I am originally from LA and struggle to find authentic food in San Diego County. Food here is phenomenal! Best Thai food in San Diego County. Authentic food and awesome atmosphere filled with collectibles. The ladies were sweet and friendly. ¡Bonus! They carry Provecho coffee! IYKYK read more

There is only one person manning the cashier, running food, being barista, and everything else besides cooking. She is incredible, but how overworked she is reflects in how slowly the line moves and how long it takes for you to get your food. Food: 4/5 The food is decent! The crispy pork appetizer is crunchy, and the spicy sauce it comes with is delicious and spicy enough. The pad thai was a little soggy, but it's still very good. Be warned: the level 5 spice is as spicy as eating a healthy dollop of wasabi by itself. Service: 2.5/5 Don't get me wrong, the woman manning the cashier and floor is efficient, amazing, and clearly hardworking--she gets things done. But we waited about 30 minutes in line just to get our order in on a Friday. I would not recommend that you come here during your lunch break unless you order ahead. Ambiance: 2/5 There is not a lot of noise insulation inside the building, so loud conversations echo around the room. Outside, the tables are very grimy. The interior is very nicely decorated, and there are lots of shady areas outside. I would recommend this place to someone who works in the area and can call ahead. This would not be my first pick for Thai food. Final rating: 2.83/5 (rounding up to 3 on Yelp) read more

Thai Test Kitchen - Pad Thai with Vegetables - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food: I got the Pad Ped with tofu which had bamboo shoots, onions, carrots, green beans, bell peppers, japanese eggplant, basil leaves, zucchini, and red curry paste. I'm not a fan of bamboos shoots because of its strong flavor, but they did a really good job of neutralizing the taste of it. (4/5) Service: The girl at the front desk was nice at first when she took our order. She got really busy after we placed ours. After waiting 30 mins for our order, my coworker asked where our food was. She finally came out with our food and as she placed our food down, she said, "Next time, order your food ahead of time using the QR code." She said it with attitude and was pretty rude about it. (1.5/5) I love this restaurant and it was my coworker's first time going here, and I felt bad bringing him here. Would I come back? Not anymore after the cashier was very rude. Trust me, I worked in the food industry before so I know how stressful it is to do her job. Regardless, you should never be rude or disrespectful to your customers. read more

Thai Test Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

This was a great place! I could tell a lot of people go here on their break from work! So it does get really busy around lunchtime and they only have one cashier who also does drinks and then one cook. They do work really quickly though, and you're allowed to order ahead. You can sit inside or outside! Food tasted great and generous portions! read more

Thai Test Kitchen - Thai Yellow Curry (Spicy) - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

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So, so, so good. I came here while staying in the area and looking for a Thai restaurant. The location is a bit unusual since it's somewhat secluded, but the food is amazing. I ordered the pad Thai and drunken noodles oh my, they were so good. A bit spicy, but I love spice, so it was perfect for me. There are several other items on the menu as well. I also got fried tofu (not pictured), which was excellent too. Service was quick, and we received our food right away. I would definitely come back again, possibly with my colleagues. read more

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THAI TEST KITCHEN @ SORRENTO VALLEY I was looking for a Thai restaurant near Sorrento Valley, and this place popped up with really high reviews, so we decided to check it out. It's literally inside a corporate office building, super secluded, and definitely feels like it mainly caters to people working in the offices nearby. If you come here, just know it's more of a small corporate plaza vibe. Parking was very limited, and we were honestly a little nervous about getting towed since it's mostly corporate parking, but we parked right out front and it ended up being fine. The restaurant itself is very small, with only a few tables. There weren't many people dining in, which makes sense because it seems like most customers are office workers grabbing takeout and heading back to work. Despite that, the staff were extremely friendly, which made the experience really pleasant. We ordered the crispy pork dish, and it was incredible, super flavorful and definitely the highlight of the meal. The food overall was really good. It is on the pricier side for Thai food (around $15-$20 per entrée), but the quality matched the price. One thing to note: the bathroom is located outside of the restaurant. The staff will explain how to get there, but it's a bit of a walk and kind of tucked away in the corporate area. Overall, this place was solid, and I'm really glad we came. If you're in the Sorrento Valley area and craving Thai food, I'd definitely stop by. read more

