5 restaurant menus in South Africa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Simply the best curry in Johannesburg. A friend's mother is an Indian food chef in Paris and she told us that the best curry in Johannesburg is at..."
Marius Botha
"Delicious food, spotlessly clean! Friendly staff and very gracious owner. Excellent achievements..."
Muneera Abdool
"Never had a bad meal- rich and filling..."
Nishaat Saint
"Felt like I was in India. Great food neat clean place and wonderful friendly..."
Noori Sheik
"Tasty food...Thanks to dosa hut for bringing the original taste of south indian..."
Gopi Srinivasan
"Amazing !! Will definitely be coming..."
Fatima Moola
"Best South Indian food and dosa in JNB....the briyani oh so yummy......"
Kuna Pancha
"Polecam..."
Centralny Planista
"Great food, but wrong phone number on all..."
Peter Richer
"Fourways Branch Dosa Hut - Tasty and quality indian food, in a rustic but warm setting. Dosa, milkshakes, paneer dishes recommended, with much more..."
SHAMEER KIKA
"Fourways Branch - Ivan and team - excellent experience all round - visited 4 times in the past few weeks. Excellent food as always - you guys..."
Gosh
"Been meaning to visit this place for ages ,I had masala dosa, really tasty dosa and affordable too .Loved chilli type sauce on the side.Quick..."
A Foodie Travels
"Best place to have food in fordsburg. Authentic South indian cuisine. Be ready for a long queue on Saturday and Sunday lunch time, but worth a..."
Nilanjan Sircar
"Awesome dosa and idli provided with delicious sambar and chutneys, the establishment is clean and the service excellent while the prices remain..."
Jiten Nandkumar
"What an amazing experience!The fam ventured out to Fordsburg to try the scrumptious chows at Dosa Hut and it's by far the best Indian food..."
Tenisha Frank
"Dosa Hut does amazing masala dosas. This time I tried their chicken lollipop with Kerala paratha and it was very tasty with the mint sauce. Their..."
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"Even though this is in a part of town that I would not visit at night, it is still the most amazing Indian food around. Authentic southern Indian..."
Christinejorid
"What a great place, good variety of food. Service was great. Food is amazing drinks is very cool. A must in fordsburg. Their house special fish curry..."
Chris De Beer
"We planned to go for weekend dinner. As I am an South Indian I love eating parotta. Whenever I go I order only this kerala parotta with some curry. I..."
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"Had their masala dosa and paneer and cheese dosa. The dosa is very impressive. The constant busy vibe gives it a similar feeling to be..."
Radha Chhita-Nathoo
"Excellent dosas, great South Indian Thalis as well as very tasty chilli paneer dry and gobi manchurian. Consistent taste makes you come back for more..."
Devan Chidananda Chetty
"Pakistan, India... FordsburgFordsburg is like the hub of "Africa" and as we all know it's definitely the hub of the "Sub..."
Dean
"Whenever I have asked about authentic Indian food, I am always recommended to try out Fordsburg, so today that is what we did and at the top of our..."
Lauras World
"Good range of South Indian and North Indian dishes....I do find the chefs a little heavy handed with the oil..but I guess that’s what makes it so..."
Ashdesai5
"A few weeks ago my parents tried Dosa Hut in Fordsburg for dinner with some friends. Tonight my boyfriend and I decided we needed to give it a go. It..."
Steph Schwartz
"The food was delicious, it had lots of flavor and spice. The service was fast and staff super friendly. Tough to find parking at the location. A must..."
Neronie
"This was so delicious. Our first time at this well known legendary establishment and we were blown away. The dosa was of epic proportion. We'll..."
Chev Nagiah
"Veg, non-veg and south Indian all foods are delicious..... Food test is full deshi 😋😋😋 We have tested Chees dosha, rasaam, checken 65..."
Pratik Laharpure
"01.10.2017 I've been wanting to try this place for a very long time having heard from friends how great it is. Unfortunately I was not as impressed...."
The Food Musketeer
"Dosa speciality restaurant veg and non veg. Decor is basic. Atmosphere- could be better. Location - fordsburg just off the busy street. Quite a..."
Rakhee Singh
"WOW! I can not believe how much this restaurant has improved since I've last been there in 2015. The food was everything from spicy , crunchy ,..."
