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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.
YONE modern japanese restaurant at The Shanghai EDITION, hairy crab menu

Umami, Unlocked: Hairy Crab Meets Modern Japanese at YONE

Modern Japanese restaurant YONE at The Shanghai EDITION puts a spin on hairy crab with its new tasting menu.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 25, 2025
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TAN Sichuan Cuisine is a Sichuan restaurant in Yu Gardens, Shanghai

TAN Sichuan Cuisine Brings The Heat To Yu Gardens

If you ever find yourself hungry in Yu Gardens, TAN delivers a satisfyingly fiery dose of Sichuan cuisine.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 21, 2025
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Yeats is a modern Irish bistro in Jing'an, Shanghai

Beyond the Pub: Yeats Elevates Irish Cuisine in Shanghai

Modern Irish bistro Yeats reimagines the classic comforts of Ireland with French technique and a subtle Chinese inflection.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 21, 2025
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Vacances is a French restaurant in Changning, Shanghai

Southern French with a Twist at Vacances

Located in Changning’s WYSH complex is Vacances, a restaurant dealing in Southern French cuisine with a localized twist. 
Rachel Gouk
  • November 20, 2025
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Terroir Strong is a contemporary Chinese restaurant focusing on Northwestern cuisine and ingredients.

Terroir Strong: Modern Northwest Chinese Cuisine in Xintiandi

New in Xintiandi is Terroir Strong, a contemporary Chinese restaurant via Beijing that’s highlighting the cuisine and produce of northwest China.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 20, 2025
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Spago Shanghai by Wolfgang Puck, iconic restaurant on the Bund with great views.

Spago Shanghai by Wolfgang Puck Opens on the Bund

Spago Shanghai by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck opens — burning up social media feeds with its jaw-dropping skyline views.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 24, 2025
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Capri by Bottega is a Mediterranean restaurant and pizzeria specializing in Napoli cuisine

Capri by Bottega: Napoli Pizza & Southern Italian Classics

New in Xintiandi, Capri by Bottega brings Naples’ famed “cartwheel pizza” to Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 15, 2025
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Sushi Oyama is a Japanese omakase restaurant in Shanghai

Sushi Oyama Shanghai: Omakase Masterchef Returns

Legendary omakase chef Takeo Oyama returns to Shanghai, reopening Sushi Oyama within Xintiandi Galleria. Detta!
Rachel Gouk
  • November 24, 2025
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Bella Vita Bistro is an elegant Italian restaurant in Shanghai.

Refined Italian: Savor Bella Vita Bistro’s New Menu

New dishes of Fiorentina thick-cut steak and fresh paccheri pasta at Italian restaurant Bella Vita Bistro in Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 13, 2025
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Feral is a Banh Mi shop in Jing’an, Shanghai, delivering legitimately authentic Vietnamese sandwiches

Feral Banh Mi: From Street Cart To Storefront

Feral Banh Mi, a tiny shop serving legitimately authentic Vietnamese sandwiches. From tricycle turned street cart to finding a home in Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 24, 2025
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Back at one of my favorite restaurants, Sage Gastr Back at one of my favorite restaurants, Sage Gastro, for the incredible “Memories” menu. 

Chef Jun’s food is always so creative and enjoyable, and this one — inspired by his childhood AND our trip to Penang— is truly special. Dishes with a story that are also utterly delicious.

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🔘 Sage Gastro
📍 1407 Nan Suzhou Lu 南苏州路1407号
📞 18917043962
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#shanghaieats #shanghairestaurant #shanghaifood  #shanghaitrip #chefstalk
“Shanghai is one of the great cities in the worl “Shanghai is one of the great cities in the world.”

Wolfgang Puck is back in Shanghai. This time, he brings his legendary Spago to the Bund. Stellar views, iconic dishes, and his personal reflections on Shanghai.

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🔘  Spago Shanghai
📍21/F, The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai 上海外滩瑞吉酒店21楼
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#shanghaieats #wolfgangpuck #shanghairestaurant #shanghaitrip #shanghaichina
New from the Bottega Group! Capri by Bottega servi New from the Bottega Group! Capri by Bottega serving up Naples’ best kept secret: Cartwheel Pizza 🍕 

Named for the wonky cartwheels of olden days, this extra-large pizza is boasts a perfectly balanced crust — made with a recipe that goes back generations by pizzaiolo Paolo Salvo. 

Now open in Xintiandi. 

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🔘 Capri by Bottega
📍 Block A, L105, Xintiandi Galleria, 111 Ji’an Lu 吉安路111号太平洋新天地一层A-L105单元
📞 61700625
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#shanghaieats #shanghaifood #zaishanghai #上海美食 #pizza #pizzanapoli #shanghailife_ #shanghaitrip #munchies
Diving into the new dishes at Italian restaurant B Diving into the new dishes at Italian restaurant Bella Vita Bistro @bella_vita_bistro 

Featuring an appearance by @samuelerossi1978 🙌

🥩 A magnificent charcoal-grilled 1.5kg “Fiorentina” porterhouse *Uruguay wagyu* shoutout @xiao.luis 

🐟 Salt-baked sea bream — for celebrations

🍝 Fresh made pasta with braised octopus 🐙 

🎄 Festive Christmas vibes already in full swing

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🔘 Bella Vita Bistro
📍 318 Tianping Lu 天平路318号
📞 64470008
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#shanghaieats #zaishanghai #shanghaifood #shanghaifoodie #Italianfood #上海美食 #shanghaitrip #shanghailife_
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