This place has an amazing variety of menu which makes it comfortable for every single person in the gang to order.
They have pizzas , pasta, aloo paratha and what not.
I love the ilaichi tea here. The cost of tea felt a little high for me while ordering but when the quantity came, it felt worth it since we were able to fill up three glasses. Tea and parle g biscuit is an amazing combination.
Red penne pasta - good
Veg pizza - good
Coffee - good
Cheese pani Puri - good
Impressive interiors and good chai with delicious food. Enjoyed the time over there. Went in a weekday evening still it was almost full. So obviously weekends no doubt it would be crowded.
This Café is a gem which takes you back to the old days of relaxed, slow Indian life, through the rustic and authentic Indian ambience, and the delicious regional varieties of Chai and nibbles. I keep returning here to enjoy the old world charm and a feeling of authenticity that's often lost nowadays in the hustle-bustle of modern life.
Must visit place. 👌🏼
Best Ginger Chai that Chennai can make hands down!! Subhash is a gem of a guy and we come here almost every week for the Chai and his service. Ask for Subhash when in Chai Galli next!
I have visited this place quite no of times now, every time now I go it gives a nostalgic feel........typical local ambience with Porsche feel.......good number of items to try out......we always have chai, mushroom tossed and sandwiches.......some times might go out of the way and try something new........a feel good place near beach......must go once......will not be disappointed.......be it fights, casual talk or chilling out this is a ideal place for all......enjoy and have fun........
Dharmadevi Bharathkumar
+5
Love love love the chai here!
This is one of those places which you never get tired of. It's a small cosy place with a 90s Bollywood ambiance. The songs remind us of the simpler times! The tea especially the cutting chai is perfectly made!
And I personally enjoy Nachos Bhel, Bhel Puri, Corn Cheese, and other Chaat items.
The service is friendly and reasonably fast as well.
This is a little gem hidden in the plain sight in Beasant Nagar. You should visit the place and experience yourself. :)
The best place where you can hangout for a tea and evening. The best food indeed i would say. Its my favourite spot. Do try their angrezi maggi.
Highly recommened
Innovative menu, neat ambience. We tried the kashmiri chai and it was pretty good. Nice service and decent options on the menu
The place is cozy and filled wid old bollywood movie posters.. Wch will definitely an ice breaker in first meets..
Their play list if filled wid bollywood songs,but an update of play list can be suggested.
Tea is upto the mark...
Veggie celebration pizza was very nice &tasted the ambiance was very nice & colour full...cool place in besant nagar near beach.......🍴🍕🍕
It's a must visit place for parantha lovers. It reminded me of my home. Awesome place guys...do spare some time and visit this place 💕
This place is located on a very good surroundings of Besant Nagar Beach. It' s on first floor. Ambiance is Just Good with Limited number of sittings. I happened to visit this place yesterday along with one of my friend. We had "Adrak" Chai and Nachos Platter both the dishes were great in taste. Plating of the food was awesome. Special thanks for Parle G.
Ambiance: ***
Service: ****
Food: ****
Pricing: ***1/2*
Picture this: entering a mid-sized restro-cafe filled with warm tones.. walls adorned with all the old 80's & 90's most acclaimed Bollywood movies like- Bobby, Mera Naam joker, Umrao Jaan and tea pots on your table with posters of Dangal, Sholay.. Apart from this the Background music is anything and everything right from some 90's indie-pop songs to all the latest party numbers. .
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I've just described the ambiance of Chai Galli, Besant Nagar. Sounds fascinating? It definitely was!
And I'm just getting started on the food, right from hostel wali maggi to banana choco chip pancakes.. they have a wide variety of dishes you can gorge on.
Oh, and the name gives away the fact that it's definitely a chai lover's paradise. They have a whole lot of chai flavors to satisfy a wide rage of taste buds. .
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Head to this place for a truly charming evening.
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I just can't get enough of Besant Nagar, nor Chai!
Yes, you order your favorite chai and get to taste it with that cute little parle G packet! Awww... Nostalgia!
I ordered in the plain Maggi while my friend decided to try the aloo paratha. The Maggi was normal, it got cold and hard pretty quickly.
