Really solid izakaya, not a lot in NYC with this kind of casual, fun vibe with tasty food and drinks that are actually reasonably priced. They also have 1 hour unlimited sake for $25 per person, and are generous with pours and refills :) read more

Toriya - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

I came here late one evening on a weekday and enjoyed my experience! The interior of the restaurant is spacious, casual, and great for big groups. Service here was pretty fast. We ordered sake, takoyaki, agedashi tofu, gyudon/udon, and a variety of skewers. Everything was delicious. The skewers came in a good portion and the entrees were flavorful and huge plates. It was a great casual drinking and cozy vibe with friends on a rainy day. read more

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We tried a bunch of the skewers. Our favorites were the chicken thigh with green onion and the shrimp. Our least favorites were the chicken with wasabi and the short rib skewers because they were both on the dry side. Perhaps overcooked? We loved the beef rice dish we got. Service was good. read more

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I came on a Tuesday at around 9:30 and my food was out fairly quickly. I was out by 10 which was perfect because I didn't wanna spend the whole night in the city as someone who lives in Brooklyn. The ambience looks exactly like how I felt Japan did when I went to visit. Of course it had a little American twist but ultimately it did. Give me some sort of nostalgia. I ordered two items that came out to like 20 with tax. I want not paying like 22 which wasn't bad at all and I had the gyoza and their version of the chicken sandwich. 10 out of 10 would recommend, especially since they're open until midnight. If you're in the area and want something to eat before heading home. I would advise this over the McDonald's. read more

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Came here to catch up with some friends and had a great time. The food was solid, and the udon special really stood out. Adding a little bit of wasabi when mixing it together makes a big difference because it gives the dish a nice, bright flavor. The skewers were good too. They don't come out all at once but are served as they're ready, which keeps them fresh. The servers were friendly and checked in often to make sure we had everything we needed. At the end of the meal, they have a fun little game where you can try to win a free dinner by stopping a buzzer at 8:88. It's a cute touch and a nice way to wrap up the evening. read more

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Short review/recommendations- Gyunabe, Okonomiyaki, Buta Kimchi, Karaage I was at this izakaya a while back with a group. I remember the service being nice and this place was larger than expected expanding pretty far behind where we were sitting in the front. They have a bit more beers on the menu compared to most izakaya, with the only one having more being Juraku, and I went with a Hitachino Nest XH for $13 listed as a Belgian style strong ale matured in shochu casks which was tasty with a good amount of sweetness but not too much. In general, the portions were generous for the price point and the food was excellent with a couple definite highlights. For small plates, we soon got the Purple Sweet Potato Fries for $10 which are listed as being lightly battered with spicy mayo & honey mustard. The fry was a light enough that I could still taste the sweet potato (presumably taro) with the spicy mayo being very nice with it. There was also the Chicken Karaage for $12 listen as Japanese style deep fried boneless chicken thighs which was also good. Nice sized pieces of tender chicken with a light fry. The larger plates came out soon afterwards. Most expensive and absolutely massive was the Gyunabe for $38 with thinly sliced beef, cabbage, lotus root, chives, and chili flakes simmered in chicken broth. There was a generous amount of beef on top and the dish was enough for two people especially with on appetizer prior. It is cooked at the table with them pouring the milky chicken broth on top. Said broth wasn't too salty and the beef was thin so it was nice and tender. If you can't get into Kimura, this would in short be a nice alternative. One of our other preferences was the Buta Kimchi for $22 listed as stir-fried pork belly with kimchi seasoned in a savory house sauce and served with tofu. The pork belly was tender with a slightly sweet and decently spicy sauce which was very tasty with the tofu which had a different texture than normal. The Creamy Mentaiko Udon for $20 with heavy cream sauce, mentaiko (pollack roe,) and onion was also solid. I have strong opinions about this dish and this was solid especially for a more creamier version which is less of a preference. They put a pretty generous amount of mentaiko on top which balanced out the heaviness and the noodles had a good texture. The Okonomiyaki listed as a Japanese savory pancake with grated yam batter and mixed vegetables topped with katsuobushi, aonori, mayonnaise, and savory okonomiyaki sauce was also good. This is available just with vegetables for $17 or $20 with pork belly or seafood and we got the plain version. It came out sizzing with plenty of bonito on top and was mildly sweet and savory with a bit of fishiness. It was solid overall. The Salmon-Don for $24 listed as fresh salmon sashimi served over rice, drizzled with sweet soy, and topped with wasabi, lemon, and radish sprouts was simple and good enough. The salmon quality was nice but there's obviously better places for this dish. The prices are a bit cheaper than many of the other Izakaya and at the same time, they still maintain good quality and good portion sizes. It's not my favorite place for certain dishes but everything was overall good and it's hard to complain when said complaints were mild at most. read more