Azrah Kadwa
"This was my first time trying Dosa Hut. We were a party of 10. The food was excellent. Ordered the cheese and paneer dosa, the butter Masala dosa,..."
Sumaya.akoojee
"Food is amazing! Everything we ordered was full of flavour and spicy but the good spicy. Genuine south indian cuisine. Took my mum in law here and..."
Avashini Khan
"We had recently been to Jo'burg. We stayed in the downtown area at the Reef Hotel. This was a hotel nearby to hence we wanted to have Ghar ka..."
KSHITIz SINHA
"Very good food. Chutney could be spicy for children. Dosa was incredibly tasty. Decor is simple. What rules is the taste.Quick service..."
Ajay Mittal
"Dosa Hut in Fordsburg is a go to restaurant for evening snacks to afternoon lunch. Everytime I go to Fordsburg for Indian groceries shopping I visit..."
Aashish Rai
"There dosa is a must try. It takes you back to India and brings back memories if you a dosa fan. A must try if you in Johannesburg or coming to..."
Issi.mo786
"Perfectly light, crispy dosas, with a really good coconut chutney and sambar. I was also really excited to have the pani puri, and they very nearly..."
Ekes Gonini
"The food was absolutely amazing! I along with my family ordered the prawn biryani, lamb biryani, masala dosa, Kerala parathas and a Bombay crush(..."
Mikhaela
"First time round at Dosa Hut, was suggested by a friend. Out of all the foods we ordered the Dosa's were the best, it was crispy on the outside with..."
FatCake101
"I was on the hunt for a good tasting Dosa. Recently visiting Dubai I was exposed to the delicious fermented mouth watering pancake. I was craving..."
Gemma Northing
"Even though it is in a dodgy area of town the best Masala dosa's in Joburg. This unassuming place is a hidden little gem and the fragrant curries ..."
Leverne Mountany
"After reading a few conflicting reviews on this place i decided to give it a go.Like who is going to pass up on an opportunity to try a new..."
NicBLAZE
"Love it, been in India a few times and Dosa hut surely took me back. If you have been in India you will appreciate Dosa hut. Would love it if they..."
Hein
"Despite reading quite a few bad reviews about the level of service at Dosa Hut, we ventured out to Fordsburg on Saturday lunchtime to check the place..."
Laura Brewer
"I heard so many people raving about the Dosa hut in Fordsburg, so on our way to JHB we decided to make a stop at this south Indian restaurant on...."
FoodiewhippedSA
"We found our way to Dosa Hut, Fordsburg on a Saturday afternoon. We were really looking forward to a South Indian dining experience. The..."
Kemesha
"I'd heard good things about Dosa Hut and decided to give it a try for the first time today...well, location isn't the best as it's in between many..."
Ally
"Been here twice - the first time i had a lamb thali and it was amazing and the second time i had three curries(cettinadu lamb, karakudi chicken curry..."
Waseem Imam Saheb
"Came here for my first dosa experience. I was quite happy with the meal. Portions are generous (the meals are served in trays, never mind plates) and..."
Tam Loves Food
"If you're looking for authentic indian cuisine, this is the perfect place. Cosy setting with an open kitchen. Friendly staff and is always..."
Sizani Msiza
"Been here twice now..WOW what amazing food..had the pani puri, tali, dosas everything was delicious..their lemon mint juice is refreshing and a..."
Fatima Kamrudin Mamod
"The best butter chicken I have ever tasted!!!!!!! So addicted and the garlic naan is amazing!!!! Service is brilliant and it's always a pleasure..."
Colisha Naidoo
"Excellent place good ambiance Good food and good people Price wise it's affordable I have found many Indians and foreigners I..."
Ravi
"Great food, but don't be fooled going to Dosa Hut and think you will receive good (if any) service. Set in the heart of Fordsburg Dosa Hut..."
Andre John Van Niekerk
"Holy cow I have found curry and dosa heaven .... Really nice restaurant with a relax and casual ambiance , service is fast and always with the smile..."
Fabrizio Capello
"Yummy crispy dosas, fast service . We tried masala dosa, cheese dosa and cheese and onion dosa. All made to perfection. Sambar curry could be..."
