Japanese Restaurant Goshi, San Luis Obispo, CA

Japanese Restaurant Goshi

Name: Japanese Restaurant Goshi
Address: 570 Higuera St Ste 155, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States, 93401
Telephone: (805) 543-8942
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

499 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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Located in the heart of San Luis Obispo downtown, serving authentic Japanese food starting from Sushi and traditional tei-shoku. Don't forget to enjoy soothing sake and Japanese beer!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Tempura
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(805) 543-8942
Website
http://www.goshislo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
570 Higuera St, Ste 155, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Neighborhood
San Luis Obispo
Cross street
Nipomo
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Edamame
- W/ Sea Salt (Gluten Free)$6.00
- W/ Garlic Soy Sauce$7.00
Takoyaki
Small piece of octopus fried inside ball of batter
- 7pc$7.00
Shumai
Pork w/ shrimp dumpling
- 5pc$7.00
Agedashi-Tofu$8.00
Deep fried tofu in tempura sauce
Dynamite$9.00
Assorted seafood baked with mayo sauce over rice
Deep Fried Chicken$10.00
Japanese style
Chicken Thigh Cutlet$10.00
Deep fried breaded chicken thigh
Kakuni Pork Belly$12.00
Soy braised pork belly
Pork Loin Cutlet$14.00
Deep fried breaded pork loin

Tempura

Vegetable Tempura
- 5pc$7.50
Shrimp Tempura
- 3pc$7.50
Dish of Tempura$9.50
2pc Shrimp, 3pc Vegetable
Halibut Tempura
- 3pc$12.00

Teppan Grill

Stir-Fry Shishito Pepper$8.00
Teriyaki Chicken-Thigh$12.00
Garlic rice or Sauteed Mushroom
Yakiniku (BBQ Sliced Tri Tip)$15.00
Garlic rice or Sauteed Mushroom
Teriyaki Rib Eye Steak (10oz)$22.00
Garlic rice or Sauteed Mushroom

Broiled Fish

Saba (Blue Mackerel)$9.00
Whole Squid$10.00
Salmon (Teriyaki or Salt)$12.00
Salmon Collar$12.00
Yellowtail Collar$16.00
Miso Glazed Black Cod$18.00

A la Carte from Sushi Bar

Oyster on the Half Shell
- MP
Albacore Tataki
- 6pc$17.00
Scottish Salmon Tataki
- 6pc$17.00
Yellowtail Tataki
- 6pc$17.00
Tuna Tataki (Fresh or Seared)
- 6pc$18.00
Scottish Salmon Sashimi
- 6pc$17.00
Yellowtail Sashimi
- 6pc$17.00
Tuna Sashimi
- 6pc$18.00
Three Kinds Sashimi
Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail
- 9pc$25.00
Sashimi of the Day
- 10pc$28.00

Salads

Cucumber Sunomono (Vinegared)$7.00
Shiitake Mushroom Salad$12.00
Tako Salad$15.00
Octopus & Cucumber Sunomono
Green Salad$9.00
Spring Mix, Lettuce, Daikon Radish, Cucumber, Asparagus, Broccoli. Your Choice of Dressing: Soy, Creamy Sesame, Ginger (Gluten Free)
Fresh Seaweed Salad$12.00
Red & Green Algae, Daikon Radish, Red Onion, Cucumber, Asparagus, Burdock, Tomato. Your Choice of Dressing: Soy, Creamy Sesame, Ginger (Gluten Free)

Add-On Items

Steamed Rice$3.00
Miso Soup$3.00
Small Cucumber Salad$3.00
Small Green Salad$3.00
Small Marinated Seaweed Salad$3.00
Natto (Fermented Soy Beans)$5.00
Dinner Set$6.00
Rice, Miso Soup & Small Salad

Ice Creams / Desserts

Ice Cream$2.50
Green Tea, Red Bean, Black Sesame, Vanilla
Mochi Ice Cream
Chocolate, Red Bean, Black Sesame
- 1pc$2.00
Premium Mochi Ice Cream
Matcha Green Tea, Green Tea-Soy Milk, Mango-Coconut, Banana-Chocolate, Caramel-Macadamia
- 1pc$3.50

What 499 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

California Central Coast
Best Food
California Central Coast
Best Value
California Central Coast
Healthy
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Overall
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Food
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Best Value
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Good for business meals
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Healthy
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Hot spot
San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles
Neighborhood gem

