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Niku Ou

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9654 7178



Address: shop 9-10/108 Bourke Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://nikuoumelbourne.com.au/

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24.01.2022 Dear all our family,friends and valued customers,we want to say thanks in here for all the support during the restriction period,its really mean a lot to us Our dine in service Starting at 1/June /Monday with 20 people every section,starting from Lunch: 11:30am-1:00pm,1:00pm-1:30pm,3:00-4:30pm... Dinner time: 5:00pm-6:30pm,6:30pm-8:00pm and 8:00pm until finish See you all very soon #wagyuya #toorakroadsouthyarra #yakiniku #melbournecbd #sashimilover #foiegras #wagyubeeflover #a5wagyubeef #hidawagyubeef #omiwagyubeef #kagoshimawagyubeef #sherwagyu #davidblackmorewagyu #stoneaxewagyu #miyazakiwagyu #japanesefood #wagyubeefburger #sando #qualitywagyu #delicious #delivery #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodporn #melbournefoodscene #boardsheetmelbourne See more



24.01.2022 The Uni(Seaurchin)were so sweet and creamy recently,don’t miss out order available @ https://wagyuya-melbourne.com//wagyu-ya-niku-sushi-and-sas

23.01.2022 Wagyu Ya A5 & M9 Wagyu Beef Tamago Katsu Sando using the top quality Japanese A5 Wagyu & Australia Marble score 9+ Wagyu Beef mince with Free Range Egg and mix vegetables serve with house made bread & matching sauce,dont miss out please place your order at www.nikuouonline.com.au #wagyuyamelbourne #nikuou #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #katsusando #melbournefoodblog #melbournefoodie #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodlover #japanesefoodlovers #wagyubeefsandwich

22.01.2022 for our fresh Japanese A5 & Aus M9+ Wagyu Beef before sending out to our customers All the Wagyu Beef order will trim by our professional yakiniku chef + Wagyu Ya house made pre cooking sauce and the dipping sauce,once you tried our Wagyu then you will know the Wagyu Beef Yakiniku cutting skills and the good matching sauce is very important when you do you Wagyu Beef home cooking our Wagyu Beef will give you the best experience for the Wagyu Beef home cooking and will also bring you the closer taste to when you dine in at our restaurant ~Wagyu Ya()or Niku Ou We are delivering to most of the suburbs now #Eat the Best and leave the rest Please place your order @ https://niku-ou-japanese-restaurant.myshopify.com//austral



22.01.2022 Alaska long leg crab Shabu Shabu,it come with 1 kg(2 people serve)of the Alaska long leg crab with mixed Season Vegetables,udon,seafood soup base for Shabu Shabu(Hotpot)and you could chose come with the daily fresh catch (IKIJIME)fish for hotpot as well please go to www.nikuouonline.com.au for details if youre interested thanks #wagyuya #nikuou #japanese #japanesefood #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #shabushabu #hotpot #longlegcrab #melbournefoodie #melbournefoodblogger #japanesefoodporn #melbournefoodiefinds #qualitydelivery #boardsheetmelbourne

21.01.2022 Heres some our nice food pictures by our valued customers @ the first day reopen for dine in after 2.5 month restriction #wagyuya #nikuou #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #sashimilover #foiegras #wagyubeeflover #a5wagyubeef #hidawagyubeef #omiwagyubeef #kagoshimawagyubeef #sherwagyu #davidblackmorewagyu #stoneaxewagyu #miyazakiwagyu #japanesefood #wagyubeefburger #sando #qualitywagyu #delicious #delivery #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodporn #melbournefoodscene #qualitydelivery #boardsheetmelbourne @ Niku Ou

21.01.2022 Wagyu Beef Ramen ,we using the Wagyu bone slow cook for 24 hours to produce this wonderful soup base and it come with the slow cooked Wagyu Beef Chasu,osen egg,Japanese ramen and the house made matching spice and vege dont miss out !!! Its available order at https://niku-ou-japanese-restaurant.myshopify.com//wagyu-b



20.01.2022 Niku Ou cook @ Home foodie pack in a e@t anytime version just arrived all the ingredients were processed and packed by our experience chefs,all you have to do is just following the instructions Notes and enjoy the good food anytime you like in just within 15 min Please place your order at https://niku-ou-japanese-restaurant.myshopify.com//niku-ou

20.01.2022 2021 new Wagyu Beef dish from Wagyu Ya~we using the top quality Australia David Blackmore full blood Wagyu to did this 90 days dry aging Rib eye steak and it’s absolutely gorgeous,start selling tomorrow,don’t miss out

