Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted and seated immediately. The decor is simple and fairly elegant, I liked the seating with an open bar type of area. I got the Karamiso ramen, the spice level was okay, but upon tasting the broth, you get a rich flavorful punch of pork flavor with sourness. I like the richness of the broth and sour flavors so I was drawn to it. My wife got the Aka Red Tonkotsu ramen, the broth was definitely lighter, and the spice level was abut the same as the one I got. The portions were generous, we were not able to finish our ramens unfortunately. But I must say, for the price, it's worth it. I would like to go back and try their tan tan men. read more

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Ryujin Ramen was shockingly delicious! I ordered the red ramen and loved it--the broth had such great flavor and the spice level was perfect if you like spicy ramen. The egg was also super flavorful and nicely seasoned, though mine was slightly overcooked. The ambiance is really cute and makes the whole dining experience feel cozy and fun. The servers were kind and welcoming, and the convenient parking lot made everything easy too. Overall, such a solid ramen spot and definitely one I'd come back to when craving something spicy and comforting! read more

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Went here on a Saturday night with three other people and we waited for about 15 min. We walked here from my friends place so parking was not tough for us, but parking can be limited. Our waiter was outgoing and made eating there a great experience. I got the aka (red tonkutsu) and I felt like the broth needed a bit more flavor. My husband got the black tonkotsu and once he tried mine, he wished he had got mine. My son is a picky eater, yet ate 2 bowls of tonkotsu. I will come back for a sake drink they had and giving it another a try. read more

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There is free parking right next to the restaurant in the Safeway parking lot. We found a parking spot right away. We walked in on a weeknight at around 6 pm. There was no wait and we were able to be shown to a table right away. We were immediately given water and menus. The wait staff is very efficient and quick which worked out as we were in a hurry. We ordered from someone different than who sat us and brought us water. Within 5 minutes of ordering we were served, amazing! The ambience is casual and not fancy. As for the ramen, it was unremarkable. It was a little bland and the pork was very thin and not flavorful. The spicy ramen was not spicy. We do not plan on returning. read more

Ryujin Ramen - Kuro / Black Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

Not sure why this place has decent reviews. Unfortunately it's honestly not that great - but maybe I'm too picky or I have really high expectations when it comes to ramen. This place is honestly really mid. Anyway, came here around 8pm ish and sat down pretty quickly. Tried the red and white tonkatsu ramen. Sooo mid lol. Idk what else to say about this. But the red ginger really threw me off. Overall would Not come here again. read more

Ryujin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Attentive and friendly staff members! Great amount of seating area! I'm not a big fan of ramen but meeting up couples friends wanting to check it out !! Prices was affordable , large portion size but for me the broth was a bit on the salty side! Otherwise worth a try if you haven't visit but don't think I'll come back myself read more

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Ryujin is as dependable as can be. Service is fast, food is always amazing and location is easy to get to. Mix it up every once in a while but the chashu pork tonkatsu hits the mark every time. It's no wonder this is such a busy spot! read more

Thank you to my fellow bestie and Yelp Elite, Chris, for introducing me to this place! I was thinking about what ramen place to eat while I was in Sacramento, and the one place that came to mind for both of us was this specific place. It hits even on a really foggy night, and much better when you have company. Upon entering, we were greeted with the pungent smell of broth, fresh noodles, and welcomes from the staff. The warm hospitality definitely made us feel at home, and with ease. The tables were clean and so were much of the things that were there. The noodles were pretty good, but what I was a little disappointed in was the lack of broth they had put into the bowl. While all of the ingredients were in my bowl, it didn't really taste that complete. I'll definitely be back to try some of their more renowned ramen noodles and dishes, but honestly the lack of broth was probably just a one-time thing. read more

Ryujin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Very busy on a cold cloudy Sunday. Parking can be a bit difficult. The food flavor came out okay. Great portions and service! Cost was about $17 for most ramen. They had appetizer choices too, many of them were fried options. read more

Among the handful of ramen spots in Midtown, Ryujin serves as a jack of all trades. The place is well-maintained with friendly servers and most importantly, delicious ramen. I opted for the aka/red tonkotsu which comes in a medium-thick spicy broth. The chashu nearly melts upon tasting it and the noodles have a sufficiently soft texture to them. I imagine this must be a fan favorite on the menu. Overall solid dish; the broth just needs a little more concentrated flavor to become stellar. I nearly chuckled at my vegetarian friend's ramen. It looked unappetizing and I felt kind of bad even inviting her here in the first place. Tonkotsu ramen undoubtedly has its limitations when adhering to vegetarian standards but man, they surely could have come up with something better. She confirmed my suspicions a couple days later by telling me that it tasted very underwhelming. Above average ramen as long as you don't pick the vegetarian option. I'm on the fence on whether I'd wait 15 minutes again for a table. read more

