They really need to update Teak, especially the booths. They're coming apart and they're gross to sit on. It was our first time there and we weren't very impressed. It was so hot in there. We had to use our menus to fan ourselves. The service was good and so was the food, but not enough that we would go back there. Overall, just so so. read more

Very disappointed with my experience at Teak Thai. I ordered the Spicy Spider Roll expecting to enjoy crispy soft-shell crab, but there was virtually no crab flavor at all. The roll was mostly imitation crab meat, which overpowered everything else. There was also no crunch--the entire roll was soggy rather than crispy. What made the experience even worse was the service. When I brought up my concern, the waiter was rude and dismissive. The manager showed little interest in addressing the issue or making things right. For the price, I expected much better food quality and customer service. Unfortunately, I left feeling that my concerns were ignored. This was a team event, and based on this experience, I will not be returning and will not be recommending Teak Thai for future team gatherings. . read more

Teak OTR - Spicy Spider Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I came here for an event in the summer and sat outside. I was helped right away I started off with their coconut soup and it was perfect I love that I can taste the Thai basil in the soup. For my entree I order the fried duck and this meal changed my idea of how true duck should be cooked. It was tender and so crispy. The house made sauce topped it off, and of course you have to have your veggies read more

Teak OTR - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I had to mark another Thai spot off my list! The Angry Dragon roll was so good! The eggplant stir fry was so delicious and not something I would typically order. The pad see ewe was just ok. Very bland. The inside of the restaurant was so cute, and had great views. The service was very good. Although, my friend's car got towed and the tow guy had came into the restaurant to see if it was anyone's car and she never checked with us. All and all it was an entertaining lunch. read more

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The food was good, but why are my noodles cut and not whole? I've never had pad thai with cut noodles. And I didn't get any chop sticks. Please do better. I won't return. read more

Teak OTR - Shrimp pad thai. Why are my noodles cut?? - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I visited Teak while on a work trip in town. I was so impressed by the kindness of the team, delicious food, and range of options on the menu. When I arrived I was nervous that they would not be able the accommodate our 7-person group. They were so quick to put tables together for us. And the space is so lovely. Several large tables in the middle, a few along the windows. Beautiful lights flow down from the ceiling. Each of us had delightful cocktails and entrees and we even shared some appetizers. Unfortunately, phone did not eat first! From what we tried, everyone loved the coconut shrimp, pad thais, thai tea, and the sushi rolls. I can attest to the J-Lo roll. It was so flavorful and it was the perfect amount of food. The best part was knowing that everyone I brought had a meal they enjoyed. I can't wait to come visit Teak OTR the next time I'm back in Cinci! read more

Teak is in a very convenient location in the OTR, directly across the street from Washington Park. We went on a late Friday afternoon and found parking easily. When we arrived, I asked for a seat by the window and the hostess let us choose whichever table we preferred. The restaurant is cute and modern with a lot of natural light. I explained to the server that I prefer a sweeter cocktail and asked for her recommendation. She suggested the Thai Island, which sounded on the sweet side in the description, so I ordered that. I don't know if it's always this way but it was so tart I couldn't drink it, but our server brought a side of simple syrup for me to add and that did the trick. We ordered an app to share and then each got main dishes. I had the Thai style cashew chicken, which was good but not great. I do have to say that the prices were very reasonable for what we got. read more

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My first time here. My wife and son had been there before. The food was excellent. Appetizers were good (crab puffs, dim sum, spicey chicken on a stick). I split the cashew chicken and pineapple fried rice that came with a ton of meat with my wife. Both excellent. Service was very good. Prices were super reasonable. Will be back. read more

On this night, Teak batted 1000. Everything was absolutely delicious and our server was theeeee best! I opted for the Pad See Ew noodle dish, #8 spicy and my usual spring rolls. My friend ordered the Sunday Roll and Crab Puffs. Our food was piping hot and mega enjoyable. Additionally, I love Teak's OTR location, directly across from Washington Park because scene is always lively. We had reservations immediately after dinner at a nearby spot, which happened to be only a few blocks away. The night was perfect in every way. read more

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The food is quite mid. The place is average. Our server was friendly but didn't feel like she knew much about the menu. read more

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My husband and I grabbed dinner at Teak when we came downtown for Blink 2024. Our server was extremely sweet and polite, and despite being extremely busy, we received our drinks and food pretty fast. For an appetizer, we shared the Crab Puffs, which were out of this world! Such great flavor, and the sauce that came with it was the perfect complement. For my entree, I ordered Pad Thai with Shrimp, and my husband ordered the Pineapple Fried Rice. Both dishes were excellent. (I, of course, had to try my husband's rice.) And, finally, the ambiance is cozy, even though it can become quite loud at times. If you enjoy Thai cuisine, I highly recommend Teak! Bon Appétit! read more