The aloo paratha was delicious! Served with curd and pickle. I'm definitely going back there for it!
The only reason I would give a 4 star is because they bring in the tea first. If you're like me and would prefer tea after the meal, make sure you don't order it until you're almost done with the rest.
Absolutely cute place for evening snack and that too healthy snacking. They have ample of tea options which is totally my thing! I have visited only once and I tried the Chamomile tea which was so refreshing and Kala Chana chat which was a bomb.
If you are a exotic tea lover along with a quick snack to munch on then this place is for you.
Food - Good
Ambience - Fantastic
Cost - Economical
Will I visit again? - Yes
A very good outlet with a very cool ambiance and Nice place.... Cafe at busy.... All good...I love this place good location place near beach basanth Nagar...
Such a pleasant experience, a package of good food, decent tea, calming and relaxing ambience and friendly servers. One of the best things, just walking distance from beach!
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Chai Galli - Meaning Tea Lane, do not go by its name! ☕ They have many more items in their menu apart from Chai varieties! Located few buildings away from Burgerman on the 4th main road, the ambience, wall art, seating, warm service makes you want to visit again & again!
So, we were here for this amazing 'Mango Slayer Menu' launch because it's the mango season yo! 😎
We had :
⭐ Coconut & Mango Salad : If y'all had read my previous reviews/blogs, you would have already known I'm a sucker for anything coconut! 🌴 I personally LOVED this Coconut Mango Salad! Creamy Coconut Puree with chunks of mango slices in every bite! 💛
⭐ Pulpy Mango Milkshake : I don't understand why they had to put a straw in this! 🤷 I needed a spoon to have this milkshake! So thick and sooo soo creamy! 💛
⭐Aamras with Puri : Aamras - meaning flavoured Mango Pulp served as a dip for Puri famous in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat majorly did not impress my palate much💛
⭐Fried Mango with Vanilla ice cream : Yes, u heard it right! It is 'FRIED MANGO' with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream! Dessert with a twist and a perfect end to our hearty evening!💛
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Tried Chai Galli for breakfast recently. First up the name! What a cool and yet simple name for the restaurant and so much in sync with the theme of the place. Loved absolutely loved the decor!! Its very casual but super innovative. They have kettles and cutting chai glasses for lights. A cycle wheel with bulb affixed for lamps! How cool is that?!! The furniture is simple and attractive with different kinds of simple everyday things put to very good use! Colourful and chic I would say!!
The music was awesome too! Bollywood songs from the 90's and while many millennials won't get what am talking about, we were having an awesome time listening to the songs!
Now for the best part - FOOD! We had paneer paratha and Chole bhature for bfst followed by dragon tea. The paneer paratha was out of the world! It was delicious, with a generous dollop of home made 'asli makkhan' and I savoured every bit of it. The paneer was generously used as stuffing for the paratha and was very filling! The pickle on the side was yum too. The chole bhature were yumilicious! Freshly made and steaming hot they arrived at our table. The chole was a perfect blend of spices and not too spicy. The bhatute were crisp and light at the same time. Again with a generous quantity! Poor (appetite) eaters be sure to struggle with generous portions! However the food is delicious and that might serve as good motivation to keep going at it. The dragon Ball tea was refreshing and came with a fancy set of things that made it appear like a small tea ceremony on our table :)
All in all, great food, awesome music and fantastically innovative chic decor!! MUST VISIT!
Keep up the good work 👍👍
It is really a nice place for a random evening snacking i ordered a red sauce pasta it was worth the wait. Overall a amazing place for snacking definetly coming back.The aloo paratha was delicious.
I've been to this place a couple of times and I really liked their food. The nachos are cheesy and yummy, the Veggie Celebration pizza is really good and their peach iced teas are heaven. It's easy on the pocket too. It's a nice place to go if you're tired after roaming around the beach.
Ambiance: simply good. It's a small place with decent seatings.
The wall paintings and posters are attractive.
Service: quick service and polite staffs.
Food: panner paratha, mushroom and cheese sandwich, chilli cheese roast and watermelon juice.
Paneer paratha was soft and tasty. The stuffed paneer was yummy.
