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Penang

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Local(770) 220-0308

4897 Buford Hwy
Chamblee, GA 30341

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Penang
Local(770) 220-0308

4897 Buford Hwy
Chamblee, GA 30341

http://atlanta.citysearch.com/profile/3035707/chamblee_ga/penang.html

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Penang Malaysian Cuisine in Atlanta is a three star Malaysian restaurant. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Chamblee neighborhood. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and catering. This restaurant is good for groups.

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Yelp.com Review - by Joe L.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food here is pretty good. I had a craving for room temperature chicken (which btw if you have some friends who dont like to explore different types of foods, you MUST get them to try). so i...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Helen H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is really one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. The food here has never failed to satisfy. I just came here with my parents and boyfriend who is from San Francisco, and he agreed that he...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by andrew m.

5.0 of 5 stars. ok so get Roti Canai.Get Satai TofuGet Kari MeeGet Iced Coffee.Have a ball.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tulie L.

2.0 of 5 stars. First Time I came here the food was alright. I had the beef rendang and rice for lunch, service was prompt . The best Rendang I have had in town is Top Spice. This past weekend I came back, and this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Let's begin with the service. It sucks. It was a Monday night. They had about half the place full and one lady running around like a chicken with her head cut off. We literally had to flag her down to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dorothy P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was my millionth time coming to this place, but since i'm new to yelp, i'll try to give a fresh review. as always, i feel like i'm being transported to some island tiki bar when i walk through...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eb O.

1.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE Malaysian food. I LOVE Indian. I LOVE Thai. I LOVE Penang-- just NOT this Penang.After my Wellesley days of hopping on the Fock Truck (my salvation urges me not to curse any longer) to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Todd P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm working my way around the Pacific Rim of Atlanta, also known as Buford Highway. The places to eat Asian cuisine along this road just don't stop. My latest adventure: Penang. Started with Roti...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anisha H.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of good malaysia restaurants in Atlanta!!! I love their food, its soo good....nothing here on their menu can be bad!!!! The roti canai is awesome and the flavors in every dish is amazing, Just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of our favorite restaurants to eat at around here. You can't go wrong with roti canai. The curry dip is addicting. Hainanese chicken rice is oh so good. I can have bowls and bowls of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rona J.

5.0 of 5 stars. My family has been frequenting Penang since I was in high school. That was many, many years ago. At first, Penang was a novelty, but over time, it has simply turned into a family favorite. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katharine F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Little Malaysia was the plan on Saturday night, but my dining partner had a prior commitment that ran right up against their 10pm closing time. We decided to compromise by hitting up Penang instead...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place.It's a hike out to the B Hwy for me but always worth the trip. This is the only malaysian restaurant in ATL that i've been to. They also serve Thai dishes. It's clean, nice, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sunshine W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I always come here when my friends and I can't decide on where to eat. They offer a wide selection of items, good atmosphere (not too noisy and not too quiet and nice decor), friendly staff, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ty A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Summer '08 the AJC did a rather positive review on Penang. For a few months I've been trying to get over to Penang and check out the buzz.. I finally made it to Penang on Saturday night. Once I got...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim B.

1.0 of 5 stars. I've been twice. The first time the food was ok (maybe 2 stars). Service has always been slow but today takes the cake.I ordered the Roti Cani and it was ok. The sauce is really good. However it took...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fat Girl In The A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Very neat looking place, food is okay and service is a bit lame. Let's begin... I start out with roti canai. YUM! Absolutely amazing! The chicken and potato curry dip with Indian style pancakes......
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by adrian w.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been to this location only once, but it was better than the one in Kennesaw. I have yet to try too many different things on the menu but I can't wait til I do. All the items I have had have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Coco P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Start with roti canai and green tea. Order the char kway teow, nasi lemak, beef rendang, satay and you'll be very happy. Service is not friendly at all but it's worth going - Authentic Malaysian food....
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fiona C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The restaurant is in a strip mall that looks rather run down on Buford highway.I started with 'po pia', a type of steamed spring roll, filled with jicama, topped with some mildly spicy sauce.Not bad,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dori A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I might come back and give it 4 stars once I have tried more items. My first visit definitely deserves a second trip. We split the whole steamed Assam Fish (I think it was snapper). It was delicious,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. What to eat on a rainy Sunday afternoon after a whole day of shopping? Penang's of course! Not really, but I was in the area and tired of pho, bahn mi and crappy Chinese so I ducked in here. Say what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chuan S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been to a few Penangs in NY and DC and they were all pretty good so I was delighted to see this classic Malaysia name in Atlanta. The place was packed and lively on a rainy Sunday night. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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avoid this place, very poor service