19.01.2022 High quality Australia Marble score 9+ Wagyu Beef & Kurobuta Pork belly Spicy Miso Shabu Shabu(Hotpot) for 3-4 people it come with M9+Wagyu Beef X 300g,Kurobuta Pork Belly X 300g + Japanese Udon & seasonal mixed vegetables with Spicy Miso Wagyu Bone soups (48hrs processing) And its only $160 for limited time only it wont last long dont miss out Please place your order @ www.nikuouonline.com.au

19.01.2022 Wagyu Ya Omurice Bento,using top quality Wagyu Beef slow cook for 24 hours to produce this house made Omurice matching sauce,its one of the must try item in your foodie list dont miss out Order now~ https://wagyuya-melbourne.com//products/australian-m9-omur

19.01.2022 before sending out our food, Please place your order @ www.nikuouonline.com.au #wagyuya #nikuou #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #sashimilover #foiegras #wagyubeeflover #a5wagyubeef #hidawagyubeef #omiwagyubeef #kagoshimawagyubeef #sherwagyu #davidblackmorewagyu #stoneaxewagyu #miyazakiwagyu #japanesefood #wagyubeefburger #sando #qualitywagyu #delicious #delivery #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodporn #mel...bournefoodscene #qualitydelivery #boardsheetmelbourne See more



19.01.2022 Kurobuta Pork Katsu Curry Don Golden fried Pork Katsu using premium black hair Kurobuta Pork. It offers a tender and juicy texture which clusters on your palate. Serves with housemade meaty curry sauce on Japanese premium rice on Japanese premium rice

18.01.2022 All the Wagyu Beef order will trim by our professional yakiniku chef + Wagyu Ya house made pre cooking sauce and the dipping sauce,it give you the closer taste to when you dine in at Wagyu Ya()or Niku Ou please place your order @ www.nikuouonline.com.au

18.01.2022 Japanese A5 Sirloins cappacio one of the must try dish you in yourfoodie list

18.01.2022 Another Wagyu Beef flower before delivery ,thanks for the supporting Please place your order @ www.nikuou.com.au ... #wagyuya #nikuou #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #sashimilover #foiegras #wagyubeeflover #a5wagyubeef #hidawagyubeef #omiwagyubeef #kagoshimawagyubeef #sherwagyu #davidblackmorewagyu #stoneaxewagyu #miyazakiwagyu #japanesefood #wagyubeefburger #sando #qualitywagyu #delicious #delivery #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodporn #melbournefoodscene #qualitydelivery #boardsheetmelbourne @ Niku Ou

18.01.2022 Niku Ou Spicy Premium Thin Cut Ox Tongue Bento Using 20% of the entire Premium thin Ox Tongue Stir fried with our hose made Spicy Sauce. Serves with Japanese quality steam rice,creamy croquette, deep fried karaage chicken and pickle salad dont miss out Please place your order at https://niku-ou-japanese-restaurant.myshopify.com//spicy-m

17.01.2022 100g Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef with 30g French Foie Gras with house-made sweet sauce and 63 degrees cooked free range egg served with Japanese premium steam rice available order @ https://niku-ou-japanese-restaurant.myshopify.com//japanes

17.01.2022 Hi all we are now accepting booking from the 2/November,please kindly click on https://www.quandoo.com.au/place/niku-ou-50923 for the booking !!!

17.01.2022 SPOIL YOUR LOVES ONE WITH THE BEST SASHIMI CAKE,WAGYU BBQ OR WAGYU HOT POT AT HOMESET Any Special day with Wagyu Ya,few different choices of sashimi cake & the high quality of the Japanese A5 Wagyu ,Australia Wagyu and kurobuta pork flower set for any special occasion,All the set come with matching vegetables plate and house made marinate BBQ or Hot pot dipping sauce. Please place your order @ ... www.nikuouonline.com.au

16.01.2022 From day 1 to day 30+ and on your plate this Australian Fullblood Dry Age Wagyu rib eye will giving you the unforgettable favor & aroma,very very very limited,don’t miss out,it’s available in both of our restaurants Wagyu Ya(South Yarra)& Niku Ou(CBD)in this week www.nikuou.com.au for table booking

16.01.2022 Beside the Japanese A5 Wagyu,we also had this awesome Australian Fullblood Wagyu scotch fillet set available for you to enjoy as well,don’t miss out

16.01.2022 Reynold Poernomo in the house last night #nikuou #japanese #yakiniku #melbournefoodblogger #masterchefaustralia #melbournefoodie #eatthebestleavetherest #melbournefoodies #japanesefoodlover

