We thought of Zzamong but my sister thought they were all right so we decided to try The Ppong. It was good! Clean space, parking lot in front and back, and very kind service. I value the quality of food + price over service any day which tends to be a good fit for KTown in LA, but server (maybe owner?) was friendly, always smiling, prompt. I liked how the jjamppong come in wide clay pots. Our orders: Seafood jjamppong ($19.97): my favorite and generous amount of seafood White jjamppong ($19.97): never seen this in a Korean Chinese restaurant and surprisingly good Black bean noodles ($15.97) read more

I was looking for a place to park and eat, here it is , couple of blocks from Koreatown and h market (15 min free parking), this place , if you are lucky allow you to park. The noodle is big bowl and $20, you will enjoy it, spicy, soup is genuine, a little complain is the crab leg, not fresh (smell of ammonia ), well at least it get the soup to have seafood smell. I just tossed that into the empty bowl on the right. Given I have been to Korea on business (suwon samsung) a couple of times, this place is legit! read more

The Ppong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The most enjoyable Korean food I've had in a while. After living in Seoul for 2 months, sometimes I forget how lucky we are that ktown exists and this place does too. Seafood Jjam Ppong: GETTTT This was the star of the show and omg the perfectly spicy and bright flavors will make your day and make you do the happy dance with every bite. Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles): GET! This was flavorered so well and the perfect amount of savory and creaminess. This is probably my favorite Korean dish and this place does it justice. Sweet and sour pork: Get I've had a lot of places recently and this place does it well. A good balance of sweet and sour where one doesn't overpower the other. It could use a touch more flavor though Ofc like any other LA spot, parking can be touch but there's a small lot in front Food: 9/10 Service: 7/10 Atmosphere: 6/10 Value: 6/10 read more

The Ppong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I had a very bad experience here today. The jamppong I ordered had a piece of hair in it. I told the waiter. The waiter had a nose job and looks like Michael Jackson. You can't miss him. He said that the hair must have come from me. I told him my hair is dyed and the hair is black. He begrudgingly took it back to the kitchen. I hear the staff kicking up a fuss. When they brought it back out, they purposely added a bunch of salt so I couldn't enjoy the food. I've never seen an establishment treat their customers with so much hatred. read more

Pros: - Parking lot (no valet) - good deals with noodles and pork set - Jamppong was massive! - efficient service, have tablets to order Cons: - Jamppong was delicious. I prefer a more clear broth, but this felt a little heavier - Jajjangmyeon was a bit in the blander side - pork had an assortment of meat to flour ratio of some being a lot of meat/little Looking forward to trying different ones around ktown read more

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One of the weaker jjajangmyeon spots I've tried in Ktown. The staff was extremely nice and welcoming, and getting seated was immediate. The inside is decently sized and well lit. You order through a tablet at your table which was convenient, and parking wasn't too bad in their lot. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. We got the Jjajangmyeon + Sweet & Sour Pork Combo which seemed like a decent deal. The noodles themselves were fine, but the sauce was bland and underseasoned. It felt like it was just there to mix into the noodles without actually bringing any taste. There were only two tiny pork pieces in it, which at that point, might as well have been taken out completely. Maybe we just got an unlucky scoop? The pork also had similar issues. They were more soft than crispy, and the sauce was barely sweet or sour. Like the jjajangmyeon, the sauce felt like it was just kinda there to exist. Admittedly, the portions also could've been a little bigger. I feel bad leaving a negative review since our server was genuinely really nice, but flavor-wise, it just didn't hit. I wouldn't come back unless the recipes see some major changes. read more

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The Ppong is a spot for those who enjoy Jajangmyeon and Jamppong noodles. I heard of this restaurant from TikTok, during the period when Covid was at it's peak in 2020. Over the past 4 years, I've found myself periodically craving Jajangmyeon and this place was always the first restaurant to come to mind. The quality of the food at The Ppong is consistently impressive. Ingredients are fresh, and the flavors are well-balanced. The dishes are generally on the more afforable side, compared to other establishment that serve the same dishes, which I definitely appreciate. Service at The Ppong is generally attentive and friendly. However, during peak hours, there can be a bit of a wait, and service might slow done slightly due to the shortness in staff and seating in the restaurant. Nonetheless, the staff professionalism and eagerness to assist make up for any minor delays. Overall, The Ppong is a great casual dining location with its newly innovative ordering system, and high quality food. I would 10/10 recommend getting the Black Bean Noodles w/ Sweet and Sour Pork. The portions are absolutely amazing and will satisfy every craving you have. read more