Hot Or Not
"A friend of mine brought me here for an authentic Indian food experience - and that was exactly what I got! We ordered a variety of dosas to share..."
Carla15
"Great place for South Indian food,dosas and Kerala food are the speciality and not too pricy.The service is quick and excellent.try the chicken65..."
Shumaiz Hashim A.P.M
"A cheap and nice restaurant serving great authentic Indian food. Recommended for Indians traveling to SA and locals who want a taste of Indian..."
Urban Indian
"Fantastic place to have South Indian food.Ambiance: AverageFood Quantity: AverageFood Quality: GoodService: GoodLocation:..."
Shriram P Nene
"Although one is spoilt for choice when it comes to Indian cuisine in Joburg, South Indian restaurants are a rarity. South Indian food tends to be..."
Thirusha Reddy
"A real gem in Fordsburg. Unique food, welcoming atmosphere and one is able to get a good meal for a good price. Recently it has been revamped and it..."
Nischay Pillay
"I loved the food, fresh, wholesome, unpretentious and tasty. What you see, is what you get. We tried the vegetable, chicken and lamb dosa. I couldn't..."
Shinaaz Roberts
"We've recently been going to Dosa Hut in fordsburg and really enjoy their meals. The new restaurant is a lot better than the old Dosa hut. Their..."
Ramani
"Dosa Hut has great food at such reasonable prices. Their vegetarian dishes are delicious and such friendly staff. Their newly decorated place looks..."
Shamona
"On the suggestion of my sister - we decided to go to Dosa Hut for the first dinner of the year. We chose a wide selection of items to get an idea of..."
Shilan Govender
"When the northern suburbs of Jo'Burg close its shutters during the festive season, those of us that remain here through till new year are forced to..."
Carel Böhmer
"Had the #vegThali contains #Dhall #BananaCurry #SourDhall #Raso #roti #sago all really really really tasty. Reminds me of Durban...."
Livashnee David
"We had excellent curies and butter naan. Friendly service and very reasonably priced. Great selection of food and I can highly recommend the masala..."
Wendy Verwey Bekker
"This is my local curry spot which I absolutely love!Food = excellentTheir dosa's, naan bread and currys are delicious! I usually..."
Fix Fixsacious
"To whom it may concern.I would like to place an order for a function I will be holding on the 5th of December 2015. My clients want strictly..."
Brian Sikhumbuzo Mpofu
"The dosa hut in fordsburg is a real taste of India. From dosa to biryani they have it all. We enjoyed the masala dosa a lot. The portion size is..."
Mahdiya Mia
"South Africa .. Such a beautiful country .. Was here for 4 years .. This is a place I frequent a lot ... I am from south India .. The owner of this..."
U.K.
"Amazing discovery in the Johannesburg downtown! Authentic dosas and South Indian food. Ended the lunch with nice South Indian tea and filter coffee...."
Tanay Kulshreshtha
"South indian food at its finest in Johannesburg. Love everything on the menu. Ghee roast dosa , mint lemonade.A must is the Kerela paratha with..."
Dean Govindsamy
"Dosa Hut has yet to disappoint. I have spent many Sunday evenings there trying out different dishes. Got to a point where I have the manager's..."
Bene Katabua
"As someone who enjoys South Indian food, I get my regular fix from Dosa Hut. The restaurant has just been revamped and looks much better than before..."
Sara Essop
"Amazing service, even more amazing food, this was my find of the year in Fordsburg. You don't have to know a lot about curries manager is happy to..."
Robertsen.orrock
"Another fabulous meal at Dosa Hut and their derive puts some top class restaurants to shame with the entire group getting precisely what they ordered..."
ReVino
"This is a great place for a delicious meal! Paper thin crisp dosas that melt in your mouth! I've been going to dosa hut for a few years now and have..."
Sheetal300
"Being a true South Indian, i just drool over dosa's and they have to be nearly perfect to suit my taste buds. While at joburg i really craved for..."
Picky Glutton
"The great thing about eating out in any big city like Joburg is the huge variety. Dosa Hut is the very epitome of the breadth and depth of the..."
Jian Reis
"We visited Dosa Hut again after a few months. It was nice to see that the decor has been improved and it's looking very good. The food was excellent..."
