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    Williamsburg Thai Cuisine

    4.1 (328 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    N4. Drunken Lo Mein
    Annie B.

    Staff are the best!! super friendly and you can tell its family owned. I got the drunken noodles bc it's one of my favorites! I give it a 7/10 it was very yummy but im more of a savory person and this was more on the sweeter side but still super delicious. my boyfie LOVED the tom yum fried rice 100/10!! hes in love with it and wont shut up about it till this day! the curry puffs 8/10 sooo yummy and I love the pink sauce so flavorful!!! will definitely go back again when im in williamsburg!

    N2. Pad See Ew, E1. Pad Kaprow
    Stephanie W.

    We walked by this place by accident and couldn't help but stop in since we craved Thai food. We ordered the duck salad, pad see ew and Thai basil chicken. Everything was really delicious. The service was fast and friendly. We had a really weekend lunch experience here. They also have a very good happy hour on the weekdays. Will definitely come back to check it out then!

    Outside
    Anneke S.

    I got a take away order and The service is stellar. The speed of making it from ordering to pay to receiving the order blew me away. For making a meal it's super fast. The ambiance is lovely if I were to sit there. I've ordered takeaway from here maybe 3 times and I don't even live in nyc, I'm just visiting. The quality is pretty good, yet not my most favorite. I have ordered here multiple times though so it def gets a thumbs up.

    Kaprow Basil Chicken
    A'Yanna E.

    Stumbled upon this restaurant while walking around hungry lol it looked pretty cute and I was craving Thai food per usual so I gave it a try after seeing good Yelp reviews. While it's on the main strip, somehow it's somehow hidden. I was greeted excitedly, seated swiftly, served immediately; and, I can officially say Thai restaurants all have that presence of efficient care for customers on a hangry New York minute...Love it! lol I ordered one of my fave authentic Thai dishes--kraprow basil chicken--and it was great. I crave Thai food like I'm a Thai person...I was Thai-deprived. The bamboo wall in the back was a peaceful touch to the environment/decor. Go, enjoy!

    Pad See Ew
    Maria W.

    After a week of eating pizza and pasta, I was craving some delicious, fresh, and aromatic Thai food. Williamsburg Thai Cuisine turned out to be the perfect choice to fulfill this craving! In addition to the great food, the service was efficient and incredibly attentive; my friend joked that you wouldn't be able to hear a pin drop because the waitress would catch it before it hit the ground. I spilled some of my Thai tea boba (which was super yummy) and she immediately swept in with napkins; each finished plate, dish, or skewer stick was quickly removed; and all of this was done with kindness and courtesy. Onto the food! We ordered the Pad See Ew, which we all would order again-- HIGHLY recommend! The Massaman Curry was also delicious, with little carrot spears and thinly sliced chicken pieces in a fragrant curry. The Drunken Lo Mein, which were made with egg noodles, were good but a bit too spicy for my own (admittedly pretty delicate for spice) palate so keep that in mind. And lastly, for appetizers we shared the Chicken Satay (also HIGHLY recommend) and the Fresh Summer Roll (which I would skip ordering next time and instead get more chicken satay; nothing bad, just not epic).

    Pad See Ew with chicken
    Scott S.

    I live nearby and order takeout from here all the time. My favorite thing they make is probably their khao soy super flavorful and well balanced. Soupy and crunchy I just love it especially on a cold day or when you need to kick a cold. I have also tried their pad Thai which is very consistent as well with just the right amount of peanuts. Today since I had wisdom teeth surgery and needed something soft without nuts J opted for the pad see ew which was delicious and flavorful and nice and soft for me to eat! If your in the area this is definitely one of the better Thai places to check out

    Pad Thai and Summer roll.
    Nicholas S.

    Definitely the best Pad Thai in the neighborhood. I love that the shrimp are always clean and fresh. I come here weekly for dine-in or order take-out.When I dine-in the service is fast, friendly and clean.

    Curry puffs served with cucumber sauce
    Jahnavi U.