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We came here for a weekday lunch and there were plenty of seats. I didn't know they had lunch specials but when they showed us the menu, that was definitely what I wanted. I had a Gyu don and because it was a lunch special, I was able to get an appetizer with it - I chose the two piece Karaage which was perfectly crispy outside and juicy on the inside, and a miso soup. This all made my belly satisfied :) read more

Toriya - Gyū-don 牛丼 - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

If you're looking for Yakitori in NYC, look no further than Toriya! From ALL of the appetizers, to each and every skewer, the food here is truly exceptional - and the cocktails and mocktails are not to be missed either. The experience is made even better by the amazing service - it blew me away how attentive the team here was during my visit! While you can't go wrong with anything on this menu, you absolutely CANNOT miss the chicken thigh with yuzukosho, the scallop kushikatsu, the hand rolls, or the purple sweet potato fries! I'll be bringing friends soon to try their "7.77 challenge" ... and maybe the endless sake bliss for 1 hour of unlimited sake! You definitely should not skip this spot!! read more

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Street neon vibe. Monday to Thursday sake bottle half off - that's a good deal!! The pretty good ones: - Yakitori - overall above average so worth a try. - Okonomoyaki - not hard to fail, tasty. - Fried Oyster - juicy - Fried Squid - like while squid leg fried, had to cut them, pretty good. The to avoid: - Seaweed Salad - those store bought type. - Tako Wasabi - store bought, something is not right didn't love it. - Grilled Cod Roe - the worse dish, probably the quality wasn't good already, it was also overcooked, dry, tasteless. Came with huge slices of cucumber not sure why. Loved the same we tried! read more

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great lunch special but don't think they offer it anymore. would come back for the lunch special for sure. pretty yummy, especially for like $12. everything else was good but pricey so not as eager to get again. service was good and speedy. it's always relatively empty when i'm there but i am going off peak hours so it's more peaceful. read more

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Everything from the reservation process to paying the bill was seamless. We have a medley of appetizers hot and cold dishes. Great bday for my friend. read more

Toriya - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

Such cute decor and vibes at Toriya!! If you want a good late night Japanese cuisine fix this is your spot Everything we got was delicious from skewers to small bites to the nabe Gyunabe 5/5: my fave!! The soup base was soo tasty and the fatty beef was good quality meat too - very vender Karage 5/5: the fried batter was fried just right!! And chicken was also very juicy Fried squid legs 4.5/5: this was also very delicious too - their fried stuff are all great Takoyaki 3.5/5: don't rly taste the seafood in the takoyaki Okonomiyaki 4.5/5: very meaty with all the seafood in it! Would get this again! And def get any of the yakitori skewers!! Only con was the cocktails, it tasted watered down surprisingly read more

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This cozy spot is great for date night, happy hour with coworkers, or a dinner with family. They are very accommodating for reservations, and let me sit even during a busier hour when I was 20 minutes late due to traffic. As an izakaya, they serve a wide variety of drinks and skewers, which is plenty for just a small snack, but also have an amazing choice of tapa sized appetizers such as squid, both teriyaki and fried, and main dishes as well. Pictured below are a few of my favorite dishes: -beef tongue: which was grilled to a perfect blend of slight crisp but very tender inside -chicken meatball, chicken skin, and chicken thigh skewers -hamachi collar: masterfully grilled and very juicy -tako wasabi: beware of the spice but well paired with the crispy seaweed strips All in all a must-try spot in the lower east side with a variety of options for all taste buds out there! read more

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Yakitori is clawing its way up the rankings for my favorite types of food groups. Ohhhhh you don't know what Yakitori is? You should have just told me you haven't been to Japan, haha. It's essentially just skewers, typically chicken skewers but has expanded to all types of meats and veggies. My big bro and I walked into Toriya like Godzilla and King Kong ready to DESTROY some skewers. We can both EAT. After walking through a chic minimalist Japanese exterior, the interior was kind of odd. Super dim lighting to the point where I had to turn my phone flashlight on to read the menu like a geriatric, but also had a bunch of neon signs on the walls and music BLASTING. I prefer a much chiller vibe for my Yakitori, but to each their own. Personal preference is beautiful. We went CRAZY. In total, we got 22 skewers and 10 piece gyoza that was actually some of the best I've had this year. See attached pic of that gyoza for your own mental health. The skewers come spaced out one after the other, and you can easily order more as you go which is idyllic. Our favorite skewers were the Kushikatsu Meatballs with tare sauce and the chicken thigh, with the least favorite being the short rib. $12 for a tiny little skewer of mid rib was not worth it. After demolishing everything because we are soldiers of god, the damage totaled up to $125 before tax and tip. No drinks or anything either so lowkey kind of expensive, but also we did get a lot of food so... I'll be back mostly due to the quality of food and how late they are open. This would be a solid place to pop your Yakitori cherry, although I am still looking for a Yakitori spot to really hang my hat on in NYC. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews read more