Avi Naidoo
"Dosa hut was a nice experience, staff n food both ws luvly. The restaurant ws nearly full on Friday yet service ws excellent. We orders Cheeze Dosa..."
Ashish
"As the name suggests, dosas are the specialty at Dosa Hut, but you can't really go wrong with anything on the menu. There's a huge selection of..."
Craig Wilson
"Dosa hut is probably one of the authentic South Indian restaurants in central Johannesburg. It is located in Fordsburg an area overwhelmingly..."
Suraj
"Most interestingly tasty coffe and the butter chicken and Naan bread was outstanding. We also enjoyed the lamb curry ....the seating was little..."
Rodney Ducroq
"Amazing, delicious, finger licking south indian food.If you are a south indian food fan, then this is the place for you.Malabari chicken,..."
Pratik Gami
"I’ve lost count the number of times that I have visited Dosa Hut and this is owning to the fact the food is just impeccable.
Dosa Hut is situated..."
Keith Reddy
"The area is a bit sketchy to some but the food really makes it worth the trip. Really authentic South Indian flavors. Crispy masala dosa, flakey..."
Dan Moodley
"Great food at a great price and also good service. Recommend the masala dosa, tattu dosa, onion uttapam, masala fried fish with Kerala paratha,..."
Marlon Dasarath
"Love love love this place. The prices are also not bad at all. Love this place. The fresh juices is something u won't get anywhere else. It's..."
Soraya Carlinsky
"I love their food , honestly one of the best indian and more specifically southern indian food resturants out there. The masala dosa is a must..."
hamid abowath
"Good food and servings are generous. If you have kids ask for something mild because all that we ordered where hot. It's a very unique blend of..."
Yakad Ally
"Absolutely delicious South Indian food, the flavors are amazing. I don't normally enjoy cauliflower but the Gobi Manchoorian was so good. Just the..."
Vaneshree Pillai
"Best Indian food in jhb! The food was so delicious 😋 definitely visiting them..."
Ameera Mia
"Wonderful good. The place is really busy and we had to wait awhile but the food was worth it.
Parking is..."
rehana rawat
"Excellent service, accompanied by good food, lovely place for a family get..."
"When we are in the mood for curry this is the place we go. They have just the best Indian food..."
Ria Nagel van Niekerk
"We were 8 people and we had more than enough to eat. Food was lovely we even had a doggie bag...."
Faiez Fakier
"The best butter chicken and naan! I order the same thing every time I go there (from the time I was a child). Great ice cream..."
Julia Joseph
"Very impressed with the quality of the food..."
Fatima Ebrahim
"Been eating at Bishmilah for 10 years now! Never disappointed in food or..."
Lana Marais
"Good food and lovely service,I had a gr8 time..."
Xolani Xoe
"Bismillah is the number 1 restaurant in south africa for indian food, Pakistani & Chinese..."
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Sheikh Hamza
"I had a chance to visit this restaurant with my friend who suggested me for Chicken Chili. So I ordered chicken chili with Chicken fried rice. The..."
Faraz Faruqui
"The food is a blast of flavour! I'm never dissatisfied when I go there! The ambiance is simple though, but I don't mind. Parking is also an..."
Palesa Nhlapo
"Had an amazing supper here last night. Tried a few dishes and all were amazing. The prawn manchurian was especially outstanding. My wife had the..."
Shaheed Gopal
"If you feel for Indian food then this is the place to go if you on a budget. Great food and awesome service. The food portions are amazing and 2 to..."
FoodiewhippedSA
"Authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisine served with delicious fresh rogni or garlic naan. The decor needs work and the walls are beginning to look..."
Tam Loves Food
"Brilliant experience . Loved the prawn curry and butter chicken. Definitely recommend. The restaurant is very neat & tidy and service is..."
Anoka Balram
"Always a winner. Haha. I love Bismillah with my heart and soul. And stomach.I've celebrated my graduation here, had a few dinners and lunches..."
Bene Katabua
"My introducing to Indian cuisine. I always go for the Aloo Paratha for starters as well as Beef Sheesh Kebab. My favourites are the Butter Chicken..."
