| Cuisines | Nepalese |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 415 525 4857 |
| Website | www.dancingyaksf.com |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Location | 280 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103 |
Dancing Yak
| Cuisine type | Nepalese | |
| Price range | $30 and under | |
| Neighborhood | Mission |
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About Dancing Yak
Unique traditional flavors from all around Nepal.
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Menus
- Main Menu
- Bar
- Happy Hour
- Catering
Appetizer
| Nepali Khaja Set | $12.00 | Sampler plate with tangy spicy chicken, lamb seasoned with onion and lime, cucumber-potato salad, black eyed peas, and beaten rice |
| Skewers | $12.00 | Lamb marinated overnight and cooked Medium Rare in a tandoor oven |
| Kahsi ko Pakku | $13.00 | Goat marinate over night. Cooked in a traditional mud pot until soft |
| Chili - Chicken or Shrimp or Paneer | $12.00 | Paneer OR Chicken cooked with bell peppers, onions, fresh tomatoes, and soy sauce |
| Pork Belly Bhutwa | $12.00 | Pork belly, seasoned with chili powder, masala, and garlic ginger paste |
| Pakoda | $8.00 | Shredded vegetables dipped in a spiced chickpea batter, fried, and served with homemade tamarind and mint sauce |
| Samosa Tarkari | $8.00 | Fried pastry stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes, green peas, and cumin, served with mint and tamarind sauce |
| Kale Chaat | $10.00 | Chickpeas and battered kale served with homemade coconut, mint, and tamarind sauces-topped with chopped tomatoes, onions, and potatoes, this a perfect blend of tangy, spicy, and sweet |
| Aloo Dum | $8.00 | Roasted potatoes cooked with tomato, onion, chili, ginger, and garlic |
| Spicy Cauliflower | $8.00 | Cauliflower marinated in corn flour and tossed in homemade red chili paste |
Soup and Salad
| Quati Ko Johl | $8.00 | Sprouted bean soup with fenugreek, widely used in Nepali cooking |
| Paneer Salad | $14.00 | Mixed greens, pomegranate, mango, fried paneer, olive and garlic vinaigrette |
| Mixed Green Salad | $8.00 | Greens with balsamic vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes and Persian cu- cumber |
Momo
| Chicken Momo | $13.00 | |
| Vegetable Momo | $12.00 |
Daal Bhat Tali
| Goat - Bone in | $18.00 | |
| Chicken | $18.00 | |
| Lamb | $18.00 | |
| Vegetable | $17.00 | |
| Shrimp or Salmon | $20.00 |
Tandoori Plat
| Lamb Chop | $25.00 | |
| Shrimp or Salmon | $22.00 | |
| Chicken | $18.00 | |
| Vegetable | $18.00 |
Classic Curries
| Tomato and Onion Base Sauce | Classic Nepali restaurant curry with an onion and tomato based sauce, flavored with ginger, garlic, tomato puree, chili peppers, and a variety of spices |
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| Cashew Curry | Cashew curry is a deliciously creamy sauce with a balanced blend of homemade spices, ginger and coriander. The sauce is mild, making it perfect for kids or people who don't like their curries too hot |
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| Tangy Aloo Curry | Sour curry somehow makes its' way through almost all Asian restaurants—this one is a blend of red chillies and tamarind that is cooked with coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and garlic. Potatoes are an added bonus |
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| Tikka Masala Curry | Tikka Masala is a universal crowd pleaser! Its full flavor comes from a blend of aromatic spices, including coriander and lemon with its characteristic yellow color arising from the use of turmeric |
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| Saag Curries | Chopped spinach and cooked with coconut milk, garlic, onion, and spices. It makes for a hearty and filling meal |
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| Biryani | Long-grained rice (like basmati) flavored with homemade biryani masala and saffron. It is layered with meat, fish, or vegetables cooked in a thick gravy |
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House Specials
| Dhading Chicken | $16.00 | Chicken thigh cooked with garlic, ginger, ground spice mixture, cumin, chili, bay leaves and cilantro. This dish is reminiscent of the local restaurants that along side the highways of Nepal |
| Butter Chicken | $16.00 | Strips of chicken thighs cooked in a decadent cream sauce with home–roasted spices—a delightful treat |
| Dancing Yak Khichidi | $18.00 | Khichidi is Nepali comfort food. Rice, lentils, and homemade spices cooked together with ghee—homemade butter and roasted cauliflower |
| Baigun ko Tarkari | $14.00 | This smokey vegan dish is prepared by mincing baigun (eggplant) that is roasted in a tandoor then cooked with cumin, coriander, turmeric, onion, garlic and green peas |
| Bhindi Tarkari | $15.00 | Fresh okra sautéed with onion, chopped tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, and homemade spices— simple and on point |
| Jhaney Ko Daal | $14.00 | Yellow lentils cooked with garlic, red chilies, and cumin roasted in ghee— homemade butter |
| Daal Makhani | $15.00 | Rich and hearty whole lentils cooked with cream, tomato, onion, cumin, and roasted coriander |
Sides
| White Rice | $3.00 | |
| Plain Naan | $3.00 | |
| Cheese Naan | $4.00 | |
| Brown Rice | $3.00 | |
| Gralic Naan | $3.50 | |
| Buckwheat Roti | $3.00 | |
| Turmeric Rice | $4.00 | |
| Onion Naan | $4.00 |
Cocktail
| Cheers! to Progressing Nepal | $12.00 | New Amsterdam Vodka, lemon juice, Hibiscus syrup, and bubbles |
| Dont Talk Yak | $11.00 | Evan Williams bourbon, chai, allspice dram, mint-lemon syrup |
| Avalanche in Everest | $11.00 | Mango Vodka, pineapple juice, lassi, honey and rose water |
| Few Feet to Summit | $12.00 | Fords Gin, chamomile syrup, Persian cucumber and lime juice |
