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Me and my wife visited back last year. This is a beautiful place to eat it has a little holiday feel to it. The waiter was very good with us and made us feel special. We enjoyed our food and drinks they didn't take long to come to the table. I would deffinatly return here! Keep up the good work!!

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brownie892019 . 2019-04-27

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Decided to take my wife’s grandma here as thought it sounded nice, huge mistake!! Ordered the set menu after the waiter told us what it was and it sounded amazing, when it arrived at the table it was completely different to what we were told and to what it said on the menu, the owner then said the waiter was new and didn’t know and apparently the menu was incorrect as well!! We also ordered some

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O1684JDmiker . 2019-03-26

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The service was amazing, the atmosphere was very authentic and the food was absolutely fantastic. Beautifully seasoned salad,food was all bbq to high standards drinks and cocktails delicious. I would highly recommend this place to EVERYONE

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Marmarisprincess . 2019-03-23

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Been here lots of times but firsttime trying the new menu and I was blown away. The pizza was exquisite and the service impeccable as always. Highly recommend.

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Stevierosser86 . 2019-03-23

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A great find. We had the grand meze option which was 4 courses for £22.95. Cold starters followed by hot starters, a main and dessert. Such a bargain for plate after plate of stunning food. We got to dessert and couldn’t fit it in. Attentive and friendly service which made for a lovely evening. Reserve a table at the weekend to avoid disappointment. Thanks for such a lovely meal.

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ellsbels . 2019-03-17

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Absolutely amazing experience and amazing food. The staff could not be more accommodating and friendly.

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joelreeves11 . 2019-03-08

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Incredible food from start to finish. We were recommended the taster menu by the friendly welcoming waiter and we were not disappointed. £22.50 per person included cold meze sharer with warm Turkish flatbread, warm meze sharer including calamari and haloumi, main meal of either various meat shaslicks or lamb Stefado then for dessert a sharer including ice cream, fresh fruit a Greek/Turkish rice pudding and baklava! Then the final course of ice cold orange slush shots and fresh Turkish delight-soo delicious! Could not have wished for warmer service throughout, incredibly delicious!

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shonaw450 . 2019-03-02

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Great ambience and fun staff as well as well presented food. Baklava was excellent and there was even a bit of a floor show. Well done.

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Watty0407 . 2019-02-24

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The food tasted ok however.....

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deanbunting14 . 2019-01-26

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Came here with my husband for my birthday meal. I have been here before and do enjoy this place. Great food and Service!

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LMorgan14 . 2019-01-07

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Absolutely love this restaurant, food & service are unbeatable!! If u’ve never had Turkish or Greek food b4 u have 2 try here! They will explain everything & recommend the meze 2 try a bit of everything! I usually just ask Ali 2 order 4 me (would never do this anywhere) & I have never been disappointed! Fantastic customer service they really make u feel comfortable & food is always amazing!!

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. 2019-01-04

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Absolutely brilliant night here. Food amazing and great value for money. Ali and his staff made everyone so welcome and kept us laughing all evening. A place to visit anytime

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lindajshort . 2018-12-11

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I’ve been here a few times and never had a bad meal. We’re always made to feel special and welcomed with the Izmir hospitality! Thoroughly enjoy myself every time!

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Ela G . 2018-12-09

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Have been here a few times. Booked here last minute one Saturday night to take my Mum out for dinner, they squeezed us in and we had a lovely evening. The atmosphere is similar to being in a restaurant abroad - love the owner !

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Jmj312 . 2018-12-08

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We had a great night at this restaurant. It was recommended by our nearby hotel and we weren’t disappointed. The meals were generous servings, tasted amazing and the service was very friendly. We laughed when we found out the wine was Australian - being Australian ourselves. We really appreciated the friendly and welcoming service. Can recommend to all.

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Spinninghill . 2018-11-30

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Went imprompt we were lucky they a free table for us . They could not be more helpful. The food was lovely very tasty and the host asked us if we had any dietary requirements or allergies ,this s first time I have been asked this in a restaurant .Very impressed with the food .We would definitely go there again . The host was very attentive and charming.