extremely poor service, it took the staff a long time to get our initial order, we waited 30 minutes for our drinks and appetizers, we had to flag down several staff before we got any silver ware and all we...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I fell in love with Penang 5 years ago and I relish going back every time. This is the real deal and they have great dishes for the bold diner. I love the shrimp in shrimp paste, Ayam Rendang, Whole...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is really one of the best Malaysian places out there-- best Asian restaurants in Atlanta, period. The service, like everyone says, is hit or miss. We just went last Sunday and had the most...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by leigh s.

4.0 of 5 stars. The bf and I have been wanting to check out Penang for quite some time, and finally did last night. I'm so glad we did. It was delicious. Although the decor is a bit strange, and slightly nicer than...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Falicia G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm a big fan of greeting your customer and creating an inviting environment. This place didn't do it for me. I had to wait a long time for a table and they weren't busy. Then I had to ask for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great Malaysian/Thai restaurant. I love the Penang Satay which are grilled marinated beef or chicken on skewers, served with peanut sauce. Veggie eaters can get the Satay Tofu instead! The Malaysian...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by mind your b.

1.0 of 5 stars. Went back there again Monday and it was slow, so you wouldn't expect to have a bad service but I was wrong. The food was ok-had the roti canai and order the golden calamari but never came out. My...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vy A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay, I'll say it. Amy B.'s review was a bit concerning. It makes me question whether I'll now go back. I've been going here for years though, and it has been relatively clean. Maybe I'll have to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephie Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good malaysian/thai; luckily for them one of the only malaysian restaurants in town. Huge menu. I have had some funky stuff here but it has always been good. The Roti Canai is delish, def order it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been here twice before, and both times it was delicious. I feel like you can order just about anything on the menu and it will be great.The Roti Canai is so yummy, I just can't get enough of it!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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great!

This Malaysian Cuisine is VERY authentic and delicious! The fried rice is extremely good. The chicken with black bean sauce is also a tasty dish.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Best Malaysian Cuisine

Penang is my new favorite restaurant. There are many wonderful, tasty dishes that can accomodate any palate. My favorite was the Misiam and the Char Kuew Tao (not sure on those spellings).
kudzu.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Deanna J.

5.0 of 5 stars. The decor of Penang makes this a good 'Introduction to Buford Highway" spot. It's not all hardcore Asian in there (read: giant round tables of families, plastic table coverings and adorable...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kit F.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 stars....for the kitsch factor.Where am I??!! ...is this the set of Rambo Part 8 or some cheezy kid's room with really bad murals of the Jungle Book that the parents thought it was cute...NOT!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Promising food; service could use improvement

Impressions from a first visit: service was adequate, if not particularly friendly. We were evidently seated by the same hostess described by the reviewer on 10/10/2007 (or someone who studied under her): a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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cool atmosphere, good food

I have been here a number of times and love the soups. Great atmosphere, almost out of character for the area but really nice. Extensive menu, and they'll help with suggestions. Easy to get in and out of....
kudzu.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Exceptionally poor customer service, food is ok if you know what to order.

Reading reviews dated back to 2003, I am surprised the customer service has not improved over years. I was greeted by unfriendly, expressionless waitress the moment I stepped into the restaurant till I paid...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kitty h.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great Malaysian restaurant I love their roti with curry sauceand Malaysian chickenI wish their desert menu to have more choice When ever I travel to Atlanta, I have to have a meal in there :)
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Love This Place

I used to go to this location but I moved to NW GA and it was too far to drive. Then a Penang opened up in Kennesaw so I was very ecstatic. Two of my favorite dishes are the fried tofu w/ peanut sauce...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebekha J.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place came to mind today and I had to write about it. It has some great Thai food. The "must do" about this place is visit when your birthday comes around. They play this scary song on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Why they named the restaurant Penang? I've got no idea as Penang is one of the states in Malaysia. Anyway, I don't have to say much as I can always find comfort food at this place. Friendly service,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have a wee problem with eating out. Started in elementary school when some kid I knew, knew a kid, who knew someone who knew someone, whose second cousin removed on her grandpa's side CLAIMED to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Clay W.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you're from Atlanta, you already know Buford Highway is the mecca for ethnic cuisine. Penang serves Malaysian food, which varies from selections very similar to Thai to others which are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I wanted to like Penang, I really did. They have some interesting and tasty stuff on the menu. However, this past June was the last time I went, and I never plan on going back again.There always seems...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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Service Iffy, Food More than Makes Up for it

