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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.
Shanghai-based chef Danyi Gao, co-founder of Shake Restaurant & Bar, Bun Cha Cha, Bun Cha Cha Grill, and Black Rock. @ Nomfluence

Shanghai F&B Superwomen: Danyi Gao, Shake & Bun Cha Cha

Shanghai-based chef-founder Danyi Gao talks about her origin story, the effects of Covid and lockdown, and future projects.
Rachel Gouk
  • March 2, 2023
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Destination Italian: Bella Vita Bistro Shanghai

Bella Vita Bistrò is a traditional Italian restaurant in Xuhui. Unadulterated Italian dishes in a villa with a spacious rooftop terrace.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 3, 2025
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3 New Openings: Toasty by O’Mills, Gui Bistro, Laduree Shanghai Flagship

O’Mills expands to Jing’an, Guangxi food at Gui Bistro at the Jing’an Kerry Center, and Ladurée opens its Shanghai flagship.
Rachel Gouk
  • July 17, 2025
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Shan Shi Liu, a casual Guizhou restaurant chain in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Guizhou Food in Shanghai: Shan Shi Liu 山石榴

Delicious Guizhou food for under ¥150 at this popular restaurant chain in Shanghai. Sour-spicy soups, fiery stir-frys & comforting noodles.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 12, 2024
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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

FLAIR: Shanghai’s Iconic Rooftop Bar Back in Business

Shanghai’s most iconic rooftop restaurant & bar FLAIR reopens! Dazzling interiors, spectacular views and cocktails. Get 50% off champagne!
Rachel Gouk
  • November 10, 2025
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Sea urchin and brown butter toast, a signature dish at Taian Table, Michelin 3-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

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

New restaurants opening in Shanghai from Stefan Stiller, Paul Pairet, Ladurée, Gaga, Goose Island, Frantzen, Maaemo, and more.
Rachel Gouk
  • February 8, 2023
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3 New Openings: ma-ia-ki, Oliang Bangkok Bistro, Efes

Vos Families group opens yakitori restaurant ma-ia-ki, Thai restaurant Oliang Bangkok Bistro, and Turkish restaurant Efes expands to Puxi.
Rachel Gouk
  • January 3, 2025
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Mozzarella e Vino: Cheese, Deli and Dutch Pancakes

Mozzarella e Vino is a European restaurant in Xuhui that specializes in cheese, serving up general western fare and brunch.
Rachel Gouk
  • March 4, 2024
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Bottega Shanghai opens — serving Neapolitan pizzas and Italian comfort food. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Bottega Shanghai Now Open! Devilishly Delicious Pizzas & Italian Comfort Food

Bottega, purveyor of Neapolitan pizzas and Italian comfort bites is now open in Shanghai! Italian comfort food and excellent vibes.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 10, 2025
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Outbound: Travel To Hong Kong, Stay at the Mandarin Oriental

Travel is on the horizon! Book a stay at the iconic Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and enjoy up to 15% off rooms and more.
Rachel Gouk
  • January 18, 2023
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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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