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OnAir48322293349 . 2018-11-18

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An amazing authentic evening with a real flavour of turkey 🇹🇷. Great food and fantastic staff making the evening magical.

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relina2017 . 2018-10-31

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We visited Izmir's Sat night for a family Birthday meal/celebration for 4 & we certainly were not disappointed. The host Ali was as usual very welcoming which for some could appear OTT but for us he adds to the experience especially as his main concern is seeing that the guests enjoy the "Whole" experience.

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mitchm112 . 2018-10-31

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Went here last night for a meal with friends. I opted for the starter of the spicy sausage then the lamb dumplings with rice and for dessert we had mint ice cream and rice pudding and baklava. Delicious food with complimentary shots, waiter was flirty and very attentive. Would I go there again? Yes I would and I would recommend this place

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WELSH-DRAGON-116 . 2018-10-11

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My wife & I decided to try here again & we are glad that we did, we couldn’t have felt more welcome from Alli G, we started with the hot maze which was delicious, my wife had lamb for her main & enjoyed it, I had the chefs special chicken which was lovely, the food was a lot better than before, we will definitely eat here again.

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Fishandcod55 . 2018-10-11

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We read on its website that this restaurant is open Sunday evenings and arranged to meet relatives there. We were stunned to find its doors firmly locked. Has it gone out of business? If not it needs to update its website info - we wouldn't rely on it again.

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Ceridwen53 . 2018-09-11

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Food was good, service was OK but the card machine was broken which made life interesting. The young lady who appeared to be in charge said "it's OK, you can pay next time!". Luckily my colleague had cash.

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andy63119 . 2018-09-08

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We were staying overnight in a local hotel and one of the staff recommended this restaurant. We were so pleased we decided to try it. The staff were very friendly, the food really tasty (though portions were far too big for us), there was a good choice for vegetarians, and it was very reasonably priced. Just disappointed that we live far too far away to come back soon!

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TJA2 . 2018-09-06

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Myself and my partner decided to come here when on a short stay in Barry as we fancied something different to the normal chinese or indian cuisine that we usually go for. This restaurant certainly did not disappoint! Lovely, friendly staff and delicious food with lots of flavour and richness. Definitely would recommend to anyone - a great variety to please all!

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Bea L . 2018-08-30

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Polite staff clean restaurant but meal didn’t enjoy at all metze starter beef goulash asked for Irish coffee ended up with Jameson whisky lol bless

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Amanda D . 2018-08-29

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I went here with my mother and sisters, the owner was really friendly and entertaining. The food was delicious. We ending up Greek dancing with the owner!, it was hilarious and loads of fun

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Dontaskforthemoon . 2018-08-28

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Stopped off in Barry for s couple of days and found this little Turkish Greek Restaurant, the food was absolutely delicious, my husband said the garlic mushrooms were the best he has ever tasted. I had vegetarian and it didn't disappoint. The food was A*. Lovely evening thank you

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Helen T . 2018-08-28

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Why have I lived in the area for so long and not known about this place before?? Absolutely fantastic. Amazing food (We had the mezza) which just keep coming, fabulous choice of cocktails and drinks (what isn't on the menu they will make) and far to many shots to celebrate my mates birthday. Service biggest, friendly, attentive and the 2 guys there work brilliantly together.

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Cath070 . 2018-08-11

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A little gem of a restaurant. The staff are so warm and friendly and the food was excellent. We had mixed meze starters and the chefs special and Souvlaki. All well cooked. The owner is a real character!

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EconomicsTeacher . 2018-08-06

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A lovely small restaurant staffed by wonderful people serving excellent food. The service was quick and the waiter was very friendly and a real laugh.

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Dennis C . 2018-08-05

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Went here as we wanted to try something new. We werent disappointed. Food quality was brilliant. Host was brilliant. Many thanks once again!