15.01.2022 Thanks for the waiting ~our foodie friends and customers Finally one of the Top 3 Japanese Wagyu Omigyu is available at our 2 restaurants ~Wagyu Ya(south yarra) & Niku Ou(Melbourne CBD),don’t miss out the chance to taste this Awesome Omigyu the natural sweetness from this Wagyu will give you a unforgettable Japanese Yakiniku(charcoal grill)experience

15.01.2022 our high quality fresh Wagyu beef & Pork belly for Shabu Shabu (hotpot) before delivery We delivery to most of the suburbs Please place your order @ www.nikuouonline.com.au

15.01.2022 Just updated our Daily fresh sashimi plate for takeaway or delivery,dont miss out we delivery to all the suburbs to your doorstep during the stage 4 restriction,please place your order at www.nikuouonline.com.au

15.01.2022 Happy new year 2021,we wish all of you having a healthy & happy life in 2021 We will be opening as usual to provide all the good food for you lunch:11:30am-2:30pm Dinner:5:00pm-10:30pm,please kindly go to www.wagyuya.com.au for the table booking

14.01.2022 Wagyu Katsu Sando ~by Wagyu Ya made by Japanese A5 & Australia M9+ Wagyu Beef mince + house made matching sauce and bread its available for takeaway or delivery please visit www.nikuouonline.com.au for your order

14.01.2022 Niku Ou proudly bring you one of the top 3 Japanese A5 Wagyu in the world Omigyu the natural favorite of the Omi Wagyu will give you a unforgettable Wagyu Yakiniku (Charcoal grill)experience now it’s available at Wagyu Ya (South Yarra) & Niku Ou(CBD) www.wagyuya.com.au for table booking,don’t miss out

13.01.2022 Yamazaki whisky ice cream by Niku Ou,one of the new dessert with liquid ice finish added in to our dessert menu,perfect for the Whiskey lover

12.01.2022 Some nice pictures by our foodie customers when they had their lunch or diner at Niku Ou Japanese Chargrill restaurant we will be opening for lunch and dinner during the whole Christmas & New year holiday period,please kindly go to www.wagyuya.com.au for your table booking #nikuou #japaneseyakiniku #wagyubeeflover #japanesebbq #melbournefoodie #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodscene #melbournefoodiehub #xmas #melbournexmas #melbournenewyear #sashimilover #eatthebestleavetherest

12.01.2022 So happy to serving our fresh sashimi in the restaurant againand welcome back for all our foodie customers #nikuou #japanese #yakiniku #sashimi #endoflockdown #eatthebestleavetherest #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodlover #japanesefoodie # #melbournefoodie #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodscene #melbournefoods @ Niku Ou

11.01.2022 One big order before thanks for the support The viedo show the reason why (Best quality )people only order the Wagyu Beef from Wagyu Ya Please place your order @ www.nikuou.com.au... #wagyuya #nikuou #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #sashimilover #foiegras #wagyubeeflover #a5wagyubeef #hidawagyubeef #omiwagyubeef #kagoshimawagyubeef #sherwagyu #davidblackmorewagyu #stoneaxewagyu #miyazakiwagyu #japanesefood #wagyubeefburger #sando #qualitywagyu #delicious #delivery #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodporn #melbournefoodscene #qualitydelivery #boardsheetmelbourne

10.01.2022 Birthday Wagyu Beef Cake by our talented chef #wagyuya #nikuou #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #sashimilover #foiegras #wagyubeeflover #a5wagyubeef #hidawagyubeef #omiwagyubeef #kagoshimawagyubeef #sherwagyu #davidblackmorewagyu #stoneaxewagyu #miyazakiwagyu #japanesefood #wagyubeefburger #sando #qualitywagyu #delicious #delivery #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodporn #melbournefoodscene #qualitydelivery #boardsheetmelbourne @ Niku Ou

10.01.2022 Japanese knife cutting skill with fresh ingredients to produce those Sashimi and Uni dishPerfect for the warm weather At Wagyu Ya we only provide the best quality and ingredients food for our valued customers,recently is the Uni(sea urchin)session dont miss out Avaliable order at www.wagyuya.com.au #wagyuya #nikuou #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #perfectweather #sashimilover #japanesecuttingskills #knifeskills ##japanesefoodlover #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodporn #melbournefoodblogger #mrlbournefoodie #melbournefoodiefinds #unilovers #seaurchinseason #qualityoverquantity