The Ppong - Jajangmyeon / Sweet and Sour Pork - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Their black bean noodles are amazingly saucy, flavorful and enjoyable to chew on! The price for their dishes is very affordable and I love coming back because of the service, vibe and delicious food! The deep fried dumplings are great, v crispy and the sauce was delectable to the point where my bf and I dipped the pork in :) the pork isn't my favorite due to not eating pork too much but my bf and other friends who have tried it enjoy it!! I will say that i wish the jajangmyeon had some more beef in it because if it did I wouldn't mind paying more for it :) read more

The Ppong - Black bean noodles, Sweet and Sour Pork,Deep Fried Dumplings - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The bowl or visual containing jjamppong was delicious. But when I took a bite, it was just a food that didn't really taste like jjamppong. I think they should pay more attention to the taste of the soup than the visible visuals. The order is also made with the machine on the table, You can only order the payment, but you can go to the front separately and pay the cashier. I hesitated for a while. I wondered how much I should give Cashier a tip. read more

The Ppong - Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Beware with the black bean noodles. They took instant black bean noodles. The dish is not restaurant made. You go to the Ppong, you should just get the jam ppong only. The jam ppong are actually quite tasty with average spicy level and hot flavorful soup. The meals came out super fast. The sweet and sour pork is also good but I like Zzamong's more. The parking lot is private with decent ample parking. I would come here only for jam ppong. read more

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Great casual spot for good Korean-Chinese food! The restaurant is small but with decent seating. We ordered two types of the champong (one seafood and one with meat and seafood), the black bean noodles, and the ttangsuyuk (fried pork with sweet sauce). In all the dishes, the ingredients were top-tier quality. The noodles were also very chewy, unlike a lot of other places. Our favorite dish was the fried pork. They serve it with fresh cut cabbage and other vegetables which was a fun take on the dish that added a lot of freshness. The noodle dishes taste-wise was average, but I think the quality of the ingredients definitely give them brownie points. What made me give this place 5 stars was the service. Who I presume to be the owner was so kind and accommodating. He was very attentive and quick to bring us anything we needed. I definitely recommend supporting this business! read more

The Ppong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Came here to try the black bean noodles and the pork. Maybe this isn't really my cup of tea, I'm not too sure, but it's whatever you prefer right? I just thought it was pretty decent. If I were to describe the flavor, I would say it's more on the sweet side with long and chewy noodles. I have not tried the 2nd thing on the menu which almost looks like a crab/seafood casserole. I will have to come back and try this. The price point on this is actually really good though. I got the set for black bean noodles and it fed 2 people easy. read more

The Ppong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A cute restaurant that serves up good black bean noodles and sweet and sour pork. The staff here is some of the friendliest I've met in Ktown so that is definitely a plus! Clean restaurant and modern vibes is what I would say the atmosphere is like. Onto the food, the food is pretty standard for what it is, though the flavors are good and they make everything fresh which is a great touch. Not my favorite black bean noodle place but Ppong is definitely above the average black bean noodle joint! I would recommend this place if you're looking for a reasonably priced black bean noodle place! Authentic in flavors, friendly staff, and parking in ktown all lead to a good experience! read more

The Ppong - Black Bean Noodle - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A very casual Korean place that specializes in (and really only serves) jjjamppong and jajangmyeon. And they do it pretty well. We came on a Saturday afternoon and were greeted by the single server very warmly. He asked us if we've tried these dishes before; we had, but another couple after us did not and he took time to explain the menu to them. Food is ordered through a kiosk on the table and brought out to you, which means when you're seated the service is very fast. We saw the jajajangmyeon and pork combo on Instagram and came for that. The black bean noodles were sweet, savory, and pleasantly chewy. But the portion is a little small, and I kind of wish it had more meat and was warmer when it came to us. We've never had Korean sweet and sour pork before, and I like how separating the sauce and meat kept it nice and crispy. The sauce legit tasted like apple pie filling; it was delicious, but I added a healthy amount vinegar to balance it out. We tried the jjamppong too just because it's in the name and the combination is classic, but it was by far our favorite. It's *loaded* with a variety of seafood, veggies, and noodles, with tons of smoky wok flavor packed into the creamy and delicious broth. It's just spicy enough, and I added plenty of gochugaru on the side for more heat. They don't have a combo plate, so bring a friend to try both the jjamppong and jajangmyeon. Or don't, come extra hungry, and inhale both yourself. We're definitely coming back, for two jjamppongs and a jajangmyeon to share. read more