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Whole new Yakitori experience in NYC!! I am so obsessed with their Yakitori everything was well taste and flavors! Especially chicken thighs are great and soft and yummy!! Karaage was a bit luck of taste but they are crunchy and you can dip with mayo. Age-dashi Tofu is amazing exact broth with. We were just excited and ordered too much but we did ToGo and enjoyed next day as well :) their waiters were very efficient and knowledgeable! Good with some group of people you can share and enjoy!! read more

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Known for their meat skewers (yakitori), this Izayaka is open quite late, though they do have their last call around 12:45am. The interior is quite hip and trendy, but also a little dark in the front room booths. There's much more room in the rear. Happy hour is Mon-Thurs 5-7pm, and they've got some nice $1 deals. Bathrooms are surprisingly modern and clean. The staff was pleasant, but kept trying to take our plates even while we were eating. I get that we were eating around closing time for them (we still had about 20min before they closed), but it was a bit rude and off-putting. The food was good, but a little overpriced. The yakisoba was quite tasty and filling; probably goes well with a drink late at night. The skewers were a bit small. Overall, I'd come back, perhaps slightly earlier next time. read more

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Their food is so good that I came here two days in a row. Their portion sizes are decently large, and prices are relatively similar to other izakayas in Manhattan. Space is quite large and open so it would be a good spot for large parties. Their fried appetizers are seasoned nicely and aren't too greasy. I love their purple sweet potato fries, which is difficult to find elsewhere. I personally would stick to the Japanese foods on the menu and maybe not the buta kimchi. The buta kimchi was good but not worth it, in my opinion. read more

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Nice new place for Toribar! I recommend if you drink and come for happy hour. Every day of the week they have a cheap $1 special. Highly recommend the fried skewers, and grilled squid. I would pass on the okonomiyaki (too squishy for my liking), karaage (not that flavorful, also be careful because it completely burnt the top of my mouth). Ambiance is amazing. The neon lights and seating made everything look so cool. Service is good, and attentive. Looks like a great place for a night out with friends. read more

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So excited to try the new izakaya in lower east side. The yakitori and Kushikatsu are quite good and delicious. Service is good and love the old traditional Japanese decors with modern twist here. read more

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A lively young scene at this izakaya. Love the variety of choices on the yakitori. Food and service are good! I totally recommend, it is definitely a great hang out joint for casual bites and sake! read more

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Came here last month as I had this restaurant on my notes for a while, noting the yakitori as the attraction. Came here as a walk-in by myself after work and was greeted with hello and kind gesture. There were empty seats (before the seats slowly filled up), and I feel like I'm in the Japanese street alley vibe with the decor inside the restaurant. Ordered the yakitori and creamy mentaiko udon (with salad that comes along). Food came quickly and presented nicely. Yakitori is definitely delicious and juicy (sprinkle in chili flakes), and the creamy mentaiko udon is definitely creamy goodness when you spread that flavored cod roe all over the creamy udon. I felt that the salad was a bit yuzu-flavored heavy for my liking, but it was free when I ordered the udon, so no complaints for me. Overall, would definitely come here again and maybe try out the kushikatsu next time! read more

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Pretty fun izakaya spot with a pretty good happy hour and daily specials. The restaurant has a pretty cool neon-lit decor and the service was great. The kitchen comped us a couple small plates which was a nice touch. Toriya has pretty standard Izakaya with various things on skewers cooked with either salt or tare. They also offer a variety of small plates that are good for sharing. We shared a few skewers with my favorite being the pork jowl. Also, the fried oysters were really well done. Overall, I say Toriya is a great addition to the neighborhood and a good place to stop by with friends or coworkers for some light eats and drinks. read more

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Great little Yakiniku in the lower east side. Reasonable priced, the beef hotpot is a must try, the skewers are well seasoned with good variety. (Play the buzzer game!) read more