Mushroom cheese sandwich and chilli cheese sandwich was equally good.
Watermelon juice was also good.
Best place for great food with reasonable price.
Vfm:4.5/5
@chaigalli is a place to catch up with frnds with good food at pocket friendly prices 🌟🌟Their ambience is so eye-catchy style and makes you fall in love with those cut lil' kettles hanging and those pretty ones present in the tables❤️💫
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What's best about them is their chaai comes with a small pack of Parle-G which makes you nostalgic 🥰
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Masala Chai 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Boarding school ki Maggi 🌟🌟🌟 because it was a regular Maggie a bit soupy 💞
Masala Panini Sandwich 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Absolutely delicious and it was filling. The stuffing with the soft Panini was sure a hit 💫
Paratha was very nice, completely recommended.
But other things that include masala maggie, paneer sandwich, poha was normal.
One thing we ordered was garlic bread, which was awful.
Overall parathas are quite nice.
Great chai place off Besant Nagar beach. Good masala chai but you can only order a pot for two, not a single cup! This came with a pack of Parle G which is a sweet touch. We had the KHAMANI which was like a dhokla crumble atop a khakhra..tasty and light if you don’t want a fried snack.
Chai Galli seriously has the most comfortable vibe. The yellow lights, the raw, carefully crafted decor, the 90s Bollywood music and the OH YASS the chai n food! The “vataavaran” and the simple delicious cup-o-tea and a hot plate of poha or vada pav or basically anything that you order is sure to uplift your mood instantly and such experiences at restaurants are only possible when you have impeccable service, thanks to dear Subhash we always step out content and wanting to come back. Pay a visit to Chai Galli, it’s worth it :)
This was the first time for me to try completely a vegetarian food, there were mushrooms and broccolies instead of chicken and fish, it tasted different but delicious
One of the best cafes in bessy which showcases late 80s Bollywood posters. Never have seen a tea glass light hanging except here. Coming to the main part, we ordered many dishes except for the famous chai. We saved it for the next time. Just to try chai alone! And so goes our dinner menu,
Cheesy garlic bread - An expected yummy one.
Penne pasta - This is what you call a ‘rich’ flavoured one.
Poha - Best Poha ever ! 🥳
Aloo paratha - So hot and..spicy 😋
Veggies on Khakra - Too small. Got over in a second.
Goli Soda - Splendid Soda with sky high price.
The ambiance, the service, the music, the food and moreover the chai- absolutely spot on. If you head to Besant Nagar beach for a walk, just like I did that evening, do stop by this quirky yet old school tasting chai serving place. Do not forget to try the masala noodles, khakra dhokla, chilli cheese toast and Khakra pizza. From what I had, they are some best bites to get your hands on along with your chai. I had the masala chai, ginger chai and Rajasthani special chai. Distinct flavours and very delicious. Loved the sight of my childhood favourite biskoot parle g on the side. Oh yes, you would also not forget to pause to recognise which 90s song is being played in the background. I thought it just made way for happier conversations with my folks at that point of time.
Definitely coming back for more and recommending it as well.
Right next to the chai galli Besant Nagar great place, first time i came in chai galli Nd try masala chai&bun maska i fully satisfied here price will be also reasonable they are playing good music
Ambiance 5/5
Chai 5/5
Food 4/5
Service 5/5
Such an amazing place to go right after a walk on the beach. Very nostalgic vibes from the place. Chai is "kadak" and served with all time Favourite combination of Parle-G. Offers variety of food but I only had Poha and Chai.
I visited this place just for having their chai.
Had a pot for two elaichi chai which was just how it should be. No complaints. Their chai comes with a packet of Parle-G which was impressive. When you want to have moderately priced chai with biscuits, but in an air conditioned place, chai Galli is definitely more reasonable than many other such places in the city.
I also tried one of their signature teas. The loud herbal tea was very mild and I thought it could have been more punchy like it's name. But still, I have a lot left to try in their very interesting menu.
Will definitely visit again to try some of their food with chai on the side.
Oh, and their service was very good. Polite and pleasing staff and they treat their customers well.
Nominally priced, decent though not so ambient. This place is cool and service was really fast. Just ordered srikant for my friend and had a cup of coffee. Both happened to be tasty. This joint can be repeated.