Teak OTR - Pad Thai with Shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

First time in we enjoyed a nice cocktail and dinner. We started with the pork dim sum and I had the crispy duck. I ordered it 8 out of 10 and the waiter acted like I was crazy. The duck was very crispy but the heat was just not there I had my wife try a bite and she agreed not at all spicy. Nice service and the food was good read more

Teak OTR - Crispy duck. As you can see very crispy and tasty but no heat - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Although I haven't tried a large portion of the menu, the food I've had at Teak has been really great! My favorite is the tom kha gai, a creamy coconut soup with chicken and mushrooms. I searched all over Cincinnati to find a place that would make it in the hot pot because I think it tastes much better, and they were kind enough to prepare it this way for us. Absolutely delicious. read more

Small place next to OTR with a full bar, sake, fresh seafood dishes. Pictured is the seafood hot pot, enough for 2 people, and we had leftovers! Potstickers and dumpling appetizers were good. Would come back for semi casual Thai dining. read more

Teak OTR - Seafood - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Delicious Pad Thai, wonderful service and great location. Will definitely return again! read more

Teak OTR - Pad Thai with tofu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place was buzzing when we stopped by. Sushi tasted fresh. Really good selections of drinks. My Pad Thai was OK though read more

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Super good food with fast service and friendly staff. The food came out super fast. Entrees are big enough to share if you get some appetizers. Everything was tastey and fresh. Restaurant is light and airy. Chill vibe for casual dinning. Would come again. Lettuce wraps were great. Dim sum dumplings were fried. Wonton soup was perfect for the cold weather. We shared the pad thai and it was plenty. Sweet taste! read more

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I visited during a business trip with a colleague who was local to the area. She recommended Teak as a great place for Thai food. She was spot on!! We stopped there for lunch. Nokki was our server and was very attentive. My colleague had the chicken with coconut milk soup along with chicken pad thai. She ended up taking most of it home. A great value at $11. I had the seafood delight which came with shrimp, salmon, imitation crab and mussels. It was also delicious. At a heat of 6 or 7, not too spicy either. There were lots of fresh vegetables which I mixed with the white rice on the side. Very satisfying. I now have a new "go to" place for lunch and dinner. read more

Teak OTR - Seafood Delight - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I was honestly disappointed with this visit to Teak. I've been before and have enjoyed the food, but this time I ordered the same dish and I had zero flavor. Chicken pad Thai was very bland. I did enjoy the spring rolls. Would still go back, but I would order a different dish. The dining area is a bit small, which isn't bad unless it's a busy day. We happened to go when it was quite busy and sat at the bar. With folks standing around the bar waiting to be seated, it made for a cramped experience. If you're at a table on a busy day you should be fine. read more

Teak OTR - Pad Thai with chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Teak OTR is kinda beautiful, although my view was of the bar area. The chairs are very comfortable. That said, the tables are close together. It was difficult maneuvering in and out. Our waitress was helpful with recommendations. I ordered the Seafood Choo Chee and Mark had the Thai Spicy Chicken. Out of 10, I ordered spice level 4 and Mark went for 7. The waitress seemed surprised, but Mark was steadfast. We had Spicy Fried Calamari to start. The calamari was good, but it could have been more crispy. That said, I kept thinking "crispy" was in the name, but it's not. Perhaps my crispy expectations were too high. The sauce was a good pairing. The "spicy" appeared to be hot sauce sprinkled here and there. Some bites were very spicy, others not so much. I'm not a fan of hot sauce. I don't think we'd order this again. I really wanted sashimi, but the Seafood Choo Chee kept calling me. I answered. I'm glad I did. The spice level of 4 was perfect for me. The salmon was plentiful. The tomatoes provided an outstandingly flavorful bite. The curry sauce was delicious. I enjoyed this dish. Mark liked his Thai Spicy Chicken. Spice level of 7 was not too hot for him. He mentioned the food was not as temperature hot as it should have been, which is a bit of a bummer. Still, he ate it all. I do feel like we were rushed a bit, but I think it was the result of a misunderstanding. Our waitress asked if we needed anything else. I asked for more water and she brought us to-go boxes, which we didn't need. I was interested in dessert, but we didn't ask if they had any so that's on me. My assumption is they do not have desserts because none were offered. I always seem to leave this info at the end of my review. It belongs at the beginning, but I'm too lazy to switch things around at this point. It was Saturday and our reservation was for 5:45. The place was packed. It had cleared out a bit by the time we left, which was 6:40 or so. That said, the waitress said it was going to get much, much busier later because of the FCC game. Regardless, I'd say reservations are a must. The menu is huge and we'd come back. read more