Hlayisani Sambo
"Not the best curry I've ever had... The medium was a bit mild for my liking.The starters we had were REALLY good.The overall feel of the..."
Max Cohen
"A real hidden gem this restaurant is... With a variety from Chinese to pakistani they have them all! The hot and sour soup or chicken corn soup all..."
Mahdiya Mia
"First time tasting roti ( butter naan) this good , this has got to the the best roti I have ever had , and the the mutton masala is real good ........"
Qiniso Potgieter
"I am here at least once a month. I've read other people's reviews and their complaints but i love it here. There are 2 Bismillah..."
Thembelihle Seruto
"When it comes to the term "Value For Money"- few areas come closer to this concept than Fordsberg, and few restaurants in the area come closer than..."
Alexis Assimacopoulos
"Good food, efficient service and generous portions, and reasonable prices. Nothing more nothing less. I ordered the boneless mutton curry and the..."
Roger Sivuyile
"A very special place. So many good memories from the first time I was introduced to this place in '07 an the free samoosa's they give me now whenever..."
Nthato Khotso Malope
"Got introduced to this gem in 2008 and rediscovered it in 2011. Whenever I feel for good curry or tandoori chicken that won't make a dent to my..."
Ariane Bizimana
"This place is awesome. Authentic, delicious food, fantastic service :) I can't wait to come back again! What a great experience..."
Smelly Celly
"Bismillah is recommended by all friends that frequent Fordsburg. I tend to think there's not much of a difference between any of the Indian..."
Sandika Daya
"Simply delicious food and great service. Favorites are the grilled chicken tikka. Always request for extra emliy sauce and pour it over your chicken...."
Ebrahim Osman
"Cheap and tacky might come to mind when you think of Bismillah but you'd actually be pretty far off the mark. The word you're looking for is..."
Faranaaz
"They were very fast and friendly. The food was good and so filling. We had a Quarter Chicken Bunny and a Quarter Mutton..."
Terri Louw
"The butter chicken 100%.
I loved the Naan Bread was soft and buttery too.
Beautiful food served by beautiful..."
Joeys Towing JHB Branch
"We go for the food and it never disappoints. Keep the standard guys. Thanks for the best butter chicken in Jhb..."
Angel Waterson
"Good Services and Delicious foods
Nice indian Cuisine..."
Shasmy El Hz
"Awesome food.. Tasty yummy.. And special ice creams.. Must try is barfi ice cream and Kulfi.. Go for boti chicken as starter... Biryani is feast n..."
Ajay Chauhan
"Delicious meals and speedy service within a clean and neat restaurant. The meals were a 10/10 and were so impressive that we asked to speak to the..."
heambrosia reddy
"Good and nice..."
Liton Islam
"Best Chicken Tikka in..."
Rowann Singh
"Bombay Crush was just the way I like it... with all the bits...
Butter chicken and garlic naan never disappoints.
Chicken chilli dry was really good...."
Roshni Parker
"They are fine if you are looking for Indian food it is a best..."
Gillani Saab
"Supa awesome curry at a reasonable price. No manga-manga..."
Thabiso Makelo
"Food is very great! But the staff must learn customer skills. They very eager for a tip which is already included in their bill they present you so..."
Eunice Kamran
"Great efficient service. The food tastes good, the portion size is big, for an affordable..."
L Letompa
"Best butter chicken, curries and Chinese fried rice..."
"Not too long ago, the owner gave me an opportunity to play at this venue, it was freezing cold, but the vibe just became warmer and warmer. This is..."
Dj_in_Workx
"Fried fish was good. Service was very good. Mutton bunny with mince was also very good. Have not been here in while. New shop has good vibe. Nice..."
Bikash Komal
"Never eat in but order take-out regularly. I absolutely love the beef curry and butter naan. Excellent gravy - perfect for dunking the naan. Miss..."
Jessica Leanne Carrington
"I have never been disappointed ordering from Lugz.Haven’t sat in the restaurant but always do takeouts.Indian food normally comes with a..."
Deysellydia
"I have only tried their mutton bunny chow. It was so good i was back for again for the same thing. You can get enough. Going there again just..."
Nomzita Kubheka
"I find there food quality fluctuates - it's either really good or terrible. Still has a really great vibe and on average the bunny chows are..."