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It was a great Friday night dinner with family. We ordered Tonkotsu Ramen (Kuro), Mabo Ramen, Karamiso Ramen, Chicken wings, Karaage, and dumplings. It was lots of food that we ordered. At the end, we had to take home. We were full but due to the delicious nature of Ryujin Ramen's servings, we couldn't stop appreciating the foods that we ordered. Staff were really courteous and accommodated us. I have been to this place before and have to admit, one of the best Ramen place I've been to till current. And trust me, I have been to a lot of them. I haven't even yelp reviewed to so many of the Ramen place that I've been to. Alright, let's get back to my experience. My family thinks it's the best Ramen place. And I am glad I brought them here. I have to admit I am still devoted to being a Ramen crazy. Thank you Ryujin Ramen for not letting us (Ramen fans) down and having us crave for more Ramen. Highly recommended!!! "Once you go Ryujin, you will prefer this over other cuisine." read more

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In a nutshell; Good Ramen, good sides, good service. Went on a very busy dinner rush hour. Was able to get a table after some time and even with how busy things were, was still served excellently and the food didn't take too long at all. Guess you can say with how busy it gets and the lines forming outside atests to the quality of the place. Overall, it was good experience despite how busy it was. read more

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Stopped by on our way home for Ramen soup. Came in a little after 5pm and there was no wait. We were seated immediately. Service was great and food arrived quickly. We had the Shiro and Kuro Tonkatsu Ramen. Both were flavorful. Noodles were tender. Restaurant has a dim lighting but not dark. They seem to get busy. There was a few people waiting when we left. Parking can be an issue. It's hard to find parking near the restaurant. We ended up parking at the opposite side of the restaurant..back of Safeway. Parking spaces are tight. read more

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Forgot to take pics of the dumplings lol But they tasted great! We had miso, creamy, and shoyu ramen and we ate it all. Everyone had bare bowls hahaha. The server was nice. The restaurant was clean. When everyone is in town this is our go to spot to hang out. read more

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Red + black ramen with an extra egg 8.8/10 This meal saved my life when I was absolutely destroyed and hungover from New Year's Eve . I highly recommend mixing red and black the broth was perfect. Noodles are solid. Soft boiled egg perfect. Chasu solid as well. I got mine without cabbage bc I feel like that doesn't belong in ramen personally. Really good service! She didn't make fun of us being so hungover and miserable. I'm sure she's used to it haha Really clean inside and can also eat outside with plenty of tables. I also had the Japanese fried rice which I highly recommend and their katsu-don. read more

Ryujin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

My friend is under the weather and craving ramen so we decided on Ryujin and ordered to go. We both ordered the Kuro Tonkatsu Ramen with an extra egg and I got mine with cucumber. The restaurant was very busy, had a wait list and tables were full. Based on that and the over 4 star rating, I expected it to be delicious. It was very basic for a ramen house. The egg was cold inside. The noodles reminded me of top ramen. And there was not much flavor or richness to the broth (especially for having garlic oil in it). It just seemed very plain and basic honestly. The yakitori was well cooked and had good flavor. So maybe some of their non ramen dishes might be better. As far as service goes, it was so busy that no one walking in was being acknowledged. As it was a to go order, maybe the service at the tables is more friendly and welcoming, but it was pretty lacking for those of us getting take out. read more

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Date: Sunday, October 12th, 2025 Time: around 7:15pm Party of: 2 Meal: Dinner Reservation Made Thru: Yelp about an hour beforehand *Takoyaki ($10) *Karaage ($9.50) *Aka Tonkotsu ($16) *Shiro Tonkotsu (16) *Ozeki Platinum ($14) One the way back to SF from Lake Tahoe, the hubby and I stopped by Sac to grab some ramen. I found Ryujin thru Yelp. It had a good amount of reviews and a good rating, so I figured why not check them out. I made a rezzie, but I didn't really need one. Flavor wise the tonkotsu was fine. Savory, but not as flavorful and rich as I would like. The toppings were standard. What was really disappointing were the noodles. They were kinda hard instead of being springy and chewy. Maybe they were under cooked? Otherwise, the karaage was nicely fried. The takoyaki was a weird shape, not round. The pieces had a flat bottom. If you want noodle soup on a cold day, this might fit the bill. Hopefully the noodles were a one off and only pertained to me that visit. REVIEW #3866 read more

