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3.8 (559 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Yuelin L.

I came here specifically for Taiwanese food, and it ended up being better than I expected. The braised pork rice was a solid comfort dish, the stinky tofu was incredibly authentic (and definitely lives up to its name), and the "flies' heads" was perfect with rice. The stir-fried intestines were well seasoned without being overly greasy. It was also my first time trying pig's blood cake, which was an interesting experience. The basil clams were flavorful, though they looked more like regular clams than the smaller Taiwanese-style clams I expected. Unfortunately, I did get one clam that wasn't fresh. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant, but spaces are limited. Also, bring cash--they don't accept credit cards or electronic payments, and I had to run to an ATM because I was short.

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Annie Y.

Cash Only! Each time I visit New York, I want food that I can't get back home. Taiwanese food is on top of my list. This is not my first time at Taiwanese Gourmet in Elmhurst. I have dined here about 15-20 years ago when I used to live in NYC. I think they changed owners but the food remains the same. We happened to be here on Wednesday at lunch hours, so we were able to take advantage of the Lunch Special. Two dishes with soup for $24.95. That's is a steal and they didn't skim on the portion. We also added few more dishes. Pig Stomach & Pickled Mustard Green Soup I know it sounds kind of gross but there are a ton of nutrients in animal intestines. The soup was a light broth with a lot of flavors. I enjoyed it more than I expected. Three Cup Chicken This is a popular Taiwanese dish serving chicken braised in a savory aromatic sauce, and Thai basil added for flavor. It's has a sticky, glazed finish. The meat is tender, tasty and went well with a nice bowl of white rice. Sauteed A Vegetable You always need to order a stir-fry vegetable to break up the greasy food. This dish is simple and hit the spot. Clams in Black Bean Sauce A classic seafood dish. Clam was fresh and a good size. It wasn't the best I had but good enough. Stinky Tofu If you know, you know! The Taiwanese version is a little different than the Hong Kong version. It's not as good as I remembered it but I'm happy to be able to taste this again. The tofu was very crispy. Minced Pork Rice It's a must order at any Taiwanese restaurant. The mixed of savory meat with pickled vegetables is addicting. Friendly service. Our tea cup was filled often. Small parking lot in the rear.

Rich W.

After come here many times for over 15 years I have my favorite dishes! Oyster pancake- definitely a delicious starter dish. Fly Head- (just fun to order because of the name) A standard dish of long beans and grounded pork and spices. Three cup chicken- savery chicken in brown gravy five-spice sauce. Definitely get a bowl of rice. Watercress- veggies Chicken with ginger soup- healthy chicken soup with guji berries and Chinese dates. A healthy and traditional soup (too much work to make at home). Small limited parking spots in the back but usually street parking available on the street.

Dwight F.

Taiwanese Gourmet is everything to me. Elmhurst favorite for multiple reasons. Cash only with amazing food. Can't go wrong with any dish, but I will always glaze and do tricks for the Crispy Pork Chop dish. Crispy Fried Chicken is delicious as well with the botanical aromas of chives and basil. Fly's Head is a staple. On busy days, service can be a little slow but this place is so popular ... what do you expect?! However, the service is always kind. Always willing to help however they can, whether it's seating or questions about the menu or directions to the bathroom. Taiwanese Gourmet is warm and inviting to those with empty stomachs and full hearts, at times it feels like home.

Oyster pancake
Meini C.

If you're craving some authentic Taiwanese food, this place has it all. We ordered fried pork ribs, scallions flatheads and oyster pancake. They were all full of flavor and would highly recommend.

Three Cup Chicken
Julia M.

Came in with a group of about 7 people on a recent Saturday morning, got seated right away with hot tea, waters and a bowl of pickled radish. Cash only! Service was quick and easy. Lots of seating in the dining room. Sampled these dishes with a few bowls of rice: - Fly's Head: super garlicy, well balanced with the fatty pork. Had a great texture from the crisp chives. - Three Cup Chicken: Bones throughout this dish, but that's a good thing. Juicy chicken covered in umami sauce. The portion is good for 2-3 people. - Ma Po tofu: Full of szechuan and warm spices and perfectly silky tofu. Would definitely go back to try more adventurous dishes and the friend pork chops.