If you've had a long, tiring day and you really wish to catch up, reminisce and cherish the few precious hours you get with your "purane dost", this is the right place to do it. 90's bollywood music, kashmiri khawa, chaat, italian - they have it all. I had an amazing time and I'm sure I'll be going back cause this place wasn't just about great food, it was about remembering the best version of my childhood.
Been here when they first opened and tried almost every tea there was! A lovely place to have tea. Next time I tried the Rooibos tea and was delighted. The short eats are great as well.
I tried their hot chocolate which I didn't quite like but must go for their teas!
It was by a chance encounter that I came across this amazing place. Chai Galli was the best discovery of the day!!! The ambiance, the old Hindi songs, the Tadka Wala Maggi....OMG!!!! It takes you all the way back to your childhood. They give you cutting chai in pots with ParleG biscuits. Spot on.
The staff there are very friendly, one of them even volunteered to take pictures without even asking them for it. The service is very good and the hospitality is amazing :) One of the must visit places in Beasant Nagar.
Hey guys,
Went to "Chali gali" today with my mom and sis.
It was such a wonderful experience for me over there.
It was my first time in this restaurant and I should say that the ambience was quiet beautiful. (Very calm, low light atmosphere and perfect indiawala chairs)
I ordered elachi chai and it was good, but not upto my expectations.
The food was really awesome, staffs were very humble and they even ask you how spicy would you like to have the food, every dish is customisable, just tell the staff your kinda spice&recipe. (Subash was the one who was looking after my table and he is doing the best he could to serve you well).
I will surely visit this place again and it's a five star from my side.
Nice place for Chai. Food is not bed.i like tadka maggie and dry fruits faloda. Awesome decorations and music. Great job Chai Galli team. Thank you.
Awesome place in beach road.Food is awesome and taste.Staff is friendly behaviour. To good . So many Varieties for chai.Come soon again.Thanks again.
Right next to the Beasant Nagar Beach, Chai Galli is a great place to meet up friends over a cup of chai!
Try out the cheese loaded corn puchka shots and garlic bread with the classic chai pot. Also, the interiors (quirky lights and the chaiwala graffiti) make it an Instagram worthy place!
Absolutely awesome experience with very unique food across all cuisines. Was fabulous to see how kakras were used as base in Pizza and channa makhwan chat etc.. Fantastic place to visit with family with all walls donned with 70s,80s and 90s hits as well as the 90s music playing in the background. Was fantastic to see how humble the chief chef Rajesh was and an experience of cuisine that he is creating. We were a family of 4 including 2 kids and we had Rajasthani Chai pot of 2 to start and ended with Masala Chai pot for 4 to end. The chais are awesome and should not be missed here.. Overall service was also great. One of those nice unique must visit cafes in town..
Bessie's gem. Be it hanging out with friends on a weekend evening or spending a lone time with you alone, this place has got the vibes for both. With not so crazy price tags and free WiFi from ccd below (lol), this place is a chai lover's delight. If you want my pick, go for Masala chai pot and pakoras :)
A cozy little place done quite well.
Like the bollywood feel that has been done here.
The chai is amazing. Its very near to the beach so you can actually feel the freshness. Good spot to hangout.
Excellent place with positive vibes, serves wide variety of excellent Tea and Snacks/ quick bites..
Would recommend the Masala chai, Rajasthani Tea and Elaichi Tea with their Dal Chillas.
Subhash from the CG team does a great job attending to the guests .
Its a lovely experience dinning in chai galli ,lovely ambience ,well maintained , specially hospitality service of Sujoy and Subhash was excellent.
Awesome mushroom tossed panini! Was perfect in terms of taste. Must visit for sumptuous snacks - Poha, Maggi, pasta etc served hot & prompt.
Have been there couple of times. And keep on trying their different varieties of tea.
Yday after all tiring long day in office, visited this place all alone for a cup of tea.
Ordered Loud Herbal and Tantilious Tofu.
Have to say the aroma of Loud Herbal tea was just awesome.
The each time you sip, the tea tastes varies. Just loved it.
