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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.
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.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Tonkatsu, deep-fried Japanese pork cutlets in Gubei, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Tonkatsu Find: Thick-Cut Deep-Fried Pork Cutlets in Gubei

The hunt for crispy fried pork cutlets brings us to Shizuoka Katsu, tonkatsu specialists located in Shanghai’s Gubei area.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Bistro and brunch at Fuxing Bakery, Fuxing Park, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

FuXing Bakery for Pastries, All-Day Brunch & Bistro Food

Back at Fuxing Park for pastries, and all-day brunch and bistro food at FuXing Bakery. A cozy dining room, a good burger, and apple pie.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Cheap tempura sets at Ebinoya in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Cheap Tempura in Shanghai at Japanese Chain Ebinoya

Cheap and satisfying tempura sets at Ebinoya — a bowl of prawn, fish, eel, egg, and veg for just ¥50! Three locations in Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • January 23, 2024
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The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (January 2024)

Canopia brings the Yunnan rainforest to Shanghai. New restaurants Babar, NABI, and Chiuchow Darling, and luxury hotels Regent and Kimpton.
Rachel Gouk
  • February 6, 2024
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Best hotpot restaurants in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

8 Regional Chinese Hotpot Restaurants in Shanghai

Where to eat hotpot in Shanghai. Eight different variations of hotpot from lamb-based Beijing-style or the numb and spicy Chongqing-style.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 23, 2024
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Sushi Bar Ichi Roll For Inexpensive Hand Roll Sushi

Ichi Roll is a casual Japanese sushi bar and restaurant serving up hand roll sushi in Shanghai. Casual, no-frills, and affordable.
Rachel Gouk
  • July 3, 2024
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Les Halles, a French-style butchery, deli, and restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Les Halles: An Artisanal French Butchery & Restaurant in Shanghai

Les Halles is a French-style butchery, deli, and restaurant located in Xuhui. House-cased sausages, steaks, and quintessential French fare.
Rachel Gouk
  • January 3, 2025
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San Bai Bei is a Ningbo restaurant and late-night drinking spot in Jing'an, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

San Bai Bei “三佰杯” Brings Shanghai Closer To Ningbo

More pub than restaurant, San Bai Bei dishes up Ningbo cuisine and seafood in a fantastically frenetic atmosphere in Jing’an, Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 25, 2024
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URA is a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

URA: When Contemporary Chinese Meets Basque Influences

URA is a contemporary restaurant that pushes the limits of combining Chinese cuisine with Basque influences.
Rachel Gouk
  • January 16, 2024
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