Mixed vegetables and tofu
Vishnu G.

Not bad and inexpensive. I tried a bit of the century egg and tofu, mixed vegetables with tofu, and the chive omelette. The omelette was hearty, but definitely on the oily side. The mixed vegetables were generally pretty bland, but I asked for some fresh chili sauce which helped a bit. The server was mostly helpful at pointing out some of the vegetarian dishes, but didn't quite call out that the century egg dish was topped with bonito flakes. I'm glad I caught that one myself. Everything plus two bowls of rice came to $47 after tip for an enormous amount of food. It's cash only.

Gail B.

At the recommendation of a longtime customer inside the restaurant, I had the Pork Chops with Dried Tofu and Celery over white rice for lunch. It was delicious. Wait time was only 10 minutes, and the cashier, doing double duty as a waitress, took my order and served me. The next time I come here, I will have the Three Cup Chicken. A few customers told me that that is a specialty rarely found in Taiwanese restaurants. Google says it is named after the three main ingredients: one cup each of soy sauce, rice wine and sesame oil. Thanks to my Yelp Elite friend Andie for recommending this place. The restaurant was fairly clean, and there were plenty of tables to eat, so this is good for dining in groups. CASH ONLY PARKING LOT BEHIND THE RESTAURANT

Pork Buns
Lily L.

I come here with my friends and family a lot because the prices are reasonable and it is pretty close to me. I always get a couple of different things to try each time but I think my overall favorites so far are the crispy intestines, the beef egg and tomato, the pork buns and the stir fried liver. That being said, I have yet to order something in the menu that I absolutely hate but that gives me a lot of confidence to sometime to venture out to other items in their menu. The staff is also always super sweet and the food comes out very quickly. The homely vibes also make this place a place you want to keep returning to. I highly recommend coming with big parties so that you can try a bunch of their menu items!

Shanna Z.

Absolutely one of the best Taiwanese restaurants anywhere in NY and has been open for a long long time. There's lots of traditional Taiwanese food here that you won't even find at other Taiwanese restaurants. The three cup stinky tofu is a must have but I have nothing but good things to say about the other dishes on the menu. The celery and tofu is great, as is the sha cha veggie dish. The family lunch special is a great deal. Service is good and the food comes out very quickly. The parking lot gets crowded around noon on the weekend and the restaurant gets full quickly as well. I recommend going around opening on weekends.

stinky tofu
Oscar L.

Small restaurant but GREAT taiwanese food. Very authentic in my opinion, as a Taiwanese American. The stinky tofu was so crispy and perfectly sauced. The beef in the beef noodle soup tender and chewy. It's cash only so make sure to have some ready. Reasonably priced. Service was pretty quick. Inside, there's a good amount of seating.

Flys head
Amy L.

Went here with some family for dinner on a weeknight and it was surprisingly packed. We parked on the street but later found out that there was a parking lot in the rear, which is a rarity for NYC. Once seated we were assisted super quickly, Asian style. We ordered a handful of things: crispy chicken, flys head, Taiwanese style oil noodles, oyster pancake, and short ribs. The favorites were definitely the crispy chicken and flys head. Everything was pretty good too. The ribs were not bad, but nothing to rave about. I would come back and try the other dishes, everything on the menu seemed really good.

Lien L.

This restaurant has been here forever, but for some reason, never tried it until now. This place is on Broadway a little bit of ways from the main part of Elmhurst with a parking lot we ordered five dishes and every single one of them was pretty tasty. A braised pork over rice was very tender, and the portion size was more than fair for the price. The intestines were done well without any of that residual winkings that may happen if they don't clean it thoroughly. Beef noodle soup was a ginormous, and my kid destroyed it. The chicken we ordered was very tender and butchered expertly so that you can easily eat around the bones. We were asked to share a table since they were only three of us and we shared it with another party of four and it was completely fine. He went at a very busy dinner hour on a weekend so expect there to be a wait unless you're willing to split a table.