    Ever since my husband and I traveled to Thailand for our honeymoon 5 years ago, I've been crazy for Thai food. I love checking out Thai restaurants in NYC. We went to Williamsburg for a night out with a friend and checked out this place. It got good reviews and was close to the subway. Quick tip - if you do not like spicy foods, make sure to inform your waiter how spicy or not you want your food. They will try to accommodate you. We ordered green papaya salad and curry puffs for appetizers. Loved both. We each ordered an entree. I got the basil fried rice with shrimp and it was spicy. My husband got the Tom Yum soup and red curry with chicken, and our friend ordered green curry with beef. I enjoyed my dish except next time I'm going ask for mild. I thought I could handle the heat but it was a little too much for me. I tried the red curry with chicken that my husband ordered and really enjoyed it. The Tom Yum soup was okay. Our friend enjoyed his dish as well. The service was good. The wait staff are friendly and helpful. My friend had dropped his drink on the floor and someone came and mopped it up pretty quickly. I would love to done here again and try other dishes. The prices were reasonable and the portions were good as well.

    Lunch
    Shirley H.

    I really enjoy their food and always make it for their lunch special. I always dined-in, except today. I ordered the green curry with shrimp, and pad kee maow with shrimp and they were both delicious, but the portion were so tiny. I wasn't full from the meal. Next time I might dine-in if I get their lunch special.

    Entrance area is open when the weather is warm
    Kevin C.

    This is a great neighborhood Thai spot. In Williamsburg there are alot to choose from (SEA, Savory Thai, Noods N' Chill etc..), but don't sleep on Williamsburg Thai Cuisine despite the generic name. You can usually expect to get a table relatively easily with no wait, a great way to escape the bustling Bedford Ave. I am a regular with ordering their pineapple fried rice (probably have gotten it 10+ times at this point) for pick up, I've also eaten indoors. The portion sizes are generous whether you order delivery/pick up or eat at the restaurant. The staff is friendly as well. There was one time where I ordered curry puffs and it came out frozen in the middle, however they promptly fixed it.

    The entrance please watch your step
    Bianca T.

    Stumbled into this restaurant while I was hungry. I mean that in the literal sense ; ) Please watch your step as you get in the restaurant. There is an elevated entrance. The back of the restaurant is perfect for a date night or if you want to eat alone and enjoy the atmosphere. The food was flavorful. I had the pleasure of enjoying the lunch special. The waitress was friendly and the bathroom was clean. I will definitely make another visit in the future.

    Mallorie T.

    Food: 3/5 Overall good Thai food, just think there is better out there in nyc. Prices overall were reasonable and you get a decent amount of food! Service:3.5/5 Service was overall pretty good. I had to ask to get my water refilled a couple of times which was a bummer. Atmosphere: 4/5 It's a cute little place with a good vibe. Lots of two seater small tables. You will be close to your neighbor, but still enough room for a coat in between if you're sitting in the booth.

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    Food was DELICIOUS and service was excellent. Also their happy hour is 2 for $10 wine!! Will definitely be returning !

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    super nice Thai food. Lovely staff and a great lunch special. Do it, eat in for max experience.

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    My go-to Thai spot in the neighborhood! The pad see ew and pad kee mao are always on point, and the people are awesome!

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    4.5(217 reviews)
    2.3 miFort Greene
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    Stumbled upon this gem for dinner. We walked in without a reservation and sat at the bar. The…read moreinside felt like I was in a train car. The bartender took our order. He was friendly and very helpful. The dishes were all so flavorful. The appetizer we got was hor mok. It was the perfect pairing and balance of flavors. The larb was very spicy! Heed the warning, it is SPICY! The main star was the pla tod samun prai (branzino). This was my favorite dish! There were no traces of crumbs left behind, this dish was incredible! The herbs and sauce tied everything together. We were greeted and welcomed by every staff that passed by. Everyone was so friendly and their uniforms were so cute! I would return to Brooklyn for this place but with a reservation next time. Great vibes, food and service!