The restaurant is dimly lit with Japanese-themed decor. The music was a little too loud for conversation but many guests were still chatting. Though the waiters came around quickly enough the food took a while to come. We got the cucumber dish quickly, but had to wait a while for our chicken slider and okonomiyaki to arrive. The cucumber dish was refreshing. The chicken slider was well-balanced in terms of content. It was stacked a little tall but could be squished down to make it easier to eat. As for the okonomiyaki, it was filling and very savory. I felt the need to wash it down afterwards. Water didn't quite do that but a sip of beer helped. Overall, I would come again to try other things on their menu. read more

Toriya - Okonomiyaki - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

The deals at Toriya are too good to pass up! They were having a 50% off bottle of sake special and a $1 menu that rotates daily. On Wednesday it was 3 pieces of takoyaki. We got an assortment of grilled skewers and some deep fried ones, along with an order of fried oysters. They were all pretty good and they had pretty standard options. The atmosphere was also retro and they played city pop all night. I had a great time! read more

Toriya - shrimp and scallop - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

We went to Toriya on a Friday night. It was surprisingly only half full. We got the seafood okonomiyaki, beef nabe, and 6 skewers for 3 people and felt that it was more than enough. The nabe came with more meat than veggies, and the broth was pretty good. The service was quick and pleasant. The space was nice, but I felt that the loud edm music did not match the ambiance very well. I would not recommend if you want a more traditional izakaya experience. read more

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Short ribs, chicken meatball, chicken neck, pork jowls, shrimp yakitoris were the favorites. Grilled squid, karaage, toppokki and butta kimchi were good. Spacious restaurants good for large groups. Service was good. read more

Unassuming but fun and cheap izakaya spot! They have daily specials as well as Happy Hour deals and their menu is very affordable even without these specials, which is awesome. The interior is super hip, trendy, and quite spacious. Toriya is a great place to grab some bites and drinks with friends before a night out! Definitely a welcome addition to the Lower East Side. read more

This place was absolutely delicious. Fast and kind service. The unlimited sake deal had me hooked would come here a lot if I lived closer. read more

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Love the food, love the pricing. Truly feels like an Isakaya place in Manhattan. Keep coming back for a protein filled meal. read more

Toriya - Various pork and chicken - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

A Little Sister Shines Bright Toriya, the younger sibling of Midtown East's ToriBar, proves the adage that size doesn't matter. While smaller, Toriya delivers an equally impressive experience. Venturing through the Lower East Side, I stumbled upon this hidden gem, tucked away from the usual hustle. Toriya's exterior boasts a humble charm with a wooden door and simple decor. Stepping inside, however, reveals a surprisingly chic space. Neon signs bathe the room in a vibrant nightlife atmosphere, complemented by upbeat music. As an Izakaya-style restaurant, Toriya specializes in small plates, perfect for sharing. We eagerly dug into a selection of their offerings. First up, the fried squid: Presented with artistic flair, the squid fanned out like an Asian fan and arrived drizzled with a delicious mayo-soy sauce. A fantastic start! Next, the Yakisoba: This classic dish featured stir-fried noodles tossed with sliced pork, cabbage, and finished with a flourish of bonito flakes. Simply fantastic. The fried eggplant: This dish offered a delightful textural contrast between the juicy eggplant and the crunchy panko coating. Irresistible! Beef Tongue: Oh. My. God. This is a must-try! (Note: Budget friendly, YEah!.) Mentaiko Sausage: A first for me, this sausage packed a flavorful punch, especially when paired with the accompanying mayo and cucumber. This one deserves all five stars! Slider: This miniaturized Tonkatsu burger, while tasty, was a bit on the small side and slightly difficult to eat due to its construction. Still, the flavor shone through. Steamed Clams: Fresh and juicy, these clams weren't overly watery and came beautifully garnished with scallions and thinly sliced chili. Delicioso! Skewers Galore: The skewer selection offered a delightful variety: grilled pork, meatballs, chicken gizzards, eggplant, bacon, and the list goes on! Toward the End. While I can't recall every single dish due to the sheer volume of deliciousness, I left Toriya with a satisfied and happy belly. This hidden gem will definitely be on my top list for future Lower East Side explorations. Highly recommended! read more

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Hard to find authentic yakitori in the city that isn't absurdly priced but Toriya checks all these boxes. Wasn't too hungry and wanted a beer and some skewers and found this spot on Yelp last minute (believe it was a Sunday but it just as well could have been a Monday). Walked in with one other and it was pretty empty. The space itself is pretty cool-- fun lighting and some of the bigger tables in the back are ideal for larger groups. Skewers here were solid. as was the karaage. Don't recall trying other items but would definitely come back on a Friday/Saturday night. Could see it being fun as a place to start on a night out. read more

