Istanbul Foodlovers Menu – North Brunswick Township, NJ

Type : Turkish restaurant

Location : North Brunswick Township, NJ

Informal choice for Turkish fare, such as kebabs, falafel & pide (savory stuffed doughs). Based on 749 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Istanbul Foodlovers 08902

Address:
1000 Aaron Rd, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902

Phone: (732) 940-1122

Website:

Hours

Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

Soups
Red Lentil Soup
Red lentils, bulgur wheat, onion, finely chopped tomato paste, flour, olive oil, and dried crushed mint leaves.
$7.50
Salads
Shepherd Salad
Chopped tomato, onion, cucumber, and parsley dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
$10.14
Mediterranean Salad
Romaine lettuce, chopped onion, cucumber, tomato, dressed with lemon juice, and olive oil on top with feta cheese crumbles.
$11.34
Pomegranate Salad
Tomato, cucumbers, onions, parsley, topped with pomegranate molasses, and chopped walnuts.
$12.54
Greek Salad
Chopped tomato, onion, cucumber, parsley with cube feta cheese, and olives dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
$12.54
Chef’s Salad
Pickled shredded red cabbage, romaine lettuce, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions with shredded carrots, dressed with olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice.
$12.54
Grilled Chicken Salad
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, carrot, onion, and corn with chicken cubes dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
$19.74
Grilled Lamb Shish Salad
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, carrot, onion, and corn with chicken cubes dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
$20.94
Salmon Salad
Lettuce, tomato, carrot, onion, cucumber, corn, and grilled salmon dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
$22.14
Cold Appetizers
Turkish Style Hummus
Mashed chickpeas blended with seasonings.
$10.74
Labhne
Homemade sour cream with walnuts, fresh herbs, and garlic.
$10.74
Baba Ghanoush
Chopped roasted eggplant, flavored with tahini, olive oil, and garlic.
$10.74
Tabbouleh
Cracked wheat bulgur, blended with fresh herbs, and seasoning.
$10.74
Spiced Ezme
Finely chopped tomato, finely chopped onion, chopped parsley, walnut, and mildly spicy peppers blended together.
$10.74
Eggplant With Sauce
Sautéed eggplant cubes, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, and finely chopped garlic with tomato sauce.
$10.74
Stuffed Grape Leaves (5 Pcs)
Vine grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, lemon juice, and pine nuts.
$11.94
Imam Bayildi
Half eggplant stuffed with sautéed onions, red pepper, garlic, and pine nuts.
$13.74
Vegetarian Çig Köfte
Cracked bulgur wheat blends with a tomato paste, spice mix, and herbs. Served with lettuce, tomato, lemon, and pomegranate molasses.
$11.94
Mixed Appetizers
Hummus, spicy ezme, eggplant with sauce, baba ganoush, labneh, and tabbouleh.
$22.14
Hot Appetizers
Istanbul Sampler
Includes 3 pieces of cheese rolls, 3 pieces of falafel, 3 pieces of stuffed grape leaves, and 3 pieces of zucchini pancakes. Comes with a side of hummus dip.
$19.74
Cheese Roll (4 Pcs)
Special Turkish phyllo dough stuffed with grated feta cheese and chopped parsley.
$10.74
Falafel (5 Pcs)
Chickpeas blended with special herbs and seasonings.
$13.74
Zucchini Pancakes (4 Pcs)
A deep-fried mixture of zucchini, feta cheese, dill, flour, eggs, herbs, and spices.
$10.74
Onion Rings $10.74
Cigar Roll (4 Pcs)
Turkish phyllo dough filled with pastrami, mushroom, Turkish mozzarella cheese, green pepper, tomato, parsley, and herbs.
$11.94
Turkish Style Kibbeh (3 Pcs)
Bulgur stuffed with ground meat and special seasonings.
$14.34
Little Bites (4 Pcs)
4 pcs of petite size lahmajoun, lamb, and beef mix.
$11.94
Fried Calamari
Tender pieces of calamari, breaded with bread crumbs, and served with tomato sauce.
$16.74
Beef Liver
Sautéed beef liver and special seasoning served with onions, tomatoes, and lemon.
$17.94
Buffalo Chicken Wings (5 Pcs)
Served with French fries.
$14.94
From the Oven
Lahma Joun
10″ round thin flat dough topped with ground beef and lamb mix and chopped vegetable mixture.
$7.74
Vegetarian Lahma Joun
Finely chopped tomato, finely chopped onion, chopped parsley, walnut, and mildly spicy peppers blended together.
$7.74
Mozzarella Cheese Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.
$22.14
Feta And Mozzarella Cheese Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with grated feta cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese.
$21.78
Red And White Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with tomatoes, red peppers, and mozzarella cheese.
$23.34
Vegetarian Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with stewed vegetables.
$23.34
Gyro Meat Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with gyro meat.
$23.34
Gyro With Egg Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with gyro meat and egg.
$24.54
Gyro With Mozzarella Cheese Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with gyro meat and mozzarella cheese.
$24.54
Chicken With Mozzarella Cheese
Turkish pizza dough topped with small pieces of chicken, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and mozzarella cheese.
$26.34
Chopped Meat With Mozzarella Cheese Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with chopped meat and shredded mozzarella cheese.
$27.54
Mix Pide
Turkish pizza dough topped with Turkish pastrami, Turkish soujouk, chopped meat, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
$27.54
From the Grill (Meat Entrees)
Gyro (Döner)
Specially seasoned beef and lamb mix cooked on a rotisserie grill served as slices. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$23.34
Adana Kebab