    I've heard that this spot is top rated in terms of Thai restaurants in NYC, so I was interested to…read moretry. I snagged a 5:30pm weekday reservation with 2 other friends. As soon as we arrived, we were escorted to a table. I've noticed that this restaurant seemed very authentic. They had dishes that I've never seen at other Thai spots. Their chefs are also from Central & Northeastern part of Thailand. So, they are cooking from their respective regions. The presentation of their dishes are all aesthetically pleasing. We decided to share a small plate of HOR MOK This tasted almost like a crab puree into a spoon sized portion. There's 7 pieces in one order. It was recommended to eat it all in one bite. It was great. Texture was very smooth in your mouth. Surprisingly, it had a spicy kick (but nothing too intense). I personally decided to try KHAO PAD MUN NEUR. This is a pricey dish, but very filling! It was said to have 2 pepper spice level to it, but I personally didn't find it very spicy. The rib eye was cooked just the way I like it - medium well (still with some redness in the inner portion). The meat had a perfectly charred/grilled exterior, but very soft to chew. This meat was probably the best part of the dish. Only slight complaint is that the rice was very saucy (almost a bit too much for my preference). But overall, I did enjoy it and was able to finish it, but left super full! Overall, I think it was worth a try. Their service is great. The servers are super great of making sure that your water is always topped up. They explained the recommended way to eat certain dishes. They were able to answer any questions that we had.

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    Taylor's Tayke: Bangkok Degree delivers a flavorful Thai…read moredining experience with dishes that feel vibrant, rich, and thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for date night or a relaxed dinner with friends. Every dish felt intentional, and by the end of the meal I genuinely felt like everything I digested was magnificent. This is one of those places where the flavors stay with you after you leave. My Tipsy Tayke: I damn near had two of the best drinks I've ever sipped in my life. Smooth, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the food. My Taysty Tayke: Get Down & Dirty, Expeditiously: Prime Rib Massaman My favorite dish of the night. Tender, juicy, rich, and deeply comforting. The sauce was packed with flavor and every bite felt like a delight. Standout: Duck Pineapple Fried Rice Crispy, flavorful duck with great texture layered over pineapple fried rice that balanced sweetness and savoriness really well. The Branzino tasted incredibly fresh, and the lime presence really elevated the dish. The Salmon Mango Salad was refreshing and light. The Roti Massaman was another standout, supple, tender, and loaded with rich sauce. The Larb Chicken brought a nice level of spice without going overboard. And of course, the Mango Sticky Rice closed everything out perfectly. Service: Attentive and welcoming throughout the experience. Plates From My Visit: Prime Rib Massaman Duck Pineapple Fried Rice Branzino Salmon Mango Salad Roti Massaman Larb Chicken Mango Sticky Rice Cocktails In Conclusion: A flavorful and satisfying Thai dining experience with standout curries, refreshing seafood dishes, and memorable drinks. Bangkok Degree balances comfort and bold flavor really well, definitely a spot worth revisiting. Stamped by Elajas

    Moo ping is delicious and our favorite appetizer of the night, especially w the dipping sauce which…read morewas tangy and refreshing at the same time. Bathroom is spacious and clean, but the interior of the restaurant is arm to arm tight space. But good shrimps and flavorful entrees, dessert menu look delicious and would try next time when its less busy. Spotty service cause it was busy and we were sandwiched between a big group and off to the side.

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    Outdoor seating
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    The decor, the food, the flavors, the service, the drinks....so basically everything was top…read morenotch...came to lemongrass to celebrate alot of accomplishments and left lemongrass fully satisfied and in good spirits. Everything was tasty, flavorful and eye-catching. The server did a great job handling a large group and the chefs did a great job sending out all meals in a timely manner. Everything was hot..sweet..spicy and ohh so good. Those who were vegan enjoyed..only ate fish enjoyed....It was a smorgasbord of different dishes and there was no complaints. The space is intimate but the decor makes up for it..its a very instagrammable space great for date night,girls nite or just out hanging with family