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danieloj1979 . 2018-07-26

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I am Italian and you know.. we are food lover. I like also to try different cuisine, especially Mediterranean food. I can assure that this Greek/Turkish Restaurants is one of the best I have ever tried here in Wales so far. Very good service and value for money. It deserves another visit soon.

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Domenico L . 2018-07-21

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Our first time visiting Izmir. Such a wonderful meal - great food and great service. We were made to feel very welcome and the staff couldn't have done enough for us. We'd highly recommend it.

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suemelliott . 2018-07-20

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This is my 1st visit and I can’t fault this place, the food is fantastic and the front of house gentleman (Ali) is a breath of fresh air... his enthusiasm and love of the job is fantastic👍🏼. I will definitely be coming back.

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shaywood39 . 2018-07-19

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Absolute beaut of a find in Barry. Excellent way to finish off a weekend in “Barrybados”. Wonderful food, wonderful staff, highly recommended!

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Jimmy W . 2018-07-14

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Frequent visitor to Izmir restaurant, great food , fantastic atmosphere, owner always makes it a special occasion , absolutely love going there for any occasion, fantastic. Jon D

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jondutton . 2018-06-24

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We only had one night in Barry and we did a little research and decided to give this place a visit and boy were we impressed. The host is so attentive and makes you feel very welcome and told us all about what they offered on the specials and also the menu. Also a bonus that the cocktails were only a fiver so we indulged in a few. The food was delicious and you can tell it was all freshly prepared and i'm pretty sure they only had one chef and boy did she have a busy night ahead of her, by the time we left we had eaten that much you could of rolled us out of the door.

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jessimo . 2018-06-22

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Very good here. Lots of variety and good food. Would recommend thios place, perfect for a nice night out

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james3186 . 2018-06-20

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So we never been there before and didnt know what to expect. When we arrived we were greeted by a friendly host who ensured all our meals was perfect thoughout our visit.

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ANBossman56 . 2018-06-14

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Been here a few times previously and was just ok but ate here last night and it was fantastic

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gavandstaceyland . 2018-04-28

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Went for an early evening meal with my friend who I was visiting in Barry, South Wales. The owner is a great host, makimg us feel really welcome and looking after us well. We had a lovely meal, houmous and haloumi and pitta bread to start and then delicious chicken souvlaki and the chefs special chicken dinner for mains. All freshly cooked and healthy, wholesome ingredients. Lovely atmosphere, really enjoyed it. Good value.

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Jo E . 2018-04-28

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Cold meze plate was lovely to start as well as the prawns which were delicious. The mains we had were the lamb with aubergine and the duck with orange sauce and they were both absolutely beautiful! Wine menu isn’t extensive but still nice and the cocktails are cheap and tasty so highly recommend for any occasion!

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Ali G . 2018-04-27

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Excellent meal at Izmir - Ali and Stevie looked after us brilliantly and the food was all so good! Really loved the Grand Mezze menu and thank you Ali for suggesting that as it was lovely - best calamari I’ve had in a while, and the chicken and lamb were delicious. Free cocktail shots and Turkish hats made it a good night - we will be back!!!

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Cat_Flk . 2018-04-21

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We recently celebrated a birthday here. The host was amazing, he made us feel incredibly welcome. Food was fantastic, cocktails were even better. We had a 6 year old with us who thoroughly enjoyed the ‘mocktail’ the waitress made her.

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Shoemark-Spears . 2018-03-18

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Lovely restaurant. We visited as a family of 8 including 1 child, with vegetarians & meat eaters. There was lots of choice. Food was absolutely stunning & good size portions. The staff were lovely and entertained my daughter- she absolutely loved it. Highly recommend. Shall definetely be returning soon!

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Alice B . 2018-03-14

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I went with family who eat meat and some who are vegetarian. The meat eater was impressed with the lamb. The vegetarian was not impressed with the lack of choice. I ate fish which had a sauce resembling tomato soup.

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Fiona T . 2018-03-03

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Have been here a few times & have always had an outstanding meal. Ali is an amazing host & makes sure that everything is perfect.