Ground lamb blends with a special seasoning mix created by the chef. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$25.74
Köfte Kebab
Ground beef and lamb mix blended with onion and garlic seasoned with special seasoning. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$25.14
Haşhaş Kebab
Lamb Adana kebab served with chef’s tomato sauce on top. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$25.74
Eggplant Kebab
Cubes of eggplant, ground lamb, and beef mix blended with chef’s special seasoning. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.94
Stuffed Eggplant
Half eggplant stuffed with a mix of sautéed chopped onions, black pepper, tomato, parsley, ground beef, and lamb mix. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.94
Beyti Kebab
Grilled Adana and mozzarella cheese wrapped with tomato on lavash topped with tomato sauce. Served with yogurt. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.34
Lamb Shish Kebab
Specially marinated cube of lambs. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$28.74
Hünkar Begendi Lamb
Creamy roasted eggplant puree with mozzarella cheese topped with lamb shish and chef’s tomato sauce. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$29.94
Incik Kebabi (Lamb Shank)
Stewed leg of lamb served with fried eggplant, red pepper, tomato, and white rice. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$32.94
Lamb Chops
Grilled lamb chops marinated with special herbs. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$40.14
Istanbul Combinations
Lamb shish, chicken shish, lamb Adana, gyro, and kofte kebab. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, carrot salad, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$37.14
From the Grill (Poultry Entreés)
Chicken Shish Kebab
Specially marinated chicken breast cubes. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$23.34
Chicken Adana
Ground chicken blended with parsley, red pepper, and seasoning. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$23.34
Chicken Chops
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$23.34
Chicken Gyro
Specially seasoned chicken chopped and sliced Marinated chicken chops with the special spice mix. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$22.14
Chicken Hünkar Begendi
Creamy roasted eggplant puree with mozzarella cheese served with chicken cubes on top. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$23.34
Chicken Combination
Chicken shish, chicken Adana, and chicken chops. Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$28.14
From the Grill (Meat Combinations)
Gyro (Doner) & Lamb Adana
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.34
Gyro (Doner) & Lamb Chops
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$34.14
Gyro (Doner) & Lamb Shish
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$25.74
Gyro (Doner) & Kofte Kebab
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$24.54
Lamb Adana & Lamb Chops
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$28.74
Lamb Adana & Lamb Shish
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.34
Lamb Adana & Kofte Kebab
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.94
Lamb Shish & Kofte Kebab
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$27.54
Lamb Chops & Kofte Kebab
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$34.14
Lamb Chops & Lamb Shish
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$34.74
From the Grill (Chicken Combinations)
Chicken Adana & Chicken Shish
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$25.20
Chicken Adana & Chicken Chops
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$25.20
Chicken Shish & Chicken Chops
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$25.20
Chicken Gyro & Chicken Shish
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$25.20
Chicken Gyro & Chicken Adana
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$25.20
From the Grill (Mix Combinations)
Gyro (Doner) & Chicken Gyro
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.34
Gyro (Doner) & Chicken Adana
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.34
Gyro (Doner) & Chicken Shish Kebab
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.34
Gyro (Doner) & Chicken Chops
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.34
Kofte Kebab & Chicken Chops
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.34
Kofte Kebab & Chicken Shish Kebab
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.34
Kofte Kebab & Chicken Adana
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.34
Lamb Adana & Chicken Adana
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.94
Lamb Adana & Chicken Shish
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.94
Lamb Adana & Chicken Chops
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$26.94
Lamb Shish & Chicken Shish Kebab
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$28.14
Lamb Shish & Chicken Adana
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$28.14
Lamb Shish & Chicken Chops
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$28.14
Lamb Chops & Chicken Shish Kebab
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$34.14
Lamb Chops & Chicken Adana
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$34.14
Lamb Chops & Chicken Chops
Entrées are served with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot, white rice and bulgur, bread, and sauces.
$34.14
Kebab with Yoghurt
Ískender Kebab
Sautéed butter bread topped with gyro and tomato sauce with a side of yogurt. Comes with a piece of homemade bread.
$25.74
Turkish Ravioli
Dough filled with ground meat, seasoned with spices, and a garlic yogurt sauce. Comes with a piece of homemade bread.
$25.14
Yoghurt Lamb Adana
Sautéed butter bread layered with yogurt and tomato sauce with Adana kebab. Comes with a piece of homemade bread.
$26.94
Yoghurt Chicken Shish