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Q Town Asian Cuisine Inc 乡缘闽台海鲜 - B1 Beef with Chili Pepper

Q Town Asian Cuisine Inc 乡缘闽台海鲜

3.9(176 reviews)
0.1 mi•Elmhurst
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3.75 Located on the corner of Bdway and Whitney Ave, nearby…read moretrain stop- Elmhurst Ave, meter street parking mostly. No frills. Attentive service. Restroom available. Good over rice deals, slightly lower price during their lunch hours. Tried a few, some hits and misses for us. Some picks which we liked are pork with bamboo shoots, beef with bittermelon, fried fish fillets, salty fish and chicken fried rice. Pork with scallion chilli was good, at less spicy level for me. Beef chow fun was ok. Three cup chicken wasn't for me, plain with slightly gingery flavor, need to have basil with each bite, small bone pieces (be careful); and Beef stew meat wasn't tender, tough and chewy. Have been here for larger family get togethers and enjoyed the food then as well.

Came here on a night when all our usual go-to spots were closed, and I'm really glad we finally…read moretried Q Town. I've passed by this place so many times but never stopped in until now. Big plus: they're open late until 11 pm, which is always appreciated. They have a solid list of over-rice combos, all reasonably priced around $11-$12, with generous portions. I ordered the beef with bitter melon over rice, and this alone guarantees I'll be back. It's the first time I've seen this combo offered anywhere, and it was surprisingly delicious, even with the natural bitterness of the bitter melon. My husband ordered the beef with bamboo shoots over rice, and that was tasty as well. Everything came out flavorful and satisfying. Service was another highlight -- the wait staff was quick to refill our hot tea, and the place was clean and well-kept, even though we came close to closing time. Also glad to see that they accept cards though there is a $20 minimum. We also ordered the stinky tofu. While I wasn't used to the sauce they used (it had soy sauce and capers, which was a bit different from what I'm accustomed to), it didn't take away from how yummy the tofu itself was. Overall, this was a great late-night find, and I'll definitely be coming back to try more items on their menu. Glad we finally stopped in!

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Lao Bei Fang Dumpling House

4.0(670 reviews)
0.1 mi•Elmhurst
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I brought two friends who wanted to try hand pulled noodles. Since it was a sweltering hot summer…read moreday, instead of my usual beef soup noodles, I opted for a pork stir fry noodle and boiled dumplings. My friends ordered the vegetable stir fry noodles and beef stir fry noodles. The noodle orders were good and huge portions (we all ended up packing some home). The meat inside the dumpling was flavorful. I prefer thinner skins but my friends really like them. The counter person was not the owner (I think maybe he was the son) -- very helpful and patient answering all the questions posed by my friends. I forgot to take photos of the food. Too busy chatting and catching up with the girls.

No frills dumpling hand drawn noodle place on Broadway in elmhurst queens close to the subway…read morestation. Restaurant is large. You can eat in or carry out. Does not appear there is a server or tipping required. Ample sauces. Large menu. Noodles are actually hand pulled nr the counter I got the #2 boiled pork and leek dumplings. Rather costly at $6 for 8. After about 25 minutes I was still waiting. Staffer said it takes 10min to cook but they must have been busy. Signage is poor as it doesn't say Lao Bei Fang in English. Just says Northern Dumplings. My boiled dumplings were good. Very thick skinned. Pricing and long wait makes me ding this place.