Anna Banana 🌻
"Our search for the best Mutton Bunny in JHB took us to LUGZ INDIAN CUISINE last night. It's been 5 years since I had last been there and it was..."
Serena Seunarain
"Went here a while ago for a work dinner. We took an overseas colleague as he likes spicy food. The food and service was good, an we all enjoyed our..."
The Food Musketeer
"Okay so I finally tried it. The food was fine, personally I had to add pickle to spice it up. However the bombarded crush was the bomb. I would..."
Jackie Jeenabhai
"@So. Finally got here. The food was ok. Not mind blowing. Ok. I may have too high standards, but most people will be satisfied. Good quality meat...."
PJ Sieglaar
"Had a craving for a proper Durban style bunny chow so decided to go to Lugz as they offer more than the standard mutton curry or chicken curry..."
Ashish Sewgoolam
"Bean curry spicy, tasty, the right thickness of curry, 1 well cooked potato and served with a passable carrot pickle. The samoosas unfortunately..."
Omnomnomm
"Lugz has a well-deserved reputation for the best bunny chow in Johannesburg, and with good reason. While it's a little on the dingy side and the..."
Jian Reis
"Best Durban style bunny chow we've found in Joburg so far. Both the broad beans and sugar beans were great. The bread to curry ratio was just right..."
Hema Patel
"Best bunny in town. It was devine. the right amount of gravy and chicken and my favourite the potatoes. I love the little salad they serve with..."
Heena Ramjee
"Very good bunny chow. the bread is also very good which makes it much more likeable. The guys serving the table was very friendly with a..."
Ashwin Kandoi
"Great food, great company and great service fresh food best Indian food in Jozi . The price of food is affordable but the quality is unbeatable ...."
Nathan Mariemuthu
"Situated quite close to my office this has become the office's curry take-away spot although eating in is also an option. The food is well priced and..."
Jonathan Keytel
"One of the best places in Joburg for an authentic Durban bunny chow. Fairly informal sports bar tupe vibe, but good service and good homestyle Durban..."
@MzansiGirl
"absolutley magnifique, exactly like Ama's cooking. relaxed, cool place. if you want Ama's cooking then this is the place to..."
Ashley Chetty
"Well i would say that since they moved the restaurant itself is much better.The food, well its very tasty, the only problem I had was oil..."
Michelle
"Food was okay. It's very difficult to find a good bunny chow in Jhb. A lot of places glamorise by saying "Authentic Durban Style" but always ends up..."
Jerard Naidu
"Great place some Indian food!! Highly..."
Megren Naidoo
"Absolutely divine wholesome curries - reminds me of durban restaurants. Good size portions, great ambience. We stay too far to go frequently but try..."
DiaryofNri com
"Tasty Dbn style Bunny, Veg pickle was great.should offer wet wipes, you cannot eat bunny with fork &..."
Derick Munsami
"Chicken and prawn briyani very tasty but portions very small for the price. Moved to a better location Great sitting area now. Owners very..."
Sandia Pillay
"I've tried a lot of bunnies in JHB and this easily cracks top 5. Bread was the freshest of any bunny I've tried. Mutton pieces were cooked to a..."
Sachin Murugan
"Real good authentic Durban style food. Very..."
Jozi Girl
"Food was delicious. I ordered a prawn and chicken biryani and hubby ordered mutton bunny. Texture, taste, spiciness everything on par. This is my..."
Arosh Ganesh
"Everything from the food the the service and atmosphere was great I really enjoyed the food and the..."
Kumaran Naidoo
"Drive an hour to just get a devine bunny and this place never disappoints. The mutton bunny is amazing and best to sit in rather than do a take away..."
Lishan N
"The restaurant was quiet as we went just after the lunchtime rush. Very clean and neat restaurant, with friendly staff and good service. I had a..."
Nicci N
"Really awesome place. One of the best bunnies in JHB if not the best. Really helpful and friendly staff. They accommodated my special requests which..."
Tejen Naidoo
"The food is brilliant. The staff are friendly. The restaurant itself needs some nice..."
Zechter Von Ziegler
"The service is here is excellent. They pay attention to your needs.
It's great if you want to try Indian cuisine. I'm not a fan of spicy food so they..."
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