Rachel Gouk, Author at NOMFLUENCE

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.

It’s Back! Shanghai Burger Month 2025 — This May

Shanghai Burger Month is BACK from May 1 to May 31! Eat some epic burgers and enter a lucky draw to win some great prizes! More than ¥10,000 worth to giveaway!

Whisky & Wontons: Laizhou Bar’s Spicy Take on Sichuan Food

Laizhou Bar dishes up fusion Sichuan and cocktails on Fumin Lu, Shanghai’s hottest nightlife strip.

Shanghai food and drink news - new restaurants opening and closures - Ultraviolet closes, Oyama returns to Shanghai

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

Takeo Oyama of Sushi Oyama returns to Shanghai, Nono’s Pasta, Bar Bud by The Merchants & Bar Cham, Ultraviolet closes.

Shanghai fine dining restaurant Canopia under fire for serving guests elephant shit

Breaking: Canopia Under Fire For Serving Elephant Shit

Shanghai fine dining restaurant Canopia is under fire for serving diners “elephant feces.” Market regulators sealed ingredients, operations halted.

The Best Donuts in Shanghai

From baked and filled to fried and icing dusted, here are the best donuts in Shanghai. Made fresh daily at these cafes around town.

Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet at Portman’s Restaurant

Easter is almost upon us! Celebrate this festive day with a family-friendly Sunday brunch buffet on April 20 at The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai.

Sandian (叁店) is a casual Taiwanese restaurant in Shanghai serving up luroufan, braised pork belly rice.

The One Dish Wonder: Sandian’s Taiwanese Luroufan

Sandian is a no-fuss Taiwanese eatery specializing in luroufan, delicious little bowls of braised pork belly over rice.

Mr & Mrs Bund steak and seafood in Shanghai

Best Steakhouses in Shanghai

Discover some of the best steakhouses in Shanghai, featuring elegant establishments and hip downtown restaurants serving classic menus and creative sides.