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It was around 8:00pm & we were trying to figure out what to order for dinner to have delivered to our hotel. We stumbled upon Teak OTR on Uber Eats & I'm so glad we did! All of our food was hot upon arrival & was packaged perfectly. I highly recommend the Lava Roll & the Cashew Chicken Thai Style (spice level 6 - enjoyable spice level - not too spicy but has a small kick to it). We will definitely stop in next time we are in town! read more

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We had takeout from Teak tonight and it was delicious. My two year old and I shared spring rolls, crab rangoons, and pad see ew. The portions were generous and we'll have pad see ew and crab rangoons for lunch tomorrow. I really liked the crunch of the spring roll. The crab Rangoons have a great flavor and the pad see ew is great. I said level 1 for the pad see ew so my toddler could take it, but it still came with a bit of heat. It's delicious, but I'd be careful about what level you order here! read more

Teak OTR - Pad see ew and crab rangoon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Came here for lunch this time, but I love their dinner too! Food is always delicious, and you get a good amount of it. I love the broccoli and beef and I always get the spring rolls to start too - so crispy and fresh. My mom liked her Pad Thai as well. With such an extensive menu, you're bound to find something you like! It does get pretty noisy in here, so keep that in mind before picking this for a quiet, conversation heavy dinner. Better for an energetic night, or come when they're less busy at lunch or for an early dinner! Takeout from here is also delicious with the same generous portions to split or have leftovers if I'm in the mood for a quieter night in. read more

Teak OTR - Broccoli and beef - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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They have been making Asian food since 1996. Right across the street from Washington Park (stop #14 on the free Cincinnati Bell Connector trolley). The food is yummy! I'm definitely coming back. Who would have known that I would have found a nice Thai and Japanese place in Cincinnati Ohio... really close to downtown. I took the free Cincinnati Bell connector trolley from downtown to this place 0.7 miles away or so and was very happy. They make this amazing natural ginger dressing for their ginger salad $7 (cherry tomatos, lettuce, spinach). It's pure ginger and carrots and other ingredients. It's rare that any restaurant makes this pure natural tasty ginger sauce like they do. The seafood delight $16 was tasty with their home made brown sauce and a medley of mussels, salmon pieces, imitation crab, shrimp, carrots, broccoli, onion, and I asked for extra garlic which they were kind to add. It comes with Jasmine rice so you don't pay extra for rice :-). I always get upset at other restaurants when they charge for rice bc how can you charge for rice that is not only necessary as a staple with dishes but it's not expensive. The 2 spring rolls are fried and come with 3 sauces (spicy red, mustard, and sweet and sour) and it's $5. I personally didn't like the spring rolls much bc I love the ingredients but would prefer it to be rolled in rice wraps without the deep fried skins. It would feel healthier and would taste better to me. The staff were great and the owner was gracious and kind and humble. The decor is soothing and pretty. The bathroom is clean. It's right on the same side as the Cincinnati Bell connector trolley so it's very convenient to get to. And you can hop back on before 11:30pm when it stops running Monday to Friday. It also runs on weekends but not that late. Overall great place and next time I will try the Japanese food. But will also try the Pad Thai. read more

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Anniversary night out in OTR with dinner at Teak before the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra performance at SCPA. I have eaten at Teak in the Mt Adams location before they moved and always enjoyed it. We had reservations for 5:30pm and arrived early as we couldn't walk anymore (visited the Cincinnati Art Museum and walked miles...). They said no problem and seated us at a great table immediately. The vibe was contemporary with a nice bar and ample but not crowded seating. EVERYTHING on the menu looked appetizing so we ordered more than two self-respecting people should. The plan we had was to go lite and even split an entree, that fell apart and I'm not sorry. The food and service was perfect. We will be back and you should give it a try as well! read more

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Lackluster service, terrible food, rude staff, unbearable seating, charged us for food we didn't even eat because it was so off. This was not our first time attending here but it will surely be the last. We brought friends from out of town and honestly should have gone somewhere else. Anywhere else. read more

