highly recommend this place for korean food. every dish we tried was yummy and will def be returning. i recommend the cheese corn, tteokbokki, tofu soup, and galbi. the kimchi rice was good but we found it a bit dry. all the portions were big but each dish is on the pricey side. the service was a little lacking as it seems like they are understaffed. they never checked up on us and we had to go up to them multiple times for when we needed spoons and more water. additionally, we were sat right next to the speaker which i get that the loud music adds to the late night bar vibe but we could barely hear each other and our ears started to hurt. read more

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Corn Cheese 5/5 Hot, cheesy, charred flavor, creamy, sweet, juicy. Delicious! Soy Honey Chicken 4.5/5 This was crunchy, sweet and savory, fresh, and very delicious! Although I wasn't a fan of the batter, it wasn't a big deal. Good with rice and onions add freshness! Short Rib 4/5 This has a lighter flavor. The first time I went it wasn't great because it was chewy but the second time I went it was delicious! Steamed Egg 2/5 Although this was hot and soft, there was no flavor at all other than egg. I wouldn't get it again. Kimchi Pancake 4/5 This was crispy and good but it was a bit doughy and it needs more kimchi. The sauce was yummy though! I like vinegar flavors so this sauce was more salty than tangy. It also had a yummy onion flavor. Pork Belly 5/5 Although this came plain and seems like not much, it was actually very delicious! The pork belly was juicy, tender, and it had a nice fat flavor. Yang Dak 5/5 This is a very saucy, sweet, savory, and delicious dish! I enjoyed the fried rice cakes that came with it, and the sauce added so much to it! The radish was bitter but I'm not sure if there was something wrong with my tastebuds. The flavor was sweet, savory, and very gochujang. Juicy and crispy! Kimchi Stew 5/5 This kimchi stew is fresh, spicy, salty, tangy, and everything needed after a long day! Honestly, the personal serving was big and enough for 3 people. Definitely try this out! Good vibes at night, good service, not bad prices compared to nearby places, check it out! read more

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I came here on a Friday afternoon with 3 other people. We started with waters and the cheese corn. The water was a bit weird in styrofoam cups, we constantly had to pick little bits from the water. I ordered the Korean sweet and spicy fried chicken which costs $30. I originally wanted to leave this review 3 stars due to the water and the cost for the portion of the plate, but couldn't since the chicken was sooooooo good! The flavor and the spice were perfect, I would come back for it. It's a must try!! The menu had a lot of items that sounded good. My friends ordered a variety of things and they all tasted amazing and wasn't as expensive as the fried chicken. The atmosphere was fun and chill for a Friday evening, lots of music videos playing on multiple screens. Towards 7pm it started filling up pretty fast and got pretty packed. I would go earlier if you don't want to wait! read more

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I always look for great reviews from other reviewers but I also read for content. It really was fresh, great authentic Korean flavors. We had to ask for kimchi, which I thought was unusual but maybe bc I'm in Austin. I'd definitely eat here again. We had bulgogi, fried boneless honey chicken, pork belly wraps and soft tofu and pork soup. Delicious. read more

SOHA - Entrance - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I was craving Korean food, so we decided to give SOHA a try, and it absolutely did not disappoint!!! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with genuine warmth and such positive energy. The welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and chill vibe made us feel right at home. Every dish we ordered was outstanding and packed with flavor. The seafood pancake was cooked to crispy perfection, something that's surprisingly hard to find, as it's often left a bit doughy at other restaurants. The steamed egg was light, fluffy, and comforting, while the spicy tofu pork soup was phenomenal. It had just the right amount of heat, with silky, melt-in-your-mouth tofu and incredibly tender pork belly that paired perfectly with a bowl of rice. What truly elevated the experience, though, was the service. At one point I accidentally dropped my chopsticks, and before I could even ask for another pair, one of the servers noticed from across the restaurant and immediately brought me a new set. It's those small, thoughtful touches that really set a restaurant apart. SOHA exceeded my expectations in every way. If you're looking for authentic, flavorful Korean food with genuinely exceptional hospitality, this is the place. It has officially become a must-visit every time I'm in Austin. read more

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Come here to witness the giant jinro frog. I would like to call dibs on it.... If they decide to let it go.... We came back to try the fried chicken and it came out really good. Nice amount of spice. Service was really good. Late spot over some fast food. read more

Returned to try fried chicken and it was likely the best Korean fried chicken in Austin. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, we had such a good time! It was not very busy on Friday evening, surprisingly, so we got to have a table for two right the way! read more