| Old Fashioned Nepal | $12.00 | Turmeric and black peppercorn infused bourbon, simple syrup and angostura bitters |
| Hola Namaste | Xicaru mezcal, tamarind sauce, lime, and agave with Himalayan salt rim | |
| What's up Yeti? | $12.00 | El Jimador tequila, serrano, ancho reyes, lemon and honey |
Draft Beers
| Nooner Pilsner, Sierra Nevada | ||
| Drakes 1500 Pale ale, Drakes | ||
| Grapefruit IPA, Sculpin | ||
| Sour Ale, Ommegang | ||
| Rotation Tap | ask you server |
Bottled Beer
| Mustang Lager, Nepal | $6.00 | |
| Hitachino Dai Dai IPA, Japan | $10.00 | |
| Weihenstephaner, Germany | $6.00 | |
| Einstok White Ale, Iceland | $6.00 | |
| Blanche de Chambly, Canada | $7.00 | |
| Sopporo, Japan | $6.00 |
Non Alcoholic Beverage
| Tropical Fruit Ice Tea | $3.00 | |
| Rose lemonade, Fentimans | $4.00 | |
| Ginger Beer, Fentimans | $4.00 | |
| Mango Lassi | $4.00 | homemade |
| Mint Lemonade | $4.00 | homemade |
| Chiya | $3.00 | |
| Coffee | $4.00 |
Loose Tea from Nepal
| Nepali Pearl | ||
| Turmeric Ginger | caffeine free | |
| Himalayan Golden Black |
Sparkling and Rosé
| NV Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Tenuta Giavi, Conegliano, Italy |
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| NV Touraine Rosé Brut, Domaine d'Orfeuilles, Loire, France |
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| NV Brut, Champagne Liébart Régnier, Marne Valley, France |
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| NV Pinot Noir Rosé Brut, Charles Durét, Cremant de Bourgogne, Burgundy, France |
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| 2017 Rosé "Les Cimels," Chateau d'Or et de Gueules, Rhone, France |
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Whites
| 2016 Alvarinho, Quinta de Santiago, Vinho Verde, Portugal |
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| 2017 Chenin Blanc, Winery of Good Hope, Stellenbosch, South Africa |
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| 2015 Pinot Gris "Im Berg," Domaine Saint-Remy, France | Organic, Biodynamic |
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| 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, 'Le Petit Coquerel', Coquerel Estate, Napa Valley, CA |
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| 2016 Riesling (Dry), Hyland Estates, McMinnville, Oregon (Sustainable) |
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| 2016 Pinot Gris, Voix de la Vigne, Willamette Valley, Oregon |
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| 2016 Sauvignon Blanc, Acumen Estate, Mountainside, Napa Valley, CA |
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| 2015 Chardonnay, Soléna Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon (Biodynamic) |
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| 2015 Chardonnay, Cambria Estate, Santa Maria Valley, California (Sustainable) |
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Red
| 2016 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo "Colle Maggio," Torre Zambra, Italy |
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| 2015 Cabernet/Merlot, Chateau Calabre, Bergerac, France |
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| 2015 Pinot Noir, Sylvain Langoureau, Côtes de Beaune, France |
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| 2017 Grenache Blend, Domaine Boudinaud, Côtes du Rhône, France |
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| 2015 Syrah "Les Trois Freres," Domaine des Aspras, Côtes de Provence, France |
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| 2015 Gamay, Château de Raousset, Chiroubles, Beaujolais, France |
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| 2015 Grenache blend, Château de Sègriés, Côtes du Rhône, France |
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| 2014 Pinot Noir, Ancien, Sonoma Mountain, Red Dog Vineyard, Sonoma County, CA |
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| 2016 Barbera, Prima Materia, Kelsey Bench, Lake County, CA | ||||||
| 2017 Malbec, Maipé Reserve, Chakana Estate, Mendoza, Argentina (Sustainable) |
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| 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Hoopla, Napa & Paso Robles, CA |
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| 2015 Petite Sirah blend, Protegé, Napa Valley, CA |
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| 2010 Tempranillo, Bodegas Altanza, Lealtanza Reserva, Rioja, Spain |
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| 2014 Pinot Noir, Nelson Estate, Santa Barbara, California |
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| 2014 Zinfandel, Edmeades, Mendacino County, California |
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Appetizers
| Chicken Momo | $7.00 | |
| Chicken Skewer | $6.00 | |
| Tangy Spicy lamb | $7.00 | |
| Pakoda | $5.00 | |
| Naan with Tika Masala | $4.00 | |
| Samosa and Garbanzo bean | $5.00 |
Drinks
| All Draft Beers | $6.00 | |
| All Wines and House Cocktails | $2 off from regular prices |
Appetizers
| Chili Chicken | Deep-fried chicken with chili sauce |
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| Chili Paneer | Soft Indian cheese with chili sauce |
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| Spicy Wings | Served with spicy tomato sauce |
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| Chicken Momo | Dumplings with minced chicken, chives, garlic, and spices. Served with roasted soybean sauce and your choice of tomato sauce |
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| Vegetable Momo | Dumplings with spinach, potatoes, chives, and onions. Served with roasted soybean sauce and your choice of tomato sauce |
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| Pork Belly Bhutwa | Sliced pork belly, chili powder, and garlic ginger paste |