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A regular workday lunch option, despite being on the pricey side for the portions. We recommend the sausage fried rice, panang curry, stir fry options (e.g., kra pow, eggplant), not necessarily the pad thai. Our go-to protein is the fried pork, though one receives 4 bite-size pieces for the $4 up-charge :( Minor thing, their spiciness level is inconsistent - the max 10 can be underwhelming on some days. Order online prior to pickup as they can get backed up on orders. Parking and seating have been available whenever we have gone here, even while nestled in the business park. Friendly staff. read more

Thai Test Kitchen - Eggplant and Fried Pork over Rice - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

Lots of parking for the restaurant but seating can be limited. Great for a quick lunch if you work in the area. Spice levels are definitely on point. Great Thai option in sorrento valley. Service is fast casual, you order at the cashier and find a seat with your number and they will bring your food to you. Casual sit down restaurant. Can be pretty busy on the weekdays during peak lunch hours. read more

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There's a new dish! I don't know how long it'll stay on the menu so you guys should run to the restaurant and try it! Egg noodle with BBQ pork (thai style). Thai BBQ pork is not as sweet as the chinese version. This one tasted more like honey roasted BBQ pork and it's still not as sweet. I have not had this type of BBQ pork in more than 20 years! So good. The noodle came with BBQ pork, some fish balls, chicharron, garlic oil, green onions and cilantro. The flavor is on the mild side with a tiny bit of sweetness (thai people love to put sugar in their food. it's actually good as long as you don't use too much sugar). It also came with a little bowl of soup since in Thailand you typically can order the dry or soup version. And the dry version would come with soup on the side. The entire dish is exactly as you'd get from food carts around Bangkok. I grew up eating this type of noodle and it really took me home. If you have visited Thailand and had this dish before, RUN!! You don't want to miss it! read more

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It is located in the business/office area, but boy .... The food was AMAZING!! We ordered 2 entrees and they both were tasty.

I had a great experience here. I came here on a Thursday afternoon and it was quite slow considering it was a workday. It's located in a huge corporate office building complex, which is why I rated it only 4 stars. It's not very walkable to anything nearby but it is a good spot especially if you're working there. Other than the location, there are many menu options to chose from. Pad see ew is one of my favorite dishes in terms of Thai cuisine and they did it perfectly. It wasn't overly oily and the flavor was amazing. I would recommend if you like this dish or anything similar. The inside of the restaurant was tastefully decorated and I liked the vibe. It was clean and we were welcomed upon walking in. The food came fast and they had lots of seating! Overall, I had a great experience and would come back if I'm ever in the area! read more

Thai Test Kitchen - Pad See Ew & Pork and Broccoli - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

Cute little thai shop with tropical decor, came on a Monday off for some lunch. I would agree with the other reviews that they do take a while to make your dish. I believe my group of 3 got our food after 30 minutes of waiting.. so I wish it could've been more speedy. The worker was really nice though and I liked how they have a self-serve water station for the wait. I got a crispy pork belly with green beans and basil. It was crispy but not dry. Green beans were cooked well and had a nice coat and snap to it. The flavors were really yummy, simple but fulfilling, I just wish portions were bigger for the price because it is on the pricier side for how much you get. I got a spice level of 3 and it was a mild spice, perfect for me. (4/5) My bf got a pad thai with a 4 spice level and the spice jump was bigger than anticipated. Pad thai was flavorful as well, I would just say the same thing about price compared to smaller portions. It was good but nothing crazy (3.5/5). Overall, I would try other dishes from here but wish it were more reasonably priced and better cook time. read more

