to the cafe to get work done. Upon entering it looked like a restaurant because there was a wait to be seated sign. Since I didn't want the full service I decided to togo my order. I ordered the shrimp pepper rice and the seaweed shake salad which both came out to $20. While waiting I decided to just go ahead and stay to eat my lunch. When my order came out I was disappointed to see that it was more like shrimp fried rice. While I was okay with my order not coming out in a sizzling plate, the order I got looked completely different from what is advertised. After a few bites I decided to ask a worker about it and she mentioned "togo orders have a big difference than sit in orders". Yes, I can clearly see that but why? I wish they didn't mix my food before putting it in a container. If I wanted fried rice I could make it at home and if I wanted nearly $20 fried rice I would rather go get the shrimp fried rice from din tai fung. Sigh. I ate half my portion and saved the other half for a quick bite the next morning because I didn't want to waste food, but its safe to say I won't be back. 2 stars for the normal service and okay tasting food, but definitely not what I expected. read more

Pepper Lunch - From yelp. - Japanese Near Me - Artesia, California

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