10.01.2022 A group of &before delivery Available Order @ www.nikuou.com.au

08.01.2022 Some nice by the customers when they having our quality food delivery at home Please place your order @ www.nikuouonline.com.au ... #wagyuya #nikuou #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #sashimilover #foiegras #wagyubeeflover #a5wagyubeef #hidawagyubeef #omiwagyubeef #kagoshimawagyubeef #sherwagyu #davidblackmorewagyu #stoneaxewagyu #miyazakiwagyu #japanesefood #wagyubeefburger #sando #qualitywagyu #delicious #delivery #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodporn #melbournefoodscene #qualitydelivery #boardsheetmelbourne

08.01.2022 Wagyu Ya Niku sushi and sashimi gift box perfect for the Wagyu & Sashimi lover Available order @ www.nikuou.com.au

08.01.2022 Australia Uni (sea urchin)season is on dont miss out #Wagyuya #nikuou #japanesefood #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodies #seaurchinlover

08.01.2022 Inaniwa Udon(Best Udon in the world )Gift set for 2 people,it come with 220 gram Marble score 9+ Wagyu Beef with house made soy soup base+ 180g raw Inaniwa Udon and cooking instruction available @ www.nikuou.com.au

07.01.2022 Niku Ou Fathers Day special Wagyu BBQ set for 3-4ppl(Limited time to 6/September/2020 only) (Set 1)Australian Wagyu Marble score 9+ bbq 600g set original values $369,Fathers day special just $289 (Set 2)Japanese A5 Marble Score 11 with Australia Marble score 9+ BBQ SET (200g+200g) original values $418... Fathers day special just $338 Please place your order @ www.nikuou.com.au

07.01.2022 Japanese A5 Wagyu Sirloin Sushi Tasting Set 6 pieces of our premium Japanese A5 Wagyu Sirloin Sushi which includes some of our new flavours. Black tobiko Negi Shio Red Apple Jam & Mint Wasabi Miso... A must try for meat and sushi lover. Please place your order @ www.nikuouonline.com.au #wagyuya #nikuou #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #sashimilover #foiegras #wagyubeeflover #a5wagyubeef #hidawagyubeef #omiwagyubeef #kagoshimawagyubeef #sherwagyu #davidblackmorewagyu #stoneaxewagyu #miyazakiwagyu #japanesefood #wagyubeefburger #sando #qualitywagyu #delicious #delivery #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodporn #melbournefoodscene #qualitydelivery #boardsheetmelbourne

06.01.2022 Wagyu Ya Niku sushi and sashimi gift set perfect for the Wagyu & Sashimi lover Available order @ https://niku-ou-japanese-restaurant.myshopify.com//wagyu-y #nikuou #sushi #sashimi #japaneseknifeskills #seaurchin #unilovers #ikijime #wagyusushi #wagyulover #wagyucraving #japanesefood #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodlover #japanesefoodie #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodscene #melbournefoodiefinds @ Niku Ou

05.01.2022 ready for the reopening #nikuou #japanese #chargrill #finally #reopening #wagyulover #japanesefood #japanesefoodlover #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodculture #yakiniku #melbournefoodie #melbourneeats #melbournefoodblogger #mrlbournefoodscene #boardsheetmelbourne

05.01.2022 Japanese A5 & Australia M9 Wagyu Beef Curry Rice ,using the high quality Japanese A5 & Australia M9 Wagyu Beef slow cook with our Japanese secret recipe house made curry and come with the premium Japanese steam rice and miso soup perfect for the Curry lover,dont miss out Please place your order @ www.nikuouonline.com.au ... #wagyuya #nikuou #wagyubeefcurry #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #sashimilover #foiegras #wagyubeeflover #a5wagyubeef #hidawagyubeef #omiwagyubeef #kagoshimawagyubeef #sherwagyu #davidblackmorewagyu #stoneaxewagyu #miyazakiwagyu #japanesefood #wagyubeefburger #sando #qualitywagyu #delicious #delivery #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodporn #melbournefoodscene #qualitydelivery #boardsheetmelbourne @ Niku Ou

05.01.2022 Another Wagyu Beef flower before leaving the restaurant its kind of a eatable Art Its available order @ www.nikuouonline.com.au ... #wagyuya #nikuou #wagyubeefflower #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #sashimilover #foiegras #wagyubeeflover #a5wagyubeef #hidawagyubeef #omiwagyubeef #kagoshimawagyubeef #sherwagyu #davidblackmorewagyu #stoneaxewagyu #miyazakiwagyu #japanesefood #wagyubeefburger #sando #qualitywagyu #delicious #delivery #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodporn #melbournefoodscene #qualitydelivery #boardsheetmelbourne