    Haven't been here in years! But last Sunday I decided to stop in around 8pm to grab a bite. It was…read moreso packed when we arrived, I didn't think we were going to get a table but luckily we were able to snag a table right away since it was just 2 of us. The service was good, nothing too spectacular or overly friendly but it was quick and efficient. We had a young lady that was training, so she was being guided by someone else but she did a good job. Drinks: w head the cha-ba and the passion fruit margarita. The cha-ba was a big miss but the passion fruit margarita was great! Food: we had the shrimp roll to start. It came out piping hot and was flavorful and the sweet chili sauce complimented it well. For entrees we had the pad Thai noodle with chicken and the pineapple fried rice with chicken and shrimp. Both dishes came out hot and fresh. The pineapple fried rice was a big serving and it was very good! The pad Thai serving was more on the smaller side. I wish I would've asked if they could make it spicy because I requested chili oil after to add to it but they didn't have. Spice aside, the flavors were great!

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    4.4(17 reviews)
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    Reaaaaalllly good Thai food at Samyan. We came here during lunch and they have a very reasonable…read morelunch menu! $15-$17 dishes and some drink and appetizer add ons if you wish. I ordered the green curry with beef from the lunch menu. The curry is very watery but tasted really delicious. The beef with boiled texture and lots of peppers were in the sauce. It came with white rice and I loved it. The crispy tofu add on was good if you like tofu! The sweet peanut sauce went perfectly with the fluffy tofu. The beef pad see eww was one of the best I've ever had. From the texture of the noodles, to the sauce, to the veggies and beef. It's a must have here! Tom yum soup came in a huge tower and was perfect to share. We ever had some leftovers. Good amount of shrimp and veggies inside. Quick and attentive service! And the worker's little son helped her bring the check for fun. It was adorable

    Lunch in Brooklyn during in-between meetings of my professional duties of a Wednesday afternoon…read moresummons Thai cuisine. Pad Kee Mao (aka Drunken Noodles), chicken $15.00 Stir-fried flat rice noodle, bamboo shoots, garlic, basil, fresh chili, onion, carrot, string bean, bell pepper, long hot chili The flat rice noodle quantity was sufficient, but minimal and there were too much onion, insufficient string bean, two paucity pieces of carrot. I dislike bamboo shoot which is not a standard ingredient for this particular entrée. I think the bamboo shoot tainted this entrée. I am a traditionalist conservative which bean sprouts is a good substitute variation for bamboo shoot vegetable including string bean. This entrée is my favorite default and as a caveat, if any Thai restaurant or cafe do not offer on their menu I refuse entry to patronize. This entrée enticed my interest and embedded the lunch meal menu for the reasonable price. I personally despise and do not consume spicy hot foods, but occasionally consume mild or very mild in the smallest measurement of the Scoville scale which I specifically requested, but received medium hot spicy. The waitress forewarned me the intense heat level on the Scoville scale as Thai cultural spicy with two or more bird's eye chilies for a high level of spiciness. The spiciness of chili peppers were, in my opinion, medium spicy. Despite the intense medium heat spiciness, the stir-fried noodles lacked flavor with, tender chicken, minimal vegetables, and Thai basil in a bland taste. I wish I chosen shrimp as the protein. Pad Kee Mao sustained my hunger pangs and ate my fill. When eating Thai intense heat spicy foods, I visualize to think of the TV segment "Niall Horan & James Corden Take On Hot Wings" on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" in March, 2020. High heat spicy foods! Thai ice tea, large $3.00 This was a delight and neutralized the heat spiciness because it contains milk. It was served chilled in a large highball glass. Samyan is a Thai cafe located in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NYC and accessible via MTA NYC Transit C local train at Clinton-Washington subway station. This cafe is a independently owned and operated, thankfully. The waitress did check-in with me during my meal for attentive customer service. The atmospheric conditions were a simple small dine-in cafe. There were many paintings, portraits hanging on their walls of white subway tiles. Gold metallic metal chopsticks and fork are provided. If utensils are gold then the interior cafe should contain these "gaudy" feature extensive gold elements, including gilded moldings and furniture. Peony rose are very simply and made pretty table centerpiece decorations. Takeout menu and business cards are available for grabs. I did received my sales receipt. At the bottom of the sales receipt there is a suggested gratuity in intervals of 18%, 20% and 22% where customers do not have to perform math calculation. I paid $23.00 in cash as the waitress' informative knowledge of the ingredients and preparation of the heat level on the Scoville scale.