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Very good Thai food due to the flavor and authenticity of their dishes. I love that they have a wide variety of items on their menu, we ordered the pad Thai and chicken bowl. The chicken came with a dipping sauce that I'm familiar with and not a lot of Thai restaurants offer it so I was elated when I saw it. The inside is nice but to find the place was a bit confusing since it's tucked inside some office buildings. If you drive a little further than the gps instructs, you'll find plenty of parking. Recommend this spot! read more

My preferred work lunch spot! I've never has an issue with the quality and freshness when I eat in person or pick up take-out! The flavors are so spot on and always packed fresh with herbs, veggies, and generous slices of meat - the whole works! Definitely ask about spice levels before you order so you know what you're getting into - or don't complain after ;) Their thai tea and thai coffee is also a great pick up and has pushed me through the afternoon work slump mulitple times - I've even come by just to pick up coffee! Be prepared to wait a bit for your oder at peak lunch times - be patient, they're a small family business! But trust that it's going to be worth it! read more

Solid Thai spot! You go up to the register and order and they'll bring it to your table. The decor here is cute and old school; the service was quick and friendly, and the food was good. I wasn't blown away by anything but the pad Thai and egg drop soup were pretty good! The Thai tea wasn't my favorite, I think it could've been a little creamier but overall not bad. Would definitely come back to try some of their other dishes! read more

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Still one of the best Thai food in the area. We usually Order Online, and the food is ready in about 20-30 minutes. Pad Thai with chicken is our go-to. Good amount of chicken. Spice level of 3 is perfect. Entire entree is tasty. I love the Drunken Noodle with beef. Oh so good. Spice level 5 for me. Yellow curry is delicious too. This dish fill you up, especially with the amount of rice. Super cute decor. Plenty of tables inside. Want a super nice view of the canyon and ocean? Go to the west-side of the parking lot and eat your food there. It's beautiful. read more

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Came as a party of 2 on a Friday at 1:30 PM. There was no wait. Parking: Convenient and stress-free. There are several parking lots nearby, so finding a spot is easy. Ambience: A smaller, quiet restaurant perfect for casual work lunches, as it's surrounded by local businesses. The atmosphere is simple but functional. Service: Quick, friendly, and efficient, even during busy hours. The staff keeps things moving smoothly. Food: Portions on the smaller side for the price. Gra Pow Kai - 7.5/10: A decent dish featuring minced chicken, onions, serrano peppers, and basil leaves served with jasmine rice. While the flavors were good, it didn't stand out as anything extraordinary. Spaghetti Kee Mao - 6/10: Unfortunately underwhelming. The dish lacked bold flavors and came across as bland. Summary: Thai Test Kitchen offers a wide-ranging menu that I'd be happy to explore further. With cute decor and at an accessible location, it's worth another visit to try their other dishes. read more

Thai Test Kitchen - Gra Pow Kai and Spaghetti Kee Mao - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

Came with my coworkers at lunch on a Tuesday and this place was pretty busy! I ordered the Khao man gai and I was happily impressed. Always looking for some good hainan chicken and this satisfied that craving. The spicy sauce is actually super tasty, be warned it does get quite spicy! Their portions are a little small for the price, but food was really good. Service was pretty quick considering they were busy! read more

Thai Test Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was really good. Food was served on paper plates and plastic containers!! The ambiance was good. Bring your patience when they are extremely busy. Wait staff was not present at all. read more

Such a cute little hidden spot that I highly recommend! I met one of the owners who was so sweet and told us how her and her husband started the restuarant. She told me about the decorations of the restaurant, which is all from her son, who is famous on TikTok @koysun! Should totally check out! Pad Thai: It's sweet and savory! I love the crushed nuts on my pad thai. My favorite! I'd say a generous and flavorful portion. There is yummy cilantro and green onion on it. Pad See Ew: Savory and love the little saltiness from the soy sauce. Can taste a little sweetness. If you're craving thai food and want to support a small business please look into this restaurant! read more