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Zou Ji Lan Zhou Ramen

3.2(11 reviews)
0.1 mi•Elmhurst

This restaurant is located on a side street off of Broadway and Dongan Avenue (across Juju…read moreVietnamese sandwich shop) in Elmhurst. Not too far from the chinese supermarket. This is a Taiwanese shop. They have many different dishes. I came with my daughter for some lunch. This shop is a nice atmosphere. Clean but simple whole in the wall shop. But the only thing is on the cold days, the shop is cold. You will need your coat on. We ordered 4 dishes to share. We had steam beef with Chinese veggies, preserved veggies, mince meat, peanut nuts. ( she asked if we were allergic to peanuts, which we were not). This was delicious. The flavors was very tasty. The beef shank was very tender, and served with thin rice noodles. The broth is very flavorful. I can drink the both by itself. The peanuts gave the soup some texture. We had the cucumbers which was a very simple side dish, very fresh and crunchy. The salt and pepper calamari was very good. They crunchy and soft. They flavors are there. Just a tad spicy. ( she asked if we wanted the level of spice). The young lady was very attentive, she poured us hot tea whenever our tea was low. We can't want to try the other Taiwanese dishes. Like their fried chicken. Great shop.

All around excellent spot- have not yet tried their noodles but did get the crispy fried tofu and…read morecalamari- great seasoning and taste! There was a happy old lady inside who was talking about the secret to life. What an amazing place!

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Shanghai Zhen Gongfu - Shumai

Shanghai Zhen Gongfu

4.3(298 reviews)
0.3 mi•Elmhurst
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Ambiance (5/5): A no frills Chinese diner. The tables are a little tight and homey…read more Service (5/5): Our waiter was awesome. It helps that we speak the language that we got a little more comedic interaction with him! He was a hoot and was helpful in providing us advice on the # of dishes and what to get. I'd say everything is authentic to the Shanghainese cuisine so I'm a little biased that I loved every dish! A fish dish was suggested but we opted for our usual favorites: Scallion Pancake -made fresh as you can tell from the crunch Soup dumplings - super fresh, delicious inside, plenty of soup, perfect ratio of skin to meat Chow Fun - classic, look at the heaping amount of beef portioned on top!! Beef pepper steak - chunks were very tender and full of flavor Pork buns - a lovely crunch on the bottom of the bun, soft bread and tons of flavor Shrimp with broccoli - large pieces of shrimp (I didn't try it so I'm not sure on the taste)

Came here for my brother's birthday. At first it seemed nice, they put out a sign for him and we…read moregot a nice long table for my family. Then the server Bill, started acting like a used car salesman. He said he would give us a sake cause it was his birthday, but didn't tell us we were going to get charged for it. Also before my brother got there, he said that since it was his birthday, he would bring out a "banana boat" which was just 5 scoops of ice cream and some cut up banana. When we got the bill he not only charged us for both, but that banana boat was $30! When we asked about it, he argued with us saying that he didn't tell us the price of every single thing that we bought... very rude. We also tried to order two orders of regular soup dumplings and two orders of the truffle. He kept rushing our order, and then tried to change our order to four orders of the truffle. We weren't sure if we would like it yet, and kept pushing back but he wouldn't take no for an answer (that being said the truffle was good, but I'm definitely a purist and preferred the regular soup dumplings). We also ordered the kau fu but it was not good, and tasted too much of five spice. The cha cha mien was fine, but a bit small and a little bland. The rice cakes were good, but the rice cakes were not al dente enough for me. We also got the fried rice, which was fine, but nothing to write home about. Finally we got a fried tofu dish which was good and had a lot of tofu in it. Overall, this server ruined our experience. The food is fine, but there are other Shanghainese restaurants in the area and would visit those over this place.

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Pulau Pinang - Oysters w. Black Bean Sauce 陰豉蚵