The Ppong - Sweet and Sour Pork Black Bean Noodle Seafood Jjam Ppong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This tiny little restaurant nestled right between Hancock Park and Ktown is super cute and feels like a snack shop you'd find in an alley Seoul. The tiny menu (maybe 8 items) is limited but delicious. I can appreciate them only having a few things but doing those dishes right! Jjamppong (the restaurant's namesake) is soooooo satisfying. Scalding hot, spicy, full of seafood and scorched onions for that wok flavor, and chewy bouncy noods! Definitely the standout dish. We also had jjajang myun and it was solid, but nothing out of the ordinary. The sweet & sour pork, must when eating these noodles was so refined from the old school version. The quality of pork seemed high and lean, and love the touch of shredded fresh veggie slaw on top for some freshness. The young man, the only person working the front of house was gentle, kind, attentive and efficient. What More can you ask for at a 10 table restaurant. It's may have given five stars if they served fresh crunchy cabbage kimchi (no kimchi here so manage your expectations). Regardless, Deeeelish! read more

The Ppong - Seafood jjam ppong, Black Bean Noodle, Extra noodle - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been just order for delivery this place since when they open but it's my first time go to there for eat with a friend. Ordered brisket jjampong as always but I think it's different quality than before. When the first time opens food was a lot so it's enough for sharing two people. But at this time enough for only one person. If you like to order just seafood jjampong try brisket jjampong. It's same better quality and good price. Brisket jjampong (3/5) I give only 3 because got changed. In my opinion I don't like when restaurants change taste or quality. Sour and sweet pork (3/5) I used eat this a lot at other places but I hope this place sauce need to be more sticky. Small place, limited seat for table. Very clean The owner whoever serving was accommodating. I would like to go this place again Plus parking place is very limited. read more

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Jajangmyeon was really good! The noodles were flavorful and the sauce was perfect. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely coming back again read more

You guys, go here. Get anything and everything - the food is guaranteed to be delicious. Service is excellent and friendly. Ambiance is like home. read more

I love this place! I always get the black bean noodle and sweet n sour pork combo! I love the sauce flavor and the pork is always fresh! read more

The Ppong - Black Bean Noodle - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This restaurant is tucked away but was recommended so we had to check it out. Ordering is easy, there's a tablet at each table which makes it easy to go through the menu options and get your food quickly to your table. Portions are huge I definitely could've shared but wanted to sample a little of everything. We ordered some delicious and comforting seafood soup and black bean noodles, also a large bowl of karage is a must order. Small parking lot so hopefully it's not too crazy busy otherwise might have difficulty dining in, will return! read more

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This is my favorite jajangmyeon spot in LA. The portion is just right (not too much, not too little). I always get the tangsuyuk as well and it's always perfect. The service is quick and friendly, and I love the vibe inside. Parking is usually available in the lot which is critical in Koreatown. Love this place! read more

What a great find! The Pppong sits right in the edge of Koreatown in a small shopping center with ample parking. I came here for dinner with my friends and while their menu is on the smaller side, we were each able to find something we liked! I ordered the Deep Fried Dumplings and Black Bean Noodles. The dumplings were really good! The black bean noodles were also yummy but I think could have been a tad bit more flavorful with some meat. Overall still happy with the price here and also super quick service in which we were seated and taken care of. read more

The Ppong - Deep Fried Dumplings - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The Ppong is located on the side of Koreatown in a small plaza with lots of parking. It has a very casual setting, with a number of tables to sit at inside. Their menu is super straight and to the point; they offer the typical Korean-Chinese dishes. We stopped by on a Monday evening since I was craving jjajangmyeon and my friend really wanted tangsuyuk. This place satisfied our cravings but didn't leave anything memorable. We ordered the Black Bean Noodle and Sweet & Sour Pork, which both came out very quickly. The prices were very reasonable, but the portions were on the smaller side. I felt that the jjajangmyeon could've had more flavor since the sauce was kind of lacking. The noodles were also slightly overcooked. Their tangsuyuk was well fried, but I was disappointed in the portion. It seems really big when it was brought out but looks were deceiving--after we removed the cabbage that was on top, the actual amount of meat was pretty small. The sauce was also overly sweet. The service was friendly and fast. In general, Ppong does a solid job, but I do prefer other jjajangmyeon options in the area! read more

The Ppong - Sweet and Sour Pork - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is amazing. Their jjamppong is probably top in Los Angeles. Their soup flavor is so on point that I thought I'm in Korea. They char all their vegetables for that extra smoky flavor. You can tell they care about their quality. They also have a bunch of seafood stuffed inside like is a treasure hunt for octopus and clams. Their deep fried dumpling reminds me of the vegetarian dumpling from din tai fung but fried with a bit of pork inside. Very delicious. Sweet and sour squid is also done well. Lots of meat with minimum batter. The owner is a really nice guy. He make sure you're well taken care of. Give this place a try for sure. read more

