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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.
Chef-founder and restaurateur Eduardo Vargas, Shanghai.

20 Years of Azul! Interview with Chef-Founder Eduardo Vargas

Shanghai’s Latin-Spanish restaurant Azul celebrates its 20th anniversary, a momentous milestone for Eduardo Vargas’ flagship brand.
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  • September 12, 2023
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Chihuahua is a Mexican restaurant in Shanghai that does great tacos. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Mexican Restaurant & Bar Chihuahua for the Best Tacos in Shanghai

The very best of Mexican street food, and in my opinion, the best tacos in Shanghai at Chihuahua Mexican restaurant and bar.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 3, 2025
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The Pine: Chinese-French Fine Dining in a Garden Villa

Elegant “Chinese-style French cuisine” in a garden villa on Changle Lu. Seasonal set menus that marry the best of both worlds.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 20, 2025
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Impact of japanese seafood ban in Shanghai, China

China Bans Japanese Seafood, Impact on Restaurants in Shanghai

China bans Japanese seafood imports on August 24. Interviews with chefs and owners about the impact on restaurants in Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 24, 2023
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Wanghong Worthy: Queuing Up For Hamburger Rice in Xujiahui

People are queuing up for Rou Rou Da Mi (肉肉大米), a Japanese fast-food restaurant with a single menu item. The dish? Hamburger rice.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 31, 2024
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The Latina Story: 25 Years of Brazilian Churrasco in Shanghai

Shanghai institution Latina Brazilian Steakhouse celebrates an astounding 25 years. Haven’t been to Latina? It’s about time you did.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 10, 2025
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The best cold noodles in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

The Best Bowls of Cold Noodles in Shanghai

Beat the heat while satisfying your taste buds with the best cold noodles in Shanghai from cold soba to Shanghai-style noods to liangpi.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 29, 2025
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Tofu Village: Fresh Tofu at this Chaoxian Restaurant in Hongqiao

Tofu Village (豆腐村) is a Chaoxian restaurant in Hongqiao, Shanghai. Fresh tofu made the traditional way, a whole block for just ¥40.
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  • January 7, 2025
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Coco Crew is a cafe and bar serving coconut based drinks in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Coco Crew: All Things Coconut, Boozy Drinks & Desserts

Coco Crew, a laid-back café and bar dedicated to all things coconut. Tropical vibes, tasty coconut cocktails, and desserts.
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  • July 20, 2023
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Gordon Ramsay opens his first Shanghai restaurant in collaboration with The Harrods Residence.

Gordon Ramsay Opens First Shanghai Restaurant at The Harrods Residence

Celebrity British chef Gordon Ramsay will open his first Shanghai restaurant at private members club The Harrods Residence in Jing’an.
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  • March 4, 2024
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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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