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We came here on a Sunday mid afternoon and they were busy. Sign in please. The wait wasn't long at all, we were able to get seats at the bar which was fine. Service was friendly and food came out fast. And they all tasted great! read more

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Ryujin Ramen offers not only ramen, but rice dishes and cold noodles. I came here with family and it being a cold day, we all opted for Ramen. When we arrived every seat was taken. I added my name to the list and it was about a 5 minute wait. Service is fast and tables seemed to turn quickly. I really enjoyed my Kuro Tonkotsu. The chasu was well flavored and tender. The steamed cabbage, kikurage mushrooms and green onions was a good counter balance for the rich tonkotsu broth with garlic oil. Parking might be tricky as restaurant shares parking with Safeway and other shops. We were able to find street parking. Overall the staff were very friendly, fast service and tasty ramen. read more

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10/31/2025 Came her for lunch out of town. The inside was... not that pretty and on the gloomy side. The booths were pretty old and there was a very heavy bleach smell. But the staff were all very friendly. They were like Chinese. The service was fast. I got the shoyu ramen ($16). It was okay. Not the best nor special. I really don't have much stuff to say about this place. The egg was excellent, though, inside was perfectly gooey. Some ramen restaurants accidentally overcook them. And the Chachu meat was very flavorful as well. read more

Ryujin Ramen - shoyu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

We ordered the Kuro Tonkotsu Ramen, kids ramen, Kara age and gyoza. The gyoza was a little too gingery and mushy. My girl loved her kids ramen and devoured it. The Kara age was juicy but on the softer side although delicious. Our tonkotsu ramen was good but temperature felt off. It also needed more spice which we asked for. Their service was really good and attentive. read more

Ryujin Ramen - Kuro / Black Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

We were a party of 8, June 8. kinda late review :) I'll give service and atmosphere a 5 stars, very attentive, friendly, clean tables and floor. We were the first to arrive when it just opened up for the day. 4 stars because my vegetarian ramen was bland. I don't eat pork, so I ordered the vegetarian ramen. Wish they have seafood option. Perhaps, just a suggestion a tad of miso paste, tamari, sake, dried shiitake mushroom and comb, chili flakes, tahini, firm tofu fried, seaweed... might give it more flavor. The ramen portion - vegetable and noodles were perfect. Just need more taste to pack a punch. Everything else that everyone order seems delicious, they said it was really good. It's a great place to bring family and friends. Go here for your next meal and gathering. read more

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My friends and I have been here a few times and the service is always fast. We had apps and ramen tonight and everything for me was fire. We were hungry and they satiated our hunger quickly per usual. I loved the veggie noodles with my Yasai Ramen and the gyoza app was perfectly crispy yet tender. It was a nice end to a fun day. Thanks! read more

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This is a solid ramen spot in Downtown Sac! I have been here a few times and the quality is consistent. Service is great as well because the employees are friendly and attentive. The first two times I came here in the afternoon it was packed, but on a Monday evening it was not busy at all. I got seated right away and was provided with water and the menu. They have many great options, and this time I got the Kuro tonkatsu ramen. I thought the black garlic oil would be strong because I love black garlic and garlic in general, but there was not much taste or fragrance to it. The soup was warm, flavorful, and had the right amount of salt. The marinated soy egg is so good! I am sure I can eat a dozen of them in one sitting. My friend got the Mabo Ramen because she loves tofu that much. We both enjoyed our bowls of noodles and had a great time chatting at our booth table and listening to the music in the background! read more

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Returned to Ryujin for lunch one of those bitter cold December days we had. That bowl of ramen was exactly what the doctor ordered. Wow. So flavorful and loaded with nourishing meat, veggies, and a perfectly soft-boiled egg. I sat at the counter and received lightning fast service that got me back to work lickety split. I even had enough ramen for lunch the next day. read more

Ryujin Ramen - Black chashu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

Yummy ramen! Like, who doesn't like ramen? I always have either lunch or dinner here with friends. I enjoy ramen in both the summer and winter months. Ryujin is that place and one of the best ramen spots next to Shoku ramen in East Sac. When I arrive it's normally a little bit of a wait for a table if you dine inside , but you dine outside in their patio you will be seated immediately. The customer service can be hit and miss sometimes, but nothing too crazy. The inside is a decent size and the patio is in the smaller side. Now to the important part.. the food. I've have tried their black garlic Tonkonsu (sp?) the veggie ramen, gesso, Kaki fry, chicken wings, gyoza and wakame. Everything this always delicious I have complaints about the food. I love you can add extra toppings, noodles and broth for a small fee for when you are extremely hangry. The also have alcoholic beverages I you want to enjoy a drink such as sake or beers. Overall, you will leave here fell and happy. Check out Ryujin ramen. Thank You for reading... SYOY! read more