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Came on a weeknight for a casual dinner. Overall, food was good but nothing phenomenal. Got the sweet and sour pork which was lightly crisp on the outside and the sweet and sour sauce was a decent balance of sweet and tangy. The black bean noodles were cooked well and the black bean sauce had more sweetness to it than what I've had before at other places. Also tried the brisket jjam ppong. The broth had a medium spice level and a variety of seafood which gave the it some depth. Customer service was a bit lacking and the staff seemed upset/annoyed when we asked for containers for the food we couldn't finish. She didn't respond; just went to grab 1 container and handed it to us but we needed 2 containers, so had to ask for another. The restaurant is in a small strip plaza that has limited parking spaces. read more

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Don't fall for the hype food is ok but nothing spectacular not to mention that we were completely ignored by the staff member he only greeted other Asian folks and completely ignored the rest of the customers which were Latinos. Makes me wonder how they treat the Latino staff in the kitchen cooking the food. They just have the Korean guy at the front for show lol he was cold and standoff ish. Y para rematar I got the shrimp jimppong you'd think for 20$ I would at least get more than 1 shrimp, and 1 tiny octopus bruh it was mostly noodle and a couple of mussels. My friend got the bean noodle and said the same thing, hardly meat in these dishes. read more

Delicious, albeit spicy, food!! Great portions, inviting environment. Great little place to know!

You can't miss it try all their dishes Food 8/10 Service 6/10 Ambiance was decent Will be back To try other dishes read more

Not only is the food delicious and super fresh. The portions are large and generous and the staff is always so welcoming and eager to teach new folks the way! read more

The Ppong - So modern and so clean! Excellent service - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ppong is located on the edge of ktown on Wilshire that sells korean black bean noodles amongst their other menu items. For $12 on some black bean noodles, I would definitely call that a bargain compared to any of the other korean restaurants in ktown. Inside of the restaurant has great seating and during the time I went for dinner I was seated immediately and didnt have to wait! Ordered just the black bean noodles and came out with a side of korean radishes/onions/black bean paste (traditional side dishes for this). Less is more! The black bean noodles were excellent and the first taste of the sauce had me stuffing my face with more and more. The noodles were so soft and easy to chew. Some places have the noodles way too chewy for my liking or the sauce would be way too salty. Didnt have any of those issues here! Cant wait for the next time to come here and satisfy my needs for korean black bean noodles. Looking forward to trying their spicy noodles + fried pork! Place has ample parking and was able to find a parking spot for dinner. Free parking in ktown! read more

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Actual rating more like a 3.5/5. Service was good, food was pretty good too. Desperately understaffed however. The Ppong already doesn't have a large space to work with, and they would definitely do better with just 1-2 more people in the front. When we first came in, the guy working had to attend to multiple tables before he could clear out our table. He was also so busy that there was barely enough time to check on us, which is typically a non-issue, but it's not a good experience when your server is overwhelmed. This is a problem that can be solvable, but many restaurants choose not to. Food was pretty good. Not many choices - between the four-ish jjamppong dishes, 1-2 non-soups, and other misc side dishes, you're not choosing from a ton of options. I didn't mind because it's easier to make a decision. They have a virtual menu with a touchscreen to send in orders, and our food came out in reasonable time. Seafood jjamppong - Good flavor with a little kick. Some of the group thought this was too spicy, but I enjoyed. Came with baby octopus, chunks of squid (quite chewy and hard, not my favorite way to do it), mussels/clams, etc. Noodles had good texture on the bottom, but you'll have so much soup left over that you might as well order the $2 extra bowl of rice. Black bean noodles - On the sweeter end, which I didn't enjoy all that much. Comes with sauce on the sides and you mix yourself. Again with the rice recommendation - this is pretty good with the side bowl of rice or for taking home leftovers and having as an elite midnight snack. I wouldn't return based off my experience, but if management hires more people then I'd reconsider. Staff are kind and apologetic even, but this is a larger issue than one employee (literally). read more

The Ppong - Seafood Jjam Ppong, Black Bean Noodle - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great place to grab dinner with friends! There is a free parking lot. I got Combo B - black bean noodle and sweet/ sour pork for $25. The batter was great, and really enjoyed it. The black bean was a large portion for 1, but I get it. It was surprisingly sweet! I don't know what I was expecting, but I enjoyed it! You order from the table kiosk. Very minimal server interaction. Lots of indoor seating for groups of 4! read more