SOHA - F2. Yang Dak / Sweet & Spicy Korean Fried Chicken - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We went after our flight home... looking for anything open late. But it was so worth!!! It was super yummy (maybe a little oily) but for a late night snack, it hit the spot. I liked the fried rice we got (I think it had tofu). Also the ambiance is great, they play K-pop and have K-pop videos playing. The lighting is dark but it's enjoyable.. read more

Had the best experience here! Food is absolutely delicious. Great service. Open late. Cozy chill vibes. Kpop in the background. Lots of yummy soju to choose from. We ended up getting hot sake which was perfect with our dishes. For foods, we got: -seafood pancake: best I've ever had! -kimchi shrimp fried rice with egg on top: delicious! We opted to have the cheese on the side so we could try it out. It wasn't bad, just different. -tofu jalapeño sprout soup- sooo good and flavorful. So grateful to find this gem of a place through Yelp while visiting Austin. Thank you from Long Beach, CA! read more

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Great spot for Korean food, also open really late. I usually get the BBQ bulgogi bibimbap. read more

We flew into Austin late in the evening, stepping outside the airport and immediately feeling the warm night air of a summer not yet ready to go away. Being somewhere new always brings about feelings of excitement, uncertainty and resourcefulness regardless of how long or why you happened to find yourself in this new place. First on the list was uncertainty & resourcefulness. It was 11:45PM and my traveling companion has a somewhat limited range of foods her palate enjoys. Humorously enough, she is not a big fan of barbecue, yet she pleaded, no! She insisted we come to Austin and she cited the food as one of the reasons and incentives to do so. So here we are, late at night and starving, but 'One' of us has decided she does not feel like barbecue or Whataburger at this hour. So I pulled out my 21st century swiss-army knife and looked on my yelp app to see what would satisfy my hunger and quelch her mouth. My life & travel companion lists Korean food as her favorite and the Korean 'suljip', loosely translated to alcohol house, is usually open late. Once again the universe & synchronicity was on my side because SOHO was just minutes from our hotel and they happened to be open until 2:00AM. We walked in like a bunch of cowboys who hadn't had a home-cooked meal in forever and a day. We ordered it all, the gizzard, 2 kinds of dumplings, corn cheese, tteokbokki, galbi, jjigae, fried chicken and etc. I'll stop here out of courtesy to you but the list goes on and on and that's not including the beer and soju. SOHO looks like a suljip located in a small square of Koreatown in Los Angeles or a suburban Southern California neighborhood. It's not great but it's not bad, plus they're open late. Food like this is easy to make but also easy to mess up. I'm not too aware of the population in Austin but if SOHO is one of the few Korean style 'suljips' it is worth going to, however it would probably struggle to be noticed in a more crowded market. Stay being resourceful and grateful my friends... read more

SOHA - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food, great staff. We always order more food than we need so we can take it home. It can get busy late a night but we've never waited long. read more

Late night Korean food with hospitable staff in a relaxed atmosphere. SOHA has everything I was looking for. The Kimchi fried rice was exactly what I needed especially with added pork to the entree. The presentation was perfect with the melted cheese surrounding the kimchi fried rice and an egg on top. Served on a warm plate so the cheese stayed perfectly gooey during the meal. Paired with a lychee sake this is my ideal comfort meal! I anticipate returning so I can try more soothing Korean food dishes. read more

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My 2 friends and I dined in on a busy Sunday night at 9:30 pm and were immediately sat at the only table left. there was plenty of free parking outside of the restaurant in the parking lot. There is a QR code on the table for you to scan to pull up the menu on your phone. We decided to share a $40 Korean army stew, which took 25 minutes to be delivered to our table. It was presented in a large pot on a gas portable stove. They offered bowls of rice which was included with the $40. Since it is meant to be shared, they gave us a large ladle and extra serving bowls. It was quite spicy, but not to the point where it was unenjoyable. The stew was packed with rice cakes, spam, tofu, hot dog, carrots and napa cabbage. The raw ramen noodles were still intact in a circle, but it cooked quickly over the fire. It was so salty to the point that I had I chug water in between bites. The serving was so large that we left full and even brought home 2 large soup containers of leftovers. It can get quite loud in here, but it is an awesome spot to bring a group of friends, it seems that there are a lot of college aged kids that come enjoy the late operating hours. read more

SOHA - Korean army stew - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

We got the following: * Pa Dak - Sweet soy sauce glazed fried chicken with scallions $26.99 - this was ABSOLUTELY SUPER DELICIOUS! * 잡채 (Japchae) Korean Glass Noodle with Beef $18.99 * 비빔밥 (Bibimbob) Rice & Assorted Vegetable $12.99 * Bulgogi - Stir-fried Korean beef BBQ with vegetables $19.99 One of the few places opened late! We got food for our friends since they had a much later flight than us that was delayed so late night eats! The staff was friendly and working hard! read more