And on Tantilious Tofu, its my all time fav as like i ordered it without getting any distractions from other dishes listed from the menu card.
Delicious one to have who love to stay in Diet. :) :) :)
The price were much affordable as it dont munch our pockets more.
awaiting to try their next variety of tea again soon ;)
It was great exprience in Chai Galli. I never have seen like this colourfull ambience. I have ordered one pot of masala chai and dal ke pakoda, it was great combination chai and pakoda. Chai comes with a cute Parl G. I am planning to come with my family once. Service and food overall was very good.
Loved their ginger milk chai,
even cheesy garlic bread is good. You can just have it on the go and samosa quite filling and yummy. Service is very good.
Tried this place for having today. As it was a bit early in the day, We had the place all to ourselves. We had Elaichi Chai, Bun Maska, Paratha. All the dishes were hot and freshly made. The dishes are moderately priced. Thank you Sujoy for being there and served.
Sujith Raveendra Panicker
+4
It was during a weekend evening stroll when we have spotted this place. It's cool place with good ambience. Don't get misled by the name, they are more than a tea joint. Parathas, maagi noodle varieties, sandwiches,pizza & different varieties of tea.Pizza served to us was too stiff & thin. Tea and paratha was great. Not recommended for a sumptuous spicy dinner. Perfect place for light dinner.
Sudhirnaath Thirunavukkarasu
+4
One of the coolest place to hangout along the sea shore !!!
Yet, The name "chai Galli" kind of misleads us to have a perception that only chai menu will be available, but is not. Varieties were many.
Among chai, masala chai requires a good mention here, but it's available only in pots and not in single serve. Also chai Galli spl Vada pav was really nice.
It's my first time experience having Poha and it was fantastic along with chutney.
French fries also were delicious to have and quantity is huge.
Unfortunately, rate is bit on the higher side.
Ambience is really great and will be great if visited in the evening.
First stop at YumTown!!! This cheesy and decadent Italian Flag Pizza is a must have guys!!!! Visit @chaigalli at their Besant Nagar restaurant for some authentic styled desi menu with an angrezi twist!!
I really love the ambience, especially the lights.
And the food is really lovely. The Chai varieties are amazing. A must try place in Elliot's. I'll definitely recommend this place to you.❤
Recently I visited chai galli.i can say this is one of the best place for me.first i orederd one cutting elachi chai and garlic khakra.again I ordered one paneer tandoori pizza.really I like this.staff are to friendly..overall I like this place come back soon....
How sexxy it would be, to have a awesome meal at a beautiful CAFE ☕ next to a beautiful BEACH🏖️. @chaigalli next to EDWARD ELLIOT BEACH makes you feel special. Some amazing creative work you will find all over the cafe.
We had Mojito and Pasta. Both were amazing but PASTA was bombastic 🤘🤘🤘.
If you ever visit Chennai, don't miss the beautiful moment with your loved ones.
Nice place right near beach. We tried paninis and pasta which were all really good but The coffee and tea are on expensive side. They mostly give pitcher for beverages so it's better to visit this place in group.
The ambience is quite quirky and fun and even though you are not a chai fan, there are lots of options to snack on so you can give it a visit at least once.
Friends and me came here last Saturday during breakfast. We were craving for some poha and Garam chai to wake us up. It absolutely did the job :D poha was served with bhujiya and the chai that we had was hibiscus and Rajasthan
This is a lovely place by the beach. Very cute and nostalgic vibe it produces. Coming to the food we ordered corn shots, tadka Maggie, khakra pizza and veggie celebration pizza. It was very budget friendly and reasonable. A good variety in the menu. Must visit again to check out the other items as well 👌
Came here with my family today. The weather made me have a cup of salted caramel hot chocolate which did the trick! Aloo ka paratha and vada pav was amazing 😍
This is a small hangout place. They have food like sandwich , Maggie , pasta and pizza.i love their elachi chai. Their tadka Maggie is a must when you visit this place. Nice little place to hang out and have fun with Bollywood 80s ambience.
Definitely a place for tea lovers to enjoy with excellent food adding tadka to your taste buds.
My weekends are booked here with my special friends.