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If I'm here, I'm here for one thing only... CHASUDON! This hits the spot whenever I'm craving meat over rice. The chasu is cooked to perfection and the egg is so jammy all over a bed of delicious rice. Sometimes I get two eggs, if I'm feeling crazy :). read more

Ryujin Ramen - Chashu Don - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

My go to spot for ramen in Sacramento. Always delicious, consistent, and comes out fast every time. I've also never had a bad interaction with that staff. Definitely a must try. read more

Ryujin Ramen - Kuro / Black Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was in Sacramento for the day and started craving ramen so we decided to check out Ryuijin based on all the good reviews. I'm from the Bay Area where we have a lot of really solid ramen spots like Ramen Nagi and Hiro Nori. I've also had ramen in Japan so I'll admit my standards are pretty high. That said, I honestly don't get the hype. I ordered the red ramen and it was just okay. Nothing really stood out. The flavor wasn't anything special and it kind of reminded me of something you could make at home with a decent instant ramen base. The chashu wasn't charred and the egg was overcooked. I was hoping for that soft custardy center but it came out fully cooked. We showed up around 11:30 on a Sunday and there was already a long line. By the time we left it was even longer. I kept thinking maybe this is just the ramen spot in Sacramento so everyone flocks here, but for me it didn't live up to the reviews. Parking was also a pain since the lot is shared with Safeway and was super crowded. Overall it wasn't terrible but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

Ryujin Ramen - Red tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

Been coming here for well over a decade now and glad to see it has upheld its standards. Came here with my dog on a cold day, and they specifically set up the patio and turned on the outdoor heater just to accommodate us. Appreciate the great service. read more

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This restaurant was recommend by my cousin and it was so good! The restaurant could use a little remodel, and maybe brighter lights as well. My family got all kinds of ramen on the menu, from cold noodles, to different types of popular ramen. I got the miso ramen and my partner got the tonkatsu spicy ramen. Both were amazing! I did put chilli oil in mine as Iike my food spicy. You're able to add any additional items like more char siu, corn, etc. Would definitely come back here! Service was great and we were seated pretty quick for a party of 9 people. read more

Ryujin Ramen - spicy tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Have been to this spot multiple times now and it always hits the spot! The place is popular for a reason! They have indoor and outdoor seating, and bar seating. If it's not busy then you'll be sat right away and even when it's busy the food comes out quick! I've tried the black ramen and the red ramen, I prefer the spicier red ramen! The takoyaki here is also super tasty! The restaurant is clean, good amount of seating, staff are nice and are on top of it! The location is convenient as it's nearby a bunch of shops and other restaurants. Definitely a great ramen place and I'll be coming back! read more

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Ryūjin is one of the best ramen house in Sacramento region and never disappointed. I had a bowl of mābō ramen for the first time and I loved it. Ate whole thing and emptied the soup. My wife had her favorite Hiyasi Chūka and she loved it. read more

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Ramen was very good. Sorry, I forgot to take a pic, I was hungry, didn't have breakfast so I jumped right into stuffing my face! I ordered the shio ramen (prob misspelled), it was very tasty and the noodles were perfect, not mushy. The service was great, friendly and it got busy quick. Good thing we got there when it opened! read more

Was craving ramen while feeling a little under the weather so looked up places around Sacramento and came across Ryujin. Based on the high ratings thought it would be a good spot to try.... Turned out to be nothing special. Ordered the Kuro tonkatsu ramen, thinking the garlic oil would give it a nice punch of flavor, but it fell flat. The egg was cold and not jammy. The noodles felt a bit rubbery and clumped together. The only thing I liked was the pork, but even that wasn't as charred as much as I would have liked. Overall not very impressed. The wait list and amount of people waiting inside and out made me believe this was going to be a good meal. But I won't be back. read more

Ryujin Ramen - Kumo (black) Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

No because this ramen spot is so slept on. The food comes out within like 5-10 minutes, always taste fresh, & in an elite walkable location to grab bobba or desert nearby after a meal! I usually get the spicy tonkatsu in addition to potsticker appetizers. Type of soup that hits hard no matter the weather! The staff are pretty chill too, they're straight to the point & quick to help with any extras you might need. Gives a vibe of authenticity when you walk in, definitely recommend to anyone that appreciates a good bowl of ramen read more