My husband took me here on a surprise dinner before we headed to watch a show at Cincy Shakes. I was pretty excited because I've been wanting to try it! While service was good and wait staff friendly, I don't know that I'd go out of my way to return for the food again. Firstly, their menu has a lot of technical issues. My husband got the Mango Tango Izumi Dai, and while the printed menu said it came with scallops, the online menu (which ended up being correct) said it came with tilapia. Had I ordered that hoping for scallops I would have been really disappointed. There were other similar mistakes for other items on the menu. Flavor wise though the dish was pretty tasty and the fish was well cooked and crispy. I had the Jungle Noodles. Overall good flavor, but nothing unlike noodles from any other Asian takeout place. I was bummed to leave my leftovers behind because we couldn't take them to Cincy Shakes with us. We also had the lettuce wraps, which are basically the same as PF Chang's in terms of flavor. I wish I had ordered the dim sum and spring rolls instead, but I'll try those (along with sushi) if I return in the future. read more

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Had a FABULOUS experience at Teak while visiting my bonus son for dinner! At our table, the three diners ordered: Basil Fried Rice, heat level 7: Omgoodness, this was HOT! A dry heat that really snuck up on you, but soooo good. If ordered again, I probably would ask for no bell Peppers and request extra basil. Sushi appetizer: it disappeared super quickly! Cak Ban roll: this may be one of my favorite rolls of all time - sushi meets a jalapeño popper. Spicy, creamy and fresh! Yum! We had wine and it was well priced and went well with our meal. Our server was attentive and great with menu recommendations. Will be back' read more

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I came to Teak on a Sunday night to have a meal before I saw a show at Symphony Hall. It was very easy to find parking on the street, and it's in a great location downtown. Make a reservation! It was packed, even on a Sunday night. I was seated right away, but it took my server a bit to get to me as they were busy. I was nervous about being late for my show, but the staff at Teak were pros and got me my food quickly. I ordered the vegetable dim sum and vegetable pad see ew. The portions are huge and I had my fill quickly. The food was freshly made and had a lot of flavor. I would definitely come back next time I'm in town, but probably when it's less busy. read more

This place was packed when we went! Really yummy food! From the fried calamari appetizer with a great sauce, tofu pad thai, and rolls/sushi galore. 4 stars, you ask why. Well, the restaurant was incredibly noisy, like screaming at each other hard to hear situation. They hand you write-in sushi menus but they've already been written in and they don't want you to. I suggest a laminated sushi menu and dry-erase board markers. The nigiri protein to rice ratio was off, while some would consider that to be an ooh lala got more of the expensive stuff, it's really about the bite in which case was uneven. They also didn't have ponzu sauce available (seems like a staple, especially for a place that sells sushi...). I will say we ate with our eyes and took home extra pad thai BUT zapping it in the microwave not only was it good but that time in the fridge getting all saucy made it EVEN better. I'd go again, pad thai is definitely a return order choice but I'd consider going during a less busy time for a potentially quieter more enjoyable seated experience. read more

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The ambiance of teak is so pretty and elegant. We got to our reservation and were sat immediately. Our serve was very nice and got our drinks and food out quickly. I was unaware that spicy mayo was 2$ extra but it was well worth it. My friend and I split 6 rolls and they were all very delicious! My friend got the crab salad and it was nothing special, I would recommend another app. read more

Teak OTR - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Delicious authentic Thai restaurant that I just discovered in my new community. We made lunch reservations and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. A holiday treat with two of my direct reports to end the year on a positive note. Two of the three of us had not been previously. While I can't speak for the others I believe all of us would return if given the opportunity. I had a bowl of vegetable soup which the broth was clear and the assorted veggies finely chopped. Just delicious. My main meal was a vegetable dish with a red curry sauce level 4. The spice was a bit more than I expected and I ordered extra rice so I could eat the meal. My eyes were watering while I enjoyed the dish. I could visibly see the red pepper flakes. I will definitely return and I will adjust the spice level. Great experience and service overall. We were fortunate to find street parking which made it easy to access this establishment. read more

Teak OTR - Menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Solid Thai spot in OTR. I wouldn't rave about it, but I also have no complaints! I appreciate how easy it is to get a spot and accommodate a pretty large group. read more

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I was excited to hear Teak Thai had re-opened in OTR. The new location is industrial chic but with warm, eye-catching details like pendulum glass ball chandeliers and the impressive custom bar cabinetry. The noise level is high here, and the service is slower than expected, but if you like Thai food and want an elegant night out, Teak OTR is a natural choice. On this visit, I tried the Holy Basil Leaves at a heat level of 6. The spice level was a little more than I could handle, so I'd select level 4 next visit. I loved the dish. It was vegetable-forward with bell pepper, onion, baby corn, and mushrooms, all stir-fried with chicken. The best thing about the preparation was the glossy Thai basil-infused sauce and how it coated the steamed rice. Each bite was a new flavor, and the heady scent of basil mixed with the spice kept my fork returning to the plate for more. read more