05.01.2022 ULTIMATE WAGYU MAPO TOFU Wagyu Ya ultimate Mapo Tofu Rice made by Australian Full-Blooded M9+ Wagyu Beef & A5 Japanese imported Wagyu Beef Mince along with our house made spicy miso sauce & silky tofu. Serves with imported Japanese steam Rice and Miso soup dont miss out,please place your order at www.nikuouonline.com.au #wagyuya #nikuou #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #sashimilover #foiegras #wagyubeeflover #a5wagyubeef #hidawagyubeef #omiwagyubeef #kagoshimawagyubeef #sherwagyu #davidblackmorewagyu #stoneaxewagyu #miyazakiwagyu #japanesefood #wagyubeefburger #sando #qualitywagyu #delicious #delivery #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodporn #melbournefoodscene #qualitydelivery #boardsheetmelbourne

05.01.2022 Australia Uni (sea urchin)season is on don’t miss out #Wagyuya #nikuou #japanesefood #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodies #seaurchinlover

04.01.2022 Heres some of the new Wagyu Beef dish that we had add on to our takeaway and delivery menu recentlyits probably the best takeaway food you can get ,dont miss out its available at www.nikuouonline.com.au thanks for the support #wagyuya #nikuou #toorakroadsouthyarra #melbournecbd #sashimilover #foiegras #wagyubeeflover #a5wagyubeef #hidawagyubeef #omiwagyubeef #kagoshimawagyubeef #sherwagyu #davidblackmorewagyu #stoneaxewagyu #miyazakiwagyu #japanesefood #wagyubeefburger #sando #qualitywagyu #delicious #delivery #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodie #japanesefoodblogger #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodporn #melbournefoodscene #qualitydelivery #boardsheetmelbourne

04.01.2022 Say Cheers some group for our fresh Japanese A5 & Aus M9+ Wagyu Beef before sending out to our customers All the Wagyu Beef order will trim by our professional yakiniku chef + Wagyu Ya house made pre cooking sauce and the dipping sauce,it give you the closer taste to when you dine in at Wagyu Ya()or Niku Ou we are delivering to anywhere in Melbourne please place your order @ www.nikuouonline.com.au

03.01.2022 2021 New quality bento lunch set is on (Only available from Monday to Friday) www.wagyuya.com.au for the table booking,don’t miss out

03.01.2022 Japanese A5 Wagyu cappacio using the top quality Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef and house made matching sauce to create this must try new dish from Wagyu Ya (Melbourne) don’t miss out,Lunch time:11:30am-3:00pm,Dinner time starting at 5:00pm-10:30pm, 7 days a week Booking available @ www.wagyuya.com.au #wagyuya #wagyuyakiniku #melbournecbd #a5wagyu #wagyucappacio #wagyubeeflover #melbournefoodie #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodscene #melbournefoods #melbournefoodguide #boardsheetmelbourne

03.01.2022 Deluxe Chirashi Don by Wagyu Ya using the freshest ingredients + lots of Uni & Ikura to create this very Limited Chirashi Don,dont miss out pleaseplace your order at www.wagyuya.com.au #wagyuya #nikuou # #chirashi #freshsashimi #topingredients #seafoodlover #japanesefoodporn #melbourenfoodblogger #melbournefoodie #japanesefoodie #melbournetakeawayfood #melbournefoods #sashimilover #toorakroadsouthyarra #unilover #ikuralovers

03.01.2022 Uni Ikura(Salmon roe processed by our experience Sashimi )box by Wagyu Ya Uni(sea urchin) season is on,don’t miss out #wagyuya #nikuou #japanesefood #seaurchin #unilover #sashimilover #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodporn #japanesefoodculture #melbournefoodblogger #melbournefoodies #melbournefoodscene #melbournefoodiefinds #boardsheetmelbourne

02.01.2022 Hi everyone our kitchen still opens for Takeaway or delivery during lunch time and dinner time,please visit www.nikuouonline.com.au for your lunch or dinner

01.01.2022 Niku Ou Father’s Day special Wagyu BBQ set for 3-4ppl(Limited time to 6/September/2020 only) (Set 1)Australian Wagyu Marble score 9+ bbq 600g set original values $369,Fathers day special just $289 (Set 2)Japanese A5 Marble Score 11 with Australia Marble score 9+ BBQ SET (200g+200g) original values $418... Fathers day special just $338 Please place your order @ www.nikuou.com.au

01.01.2022 Kurokosho M9+ Wagyu Fillet itame ( stir-fried) set using the Marble score 9+ Wagyu fillet (180g)and Kurokosho M9+ Wagyu Fillet itame ( stir-fried) set using the Marble score 9+ Wagyu fillet (180g)and potato stir fried with house made spicy matching sauce and serve with daily side dish & Japanese quality steam rice please kindly place your order at https://niku-ou-japanese-restaurant.myshopify.com//sashimi

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