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| Pakoda | Deep-fried mixed vegetables in spiced chickpea batter. Served with mint-tamarind sauce |
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| Samosa Tarkari | Deep-fried pastries stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes and green peas. Served with mint-tamarind sauce and garbanzo beans |
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Chicken Entrees
| Chicken Curry | Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Chicken Tikka Masala | Chicken with tomato-cream sauce. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Chicken Korma | Chicken with yogurt, onions, nuts, and ginger. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Butter Chicken | Chicken with butter, spices, and tomato-cream sauce. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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Lamb Entrees
| Lamb Curry | Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Lamb Vindaloo | Lamb with potatoes and onions in a spicy vinegar sauce. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Lamb Korma | Lamb with almond-cream-based curry sauce. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Lamb Madras | Lamb with coconut-based curry sauce. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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Seafood Entrees
| Shrimp Curry | Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Shrimp Vindaloo | Shrimp with potatoes and onions in a spicy vinegar sauce. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Salmon Curry | Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Salmon Vindaloo | Salmon with potatoes and onions in a spicy vinegar sauce. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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Vegetarian & Vegan Entrees
| Potato & Cauliflower | Seasoned cauliflower & potatoes with green peas, tomatoes, onions, and garlic-ginger paste. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Garbanzo Beans Curry | With herbs, onions, and tomatoes. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Daal Tadka | Split yellow lentils with onions and spices. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Okra & Onions | Pan-fried okra with onions, ginger, and tomato sauce. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Roasted Eggplant & Green Peas | With roasted onions and garlic-ginger paste. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Mixed Vegetable Korma | Cauliflower, carrots, beans, green peas, and paneer (soft Indian cheese) cooked in a cashew-cream sauce. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Spinach & Paneer | Soft Indian cheese and spinach cooked with spices. Does not include rice. Add rice and/or bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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Rice & Biryani
| Turmeric Rice | You can usually order a side of rice for just half your headcount |
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| Cumin Basmati Rice | You can usually order a side of rice for just half your headcount |
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| Sweet Rice | You can usually order a side of rice for just half your headcount |
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| Fried Rice | With egg and green peas. Add bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Chicken Fried Rice | With egg, green peas, and chicken. Add bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Vegetable Biryani | Fried basmati rice with vegetables, nuts, and spices. Add bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Chicken Biryani | Fried basmati rice with chicken, vegetables, nuts, and spices. Add bread, drinks, and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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Bread
| Naan | Leavened flatbread cooked in a clay oven |
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| Garlic Naan | Leavened flatbread with garlic |
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| Roti | Unleavened flatbread |
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Soups & Salads
| Sprouted Bean Soup | With fenugreek. Pair soup with a salad for a complete meal. Add drinks and perhaps dessert, and you're all set |
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| Paneer Salad | Mixed greens with paneer (soft Indian cheese), bean sprouts, olives, and garlic vinaigrette. You can usually order side salad for just a third of your headcount |
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| Arugula & Mango Salad | Arugula with red onions, mango, walnuts, and pomegranate vinaigrette. You can usually order side salad for just a third of your headcount |
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| Beet Salad | Arugula with roasted beets, Kefir cheese, crispy naan (leavened flatbread), and sherry vinaigrette. You can usually order side salad for just a third of your headcount |
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Desserts
| Gulab Jamun | Fried milk dumplings in a saffron-honey syrup |
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| Rasmalai | Indian cheese dumplings in sweet cream |
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| Mixed Fruit w/ Spicy Himalayan Salt |
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Beverages
| Mango Lassi |
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| Salt Lassi | A yogurt drink with salt, mint, and cumin |
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| Masala Chai | Flavored tea with Indian spices and herbs |
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| Assorted Individual Sodas | $2.00 | Select Soda Types: Assorted Diet Sodas, Assorted Regular Sodas, Half Diet & Half Regular Sodas | ||||
| San Pellegrino | $3.00 |
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