The place is very friendly and the service is excellent loved the cutting elaichi chai with the tandoori panner sandwich the quality and quantity both are excellent will definitely visit again
Chai galli is a great place to hang around with your friends. The food is amazing and the ambience is damn cool. The chai has a lot of varieties and each one of them are really tasty.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! :)
Whenever my friends and I hang out in bessy! It’s always been Chai Galli.
The food is just yum at cost effective price. The quantity is good enough. They have different varieties of teas (just too good)
Must try - Nachos (yummmax)
The music and ambiance is chilled out. Nice place to hang out and enjoy with friends!
Love the atmosphere, it has a soothing feel and is very cozy. Location is great too. The masala chai and garlic breads are A great combo here.
Experience was very good and service is super. They care customer with love ❤. Tea taste awesome😘
The place has a warm vibe and is one of the best cafes to have good north Indian breakfast.
We ordered special paratha and mushroom grilled sandwich. Sandwich was slightly on the pricier end , wrt the quantity but paratha was a delight,both in terms of taste and quantity.
Would highly recommend this cafe, if you’re looking for a peaceful getaway with a bunch of food and tea options.
Best Vegetarian Restuarant to Hangout with friends :)
Chai Galli is a Retro, Bollywood Themed Restuarant which serves from Chai, North Indian Snacks to Thali & Beverages! Ambience is pretty cool, tea cups are hanging in ceilings & you can even hangout for more hours ordering food! Many varities of Chai are available here to try out..
We have tried the below menu,
CG Special Combo 3
CG Special Vadapav
Mumbaiwala Sandwich
CG Special Panini
Angrezi Maggi
CG Special Falooda
Adrak Chai serves 2 PPL
CG Special Momos
Chilli Paneer Fry
PS : North Indian, South Indian, Jain foods are available.
Spacious and Lively Ambience with Tea Pot Hanging All over the ceiling, Bollywood Stars Face engraved on the walls, Movie Poster Wall Hangers & make sure you check out their restroom too 😅 creativity at its max 💯
Food : We ordered Cheese Loaded Nachos, Corn Shots, Nutella Pancake, Jam Bun Maska, Cutting Chai (for two)..The Pancakes were too thick and chewy but other than that I don't find any reason to not like this place!
The staffs also are friendly and service was pretty quick:)
The atmosphere is good the service is good the food is good but in terms of beverage like juice it’s too watery fruit juice is too much added of water kindly suggest to add less water
A must visit... loved the ambience extremely nice. Another cute idea is the swing seat 😍 lights designed out of chai glass, cutlery stand in the form of kettle 👌🏼👌🏼
The food was very good! We tasted brocolli pasta and sandwich. Both were very tasy! The ambience was very good. Even in washroom the ambience was creative 🤣 must check.. If you order chapathi kind of food, they are taking min or 20mins to prepare.. (Experince from the neighbour table 🤣) check the photos 😇
We had a anniversary celebration at this shop, we enjoyed a lot,the shop workers were very supportive. We ordered Nachos platter, corn shot, pizza, cold coffee, strawberry shake, French fries, and sandwich etc the taste of the food was soo good. They used to prepare freshly so it's takes time to serve the food,Its a nice and pleasant place to spend time . Best place for gathering and to spend ur valuable time.
One of the coolest places to hangout with friends and cousins. Very cinematic and loud ambience. Tried their margerita pizza, Nutella toast, salted caramel hot chocolate drink, brocolli green pasta, tossed mushroom panini, puchka corn shots and of course their classic chai with parle g biscuits. Great service. Do visit this place with your family and friends;)
Good ambiance and their chaat items are good to try.
Kirupakaran Harikrishnan
+4
Food is good and economical compared to nearby places. But full of people doing mlm schemes. Yaravadu business idea nu vantha odirunga. Management should put a stop to it.
Food tasted good I ordered corn shot, Maggie, falooda, paneer cheese sandwich and gulab jamun with icecream and ice tea. Everything tasted good and my fav was the corn shot must try dish. But hospitality was missing in this place.
Bollywood style resto in the city is well interior'ed and good place to chat with friends.. Food is decent and night effect and environment is very cool.. It was my first visit, so yet to try different menu's.
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