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slk0208 . 2018-02-17

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We have been many times and have always enjoyed the atmosphere and the food but the last two visits have been poor, food not good and the service was poor sorry but will not be going back

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Paul W . 2018-02-04

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Наверное, такие рестораны могут быть только в таких местах. Сам факт того, что он «турецко-греческий» уже сам по себе много говорит :). Еда - сплошная эклектика, номинально базирующаяся на блюдах восточной и греческой кухни.

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Oleg G . 2018-01-31

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After an emotional day in Barry we were looking for somewhere to eat. This had a good rating so we...

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Eleanorasnora . 2018-01-24

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Me and family visited Izmir to celebrate my graduation, and they couldn't have made it a better night! From the...

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Nick P . 2017-12-16

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Bardzo dobre klimatyczne miejsce rodzinna atmosfera i domowe jedzenie . Dania przygowywane na naszych oczach .Pyszna godna polecenia jagnięcina.

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Jarosław P . 2017-12-09

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We have been regular visitors to Izmir for several years. We have always felt that the restaurant offers great value,...

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kdm1967 . 2017-11-01

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We went for the special set meal and the food was delicious - freshly prepared, healthy and plenty of it. The staff made such a fuss of us all that we felt we were on holiday rather than out on a grey evening in Barry.

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WW123WW . 2017-10-11

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Good food but sloooooooow service. All night waited for service and every time we got sick of waiting had to seek out someone to take each order. Even each round of drinks had to find someone after we had finished 10 - 15 minutes before. None of the staff ever approach you to offer anything we are currently sat waiting for the bill, had our coats on for 15 minutes since we asked for it. Real shame as the food is good but only come if you have 5 hours to waste! Would have had another 2-3 rounds of drinks and spent more if anyone would have been about to take an order or show an interest. Think they need more staff!

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Natalie P . 2017-10-07

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Have dined here a few times with various experiences but returned here recently for an early evening meal and was delighted that service and food were both excellent.

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Kenneth C . 2017-09-26

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We had the four course deal and every course was fantastic! The mixed mezze platters were delicious and the chicken souvlaki as part of the mixed kebeab was mouth-wateringly good! Thanks for a great night!

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CadiRhys . 2017-09-22

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We had an evening meal here whilst on holiday nearby; food was fine, owner very welcoming and tried very hard to accommodate us all including small child...but the food was a long time in coming! Turned into bit of a marathon evening!

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jkbar1955 . 2017-08-27

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Visited on a few occasions always pretty good until last week went there with family ordered drinks first my wife and her grandma ordered cosmopolitans we had to ask 5 times if they were coming they eventually turned up 45 mins later they weren't cosmopolitans and they had dead flies in both where they had been sitting behind the bar for so long he then made some more when they turned up they were strawberry daiquiris! The food experience was even worse myself and my wife ordered an early bird mezze platter we were told the first course was a selection of the cold meats and the second course was a selection from the hot meats, he then brought over some bread sticks and dips which we saw him carry in they were from Morrisons!!We presumed they were to eat while we were waiting for our first course, how wrong were we!!!! Next he brought over a tiny portion of a beef dish so we asked the manager where the mezze was he told us it was the waiters first day and he had it wrong the dips were the starter and the children's portion of beef was the second course! So instead of telling us that he made a mistake they just gave us whatever they had thinking we wouldn't know any better!! Then to top it off the waiter started gobbing off that it was his first day!! After all this we left after an hour and half without eating!! Awful experience will never set foot in this place again!!

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Mike R . 2017-06-24

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I have dined here on several occasions and have never had any problems with the food.Offering a wide selection of Mediterranean cuisine, ranging from Spanish, Italian, Greek and Turkish, there is bound to be a dish that will whet your appetite.The atmosphere, compounded by the nightly belly dance, adds to the allure of this local restaurant.The service can be patchy at times, especially when the restaurant is busy, but one can forgive that due to its excellent food.