This restaurant is stashed away in the corner of a shopping complex, but is well worth being discovered. The beef rendang is unbelievable, as are many of their other dishes. The thai tea is a nice way to wash...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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bad customer service and spotty food

I was amazed when I was approaced by two servers for not leaving a tip. They kept saying it was my responsiblity to leave a tip. I did not leave a tip because the service was horrible. Tips are not mandatory...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Addy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Penang is a Malaysian restaurant on Buford Highway. Don't be fooled by the kitschy decor of fake palm trees. The food is a wonderful blend of Malaysian, Thai, and Indian, which means when you ask for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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fantastic apetizers

Our family loves that place. The atmosphere, the food, and the service there are great!
kudzu.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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Good Food & Great Service!

The Malaysian food is good and fast. The service is great. I have had better Malaysian but this is one of the best and takes care of Malaysian cravings.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle S.

5.0 of 5 stars. An Asian delight! By far the best Malaysian and southeast asian cuisine outside of Malaysia. They nailed the peanut sauce perfectly. The ginger steamed fish is fantastic. There is vietnamese and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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Love this place!

I've been dining here for years, and it's always great! Fridays and Saturdays are pretty crowded, but you can call ahead. I recommend the roti canai for appetizer, the chili chicken and kan kun belacan (entree...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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Love it!

Delicious Malaysian food. The only disadvantage to this restaurant is that there are calories. Dish after dish are perfected to be appetizing and filling. I cannot wait to go their for special occasions, and...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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Best Malaysian in Atlanta

The food at this restaurant is authentic and excellent in taste. The servers are friendly and the service is very fast. However, I would not reccommend trying to eat there at 7pm on a weekend as the restarant...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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Try their peanut pancake!

Thai or chinese food again? Try Penang. First we were a little bit afraid, but no fear they have many selections for everyone. Something for sweet? Try peanut pancake, wow, very tasty! Nice atmosphere too!
kudzu.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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Great food, unique experience

From the minute you drive up Buford Hwy and start to see the signs change from English to various Asian languages, you know you're going to get a great, authentic meal. The service at Penang is excellent,I...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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Great Malyasian

A fun, great, clean family atmosphere. Ready for something different for a family night out? This unique restaurant serves top quality Malysian food (a blend of Thai and Indian) with terrific service. For the...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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Great place for Malaysian food

Would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves to try Malaysian food. They have a few good ones, ie. Hokkien Style Noodle and Penang Char Kiew Tiau. The restaurant is not too big, but it's quite...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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great malaysian food

fast and keep you coming back for more. recomment this place highly :)
kudzu.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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Malaysian in a fun atmosphere

A fun place to try out Malaysian food. One classic is a pancake (roti?) served with a curry dipping sauce.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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Great Restaurant

This is one of our favorite restaurants. We never had a bad service and all the waiters are personable and extremely helpful. All their dishes are exceptionally good and consistent. Our personal favorites are...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2004
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Food is ok, service is not

Most of the food is average. However, some dishes are very poor imitation of authentic Malaysian food. The worst part of dining here is the service. Some of the waiters/waitresses are just RUDE!!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2004
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Reminds me of home....

YUMMY! Food is very authentic to Malaysian/Southeast asian cuisine. If you like spicy food, you'll have to give this place a shot. We always order the beef rendang, belachan kang kung (vegetable), roti canai....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Magnificent Malaysian!!

I love this place! This restaurant is a gem on the Bufurd Highway Strip. The authentic spices and fantastic food, make Penang a great dining experience. I especially recomment their Roti Cania...It is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2002
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Wcities

one of atlanta's few malaysian restaurants, penang has been applauded by such distinguished critics as the new york times. the intimate dining room never gets very loud, and it provides a perfect date...
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Gayot

the extensive menu here seems a challenge for the small kitchen, but the team consistently turns out terrific food. portions are generous, providing plenty to share. it would be easy to make a grazing meal of...
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AOL CityGuide

a malaysian gem along buford highway...
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