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.
Botong Sikdang is a Korean restaurant that is all about barbecue pork and banchan. This cozy, lovable slice of Korean hospitality is courtesy of the team behind Jeju Izakaya and Belloco.
High Yaki is a Japanese restaurant in Shanghai that does yakitori, yakiniku, and dry-aged beef. It is fantastic and should be high on your to-eat list.
Pass Residence is a natural wine bar and café that serves an Italian-inclined menu of antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. Instantly likeable and affordable.
DRiNK Magazine and Thirsty Work Productions presented the DMBA 2019 on December 9, honoring the drinks industry in Asia. See the full list of winners here.