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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.
The Best Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing 葱油饼) in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Best Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing) in Shanghai

Looking for the best scallion pancakes in Shanghai? From street carts to popular chains, here’s where to eat the savory Chinese snack.
Rachel Gouk
  • July 5, 2025
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Bella Vita is a casual Italian restaurant in Jing'a, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

​Bella Vita Jing’an: Solid Pizzas & Generous Grill Platters

Bella Vita is a casual Italian restaurant in Jing’an that does good, simple, and tasty Italian comfort food—pizzas, pastas & grilled meats.
Rachel Gouk
  • September 24, 2025
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Michelin Young Chef Award recipient and Asia's 50 Best chef Jason Liu opens Ling Long in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Ling Long Shanghai: Chinese Fine Dining by Chef Jason Liu

Chef Jason Liu of Michelin and Asia’s 50 Best fame opens Ling Long Shanghai, a contemporary Chinese fine dining restaurant.
Rachel Gouk
  • January 16, 2024
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Sunday seafood brunch buffet at the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Sunday Seafood Buffet at The Waldorf Astoria Shanghai

The Waldorf Astoria Shanghai has a Sunday seafood brunch buffet loaded with premium seafood and dry-aged steaks! ¥698 for Nomfluence readers!
Rachel Gouk
  • September 18, 2025
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8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana is a Michelin two-star Italian restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Michelin-Starred Lunch at 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, Shanghai

8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA is a Michelin two-star Italian restaurant in Shanghai. Don’t have deep pockets? Try the lunch to whet your palate.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 11, 2024
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Maison Gingko, a Cantonese restaurant in Gubei, Shanghai serving traditional banquet-style dishes.

Traditional Cantonese & Showpiece Banquet Dishes at Maison Gingko

Maison Gingko (文杏馆·臻) is a traditional Cantonese restaurant in Gubei, Shanghai. Expect showy dishes like Jinhua Yushu chicken for dinner.
Rachel Gouk
  • March 12, 2023
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A Guide to restaurants and bars in Shanghai by Nomfluence.

The Shanghai Scoop: Food & Drink News (March 2023)

Michelin restaurants Narisawa (Tokyo) and Ling Long (Beijing) to open in Shanghai. Omakase from Chef Terada-San, Fuchun’s xiaolongbaos are back.
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  • March 12, 2023
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Yak & Yeti is a Himalayan restaurant in Shanghai serving Nepalese, Tibetan, and Indian food. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Yak & Yeti: Food From the Himalayan Mountain Range

Yak & Yeti is a Himalayan restaurant in Shanghai serving mostly Nepalese food in addition to Tibetan, Indian, and Chinese dishes.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 24, 2023
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Mimi and Tiantian Wang, co-founders of RAC and Ze-Tian. @ Nomfluence

Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Twins Mimi and Tiantian Wang

Co-founders Mimi Wang of popular cafe RAC and Tiantian Wang of national dorayaki chain Ze-Tian. Twins in the same industry share their story.
Rachel Gouk
  • March 7, 2023
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Shinohara "Nana" Noriko, co-founder and CEO of BFB Group, Bottega Shanghai.

Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Shinohara “Nana” Noriko, Co-Founder of Bottega Shanghai

Nana is the co-founder & CEO of BFB Group that runs ultra-popular Neapolitan pizza restaurant Bottega, which just opened in Shanghai.
Rachel Gouk
  • March 7, 2023
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