All the food was really good! The service was amazing and they gave so many good recommendations. The atmosphere is perfect for pictures as it was decorated very nicely. We tried so many things and enjoyed all of them. The okonomiyaki had so much toppings in it and so did the gyuname. The drinks paired really well with everything and were really yummy themselves! There is a huge variety of skewers and they all had distinct individual flavors. The small additions of scallion and wasabi made it really tasty. We would definitely go back to try more of the menu items! read more

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Great food and wonderful staff. The wait staff actally honor our request for a better table when asked to move.I like how it's not overly crowded. Nice ambiance! read more

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Great atmosphere and great food. I love everything we ordered but especially want to applaud on the tofu and pepper wings. My friends and I came one late night. We sat there for almost 3 hrs and never got rushed out. Great place to catch up with your friends with drinks. This is such a nice addition to the neighborhood. read more

I ATE THIS PLACE UP I've literally gone here countless times already since my gf found this place. Nothings better than the food here but the service, bro I love this place omg read more

Toriya - I really should've taken a photo of the food before I dug in oops - Izakaya Near Me - New York, New York

Super solid izakaya serving up skewers. The best ones were the dark meat chicken thighs (breast is still breast, aha). I would come back with a group! Although they say they open late on weekdays, they will close if they haven't had any business which left us stranded in LES without any food options at 10:00pm on a Tuesday. They said to just give a call if you will be coming, and they made it up by offering us a free app when we were able to make it. read more

Food is good, the only suggestion I have for the owner is: please give each table a pitcher of water instead of asking to refill. The food makes you very thirsty, having a pitcher of water for each table would be very helpful. read more

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This izakaya just opened, and after my first visit yesterday, I will definitely return. My friend and I had several dishes, which were all generous portions, and all outstanding. But I must mention my two favorites, the agedashi tofu and the takoyaki. All the ingredients were so fresh, prepared perfectly, and presented so beautifully. We also had a few glasses of their house Sauvignon Blanc, which was far superior than many house Sauvignon Blancs I have recently had at good restaurants. I also love the decor. Tradition is intertwined with hip modern accents such as neon lights and beautiful orb-shaped hanging lamps, lighting the dark wood walls, tables and seating. The ambience is warm, laid back, yet very put-together all at once. And lastly, but just as important as the food, the staff is top-notch. Attentive to every detail of your dining experience. I very much look forward to my next dining experience at Toriya! read more

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tl;dr yakitori lovers rejoice! In my yakitori era, I often fantasize about getting a beer and eating skewers at a no frills place. This place didn't have the cozy bar vibe that fully fit the bill, but it was quiet and trendy topped with a fun playlist. We were able to walk-in on a Monday night with the restaurant only being around 1/4 full. You're handed a menu full of delicious sounding items, and a sheet to fill out for yakitori. Some items are limited, so get here early! There's also a sheet that shows $1 specials per night. Ours was $1 for a couple pieces of their pan-fried gyoza that was really good. First we ordered takowasa, which quickly came in a huge portion with extra wasabi on the side and nori sheets to eat it with. I've never had it that way, but this was one of the best versions of takowasa I've had in NYC. We then put in a giant order of skewers and fried skewers (~16 total) that were various pieces of chicken to enoki-wrapped pork belly to deep-fried mochi. One really cool element was you could choose whether you simply wanted salt on it or the traditional tare sauce for each stick. Everything was delicious, but some worth calling out as a must-get: * Chicken skin (with salt) -- limited quantity but so so good. The night we went we got one order at around 6:30p, but one hour later at 7:30p they were out when we wanted another taste of the crispy savory goodness. * Chicken thigh with yuzu (tare sauce) -- new combo of flavor I've never had. Mind-blowing. * Zucchini (tare sauce) -- grilled zucchini has such a good texture and flavor. Also makes the all-meat meal feel a bit healthier, but that's quickly destroyed by the slightly sweet sauce that works so well with it. * Deep-fried lotus root -- something about the breading with this tasted just right. The service forgot about the deep-fried items we ordered, and they were too polite to kick us out (kept refilling our water) and we were too polite to ask them about it. After the polite standoff for about 45 mins, they quickly acknowledged it was on the way but didn't offer an apology. However, they fried up an additional 3 items beyond what we ordered to make up for it. Note they do not serve dessert here, so make plans elsewhere if you require that. For us, we were far too stuffed to even think about it. They also seem to be open late (1am weeknights, 2am weekends), and would be my #1 late night spot. Definitely has taken the spot as my go-to affordable yakitori place in NYC. Will 100% be returning and getting my second order of chicken skin early! read more

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