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Rachel Gouk

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Rachel Gouk has been writing about food and drink in Shanghai since 2011. She is a food critic, writer, photographer, and F&B consultant based in Shanghai. Nomfluence was founded in May 2018 as a means to express her love for the Shanghai F&B scene. Follow her blog www.nomfluence.com or on Instagram @nomfluence.
Flambe Bistro is an Austrian restaurant in Shanghai located in Xintiandi

Ribs & Schnitzel: Flambe Bistro’s Austrian Comfort Food

An Austrian restaurant in Xintiandi that’s all about grilled ribs and schnitzel.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 2, 2025
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Holy Good Canteen is a Cantonese hotpot restaurant in Shanghai

Holy Good Canteen: Cantonese Chicken Hotpot in Shanghai

Holy Good Canteen is a Cantonese-style hotpot restaurant in Shanghai with a singular obsession: chicken.
Rachel Gouk
  • July 31, 2025
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Holy Bagel is a cafe that does bagels, bagel sandwiches and coffee in Shanghai

Holy Bagel Opens 9th Store at Xintiandi Galleria

Shanghai homegrown bagel brand Holy Bagel is opening in Xintiandi, serving up authentic New York style bagels and sandwiches.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 6, 2025
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Best new restaurant openings in Shanghai 2025

Best New Restaurants in Shanghai 2025 (So Far)

From innovative tasting menus to cozy neighborhood bistros and bold culinary concepts, this year has already delivered plenty of fresh new restaurants in Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • July 30, 2025
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It’s Back! Burger & Lobster Pop-Up at The Shanghai EDITION

Of London fame! Burger & Lobster returns to The Shanghai EDITION for a pop-up — lobster rolls, burgers, and whole lobsters.
Rachel Gouk
  • July 29, 2025
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New restaurants and bars opening in Shanghai in 2025 -- Benny's rotisserie chicken from Canada, 67 Pall Mall club

The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (July 2025)

New restaurants opening in Shanghai: Benny’s rotisserie from Canada, 67 Pall Mall, super lounge Upperwood, Bar Rock, and more.
Rachel Gouk
  • July 27, 2025
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Kyu-Hai is a Japanese restaurant and izakaya that does chicken ramen and yakitori

Kyu-Hai: The Chicken Ramen Specialists

Kyu-Hai (玖杯) is a snug Japanese restaurant in Huangpu slinging chicken broth ramen, izakaya-style small plates, and yakitori skewers. 
Rachel Gouk
  • July 29, 2025
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Celestial Court is a refined Chinese restaurant at the St Regis on the Bund, Shanghai

Celestial Court: 50% Off Exclusive Sets, Huaiyang Cuisine

Limited time offer: Two exclusive sharing sets at nearly 50% off and with free-flow at the Huaiyang restaurant at The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 5, 2025
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Totino Panino, a popular sandwich shop in Jing'an, Shanghai serving Italian-style paninis. Photo @ Nomfluence

Best Sandwiches in Shanghai

From smoked pastrami towers to Italian panini crafted with reverence, these are the spots serving some of the best sandwiches in Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • July 21, 2025
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Modern Spanish brunch at Ocean's Table in Shanghai

Ocean’s Table: Spanish Brunch on the Terrace

Spanish newcomer Ocean’s Table takes over the beloved Commune Social space, serving up a fresh but familiar take on tapas and brunch.
Rachel Gouk
  • July 16, 2025
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