499 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. The menu changed a little bit. Now you can select any kind of udon and then add a chirashi don which was the combination I like. We also love their tataki. Good service overall. Hard to make reservations and last call for orders was 1:20 for lunch. Given that they open at 11:30, it’s a pretty short lunch hour. Hope they extend the hour a bit. Parking was a bit difficult because there used to be a lot behind the plaza but now it’s under construction.
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GretchenC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Goshi's is always a delight, from the gracious service to the delicious, fresh food! It's always a pleasure to dine there.
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DHHHH
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best, not just in the county but in most of California.
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SharonP
Central Coast
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Japanese food in the state. Fresh Mistro is a true artist and his staff are like family. Wouldn’t eat anywhere else.
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GilP
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience1
Sashimi quality excellent (as usual). Taking off one star for being seated in the noisy kiddie section in the back. And then the restaurant seated (in an enclosed space, without good ventillation) a party of young revelers one of whom was hacking and coughing throughout the dinner, no doubt infecting everyone at the table and in the room with covid. Restaurants really should have a policy of refusing entry to anyone who is intent on spreading germs to other customers. We used to love Goshi, but we are probably not going back again.
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LiLi
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Goshi is the best syshi bar and Japanese restaurant in San Luis Obispo, and has the added advantage of being right downtown. Much if the seafood is from Japan and authentically prepared; the rest is mostly local West Coast. While getting in fir lunch involves signing in outside and waiting to be called by a somewhat grumpy hostess, you can get a reservation for dinner and be seated quickly. The service taking your order is prompt and the foid does not take too long to appear. It is always fresh and there are always specials. The conversation at the sushi bar is always lively and congenial, and the waiters visit the tables to make sure everythng is alright. Whike it isn't inexpensive, quality fish is is getting rarer and is worth the prices.
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Bestsushi
Los Angeles
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most amazing sushi experience outside of Japan. Chief is professional, all team members are kind and food is fresh & delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food, service, everything! Definitely will be back!
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jebs
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful, Fabulous as always. Another perfect meal. Our server, Ruby, was excellent. Thank you all!
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KingstonL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Jacob was an excellent and informative waiter. Nice service and delicious food. We enjoyed our evening at your restaurant.
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JanC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Delicious! Selected our meal from the lunch menu and it did not disappoint. Goshi’s has lunch combinations with selections that aren’t usually offered at other places, such as tataki, salmon/hamachi kama, etc. The next time we make a visit to SLO, we will be sure to stop by Goshi’s.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
Great food but it is quite pricey and the restaurant itself could use an update
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MikeF
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing, fresh, well prepared sushi. One of the few places that you can count on spotted prawns with cooked heads. Yummy
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KenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I had a great meal and dining experience at Goshi. Very attentive wait staff and also very considerate. I had trouble with some arugula stuck in the back of my throat and my date told me that they were all very concerned. I really like this place . The quality and the traditional Japanese approach are 5 star and increasingly very hard to find
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jebs
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
fabulous food! Friends and family all agree. We thank you.
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WineLover714
Central Coast
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience2
We started with the Omakase (chef's selection) for me, and vegetable Tempura and a green salad for my vegetarian date. Of the 5 pieces of nigiri I liked only two, and one I really didn't like at all, but I was trying new things. My date had to peel off the breading from the veggies; too think and oily. I then ordered toro nigiri and a salmon skin hand roll. The toro was really really good, although it did nor look like what was on the Omakase plate. Unfortunately the salmon skin hand roll was very disappointing. It may be a problem caused by not sitting at the sushi bar, but the roll had sat too long and the nori was no longer crisp. Rather it was soggy and gummy. If they are going to serve rolls at the tables, or even at the sushi bar, they need to be presented immediately after being made.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall2food5service1ambience5
Food is always great. But service was terrible. Our server was Soshi, the owners son. He was awful. Not pleasant, just seemed annoyed he had to wait on us. I get the service industry is difficult, but you don’t need to be rude. Especially to regulars who have been coming here for years.
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jonathanh
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall4food5service1ambience4
As always, the food was stellar. Best sushi on the Central Coast. And the chef is always generous and kind when we sit at the sushi bar. The service is generally good. But one disappointment this time: the server was a nice guy but clueless. He kept forgetting and disregarding requests and not putting in the right orders. My wife is allergic to raw onion and told him to be sure to leave it off all dishes. She ordered one dish to take home and of course when we got home we found it smothered in raw onion. That said, we'll go back!
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MayW
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best japanese restaurant in SLO. The service staffs are very attentive. The food is marvelous. The best Takoyaki I have had in years.
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NJJd
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
great variety of food choices, very fresh and high-quality fish
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KatieG
Orlando
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far the best sushi and Japanese dining on the central coast; possibly the best in California. This is our favorite place to go to treat ourselves and it never disappoints. The owners prioritize quality fish from Japan and my family and I love the whole experience here. If you are a college student looking for cheap sushi rolls and sake bombs, this is not your place. But if you are looking for amazing quality fish prepared with a honed craft, then make a reservation now!!
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LeslieV
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service…as always! Love to eat out here!
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hands down the best sushi between LA and SF. I’ve been going here for over 30 years.
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DinerK
San Francisco
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! Such high quality and a great variety. Surely this must be the best sushi restaurant in the greater area.
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loveCarmel
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
It was a birthday dinner, and the food was simply delicious. The rice in chirashi was so good, that we ate it all! This is rare, since we tend to leave some rice behind. The fish as always was excellent, fresh and full of flavor. It was a perfect meal for a special day.
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Forrestt
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Albacore Tatami - my death row dinner. Incredible. Consistently the best food in SLO for many decades running now.
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Nekona
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing authentic food, top notch service, and busy for a reason. This is the best Japanese restaurant on the Central Coast. My friend who lived in Japan, said it was the best Japanese he has had stateside ever since Atari-ya in Santa Maria changed hands and went downhill. If you love Japanese food please give it a try, you will not be disappointed!
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Chris
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best sushi restaurant in San Luis Obispo. Sushi quality is exceptional, but the menu is diverse, and I've always been pleasantly surprised by the quality of non-sushi fare also. For example, I've recently started ordering their larger salads, which are quite beautiful, healthy, and delicious. My friend raves about the Albacore tataki, which he thinks is among the best he's had throughout California. Service is friendly. Lunch prices are one of the best deals in town, especially for the Chirashi lunch special. Can get crowded for lunch or dinner, so best to make a reservation or expect to wait up to 30 min at lunch and 60 min at dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated very promptly once we checked in for our reservation. Our server was attentive and helpful! We enjoyed our meal very much. The quality of the food was incredible! All of our food arrived quickly and we were left with happy, full bellies. Looking forward to returning next time we are in town!
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DeborahA
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Many innovative dishes/sushis. Made special request for a favorite preparation that was perfectly crafted by the sushi chef. It’s very popular so can be difficult to get in but I made reservations and waltzed right in!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic sushi!
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SharonP
Central Coast
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was awesome as always.
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Slug
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a wonderful dinner and the food was delicious! The service was awesome!
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BrandyH
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Goshi's is always fantastic - service, food, quality - all of it!
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SharonP
Central Coast
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are never disappointed with our meals, the service or the ambiance. The best Japanese Restaurant around. Thank you for your personal care and touches. Happy New Year
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Nekona
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Goshi is an incredible restaurant and the most authentic Japanese on the Central Coast. We drive a half-hour to eat here and it is very much worth it. The food is beyond amazing, the service is fantastic. The quality and variety of fish in different dishes clearly shows the talent of the chefs. The difficult part of the restaurant is how popular it is. Either get a reservation or expect to get there at least a half hour before it opens to write yourself down on the list. So very much worth it though. It is my favorite restaurant on the coast and I recommend it 100% to anyone who loves Japanese food, especially authentic Japanese.
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SteM
Miami
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service!
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AaronW
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I absolutely love this place best sushi in all of the 805 maybe even all of California.
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Foodlover
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Too salty, but probably that is a classic feature of Asian soy sauces.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a favorite never disappoints!
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FAQs