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This is such a cute little place hidden away in an industrial plaza area! I would never have stumbled upon this place so I'm glad I found it on maps by chance! They have plenty of seating inside and some seating outside as well. They have so many delicious looking dishes on the menu. They are also accommodating for vegan options! I got the drunken noodles and it was so amazing! I can't believe this place is tucked away, that's such a disservice to everyone. People need to know about this place. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I can't wait to come back to try more things here. read more

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This place is my once a week go-to lunch now. The service is above and beyond. My staples - Papas noodles - I think this an unassuming star of the menu especially because i think it's a persona recipel to the owners family and I haven't seen anything like it on any menu. Basil Eggplant - just excellent! Khau mun gai - perfect if you're craving that chicken and rice. My original review has info on this and search for chicken and rice after a trip to a Singapore made me stumble on this gem! read more

Thai Test Kitchen - Khau mun Gai - not on their menu. 5/5 ! - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

The food is very mid, super pricey for what is is also like $20 for $2 worth of noodles. Me being south East Asian myself knows that the ingredients to create these dishes are very inexpensive. The service is also very slow it looked okay inside I wouldn't recommend this place at all. read more

Hidden gem in a business park in Sorrento Valley Thai Test Kitchen is wonderful. You can smell all the tasty dishes as soon as you walk in the door. The menu is accommodating for vegan and gluten free diets as well. The portion sizes and prices are very good. Just wish it was open a little later to be able to bring friends for dinner after work! read more

Thai Test Kitchen - Pad Thai GF - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

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Was super excited to find this thai restaurant within walking distance. What a cute location! Understandably, it's only open during the weekday work hours so can't do dinner or weekend takeout. The kitchen was quite busy when we arrived so we had to wait quite awhile for our appetizer. We thought maybe they forgot about our order so I went inside to check! The shrimp fried rice was very tasty. I would definitely recommend and come here again! read more

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I cant believe I am writing this review with two star. The iced latte is one of the best in the neighborhood. The duck curry was perfectly balanced, tantalizing all the taste bud you want to trigger. The decor is a perfect blend of southern California and thailand with moped and skate boards. But it is in the office park and we had to wait 50 minutes after ordering the food to get our lunch. We started checking after 30 minutes and 20 minutes we were told it is coming any minute. And while after waiting for more than 50 minutes, I was told that I should have ordered online first with the app before coming here. It is only the 4th time in my life left a 0% tip. Service gets 0 star. read more

The Pad Thai had good flavor by itself however the noodles were super chewy to an extent I had to use my finger to break it. I brought this to the attention of the staff and it was remade, however I wonder if the same bowl was reheated or if the noddles had gotten stale today cause at this instance it felt unevenly cooked with most of it still chewy. It was unfortunate since I think the flavor was very good so I'm giving 3 stars but the noodles were simply a struggle. I was approached by the staff and was asked if it was better and I shared my concern. I was told to ask for soft noodles next time and that here they use fresh noodles unlike soaked noodles at other Thai restaurants. That may be, but I have had pad Thai countless times in my life and easily at over 50+ Thai restaurants, and I can say I have never dealt with as chewy of noodles. Here's me after trying to pull to break the remade noodles which were still better than the first batch. read more

Thai Test Kitchen - Pad Thai - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

Nestled in an office park well off the beaten path, this Sorrento Valley gem is a wondeful place to sit down and eat. Don't let the photos fool you. I came here on a Friday around 2pm and the office park was dead, so this place only had a couple of diners. I had the Singapore Noodles, my wife had the Pad Thai. Both plates were excellent! Best Singapore Noodles I've had. The Pad Thai was delicious as well, but my wife kept taking from my plate. In fairness, Pad Thai is a common dish in Thai restaurants. Get the Singapore Noodles, you won't regret it. read more

Thai Test Kitchen - Singapore Noodles - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

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I eat here once a week. Best quick Thai in the area. Singapore noodles, spaghetti kee mao, tom yum, and curries are all great!! Sophie is the best read more

