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.
Spicy Gangster is a Sichuan restaurant that specializes in Chongqing specialty dishes, located in Jing’an district, Shanghai. A fiery, chili-loaded meal awaits.
Cilan is contemporary restaurant in Shanghai serving up cuisine from Western China with a modern twist, backed by Xibo founder Atina Kuo and chef Sean Bai.
Near Sinan Mansions is Antique Garden, a cafe-bar established in 2006. It’s a quirky space filled with curio trinkets and has a unique cocktail bar setting.
Hanok is visually enticing Korean bar and eatery in Jing’an that deals in seltzers, cocktails, and Korean spirits. A slick yet casual space with upbeat ambiance.
Award-winning Neapolitan pizza maestros Bottega has opened its second Shanghai location in Jing’an district! New pizzas and a beautiful garden-facing terrace.