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Kenneth C . 2017-05-02

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Visited with work colleagues on a Friday night out.Had an excellent welcome and great personal service from the manager throughout.Great fun atmosphere even though only one other table was occupied by a couple but we are a mad lit especially with a few ouzo's inside us.The cold starters were delicious as were the warm starters. Sadly both the mains (one lamb and one chicken) I had were dried out and tough as if they'd been reheated rather than prepared fresh (I suspect this was because it was so quiet) but luckily I'd filled up on the two rounds of starters so so it wasn't much of an issue. The desserts were lovely especially the baklava.Overall a good experience but unless I'm going out with work I doubt I'll be back as I'm not from Barry.

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G_O_C479 . 2017-04-29

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We were able to book our table with ease. Food was lovely, great flavours, served nice and hot, presentation good and attentive service. A very enjoyable evening

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mark g . 2017-04-20

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Visited last night off the cuff staff was friendly and most professional in there work Loved the food but a different twist on things as I lived in turkey for 4 years and know how there do it there but people believe me you won't be disappointed. And the efes beer is cold and brill

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Andy H . 2017-04-15

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We spent a really great few hours here celebrating our friends wedding.The food was delicious and we were very well looked after by everyone. Look forward to coming back again soon.

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thefiftiesclub . 2017-04-12

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What a great place to go. A gem in Barry. Host Ali is so attentive. Food delicious and restaurant very clean and well laid out. Staff couldn't do enough for you.

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carolineturner1709 . 2017-04-10

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If I could give more than five stars I would. This place is fantastic. Turkish/Greek is a great concept and go together perfectly. My girlfriend and I come to Izmir all the time, and we have never had an experience that was even average. Everything has always been fantastic. It's the best Greek food we have had outside of Greece, and the service is second to none.The owner, Alli is fantastic. Remembers us whenever we come in, even knows our drink orders!Him and the rest of the staff work so hard to ensure everyone has a great time. If you're in Barry, then I'd definitely recommend Izmir.If you like red wine, I'd recommend their Turkish wine Yakut. We have it every time.Will keep returning.

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JamesJ140790 . 2017-04-01

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Again another fantastic visit to this very well ran establishment! The team are great so friendly and welcoming! Food was lovely as always!

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Gaz250 . 2017-03-27

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We were invited by our friends to join them for a wedding anniversary meal. From the start we were made to feel welcome, but as the evening went on we became let's say slightly forgotten about. The food was ok and apart for having to ask to see the dessert menu twice the dessert was great. It went wrong when we asked for the bill only to find many drinks had been doubled and wine that hadn't been ordered appeared on the bill. When questioned with the manager it was sorted but left a bit of a sour taste as to how often it may happen.

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Cardiffeater . 2017-03-13

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3 of us dined at lunch time. The restaurant was empty which is a shame. Lots of businesses closing down in this area which is also a shame.Great turkish cuisine which was all excellently prepared and presented. Reasonable prices. I would definitely return especially for the dolmades.

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Raiderbankk . 2017-02-26

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I've visited my friend in Wales every year, and sometimes twice a year, since 2013. Each time I'm there we eat at least once at Izmir Turkish Restaurant. Overall this restaurant is a nice place to have a leisurely meal and relax. The first couple of times my friend and I dined here, I thought it was great. The food was good and the service excellent. One strange thing tho. My friend ordered the kebabs and when dinner was brought out there were no vegetables on the kebab skewers. His dinner consisted of two skewers of chicken meat. He was served a vegetable on his plate, but generally kebabs have vegetables on the skewers between each piece of meat... very strange. But overall a good experience. However, the last time we dined at Izmir, it just seemed too familiar even though we only eat here a couple times a year. The menu remains the same and the kebabs are still served sans vegetables despite my friend desperately trying to show them how to have vegetables served on the skewers along with the meat. The staff remains friendly. The food is nice. The atmosphere is nice. But it's always the same. Nothing ever changes, Which I suppose is okay, but finding a new item on the menu or updated decor would be a pleasant surprise. Still, I would recommend dining at Izmir's. Just not more than once or twice a year unless you love having a predictable routine restaurant experience.