Pulau Pinang

3.7(264 reviews)
0.2 mi•Elmhurst
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Stumbled upon this neighborhood gem and I'm so going back the next time I'm in the area!!! Not only…read moredid Pulau Pinang serve up some fire Malaysian and Taiwanese dishes, it also had the laid back, no thrills, cha ca teng vibes that I needed after a busy week. The cereal fish filet 麦片鱼 was by far my favorite dish of the night! I've had cereal shrimp so I had some expectations but their version exceeded it. Their cereal part was very crispy, flavorful, buttery, and featured stringy egg. I loved the subtle sweetness and basil spices. The fish pieces were also very tender and sliced thinly. With the light tapioca batter it was perfectly crunchy on the outside, but not too overshadow the cereal part. You know I had to try their belachan ong choy 马来风光 which was well seasoned and had good wok hei which was amplified by the sizzling clay pot. Their belachan is more pork and garlic forward (rather than shrimp focused) and more on the dry/less sauce side. Yum! I'm not a huge oyster fan but my partner enjoyed the pancake and its comforting chewiness. The bitter melon with salted egg was very tasty. The ratio of egg to melon was perfect for salted egg lovers like me. The black bean clams was alright since the sauce was a little too gingery. The ice kacang brought me back to my childhood eating the same thing in Singapore and Malaysia. I enjoyed the ratio of coconut sugar syrup and condensed milk. Enjoyed the ratio of grass jelly, other jellies, and red bean. The ice, milk, raw peanuts, and other toppings create perfect textural contrast with each other! Personally I wish there was more sea coconut pieces nevertheless!! Service was as expected for a neighborhood spot. Food came out quick and pipping hot. Still thinking about the fish and can't wait to come back next time!!

Note: Prices are sans rice, which is $2 per bowl. See below for preferences…read more Good- 3 Cup Chicken/Sanbeiji, Fly's Head, Belacan Special OK- Shredded Beef with Chili Peppers, Baby Oyster Omelet/Oyster Pancake, Bitter Melon with Salted Egg Yolk, Mango Sticky Rice Bad- Mee Goreng, Rendang I went to this unique spot serving both Malaysian and Taiwanese a while back with a large group. The service was pretty friendly and was quick in bringing out dishes and refilling water. As said in the note, I heavily preferred the Taiwanese dishes. First to arrive was the Baby Oyster Omelet/Oyster Pancake/蚵仔煎 for $11.95. It was mildly sweet from the sauce, and otherwise, there was a good amount of greens and a pretty good amount of oysters inside. Compared to Taiwanese Gourmet, I liked that the sauce wasn't overly sweet, though I found the omelet itself to have a better texture at the latter place, as there were more oysters. Favorite of the Taiwanese dishes was the $18.95 3 Cup Chicken/三杯鸡/Sanbeiji. The version here was much more flavorful, with a balanced amount of sweetness, saltiness, and slight herbal flavors. The chicken was also a lot more tender, so overall, this was outstanding and an easy highlight. The other best dish was their take on Fly Head/Fly's Head/蒼蠅頭 for $17.95. There were plenty of garlic chives to add freshness, and it wasn't too salty from the black bean. Otherwise, it was spicy and balanced. This was also tasty. For the same price, there was also the Shredded Beef with Chili Peppers. This was spicier by comparison, and the beef was pretty tender. I enjoyed it along with the rest of the table. There was also the Shredded Beef with Chili Peppers for the same price. The beef was decently tender and had plenty of peppers to add a good kick. I liked the additional aromatic vegetables added on top, which added extra flavors and textures. Best of the Malaysian dishes was the $18.95 Belacan Special, which included okra/lady fingers, eggplant, and green beans, cooked in a sauce made from fermented shrimp paste. The vegetables were cooked down perfectly as they still retained a lot of texture, with the eggplant being a highlight. Otherwise, there was a lot of belacan, but not too much that the dish was too funky or salty. This was easily the best of the Malaysian dishes. The $12.95 Mee Goreng, listed as Indian style stir-fried noodles with authentic mild dried squid sauce with tofu, potato, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, and onion, was alright. The price was reasonable, but I found it way too sweet. The remaining toppings were nice, and while there weren't many shrimp, I wouldn't expect that many at that price point. On a side note, I have a cephalopod allergy, so I'm surprised I didn't have a reaction to this dish. My least favorite main dish by a country mile was their take on Lamb/Kambing Rendang for $21.95, listed as lamb, coconut milk, chilis, and spices cooked over low heat. Outside of it being by far the most expensive dish, the lamb wasn't tender, being actually a bit chewy. The worst part was that compared to some of the other dishes, it lacked heat and flavor, with there being only hits of coconut milk or chili. This is one of my favorite Malaysian dishes, and I usually scarf it down, but I didn't like this at all. Last of the dishes, and unfinished, was the $17.95 Bitter Melon with Salted Egg Yolk. Due to the bitterness, I was one of the few who enjoyed it, while some of the other groups didn't touch much of it. I personally liked it, as I don't mind bitter flavors, and there wasn't too much salted egg that it was pasty. I wouldn't order this alone, but it would make a nice vegetable side along with a sweet or savory main dish. Last was the $9.95 Mango Sticky Rice. The mango was pretty fresh, but the rice could have used a bit more sweetness and a bit more coconut milk. It was perfectly decent. It feels a bit odd rating this place. A couple of dishes were outstanding, some were good to mixed, and I hated two others. Low/mid 3.