Sautéed butter bread layered with yogurt and tomato sauce with chicken shish. Comes with a piece of homemade bread.
$25.74
Yoghurt Chicken Adana
Sautéed butter bread layered with yogurt and tomato sauce with chicken Adana. Comes with a piece of homemade bread.
$28.14
Yoghurt Lamb Shish
Sautéed butter bread layered with yogurt and tomato sauce with lamb shish. Comes with a piece of homemade bread.
$26.34
Vegetarian Dishes
Veggie Guvec
Turkish dish made of stewed vegetables and baked in a clay pot. Served with rice and bulgur. Comes with a piece of homemade bread.
$22.74
Stuffed Cabbage
Fresh cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and special herbs. Served with yogurt. Comes with a piece of homemade bread.
$22.74
Stuffed Pepper
Stuffed with rice, onion, red pepper, and tomato paste. Served with yogurt. Comes with a piece of homemade bread.
$22.74
Falafel Dinner (6 Pcs)
Pieces of falafel, served with hummus, and white rice. Comes with a piece of homemade bread.
$22.74
Imam Bayildi Dinner
Eggplants stuffed with onions, garlic, and pine nuts. Served with white rice and bulgur. Comes with a piece of homemade bread.
$22.74
Vegetarian Turkish Ravioli
Turkish ravioli filled with potato puree blended with seasoning. Served with yogurt. Comes with a piece of homemade bread.
$22.74
Casserole
Musakka Guvec
Ground lamb-beef mix, chopped onion, and tomato sauce. Served with white rice, bulgur, and bread.
$25.14
Chicken Casserole
Small pieces of chicken sautéed with tomato, onion, green peppers, seasoned with the chef’s blend of herbs, and seasonings. Served with white rice, bulgur, and bread.
$25.14
Lamb Casserole
Small pieces of lamb sautéed with tomato, onion, green peppers, seasoned with the chef’s blend of herbs, and seasonings. Served with white rice, bulgur, and bread.
$27.54
Salmon Casserole
Small pieces of salmon sautéed with fresh tomato, red bell peppers, and garlic with cream base sauce. Served with white rice, bulgur, and bread.
$29.34
Seafood
Tilapia
Served with white rice and salad.
$23.34
Salmon
Served with white rice and salad.
$29.34
Bronzino Fillet
Served with white rice and salad.
$32.94
Grilled Whole Bronzino
Served with white rice and salad.
$35.94
Burgers
Istanbul Burger
Special garlic bread, Angus beef burger served with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with French fries and pickles.
$19.74
Cheeseburger
Angus beef burger served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheddar cheese. Served with French fries and pickles.
$17.99
Chicken Burger
Chicken burger served with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with French fries and pickles.
$17.99
Double Burger
Angus beef burger (2) served with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with French fries and pickles.
$21.54
Veggie Burger
Vegetarian pattie served with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with French fries and pickles.
$19.19
Kids Menu
Mozzarella Sticks
Come with French fries.
$11.94
Chicken Shish Kids
Come with French fries.
$11.94
Chicken Adana Kids
Come with French fries.
$11.94
Chicken Fingers
Come with French fries.
$11.94
Kids Mix Plate
Mozzarella sticks and chicken fingers. Come with French fries.
$13.14
Köfte Kebab Kids
Come with French fries.
$14.94
Buffalo Chicken Wings Kids
Come with French fries.
$16.14
Side Orders
Whole Bread $5.94
French Fries $6.54
White Rice $5.34
Bulgur $5.34
Yoghurt $6.54
Olives $7.74
Mix Vegetables (Steamed) $7.74
Drinks
Homemade Lemonade $4.14
Turkish Sprite $4.14
Turkish Fanta $4.14
Yoghurt Drink (Ayran) $4.74
Turkish Tea $4.80
Turkish Coffee $4.80
Juices $4.14
Lassi
Sweet mango-flavored yogurt-based drink.
$5.34
Sparkling Water (Large) $5.34
Spring Water $2.40
Turkish Club Soda $2.40
Herbal Tea $2.40
Can Drinks $2.40
Turnip Juice (Salgam) $4.14
Desserts
Baklava (4 Pcs)
Sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped pistachio or walnut and sweetened, and held together with our syrup.
$9.54
Baklava (1 Lb) (10 Pcs) $20.34
Sobiyet (4 Pcs)
Similar to baklava, stuffed with a cream made with milk, semolina, and nuts.
$9.54
Chocolate Souffle
A baked egg-based dish made with egg yolks, beaten egg whites, and mixed with chocolate powder.
$11.34
Dondurmali Havuc Dilimi (1 Pc)
Carrot-like-slice walnut or pistachio baklava served with a layer of vanilla ice cream inside.
$9.54
Kadaif (1 Pc)
Shredded wheat with pistachio or walnut and sugar syrup.
$9.00
Kanafeh (1 Pc)
Sweet, very fine vermicelli-like pastry, and stuffed with cheese. Topped with syrup and pistachio.
$11.94
Rice Pudding (Baked) $8.94
Kazandibi
Turkish burned or caramelized milk pudding.
$8.94
Sekerpare (4 Pcs)
Cookies made of semolina, soaked in a sweet syrup, and topped with pistachio.
$9.00
Ice Cream $7.74
Tray Of Baklava 72pcs $95.34
Sandwiches with Meat
Gyro (Doner) Sandwich
Wrapped in lavash bread with lettuce, tomato, and onions. Comes with French fries.
$12.54
Köfte Kebab Sandwich
Wrapped in lavash bread with lettuce, tomato, and onions. Comes with French fries.
$12.60
Lamb Adana Sandwich
Wrapped in lavash bread with lettuce, tomato, and onions. Comes with French fries.
$13.74
Lamb Shish Sandwich
Wrapped in lavash bread with lettuce, tomato, and onions. Comes with French fries.
$14.34
Sandwiches with Chicken
Chicken Gyro Sandwich
Wrapped in lavash bread with lettuce, tomato, and onions. Comes with French fries.
$12.54
Chicken Shish Sandwich
Wrapped in lavash bread with lettuce, tomato, and onions. Comes with French fries.
$12.54
Chicken Adana Sandwich
Wrapped in lavash bread with lettuce, tomato, and onions. Comes with French fries.
$12.54
Vegetarian Sandwiches
Zucchini Pancake Sandwich
Wrapped in lavash bread with lettuce, tomato, and onions. Comes with French fries.
$11.94
Falafel Sandwich
Wrapped in lavash bread with lettuce, tomato, and onions. Comes with French fries.
$11.94