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Cheryl W . 2017-02-20

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Best food ever, we all enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Highly recommended. Mixed kebab is especially awesome.

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Neil J . 2017-02-17

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My wife and three month old daughter had a great time here last night. As soon as we entered, the amazing proprietor directed us to seats where it wouldn't be too loud for our baby. We then enjoyed a great meal with flamboyant but respectful table service. My chicken liver starter could have been straight out of my Turkish aunt's cookbook and my main of chicken breast in pomegranate juice and mushroom sauce was also a delight. House wine more than ok. Such a lovely evening.

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budgetexpert . 2017-02-09

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5 of the 6 went for the Grand Meze, lovely variety of starters (especially if you like tapas), tasty beef stew (stifado) and kebab skewer main course, variety desserts and all reasonably priced. Service was very friendly and informative for those of our group who hadn't visited previously. I'm part Greek so may be a little biased but if you like Mediterranean food, this is well worth a visit.

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paularcos . 2017-01-25

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we thoroughly enjoyed a fabulous evening last Saturday the staff were attentive, nothing too much trouble. We had the set meal and the choice and amount of food was outstanding.the restaurant was full which added to the atmosphere as did the free shots of ouzo from Ali the owner, this along side the belly dancing and general interaction made it an evening we will never forget and highly likely to return,thank you all.

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emilyjb19 . 2017-01-23

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Wow, this place is an absolute find . Wonderful quality food . Visited a Saturday evening with friends for our annual shin dig and we were not disappointed ... we had the set menu which consisted of cold meze, hot meze, a choice of main courses , I opted for the mixed meat kebab and a selection of desserts which were delicious . The service here is second to none, Ali and his team just want you to enjoy a traditional meal and be happy .considering the groups array of dietary requirements I think they did exceptionally well . This was my first visit here , I will be back . I keep telling everyone what a fab night we had . Great Greek dancing and fab cocktails too .. highly recommend , a slice of the Mediterranean on Broad Street. Fantastic...

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Snibbs . 2016-12-28

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lovely food, lovely atmosphere, great for party's etc, excellent service , clean, good location to public transport, highly recommend it.

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debbie t . 2016-12-07

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Lovely attentive, friendly service with delicious food. The manager Ali was very welcoming, even though I got the capital of Turkey wrong! He was very attentive to our two children, taking the time to get to know their names and using them throughout the meal. Ali made lots of recommendations for menu choices all of which we spot on. Lots of different fixed priced menus so options for all budgets. It was my 50th birthday so we pushed the boat out a bit, lots of cokes for the children, beer and wine for us and 3 course meals for the four of us came to £120 but well worth it. Turkish/Greek food is a personal favourite and I must say it was one of the best meals I've had. Well done Ali and his chef but be warned the 'Brummies' will be back for more!

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Sue O . 2016-11-28

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This is a really good restaurant. Its a change from pub chains or a curry. Staff are always happy to be there which makes a refreshing change. Beer a little pricy for my taste but no more than any other restaurant. Try the mix and match platters between 4+ you will find something wonderful

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Elisabeth B . 2016-11-15

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Went for something different, other than steak and chips. what a great surprise this restaurant is. staff very helpful and very friendly. food was excellent. will definitely be going back soon

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sharpe07 . 2016-11-05

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Ali the manager should be very proud of the service that he and all the rest of the staff provide. I have just left the restaurant after a truly amazing night celebrating my birthday with my family. This was my first visit and will definitely not be my last. Service Was outstanding. Food plentiful and stunning. Personal touches made by all the staff made my birthday a truly wonderful evening. There not many restaurant around that give you a personal welcoming entertaining night, with fantastic food and drink. I definitely will be returning. Thanku Ali for a wonderful evening.