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Queens Seafood Restaurant - Clams with black beans sauce

Queens Seafood Restaurant

3.8(159 reviews)
0.2 mi•Elmhurst
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I can't believe I've never reviewed Queens Seafood Restaurant! I've been coming to this restaurant…read morefor years, and they never disappoint. The food has been consistently well-prepared and flavorful. Although the restaurant is small, they've always accommodated my large groups of 20-30 ppl. Great customer service! The ladies are always very friendly and efficient. Prices are reasonable and portions are large. Some standout dishes: -- West Lake Soup -- Peking Pork Chops -- Whole Roast Duck -- Salt & Pepper fried squid w.green chilies Note: entrees do not come with rice; $2/bowl. Plenty of metered street parking available right outside; or free street parking around the corner if you can find an available spot.

OG spot, but the food was very mediocre. The restaurant has a classic ambiance, but the execution…read moreof the dishes needs work. We had a few misses: The Eggplant and Salty Fish (2/5) the eggplant wasn't cooked long enough to achieve that desired soft texture, and the salty fish was overwhelmingly, salty. The Sweet and Sour Pork Chop (3/5) had potential, but each piece was sliced too thin and over fried, making the whole thing unnecessarily crispy instead of tender. The Fish Maw Soup (3/5) lacked the depth of flavor we were hoping for. Chicken fried rice (2.5/5): tasted like what you would expect, Americanized fried rice The Highlights: The Mayo Shrimp (3.5/5) was a better dish; we appreciated the nice crispiness, and it was an interesting take to serve the mayo on the side. The Snow Peas with Garlic (4/5) was perfectly executed, fresh and garlicky, a simple but standout veggie dish. FYI: cash only

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Tea Cup Cafe - Marinated Beef BBQ with instant noodles

Tea Cup Cafe

3.8(172 reviews)
0.6 mi•Elmhurst
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Ordered the milo milk bubble tea. I haven't had milo in decades! The service was very efficient…read more The bubbles weren't your traditional black round bubbles. These were translucent brown rectangles, and had the consistency of a firm jello. It was delicious. I would recommend it.

As stated before, I finally came back to try the savory foods from Tea Cup Cafe!…read more Starting off, my fiancé ordered the Crispy Fish. The sauce that was served was absolutely delicious with the signature tanginess and sweetness of Thai food. The hot pot that I ordered was also enjoyed to the fullest! The food here was super good but also I love liver so I was glad they had a hot pot option that included that! After a delicious meal, we finished off with the mango bingsu which also was a huge hit! The bingsu was super fluffy and light! This meal was definitely worth it and didn't leave me feeling super heavy. The service was also great even though they were always full house with some parties waiting and only one person serving. I will be back next time to try their Thai barbecue which I saw people having and I could stop looking at! On top of all this, the server or manager even gave me a free Melona ice cream which I paired with the bingsoo after he saw that I was pregnant which I thought was super sweet. I don't live too far from here so I also want to add that even though I have not added a review, I always go to this restaurant to grab a coconut Thai milk tea to go (I am not even a huge Thai tea fan)! For some reason, I love the coconut thai tea from here and always find myself craving it.

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Taiwanese Gourmet - taiwanese - Updated October 2026

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