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Reviews

Tiina
The food seemed more like home cooking style and not a chain type. They have beef liver dish that you don’t usually see anywhere. Kebab was good. The prices could have been lower. Baklava was really good.

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Kenya Ouko
The food is so delicious! So much flavor friendly cashier and nice atmosphere. This restaurant is better than the one in Monroe. I will be back to try some more menu items.

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LiveTravel Fun
We got here for early dinner, waitress is attentive and food was great. Love the bread, so fresh and yummy. Kebabs were delicious spiced and grilled.

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Diana Leano
Food is good! The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is great. The outside of the restaurant looks like a typical take-out-only place but when you go inside, it actually has good vibes.

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Hamza Imtiaz
Great food with a polite staff! Always happy with the selection and they have a great dining area.

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Santosh Mhadesar
Food is ok but service is slow with 18% mandatory gratuity irrespective of number of people!

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Leilani Ramirez
I ate here on the fourth of May and everything was amazing and very good. The colors and decor along with the music is beautifully decorated and bright and relaxing. The chicken kebab was very good that I wondered what seasoning they used (even though it’s a secret). My mother had the gyro she said that the fries are the best that she’s had. The owner is very generous and kind and the waitress is very cordial just like the owner. I can’t wait to return and try something new.

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Meriam Boktor
Istanbul food lovers restaurant,

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Amit Sharma
Our family of 4 we’re tired and hungry after a long trip

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Charlie Jennifer
The Most delicious food & kind service you will find in the city. Casual, relaxed, no rush atmosphere. Very affordable! You can actually feed your family here without going broke! Small, only 6 tables. We had lunch on a Sunday it was not busy… I can’t believe this place doesn’t have a line of people around the block waiting to get in. Falafel was out of this world good! Everything is made fresh. We love it & will definitely go back.

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