Japanese Restaurant Goshi is rated 4.8 stars by 499 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Google Map for Japanese Restaurant Goshi

570 Higuera St, Ste 155, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Additional information

Cross street
Nipomo
Neighborhood
San Luis Obispo
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Tempura
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.goshislo.com/
Phone number
(805) 543-8942

Japanese Restaurant Goshi

Make a reservation

Additional information

Tataki

Takoyaki

Albacore Tataki

A la Carte from Kitchen

Edamame

Takoyaki

Shumai

Agedashi-Tofu$8.00

Dynamite$9.00

Deep Fried Chicken$10.00

Chicken Thigh Cutlet$10.00

Kakuni Pork Belly$12.00

Pork Loin Cutlet$14.00

Tempura

Vegetable Tempura

Shrimp Tempura

Dish of Tempura$9.50

Halibut Tempura

Teppan Grill

Stir-Fry Shishito Pepper$8.00

Teriyaki Chicken-Thigh$12.00

Yakiniku (BBQ Sliced Tri Tip)$15.00

Teriyaki Rib Eye Steak (10oz)$22.00

Broiled Fish

Saba (Blue Mackerel)$9.00

Whole Squid$10.00

Salmon (Teriyaki or Salt)$12.00

Salmon Collar$12.00

Yellowtail Collar$16.00

Miso Glazed Black Cod$18.00

A la Carte from Sushi Bar

Oyster on the Half Shell

Albacore Tataki

Scottish Salmon Tataki

Yellowtail Tataki

Tuna Tataki (Fresh or Seared)

Scottish Salmon Sashimi

Yellowtail Sashimi

Tuna Sashimi

Three Kinds Sashimi

Sashimi of the Day

Salads

Cucumber Sunomono (Vinegared)$7.00

Shiitake Mushroom Salad$12.00

Tako Salad$15.00

Green Salad$9.00

Fresh Seaweed Salad$12.00

Add-On Items

Steamed Rice$3.00

Miso Soup$3.00

Small Cucumber Salad$3.00

Small Green Salad$3.00

Small Marinated Seaweed Salad$3.00

Natto (Fermented Soy Beans)$5.00

Dinner Set$6.00

Ice Creams / Desserts

Ice Cream$2.50

Mochi Ice Cream

Premium Mochi Ice Cream

Overall ratings and reviews

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