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Overall: 3.9/5 [Postmates Delivery] We ordered on Postmates and the food delivered earlier than expected. Packaging was nicely done, and the portion size was generous. Galbi/Korean Short Ribs ($26.49): Really solid! Good amount of meat, great flavor, and not too fatty. Definitely preferred this over the samgyubsal--would order again. Samgyubsal/Grilled Pork Belly ($24.99): The pork belly pieces were huge, but they didn't have much flavor. It came with a side of lettuce (wrapped separately), white rice, and two small sauces--one was sesame oil, and the other was ssam (I think). The ssam had all the flavor, so I wish they'd given us more. Luckily, we had some kimchi in the fridge, so we threw together a lettuce wrap, and that made it way better. read more

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I ordered the boneless fried chicken with sweet soy sauce, a seafood pancake, fried dumplings, and fries for Kareoke nearby. The food is good, but the packaging to go is not as safe for you health wise. The heat melted the styrofoam boxes. Just FYI. The service was great. Everyone is very nice. Helpful over the phone too. Ambiance is very casual. East going. read more

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"What happens at SOHA stays at SOHA." Well, that's what happens when you drink too much soju at SOHA, haha. You forget what happened. I'm just kidding, but I'm not kidding at the same time. SOHA is an incredible place with incredible staff, so let's get into the review! ---- Let's get into the review: Pros: - Late hours - Parking is abundant (in front/lot) - Food is delicious - Dive-like feel (love this part) - Friendly staff Side Notes: - Closed on Mondays - Hours: 5 PM until 2 AM What We Got: - Too much soju - Corn cheese - Steamed soft egg - Seafood pancake - Galbi - Yang dak (fried chicken) - Fish cake soup - Military soup ---- Design/Space: This spot reminds me of LA to Korea, where we call them sool-jibs (술집) or pochas (포차), places where you can drink and eat street food (SOHA has a lot more than street food) with your close friends. The vibes are perfect, with the photos all over the walls, Korean movies, or songs blasting in the background/TVs. They can arrange tables for larger groups, but it can get pretty packed quickly, so plan accordingly. Food/Drinks: The food is incredible; paired with soju, it hits the spot every time we've been there. We have ordered so much there, and they allow takeout, too. The fried chicken to galbi is so good the day after, haha. SOHA is one of the better spots in Austin for authentic Korean food and drinks. Go crazy with it, but the corn cheese and soft egg to start as apps is our go-to, and some soup and meat dishes pair nicely. They also have a special somaek (소맥: beer + soju) contraption that swirls together for you to have at the table - check it out for larger groups! Staff: From the owner to the staff, everyone is incredibly hard-working, quick, and respectful. I am biased towards the owner because he gives to so many people, so I will always tell people to go to SOHA because he offers customer service and pushes his staff to provide. Opportunities To Improve: Less soju, hahaha. I have a hate/love relationship with it, but it comes with the overall experience. Call Uber if you plan on drinking. ---- Summary: This is one of the top spots for Korean food ambiance and the perfect spot to eat alone or with a large group. If you love Korean food or are interested, come by SOHA and check it out. You won't be disappointed! read more

SOHA - Soju x 4 (Saero - sugar free soju) - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came here for dinner with a big group and kids. Japchae was a winner. Bulgogi was good. Lots of sides. My sister wasn't impressed with her soup, the doenjang jigae. My son devoured his curry noodles. It was a little difficult sharing food with such little side plates but the waiter was able to bring some extra bowls later. I'm glad we had a reservation because when we left, there were quite a few people waiting for tables. read more

This was our post-ACL spot. We like it because it's open late and far enough away from Zilker park that getting in and out was pretty easy. It's a very small restaurant and there was only one server at the time so service was a bit slow, but she was very polite and you could tell she was hustling so I wasn't too bothered by it. The menu is full of all of the comfort foods you'd want in Korean cuisine. We got a spread of cheese corn, seafood pancake, galbi (short-rib) and japchae. The corn cheese was buttery and cheesy, probably my favorite of what we ordered. The galbi was flavorful and the sizzling plate was a nice touch to the presentation. The seafood pancake was good also, it was pretty standard for a pancake. What I was disappointed in was the japchae. The flavor was there, but it was soupy. It's definitely not what I was expecting for my favorite noodles. Despite the soupy noodles, I left full and happy! This is a great place for some Korean comfort food! read more

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Real Authentic Korean Food, great atmosphere and the waiters are super nice and open to any questions. This is a really great place to go with like a group of friends. read more

