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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.
American style barbecue at Cages, Jing'an, Shanghai.

Cages Launches BBQ Saturdays and The Beefzilla

Cages does BBQ on Saturdays — American-style barbecue and a monster of a “sandwich” called The Beefzilla, 800 grams of meat between toast.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Epermarket, Shanghai expat favorite online grocery for imported goods. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Epermarket: Shanghai Online Grocer’s BIG Spring Sale

Shanghai expat’s favorite online grocer Epermarket is back with their spring sale! Shop online for imported goods — delivered to your door.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Pony Up: A Lively Cocktail Bar by Bartender Dre Yang

Bartender-operator Dre Yang opens Pony Up, his first independent cocktail bar in Shanghai, pouring fun signatures & twists on classics.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Cellar To Table, a wine bistro in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Cellar To Table Wows, Francesco Bonvini’s New Menu

Cellar To Table impresses with a new menu from executive chef Francesco Bonvini. Highlights see dry-aged whole fish and handmade pastas.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Cila is a modern Xibei (Northwestern Chinese) restaurant in Xuhui, Shanghai. Photo by Nomfluence

Contemporary Chinese in Shanghai: Cila for Xibei Cuisine

Cila is a contemporary Chinese restaurant inspired by Xibei cuisine from northwestern China. Charcoal grilling, lamb, and spices.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Jerky Boyz: Shanghai’s Own Beef Jerky Brand

Shanghai home-grown jerky brand Jerky Boyz is now available throughout China! American-style jerky for your guilty snacking pleasure.
Rachel Gouk
  • April 20, 2024
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Champagne Free-Flow Brunch at Scena di Angelo Shanghai

Brunch at Scena di Angelo at The Ritz Pudong. A great value semi-buffet Mediterranean brunch for ¥398 with free-flow starting from ¥180.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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The best butcher in Shanghai Swiss Butchery, where to buy steaks and meat to barbecue.

Swiss Butchery Shanghai: Get Your Steaks Here, It’s Barbecue Season!

Fire up the grill for barbecue season! Get your thick cut steaks and sausages from Swiss Butchery, Shanghai’s best butcher.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Shanghai city skyline. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Where To Stay In Shanghai: A Guide To The Best Districts

Where to stay in Shanghai and which districts are the best. A brief introduction of popular areas for tourists and new expats.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 25, 2025
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Terrakota is a stunning Mediterranean restaurant in Jing'an, Shanghai. @ Nomfluence

Terrakota Shanghai: A Mediterranean Haven in Jing’an

Vibrant restaurant Terrakota brings Mediterranean cuisine to Jing’an, Shanghai. A stylish crowd, a gorgeous space and fantastic food.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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