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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.
Oliang Bangkok Bistro Thai restaurant Shanghai

Oliang Bangkok Bistro for Thai Food in Shanghai

Oliang Bangkok Bistro is a low-key casual Thai restaurant with food that is a cut above. Thai favorites and new discoveries on the menu.
Rachel Gouk
  • July 3, 2024
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New Wave by Da Vittorio closes in Shanghai.

The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (June 2024)

Some fine dining chefs turn to casual concepts, while others soldier on with prix fixe menus. A number of restaurant closures wrack the city.
Rachel Gouk
  • June 13, 2024
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Thai Boat Noodles in Shanghai. Photo @ Nomfluence

Worth The Queue: Thai Boat Noodles in Shanghai

A Thai boat noodle shop in Shanghai that’s all the rage — for good reason! A rich and dark beef bone broth with noodles loaded with tender beef, meatballs, and tendons.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 29, 2025
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Casual Nepalese Restaurant Newa Opens in Jing’an

Newa serves up casual Nepalese food in a quiet corner of Jing’an. Ethnic foods from the Newari people like choila and a nostalgic thali set.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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American barbecue restaurant and sports bar Parlay in Shanghai. Photo @ Nomfluence

Parlay American Barbecue Restaurant & Sports Bar

Parlay is a sports bar and American barbecue restaurant in Jing’an. Gut-busting smoked brisket and fat stacked burgers at your new “local.”
Rachel Gouk
  • August 3, 2025
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GOODMAN smash burgers in Shanghai. Photo @ Nomfluence

GOODMAN Shanghai: A Dedicated Smash Burger Diner

GOODMAN brings their brand of smash burgers to Shanghai. Nosh on burgers with lacy, crispy patties at this diner-like eatery in Xuhui.
Rachel Gouk
  • March 7, 2025
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La Fu You Sichuan restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Nomfluence

Spice Crazed: La Fu You Sichuan Kitchen in Jing’an

Head over the La Fu You, a new Sichuan restaurant Shanghai’s Jing’an district that’s bringing some serious heat. Highly recommended!
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Best oyster deals in Shanghai—The best restaurants to eat oysters

The Best Oyster Deals in Shanghai

Bang for your buck! Here are six of the best oyster deals in Shanghai to help you enjoy these briny mollusks on a budget.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 31, 2024
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Odelice French cafe in Shanghai for brunch. Photo @ Nomfluence

Odelice Shanghai: Brunch of Crepes, Galettes & French Classics

Brunch for under ¥100 at French café Odelice Shanghai. Crepes, galettes, and French classics at this terraced restaurant on Xinle Lu.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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YONE Modern Japanese: The Shanghai EDITION X SG Group

Modern Japanese restaurant & bar YONE at The Shanghai EDITION, backed by award-winning bartender Shingo Gokan and chef Fumio Yonezawa.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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