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    The Vibez in the place is cool, rowdy, neighborhood, and a bit of sexy. Oh no! Not all at the same…read moretime of course. This is definitely depends highly on the fact of what time and day you to Holic Thai Bistro. Here for a good time to chat but in a chill environment . I would lunch special hours and the beginning of the evenings are your best bet. Otherwise you're here with the party crowd. But looks like all good vibez only, Please. Let's get to the food. First off the most delicious group of appetizers. I wished their potions size were more decent. It's pricey for what is offered. Since curries are my favorite I tired those entrees first. Love the masala and green. Like them so tried with different types of proteins. My only draw back to this place or gets too rowdy at times. Also the place is too small . They need to expand so there more movement around. I would come back during the lunch hours to try the noodles and rice. I've seen come out to the kitchen is pretty tempting. If you want to socialize mingle with the crowds of the locals come after 6pm.

    I loved Thai Holic before this bistro opened and since Thai Holic has become take out only, I had…read moreto make my way over here to dine in. It did not disappoint. Quality was on par with the prior Thai Holic and portion sizes are large! Inside had a similar style to the prior restaurant, albeit a little dark. Service for both drinks and food was quick. Also, if you pay with cash, you get a 10% discount! We came here on a weekend afternoon and was happy to discover that it was happy hour, so my friend and I each ordered a drink for $10. He got the Rum Punch and I got the Zombie and both were good. Since we already knew we liked the prior restaurant and it was hard for us to get back to this location, we went with items that we usually don't order - Duck Pad Thai and Salmon Curry. Both was delicious, we loved the flavors of both dishes.

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    4.4(35 reviews)
    3.3 miCarroll Gardens, Gowanus

    I'd never managed to get a reservation at Ugly Baby, but we did make it to Hungry Thirsty and I'm…read morevery glad we did. Service was excellent from the start. My partner was running late, and even though the place is clearly very popular right now, they still accommodated us with a table. The staff explained every unfamiliar dish we asked about, always with a smile. I usually avoid the standard NYC Thai restaurant lineup of pad thai + generic curry situations and look for places that feel more regional and authentic. The menu here had a bunch of dishes I didn't recognize, which immediately made me excited. They even have a spice guide though the icons don't necessarily mean increasing spice levels. As I understood it, different symbols represent different types of heat. Three chili emojis and three meteor emojis may be equally spicy, but they hit differently. They recommended not to order the pad krapow nuer, and honestly, fair enough. Instead, we got the chicken khao soi, which was far better than versions I've had elsewhere - deeply flavorful, spicy, rich with umami. My partner was crying. I, meanwhile, was at "this is perfect and I'm having a great time." One Huge chunk of chicken cooked exactly right. Mix everything thoroughly before eating. Then came the kua kling which arrived with another warning. That dish became my personal challenge to impress the server, and apparently I succeeded because now they've promised that next time they won't discourage me from ordering the nuer. They kept refilling cabbage and cucumber for us to cool down from the heat. The kua kling itself was incredible. That dry curry heat was everything. It builds slowly, then suddenly punches you in the face - but alongside all that spice is an insane amount of flavor. They also recommended to order a non-spicy side dish to have a balanced meal and spice level, but we skipped it because it would've been too much food. Honestly, this is the kind of place where going with at least four people is ideal so you can try more dishes and balance the spice levels. And if you're unsure what to order, trust the servers - their recommendations were spot on. Also: really great ciders and beers. We were really happy with both choices. Overall, even though it's far from the city for me, I'd absolutely go back.