SOHA - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've driven by this place so many times without realizing what it actually was. I finally decided to check it out on Yelp and give it a try. This is such a cool little spot. Almost takes you to a different place. There's K drama on, really cool atmosphere as well as Kpop. The vibe there is really rad and enjoyable. Service was really good. Nice, welcoming and helpful. I ordered the tofu soup which was good, spicy, but was a bit thin. I'll still give this place 4 stars though! read more

Soha was delish! We shared the corn cheese, I had the kimchi fried rice, & my bf had the beef bulgogi. 10/10 those 3 dishes. Service was great, both servers were super attentive. Loved the atmosphere too! Good music and the lighting is top notch. Will be back read more

SOHA - outside of the restaurant - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This place is pretty small and gets pretty cramped pretty quickly. Service is pretty quick but the vibes are great for just sitting and hanging out even after you've finished your meal. We got the tteokbokki, samgyeopsal, and kimchi jjigae. The tteokbokki was standard and came with udon and various rice cakes. The kimchi jjigae came in a large pot over a fire and went perfectly with rice--perfect for a cold day. The samgyeopsal was lightly charged and came with lettuce to make wraps. read more

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We had such a good time at SOHA. The food was delish. This is a perfect restaurant for ordering dishes to share with friends. I came here in a group of seven, and we only waited a few minutes for a table on a Saturday evening. They are open late and have great bar vibes, but we just enjoyed their amazing food. Here are the dishes we got: Corn cheese: Yummmmmm. The sweet corn mixed with cheese was surprisingly so good. Everyone loved it. Kimchi fried rice: This was good! Pretty standard. Rice cake with spicy sauce: I loved the mixture of types of rice cake pieces. Portion was quite small. Beef bulgogi: Amazing, this was an overall favourite of our group. Very very small portion size though. They gave us such a tiny bowl of rice with it. Sweet honey soy sauce fried chicken: This was my personal favourite. The chicken was soooo juicy. Spicy beef intestine: The flavour was very rich and interesting. It's not something I would order on my own, but we enjoyed trying it. I will say the food was pricey, as we ended up paying $22 each, and I was only partially full. The dishes were quite small, especially the beef bulgogi. For the price, I would expect the portions to be at least a little bigger. A minor grievance I have is that they use styrofoam cups for water. I don't really understand how hard it is to use reusable cups when all their other dishes are reusable. read more

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I was at work Friday afternoon, and SO HA came across my feed as a Yelp add.. Saw sumtin about the glazed fried chicken and that was it! Glad I went the effort and traveled from Hutto to Austin, it was definitely worth it!! All of the dishes I ordered were bomb!! ‍ Kimchi Fried Rice Sweet Soy Sauce Glazed Fried Chicken Galbi Beef Short Ribs All delicious!! Thanks guys!! I will be back!! read more

Soha is a great spot for Korean food. The ambiance is amazing. Makes me feel like I'm right where I need to be. It's a cozy spot. read more

SOHA - Ambiance - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

Korean restaurants and pochas these days tend to be overpriced due to the popularity of Korean food in the states but although Soha was also a big on the expensive side, it is absolutely worth the price. The kimchi jiggae was some of the best I had because they did not skimp out on the kimchi and it has SO much flavor! There was also a ton of pork belly. Seriously one of the best kimchi jiggae I have had. The bulgogi beef was good and reasonable portion as well. Soju is soju and will always be priced higher at these places. Our waiter was very attentive and I will definitely come back again because the food was really good and worth the price! read more

came late on a wednesday night and it was a 10 minute wait, the restaurant is super small! it's also pretty dark and the music is loud, great for a pub atmosphere but if you're just wanting to dine, it could be a bit much. pa dak: 10/10 chicken came out hot and crispy. the sweet soy sauce was really good and I loved the green onions. buldak chicken: 9/10 this was super yummy and the cheese added a lot to it. my only gripe is that it wasn't spicy at all! tteokbokki: 8/10 normally I do not like tteokbokki at all because it's too sweet for me, but this is the first time I actually liked it! it wasn't too sweet and more savory which I loved. they also had the flat rice cakes and udon noodles, cooked perfectly chewy. this place is a bit expensive, but their portions are decent. the food was tasty and i'd definitely come again for a late night snack! read more

SOHA - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

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where has SOHA been all my life? the food is AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS. I visited austin for a weekend and we stopped by SOHA for a late night dinner. there wasn't a wait on a sunday night and plenty of parking in the back. between the three of us, we got four dishes and it was more than enough. I am still thinking about it now. read more