Worst service I have ever experienced. Ordered my food at the counter, after waiting for more than 30 minutes I asked how much longer it would be, she said my food was already ready but they hadn't called out my name. Small thin women at the register is the absolute worst and does not know how to run a busy restaurant. In addition, she would not allow me to purchase an additional dipping sauce for my food say "they don't allow that". -What type of restaurant won't let you purchase something? I will absolutely never go back. read more

Ordered pad thai and fried tofu, both were out instantly! WARNING: Don't go above 8/10 spice even if you have a high tolerance... read more

Thai Test Kitchen - Pad Thai - Noodles Near Me - San Diego, California

I saw a few posts surrounding Thai Test Kitchen with the artwork, and this spot has always been on my list of places to visit. The hours were just difficult for me as I live south, and they're only really open for the 9-5 work hour. Finally when I had the chance to swing by for a lunch date, I was excited to try their food! - PARKING - There's several business lots in this section of Sorrento Valley, so I just parked in one of the lanes adjacent to the restaurant. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Not a huge restaurant, but they do have a variety of seating arrangements inside and outside. I wouldn't come with a huge group, although if you do, come early and snag a few tables to push together. A work group took the entire middle section inside, but luckily it was only myself and my best friend so we took one of the 2-seater options near the windows. Staff is friendly, and after ordering it took around 10-15 minutes for our food to come out. - FOOD - Thai Tea: Nice tea flavor, fairly strong! I still have my favorite spot in SD but this is pretty good! Pad See Ew: Really nice wok-hei, I love it when the noodles are charred from the wok. Portion size is decent. I was surprised at the jump between spice levels - my best friend got a 3 and I got a 4, but the gap seemed to be at least 2-3 levels! Still very tasty. I tried her Pad Thai, and it was more on the sweet, tamarind-y side. I personally like my Pad Thai to be a good balance between sweet and savory, so this wouldn't be on my list of things to order the next time I come around. - OVERALL - A solid spot for Thai food if you work in the area! Would definitely recommend the Pad See Ew for a safe pick! read more

A gem hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the strip mall. The service is friendly and the location is great. There are plenty of parking. The food is great and just as what we expected. My companion ordered her Pad Sew Ew and I ordered the Broccoli and Crispy Pork. The crispy pork was made with pork belly served over rice. Nice place and easy to get to. I would highly recommend this place for lunch read more

Heard about this place from a friend so I went to go check it out for lunch on a weekday. It's hidden in a big business area in Sorrento Valley and there was a constant stream of customers coming in for lunch. I thought the food was flavorful but a bit salty. The portions were quite small for the price too. I don't think any of us will be returning. We choose bbq pork as the meat options on a few of the dishes and regretted it. They were dry and didn't add anything to the dishes. Just dry bbq pork belly pieces added to the dishes on top. Choose different meat options so that they are cooked in with the dishes. read more

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Great service even tho it was super busy & popular. They have many tables inside & outside. Bathroom was broken tho and had no running water, but thankfully they had hand sanitizers inside. My husband and I both ordered 2 different crispy pork belly bowls and loved both of them. I think they tasted the same, just different veggies. But we appreciated the super crispy pork belly. We also loved the spaghetti, it had a yummy savory flavor to it. I only wish they had the usual Thai condiments that most restaurants have, but the food was flavorful enough. read more

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One of my favorite Thai places in SD!! Authentic and Thai approved. Be prepared to wait because they are understaffed. I would recommend ordering online before going to pick up. Highly recommend the crispy pork belly with veggies. So fire :) read more

My family's new favorite Thai restaurant, what a hidden gem! I love their spicy noodles and basil crispy pork belly. I only wish they were open for dinner (they are open mostly for the business and offices in the area)--make sure you check their hours before coming. read more