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. 2016-11-03

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Decided last minute to go to Izmir on a Sunday for our 12th anniversary.... As always the staff were friendly and helpful. We were the only people in at 5.30 but the staff were engaging and attentive (but not overly) The food was, as usual, exceptional and full of flavour. Only mentioned once, when ordering of first drinks, that it was our anniversary and when we had finished our main meal they brought us complimentary shots for our special day. Always attentive but not constantly asking 'how's the meal?' Would always recommend this as a great night out. If it's busy give them a little leeway as they always try to ensure that they look after all their customers. 5 stars all day long

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Philip H . 2016-10-30

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Good quality local food as usual within easy reach. Very helpful and friendly waiters. Option to have takeaways providing you don't mind collecting the food yourself.

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nicola w . 2016-10-26

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Booked birthday celebration for husband and 12 other guests. Ali, the manager and staff were amazing! Fantastic food and fantastic service with extra touchesof turkish hats to wear and special cocktails to make it an amazing celebration- Thank you Ali and staff for making very special birthday memory!

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Chris K . 2016-10-22

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My wife and I went here for dinner as we were staying in Barry for a few nights. The manager Ali and his staff could not have been more friendly. We ordered a starter, a main and dessert each and they were just delicious. Compliments to the chef. We will definitely go back if we are in Barry again.

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Simon B . 2016-10-08

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Me and wife went yesterday and the food was fantastic we had the four courses can't fault the quality service was also second too none we both said we would go back again if we were the area 100% satisfaction guarantied

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v8edd . 2016-10-07

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We have visited Izmir on a regular basis.The staff are always very friendly and can not do enough for you. The manager Ali is always very welcoming and has always given us a free complimentary shot towards the end of our meal.I visited with a friend last Friday who had never visited the restaurant before and she certainly was not disappointed .Both our starters were delicious , both our mains were mouth watering , but both manged to find room for desert.This resturant is definately worth a vist time after time again.Well done Izmir , Yiamas!

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Welshgirl19770507 . 2016-09-25

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Arranged 60th Birthday Party here with Entertainment/Belly Dancer. Chef's Grand Meze was Superb. Ali and the table service absolutely brilliant. We even learnt to Belly Dance

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Loena S . 2016-09-23

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We went as a group to a birthday party. The service was very good and friendly. They looked after the birthday girl and gave her a great time getting her up to dance. the food was very good.

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Christine H . 2016-09-13

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We've had many meals at Izmir... Family meals, birthday celebrations, date nights and quiet nights... It's our favourite place to eat in Barry. The food is always delicious, the service is always incredibly friendly and we never fail to have a great time. We're vegetarian and the veggie options are delicious! Well done Izmir.... We look forward to our next visit!

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SarahCreasey . 2016-09-09

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Well what a place. The staff were great, the food was lovely. Another customer thought I was famous ha ha and the owner said I looked like a Turkish presenter, showed me a picture couldn't see it myself. They gave me a free Cocktail too,mmm very nice. Good Turkish food at a decent price.

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serenityeasytone . 2016-09-06

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Last minute booking on a Sunday evening...proved an excellent choice. An excellent meal, nice atmosphere and attentive staff! Well worth a visit for genuinely good Greek and Turkish cuisine! Bill for 3 with drinks tremendous value at less than £60.

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A TripAdvisor Member . 2016-08-29

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Had an amazing meal Ali was very attentive will be going back for my birthday and taking my daughter cannot praise enough xxx

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Dolphinbabe64 . 2016-08-27

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I booked this restaurant for a family meal as it was recommended by a friend. The staff gave us a very warm welcome and cannot do enough for you.We all had starters to begin with. Some, like my humous with minced lamb, were delicious but my partner said his meatballs were tasteless. For the mains we covered a wide range including souvlaki, kleftico, duck and stifado. They all looked well presented but nearly all lacked in flavour. The sauces seemed very watery and rushed and meats were a little dry.I really wanted to like this place more since I love Greek/Turkish food and the staff were so pleasant but the food was disappointing.

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jac26806 . 2016-08-27

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Nice meal, friendly staff.We were a party of 18. I had not visited here before, but will do again in the future. The manager had a dance with a few of the party.All in all a very pleasant evening.