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UPDATE: I came to SOHA for a late night dinner, hoping to relieve the flavors I enjoyed during covid from SOHA, but only left disappointed. The prices are expensive here and unlike many Korean restaurants, you won't find complimentary banchans. While they serve a mixed variety of soups/stews, most are family style, which is unfortunate for parties of 1-2. The main draw at SOHA seems to be the soju, priced at $15/bottle. For my meal, I opted for the Seafood Pancake, but felt the batter was too thick and dense. I was expecting seafood bits, but instead, it seems like they grind the seafood into the batter... I also ordered the short ribs-- they were decent, but not exactly memorable. There were a lot more fatty parts than there was meat. The interior is a bit grungy and makes you feel like you're anywhere but Austin, which is a nice switch up. With a few more refinements, this place could have potential. read more

SOHA - Inside SOHA - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

SOHA's atmosphere is an eclectic mix of modern Asian design and street-inspired flair. Murals, neon accents, and hip hop beats fill the space with a lively energy, while warm lighting and comfortable seating keep it approachable for a casual night out or a lively gathering with friends. The vibe is unapologetically vibrant -- the kind of place where you come for dinner and end up staying for the energy, great energy, great service and amazing food. read more

SOHA - Fried dumplings, and beer - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

8/1/26 : 12:25 AM: I asked for a beer and was told they had stopped serving alcohol. Less than two minutes later, I witnessed staff serving alcohol to other customers. Those customers appeared to be of the same race as the staff. I also observed employees taking beer from the refrigerator to consume in the back. This experience was extremely concerning, both from a fairness standpoint and a legal one. Alcohol service should be consistent and compliant with the law. What I witnessed felt discriminatory and unprofessional. read more

We love this place. I live in Florida and every time I come to visit I always want to come here. Doesn't disappoint!! read more

SOHA - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place makes me feel like I'm in a kdrama pub scene as a background character. I went here with 3 of my friends and we got the tteokbokki, black bean noodles, steamed egg, and corn cheese. Their tteokkbokki inspired me to make it on my own and the black bean noodles were some of the best I've ever had. read more

My friends and I love going here to get our Korean bar food fix in and its open late! The food never disappoints, good atmosphere, and definitely has been super friendly service each time. The only downside of Soha is the size of the place, so if you go during peak dinner hours you may have a long wait especially if you have a large group of people. This place is quite comparable to to Seoulju, but I do like the variety of this menu overall a take bit more at Soha than Seoulju. read more

SOHA - Fried chicken - Korean Near Me - Austin, Texas

The pocha vibes are so real! Not only is this a great spot for hanging out with friends and getting some food late into the night, but the food is so good!! I would say get there a little before you want to eat because the restaurant isn't the biggest and it fills up quickly. That being said, they told us to expect a 30 min wait, and we were seated within 10 min. Although it did take a while to flag down a waiter to take down our order. The kimchi fried rice with cheese and an egg - iconic! You really can't go wrong here, it was delicious as expected. But make sure to mix in the cheese as soon as you get it because it hardens on the plate so quickly. The fishcake soup was a really light broth and a good refresher compared to so many of the other dishes being spicy. However, I'm used to fishcake soup having more of a fish sauce taste and a tang with a little bit of heat. So in terms of soup, it was really good. But in terms of fishcake soup, I was a little disappointed. But they do give lots of fishcake! My personal favorite of the night was the spicy pork belly with kimchi and vegetables. The sauce was so addicting and not too spicy. My only complaints: more rice and definitely more pork belly. We only got one small bowl of rice for this whole dish so we had a lot of sauce and vegetables left over. And it felt like there was barely any meat inside, which should have been the star of the dish! read more

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SOHA 소하 was amazingggg. best cheese corn i've ever had. kimchi fried rice with egg and cheese + galbi was such an elite combo. generous portions of every dish! definitely an exceptional spot for delicious korean food. i wanna come back to try their fried dumplings and rice cakes :3 also inside is a vibeeee. perfect for late night eats with friends. new favorite! read more

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This place is the best. In love with the staff, food, and ambiance. Thank god this place exists, I'd be so sad if it ever went anywhere. read more

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Small Korean restaurant of Lamar and 183. Service is what you would expect from a small mom and pops Korean restaurant. Atmosphere is dark and pretty loud with Korean music playing. We had a large group by us that was extremely loud (not the restaurant's fault) but you might want to bring earplugs just in case (it was that loud). The seafood pancake was really crispy and tasty but a little greasy. It was my favorite thing. We also had the galbi which was good but could use a dash of salt to bring out the flavor. Skip the bulgogi, it was a little dry and underwhelming. read more

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