Teak OTR - Holy Basil Leaves - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Had to come back! Tried the cashew chicken thai style. An excellent dish. I believe you can't go wrong here, I also love the pineapple fried rice. Went during work lunch hours and full service took a full hour from being sat to paying the check. Ambiance is great! Small place with ample seating and a bar. read more

Teak OTR - pineapple fried rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Came here with a group of five on a Thursday night. We had a reservation and were seated in the back room. As suspected it took a while to get some attention from the wait staff. We did get some drinks, ordered and got a assortment of Thai and sushi. I'm always a little suspicious when restaurants try to mix two cuisines, and after trying many of the dishes, I felt that neither were especially memorable. Examples, papaya salad, very bland and basic Ahi Tuna rolls again not particularly tasty without adding condiments. The chow fun and tofu was OK. I got a soft shell crab roll, which could've really used a good splash of ponzu or other flavor enhancing sauce. The waitress completely forgot about this dish and needed to be reminded after everyone else it almost finished The eel nigiri sushi was very small as well. The general experience was less than satisfying. I doubt if I would return. read more

Teak OTR - Dining room and bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Ordered take out yesterday! I got pad Thai , Honey bee roll and a salmon roll, pad thai portion is huge but could use more sauce as it's pretty dry especially considering there is enough to eat left overs, the honey bee and salmon rolls were absolutely delicious! I also got the ragoons and they are divine with the sweet and sour sauce I could've just eaten those and been happy! Overall happy with my meal read more

Generous portions of fish in the tuna and salmon rolls. Clean taste, perfect sushi rice. The Panang curry was delicious. A #5 spice level was perfect and the chicken and broccoli were tender and scrumptious. The long grain rice was also a perfect complement to the spicy curry. On this evening, the restaurant was perfectly quaint and quiet. The music in the background made for a lovely atmosphere. The staff were attentive and observant. I even witnessed a waitress physically RUN out the door to return a forgotten cellphone. The waitress kept my glasses full and even went rummaging for "Just the right" takeout container for my leftovers from the generous portions. This place is magnificent. read more

Teak OTR - Panang Curry with Chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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So nice inside this restaurant I've walked past a million times. Every cocktail ordered was very delicious. Shout out to the server also making the drinks at the bar. The thai fish cakes were unique, be sure to put the slaw on top, I enjoyed them. The crab puffs were filled nicely with cream cheese and crab, my favorite appetizer of the night. My omg roll came to the table flaming and was unwrapped table side. I'm no sushi connoisseur but this was possibly one of the best I've had in Cincy next to one or two other places. And to think I thought Aroma was bomb sushi. The crispy duck was outstanding, you won't be disappointed. The gravy like sauce for the duck was spectacular. Overall, I'll be back again and again for the drinks, sushi, crab puffs, crispy duck and ambience. read more

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Teak is one of my go-to sushi spots in the city. Sadly, I moved to Mount Adams *right* after Teak relocated to OTR. Otherwise, I'm sure I would've been trekking up Saint Gregory Street to order some rolls to-go at least once a week. I've brought visiting friends and family to Teak OTR ... even celebrated a birthday here. This place is something special. In all my years of sushi sampling ... I've come to learn there are two types of folks that will eat raw fish. There's "sushi purists" ... those are your friends that will only order sashimi and nigiri. Then ... you've got your "roll-with-it" people. These are the friends that want it all as long as it's rolled ... tempura-fried, spicy, stuffed ... you name it, they'll eat it. There's also a third, lesser known type of sushi person ... that doesn't eat raw fish. We still invite these people out ... even if we don't agree with their taste preferences. ;) Regardless of who's coming to your sushi dinner ... Teak OTR will satisfy them all. We haven't tried a roll we didn't like ... although we have several favorites. The Honey Bee, the Spicy Duo, the Sunday Morning and the Kiwi Roll are our "must-orders." We also can't start a sushi dinner without crab rangoons ... and Teak's are always fresh out of the fryer and filled with creamy, crabby deliciousness. Their Thai food is also excellent ... and customizable based on how much heat you can handle. It's also pretty easy to get a reservation through OpenTable ... and I would definitely recommend one on Friday and Saturday nights. Plan to get there a little early so you can find parking -- especially if there's an FC Cincinnati game going on. (Local tip -- park South of Central and ride the Streetcar, it's free!) Writing this review made me hungry ... I might just need a spontaneous Teak visit tonight. read more

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