    Newsflash: Ugly Baby is back on its bullshit. Ugly Baby's…read moreconceit, if you can call it that, was that it was really, really spicy. Spicy food, in case you didn't know, connotes authenticity. Call it suffering for beauty, in a culinary wrapper. Ugly Baby took this S&M theater to its logical conclusion in all regards: tuck it in an inaccessible corner of South Brooklyn; use tiny chairs and brusquely inform diners they have an hour start to finish at their table. The more inconvenient it was, the better. I held my applause after my single visit to Ugly Baby, which closed amidst wails and lamentation last year from people who liked rough treatment. But something drew me back to this reincarnation, started by the same people. Maybe, I thought, they'd found a way to bring us that magnetic authenticity, and hold the ball gags and chain flails? The answer is no. I should have known from the name alone: another mysterious two-word phrase (both of whose words again end in -y) that sounds like it could be an overly literal translation of some ineffable Thai concept. I should have known when it opened in the same godforsaken corner of ... what is that? Gowanus? I should have known from the protracted negotiations for a suitable table that followed when my husband, mom and I arrived punctually for our 5:30 reservation and were primly informed we'd be squeezing onto a two top, then were refused an obviously empty three-top ("it's reserved"....oh you mean by a party of three with a reservation like us?), and then grudgingly seated at a four-top, half of which was literally in the kitchen. I should have known after being apprised that "you have one hour at the table." I should have known when there were no appetizers or desserts, and only two vegetarian entrees. This is the same thing as before. We're so back, baby. The mushroom curry, with its single fire emoj, was nowhere near the spiciest thing on the menu, but gosh was it still spicy. How do they make food with such complex flavors that's still hot enough to have emanated from the bowels of hell? It has to be one of the best curries I've had. It's a talent, special even, but it could easily coexist without Hungry Thirsty's other downsides. But I think all those inconveniences and discomforts are the point. They serve to reinforce the specialness of the special parts, counterintuitively increasing your mental investment in internally extolling Hungry Thirsty's virtues. They are to each element what spice is to food: it hurts, and you're proud that it hurts. It all adds up to the second coming of Ugly Baby, and why wouldn't it? Enough people liked being slapped around; maybe they felt like they deserved it. You know if that's you or not.

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    4.4(87 reviews)
    1.7 miBushwick

    Food was very tasteful! The ambiance was clean and vibey, very comfortable. The service was quick…read moreand efficient, since we came in the door until we left. My first time here and it was a great experience. It is Valentine's Day and we left with a cute little gift from them, beautiful gesture. Definitely coming back :)

    Chiangmai Diner is the most unique Thai restaurant I've encountered. My first experience was…read morethrough a Yelp Elite event where we were generously welcomed to a wide variety of items on the menu. I enjoyed the food and the event so much that I've returned and told others to go as well. What I like the most is that Chiangmai's expansive menu showcases aspects of Thai cuisine that you're probably not getting at your neighborhood spot. Many items are Northern Thai style dishes. I'd never had Khao Soi before coming here and I was blown away. The chiangmai sausage is also delicious. The roasted duck curry boasts deep flavor while also maintaining the crispiest duck skin. For appetizers, we started with the crispy salmon belly bites and the moo ping. Frying salmon is risky, but the fattiness of the belly keeps it from drying out. The moo ping is nicely grilled and served with a sweet sauce. You just can't go wrong ordering meat on a stick. As an entree, I tried the Gaeng Awm Nur, a soup-like beef dish served with a side of sticky rice. Our server had been really nice and welcoming, so I felt ok asking how I should eat my meal. She advised that I make a ball of some sticky rice with my hand, mash it a bit, and then dip it into the soup. Thai food achievement unlocked! Now I know what to do next time I'm served sticky rice. There's so much on the menu it can be hard to choose. This is encouragement to go with someone else who enjoys food so you can choose things to share! You won't be disappointed and in fact may find that your regular Thai spots could step up their game in comparison.

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