This place is hidden in a business park, plenty of parking. Lots of seating both inside and outside. Service was great and food came out quick. Received recommendations, which I welcome all the time. I was so excited to try their food, I love Thai food. Ordered the Spaghetti Kee Mao as recommended and the Gra Prow Kai. Both were flavorful and fresh. The only issue, was both dishes were a tad bit too salty for my taste. Not horrible when it makes your stomach hurt, but close. The flavors were good. Maybe I'll ask to lessen the salt? Less fish sauce maybe? Other than the salt factor, this place is a good option. It's close to my dentist and my husband's job, so it's a perfect spot to grab lunch after.. I would like to come back and try their curries maybe those aren't as salty. read more

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The food is always sooo good!!! How do they do it? They don't skimp on lime, the noodles are always cooked well, flavors are what you want in Thai food. Service could be better but it seems like the team is super small, and they're always busy, especially considering their business hours, so they get a pass because their food is worth the wait. Love that there's outdoor seating too! read more

I remember seeing this building go through a journey on Instagram! The owners son painted a beautiful sign on the wall of the building but the landlord painted it back to gray and said the sign must be acrylic (as now seen in my photo). Looks great! They were able to keep the font. And they have great graphic posters printed on the doors. The son (I'm not sure of his name- sorry!) even did the word paintings inside the restaurant on the orange! Such a cool process. I recommend checking IG for the videos! Anyways back to the review, they had more tables than I thought they would and even outdoor seating. The lighting was bright thanks to the many windows! It was clean inside and bright. The menu was posted on the left side wall but I was too short to properly read it! I'm 5ft2 btw! Luckily when we walk up to the counter, they have the menus there. I love the graphic and colors used on the menu. It really matches the theme they have. In addition they have the name of the dish, description, and occasionally some pictures. The girl working there was really sweet and informative about the menu items. They also asked what spice level we wanted and when we ordered a latte drink she asked which milk we prefer! They had many options (: To share we ordered: - Larb Chicken Salad with Sticky Rice: I'd order this again. I never knew what it was and was always intimidated to order it because of it's name. But my aunt ordered it and I tried it~ it was surprisingly zingy and citrusy. The basil worked well in this and the sticky rice was 100% different than Vietnamese sticky rice. I really liked it! The only thing I can't get behind is eating raw cabbage (even with the larb inside). Next time I'd mention it to them so that they don't waste their cabbage with me! Pad Thai with Beef: we got mild, but I think next time I'd go up one level because there wasn't any heat to it. I enjoyed it though! The beef had a great wok hei flavor to it. Pad See Ew: I'd skip this next time. It was good but compared to the other dishes we had it just wasn't up to par. A little on the bland side (for me!-- maybe if we ordered spicy or medium I'd enjoy it better). Although I didn't like it, my aunt throughly enjoyed it and the veggies that was in it. Eggplant* over rice: (has stir-fried basil, beef, bell pepper etc) in it. This topped the pad Thai, I don't even LIKE eggplant. But this dish was top tier. I really really enjoyed it! The flavor was out of this world. I would 1000% get this again! Papaya Salad: It was well dressed, we got the mini shrimp on the side. It tasted delicious. We got some sambal oleck in little packets and in mini containers we got fresh grinder chili peppers! Spicy but tasty. To drink, I ordered the Thai iced tea which had great flavor and a strong "vanilla" aroma to it. My aunt ordered the Dang soda (thai fruit syrup with soda) and it was refreshing! My other aunt ordered an iced strawberry hibiscus but it was too sweet for her liking. As a dessert, one of my aunts ordered the Roti. It's like a fried flaky 'pancake' lightly tossed in cinnamon and drizzled with condensed milk. Overall, I found the food to be very delicious and we enjoyed our lunch here at Thai Test Kitchen! I like that the food comes in to go containers because if you're full you just ask them for a lid and then you're on your way! The food came out relatively fast and the aroma from the kitchen was in-cre-di-ble! If they opened on a Saturday I'd come here for dinner with my friends. But at the moment they are only open weekdays until 5pm. There's also plenty of parking spaces. We went on a Monday around 1-2pm! read more

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