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Andrew D . 2016-08-23

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Fantastic menu choices; we must be the most diverse group with strict vegetarians, allergy and intolerances. This was all understood & well catered forFirst rate service, atmosphere & food. Well recommended

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Nikki D . 2016-08-23

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We booked a table for 5 on a Saturday night. They seemed to think the table was for more (8 people?!) not sure how the booking got confused, but never mind! Due to the advance booking and the confusion of it being only 5 people, we received a call beforehand to suggest the 'Grande Mezze' 4 courses (cold Meze, hot Meze, mixed grill and the baklava/Turkish delight) to sample all the best of their cuisine and if we commit to that now the chef will begin to prepare the food. We committed as we thought it'd be a good idea.On arrival the waiter was attentive and both the Meze starters were good & plentiful (but no houmous?!) - highlight - best vine leaves I've had. Worst part - the Cous Cous was dry and extremely bland. Mixed grill - plenty of it, (endless heaps of bland rice) but the meat was quite tasteless, we've certainly had better in Cardiff. We asked for some tzatziki (sp) to accompany it as it was quite dry. This was when it all went a bit down hill. The waiter left us and we had a young guy who could speak no English who cleared and set our table and when speaking to him disappeared off to get the other waiter who told us, he speaks no English. I was trying to explain that I didn't understand why he gave us a dessert menu when we went for the grande Meze and he removed them from us. We then waited 40 mins (with only tap water) for us to prompt the original waiter that we had not had our set dessert yet. It was then brought to us and I simultaneously asked for our bill to avoid another long wait! Dessert - We got more than we thought - a sliver of chocolate cake, baklava (absolutely delicious), fresh pineapple and freezing cold rice pudding with a skin (this would have been incredible if it was hot) We then had tiny pieces of delicious Turkish delight with our bill. Now - this place had so much promise. In all honesty we would have given this place another chance if it wasn't for what happened next...The bill came to £142. I put £150 in notes in the wallet, placed the promotional flyer on top and said they could keep the change...he returned to say it was £10 short & that he had counted it twice. I stood my ground and said we put £150 in there. He handed back just the cash and there was £140 there. I asked him to check the wallet when I refused to give another £10 and then he found it 'underneath' the promotional flyer. Whether it was a ploy to get an additional £10 out of us or a genuine mistake, I don't know. But either way it made me feel uncomfortable and sadly we will not be returning.

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Mia W . 2016-08-21

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Don't miss out on an Izmir Night OutThe restaurant self styles "hospitality is our custom" and delivers with aplombThe menu is good and varied Vegetarians get real choice The home made baclava is a triumph If you are a meat head go for stefado If not the aubergine nest is superb

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476KP . 2016-08-19

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The food at this place is unexpectedly excellent - especially the duck with orange and the hummus. Drinks are decent though there are different times you should show up depending on whether you want a good meal or a place to have a few drinks. Great service and good prices too.

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Will28Sims . 2016-08-11

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Second visit this year again food and drink good range of both very good service and very friendly manager and staff would definitely go again

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David C . 2016-08-04

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Can't rate this place highly enough. Stumbled across it one lunchtime and the staff were so attentive and friendly, particularly with my friend who is in a wheelchair and has communication difficulties. They lifted wheelchair in and made sure to learn her name and direct questions to her rather than going through me as people often do. They also stayed open longer than usual as we were quite slow! Starters were ok (vine leaves and breaded mushrooms) but mains were absolutely delicious (stuffed aubergine and vegetarian moussaka, both of which were clearly homemade). To top it off they offered us 10% discount for people with disabilities and their carers. Mains are about 10 pound but I had weekday lunchtime special so starter and main was only 6.95!!! I bet it would be a great atmosphere for a birthday meal on a fri or sat night. Greek music playing in the background made us feel like we were on holiday! Would really recommend trying this lovely little independent place.

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mwallbridge2000 . 2016-08-02

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