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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.

Wine-Stewed Eel at Wenzhou Restaurant SoGood

Try Wenzhou’s treasured dishes at SoGood, a cozy bistro in Shanghai. Wine-stewed eel, glutinous rice, and braised pomfret.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Exploring Chaozhou “Da Leng” Food at Chiuchow Darling

Chiuchow Darling is a Chinese restaurant in Shanghai that serves Chaozhou cuisine with an emphasis on “da leng” cold dishes.
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  • February 29, 2024
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Sub Standard, a sandwich and pizza shop in Jing'an, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

(Anything But) Sub Standard: Sandwich & Pizza Shop in Jing’an

New on Wanhangdu Lu in Jing’an is Sub Standard, a hole-in-the-wall churning out excellent sandwiches and pizzas by Jason Oakley.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Babar: Trendy Fusion Restaurant & Wine Bar On Donghu Lu

Babar is a fusion restaurant and wine bar located on the hip ‘n happening Donghu Lu strip. French and Asian influences and wines by the glass.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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A Playful, Modern Spin on Korean Cuisine at NAMU

A contemporary Korean set menu with a playful twist at NAMU, a casual and light-hearted experiential restaurant in Jing’an, Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Shanghai's most iconic rooftop restaurant and bar Flair reopens after a facelift. The best view in Shanghai at The Ritz-Carlton Pudong, Shanghai. @ Nomfluence

Best Rooftop Bars in Shanghai (Updated 2025)

Toast champagne at the best rooftop bars in Shanghai! A dozen venues to choose from, including the highest rooftop bar in Shanghai.
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  • October 29, 2025
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Italian restaurant Bella Vita Bistro in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ nomfluence.

New Dishes That Impress at Bella Vita Bistro Italian Restaurant

Downright soulful Italian dishes of slow-cooked pork head, house-made spaghetti with tuna, and an off-menu sautéed cappelletti.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 3, 2025
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American diner food at RIINK Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Diner Cravings at RIINK: Burgers, Pancakes & Shakes

​A friendly Jing’an spot for comforting diner food of burgers, breakfast plates, and nostalgic shakes with entertainment of roller skating.
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  • August 28, 2025
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A5 sukiyaki Japanese restaurant Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

The Holy Grail of Sukiyaki Meals with A5 Wagyu

Osaka-style sukiyaki, the holy grail of sukiyaki meals, served with A5 wagyu. Eat it at Ri He, located at Arch Walk mall in Gubei, Shanghai.
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  • August 28, 2025
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Okonomiyaki at Japanese late-night restaurant Himari in Gubei, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

A Dozen Okonomiyaki at Late-Night Spot Himari in Gubei

Seeking out the beloved Japanese pancake okonomiyaki at late-night restaurant Himari in Shanghai’s Gubei district.
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  • August 28, 2025
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Eating my way through all the 🌮 🌮 🌮 Taco Eating my way through all the 🌮 🌮 🌮 Taco Tuesday at La Diosa is a whole vibe 🇲🇽 tacos are just ¥25 each, all day long. 

• Birria y Consomé with dipping broth (Favorite)
• Al Pastor Trompito - Achiote pork with pineapple (2nd spot)
• Carnitas - New! Slow-cooked pork cheek
• Pollo - Smoked jalapeño pulled chicken
• Pescado Estilo Baja - Battered cod with avocado crema
• Gringa - Shredded pork with mozzarella & pineapple
• Quesadilla - Loaded with cheese, dressed as a taco

🌮 @ladiosa.sh 

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🔘 La Diosa
📍 1/F, 82 Xinle Lu 新乐路82号 
📞 33682997
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#shanghaieats #shanghai #zaishanghai #shanghaifood #tacosarelife #tacotuesday🌮 #zaishanghai
Enter white truffle season at 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOM Enter white truffle season at 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai.

Last October, I had the rare opportunity to experience a very special menu at the Michelin two-star restaurant, where all three chefs were present: the legendary founder Umberto Bombana @umbertobombana (Hong Kong 3 ⭐️) and his protégés Nicolò Rotella @nick_rotella (Shanghai 2 ⭐️) & Marino D’Antonio @marinodantonio (Macau 1 ⭐️). 

So. Much. White. Truffle!

White truffle season runs until late December / early January — now serving, along with other equally excellent non-truffle seasonal dishes. 

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🔘 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai
📍 6/F, 169 Yuanmingyuan Lu 圆明园路169号六楼
📞 021 60872890
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#米其林 #shanghaieats #shanghai #shanghaifood #michelinrestaurant #michelinstarchef #finedining #italianfood
At Beijing‘s Michelin-starred Giada Garden, Exec At Beijing‘s Michelin-starred Giada Garden, Executive Chef Cielo Liu @changliuchef begins a new culinary chapter.

His cooking is deeply rooted in Italian tradition, yet he holds a firm belief: the future of flavor knows no borders. 

His Italian cuisine is a natural convergence of his Chinese heritage and Japanese culinary experience.

· Pasta aged with koji to boost umami
· Chinese yellow wine for aromatics
· And a ravioli inspired by a xiaolongbao. 

This is Cielo Liu, and the latest menu at Giada Garden.

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🔘 Giada Garden
📍 3/F, China World Hotel, 1 Jianguomenwai Street 建国门外大街1号中国大饭店三层
📞 010-65057671
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#michelinguide #michelinrestaurant #beijing #beijingfood #finedining #italianfood #michelinstarchef #finedininglovers
Proper bahn mi! Yep. In Shanghai. Feral Bahn Mi Proper bahn mi! Yep. In Shanghai.

Feral Bahn Mi 

• Started out back in May as a pop-up street cart (totally illegal, totally gangsta) that roamed Shanghai. Now it has found a brick n mortar on Maoming Bei Lu.

🥖 The bread is... THE RIGHT KIND. You usually don’t find this in Shanghai. The bread has an extremely thin, brittle crust, shattering at a bite. And the crumb is soft, airy, and cotton-like — it’s like biting through a hard meringue. 

To order: Lemongrass chicken & crispy pork belly. Sauces are dope too, I favor the “buttery fruit chili sauce”.

📍82 Maoming Bei Lu 茂名北路82号

#shanghaifood #sandwiches #shanghaieats #zaishanghai #shanghaifoodie #上海美食 #bahnmi
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