Did I go to the wrong place, this Ramen place is rated 4.5 stars overall? I rushed to get here craving good hot bowl of ramen noodles. I ordered the Tonkatsu red: 1) Broth, lukewarm and had no depth and hardly any spice. 2) Noodles: Al dente at best and texture-wise not slippery and bouncy like I expect. Somewhat doughy taste. 3) Egg - cold inside. The cold premade egg was thrown in there at the end and did not get even get hot. 4) Pork - slice of pork had a gamey taste and almost as though a freezer burn to it. I could not make out the horrible aftertaste. Service person never came by to check on how things were and appear to be preoccupied with their phone. It was not that busy that night either. One and done for me. Could probably be the worst ramen I have ever had at a restaurant. read more

Ryujin Ramen - Red Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

We had dinner at Ryujin Ramen a few days ago. We were greeted warmly when we walked in and shown right away to an available table. We ordered edamame as an appetizer. It arrived quickly and it seemed as though they pulled a bowl of them right out of a refrigerator because they were very cold. They were not salted at all either. I had never been served edamame like that before and to us they were not tasty at all. For our meal, I chose the vegetarian ramen with an added egg while my husband had the karamiso ramen (spicy) with an added egg. I enjoyed my ramen with its spinach noodles and plenty of veggies. My husband thought his ramen was just ok. We both agreed we've had better ramen elsewhere but overall we had a pretty good experience here. read more

Ryujin Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here based on rave reviews from a couple different friends. Honestly, I didn't get the hype... I've had tastier ramen elsewhere. Everything else was fine - quick service, clean, the place was full on a Tuesday night (meaning they're doing something right). Overall, I just didn't think it was worth the drive for my husband and I. read more

Considering this wildly popular ramen restaurant has nearly 4,000 Yelp reviews (as of early-2025), I am hoping my review can contribute to how amazing, delicious, awesome, and every other adjective that this place is. This is none other than "Ryujin Ramen", a staple of Midtown Sacramento that has been running strong since 2012. Conveniently located in the Safeway shopping center (the one with the sculpted silver horse), this place is directly on S St. and in between 18th/19th St's. Parking on any given day can be quite the challenge as the Safeway parking lot can fill up quickly. So give yourself time if you plan on meeting up with friends or family. This place is open for business 7 days a week as well as major holidays; lunch hours is from 11:30am-2:30pm while dinner hours is from 5:00-10:00pm. My lady and I came during the late-afternoon on Sunday 1/19/2025 at around 5:15pm. Even though they had just opened for dinner, it was already a packed house. As far as the overall size of this place, it is quite small and if you come during the dinner rush (especially during the cooler winter months), expect a wait. Luckily there was only two parties ahead of us and we got seated in about 15 minutes. As for the seating, you have your option of sitting near the bar (with high-top chairs) and for a more cozy experience, I'd recommend the booths and standard tables (for parties of up to 6). Once seated, we were given iced waters and menus. To start off with drinks, I went with their "Melon Cream Soda" which is a Japanese staple. As for my dish, I chose their top seller, the "Shoyu Ramen". This consisted of a soy sauce-based noodle soup, BBQ pork, steamed cabbage, black mushrooms, bamboos, aji-tama (seasoned egg), green onions and fish cake. My lady goes with their "TanTan Men". This is also a soy sauce-based noodle soup with ground pork, minced shiitake mushrooms and bamboo mixed with sesame paste special sauce and green onions. They always say timing is everything and this place didn't miss a beat with both our ramen bowls being brought to us in less than 5 minutes. My guess is that their giant tub of broth was already prepared which made adding the ingredients a breeze for them. I will say that the overall taste, texture, flavor, and consistency of the ingredients hits all the high notes. I had a ton of pork in my bowl as well as many other toppings that really made this a grand slam for me. I've eaten at other ramen restaurants in different cities (San Francisco, Los Angeles, etc.) and this place rivals some of the best I've ever been to. All in all, "Ryujin Ramen" is the real deal and undoubtedly one of the better ramen restaurants I've eaten at. If you wish to avoid the hustle and bustle of driving to Midtown Sacramento, they are planning to build a second location in Roseville (at Blue Oaks & Fiddyment) as of early-2025. With that said and done, I am giving this place a perfect five-star rating. Amazing selection of food, excellent customer service, respectable prices, and great ambiance. I definitely see many future visits here on some of the colder winter days & nights! read more

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