My favorite jjamppong restaurant! Love their spicy broth that's filled with seafood. The brisket is a must. The black bean sauce is very good too. It's better than Zzamong and Paik's nearby. Tastes amazing in the black bean noodles and with the shrimp fried rice (get this!). The tangsuyuk is good when you dine in, but it gets a little soggy if you do takeout, even though they package it well with vent holes. Mostly pork and not overbattered. Sweet and sour sauce changes depending on the day, but is generally on the sweeter side and not too sour. Found this place ~2 years ago and have been back many times. The downside: prices seem to go up $1 with each visit, so it's not the steal it once was. Black bean noodles went from $7 to $12, brisket jjamppong from $15 to $18, etc. On my latest visit, the bowls were new and seemed smaller too. Oh inflation. The food taste hasn't changed though! read more

The Ppong - Brisket Jjam ppong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Need to get the jjamponggg! It's my favorite jjampoong place. It's Smokey with a kick read more

The Ppong - 짜장밥, 짜장면, 탕수육 - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They have the best jjampong hands down, but i have to say their portion size is ridiculous.. my family and i all got the chadol (brisket) jjampong and there were barely any chadol pieces in there.. very disappointing... its seafood pasta w/ like not even 2 pieces of chadol they were very thinly sliced into small pieces. Also, the guy working there only gave us 2 plates of danmuji, so i asked for two more plates since there are 4 of us & i heard him saying something and stopping mid sentence and ended up just bringing it to me.. lol last time we came, the lady working there gave us 4 plates of danmuji so i'm not sure what his problem was. Other than that, the jjampong broth was really good. read more

The Ppong - Chadol Jjam ppong - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

UPDATE: ONE WEEK LATER.... HOW DO YOU GO FROM OMG TO WTF?? Went back and tried to order same thing but was "sold out" wife got seafood jjampong and I got shrimp fried rice with zzazzang sauce. They had no mandoo. We are in the restaurant. Food came faster. But WTF happened to the taste?? Jjampong had 1 shrimp a tiny crab with no meat, a couple mussel the size of a peanut and a whole onion and some kimchi. But most importantly the broth was bland.... The zzazzang sauce was so damn sweet I couldn't eat it.. IF YOU HAVE DIABETES DO NOT EAT ZZAZZANG!!! Holy crap it was bad. There was maybe 6 tiny shrimp and the plate was half the size you normally get around town. Another table complained her jjampong was salty. My wife didn't finish her meal, she called it bland onion jjampong. Bad bad bad .. and I believe the owner was there today, old man not the younger dude. How does the broth go from a 10 to a 1 in a week???? Why haven't I been to this place before? I love Korean Chinese food. Jam Ppong is one of my favorite dishes. I've tried most restaurants in ktown and in Seoul. This one beat my favorite in ChongNo (Chinese district in Seoul) First of all the broth is to die for!!! The noodles and vegetables are fresh perfectly cooked. I got the one with seafood and intestines and couldn't believe how soft. Also the amount of food compared to other restaurants was way bigger, enough to fill my fat white belly I won't go anywhere else ever again ... Only thing was it took about 30 minutes to get our food to go. But I will just call it in! read more

this spot is right across the street from me so a super convenient spot to grab a meal. we tried the black bean noodles, fried dumplings, and sweet and sour pork. sauce for black bean noodles was a little thin but still yummy. crispy dumplings came out piping hot and were very crispy and yummy as well, i liked the sweet and sour pork, especially with the black bean noodles as i preferred that sauce over the one they gave. the sweet and sour sauce almost tasted like cinnamon applesauce many other people seemed to order the seafood bowl so maybe thats the dish to try read more

The Ppong - Black Bean Noodle - Korean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Heard good reviews from some friends and today! It was good business system Simple menu, good taste and rapid service for all. And, good boss who has a great attitude how to treat all customers. Good place with your friends. read more

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Great food and service! I would definitely go back soon! I really recommend this place if you're in k-town!

The best casual Korean noodles in LA KTown! Highlights of the menu: 1. Deep fried dumplings 2. Black bean noodles 3. Sweet and sour pork 4. Intestine jjam ppong (with seafood). So order this if you like both intestine and seafood! 5. Drinks: sodas This place is sooo good that I was amazed by the first time visiting. The taste of food is beyond phenomenon when they have the Asian street food tastes in all of their dishes. I heard this place is packed at peak hours since the place is not so big but well known for their yummy food. Not only the food, this place offers the young casual vibes with very friendly service. It can become my go-to black noodles place in LA! read more

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