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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.

CE LA VI Shanghai To Close—For Good?

CE LA VI Shanghai is closing after 3 months of operations, official statement pending. The bar/club/restaurant on the Bund opened October 2019.
Rachel Gouk
  • February 24, 2020
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Best practices for restaurant operations during the coronavirus - safety measures for guests and staff

Restaurant Operations Guidelines During Coronavirus

A guideline of practices for restaurant operations during the coronavirus. A shared document with information on safety measures for guests and staff.
Rachel Gouk
  • May 8, 2020
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February 5, 2020, Shanghai — Survey results of the impact of the coronavirus on restaurants in Shanghai. By Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Impact of Coronavirus on Restaurants in Shanghai

How will the coronavirus impact restaurants in Shanghai? Results from an independent survey done by Nomfluence show a snapshot of how diners and restaurant operators feel about the situation.
Rachel Gouk
  • May 8, 2020
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Beef tartare at Heritage by Madison, one of the best new restaurants in Shanghai 2019. Photo by Rachel Gouk

9 Best New Shanghai Restaurants in 2019

Here are my picks of the best new restaurants in Shanghai that opened in 2019. From sensational openings to ramen, brunch features, and gastrolounges.
Rachel Gouk
  • February 2, 2020
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Botong Sikdang, a popular Korean restaurant in Shanghai that does grilled pork and banchan. Photo by Rachel Gouk.

Botong Sikdang: Korean Grilled Pork and Banchan

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.
Rachel Gouk
  • January 31, 2023
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J.Boroski is an enigmatic cocktail bar in Shanghai that does high-caliber cocktails. The door is hidden and there is no cocktail menu. Photo by Rachel Gouk

Enigmatic Cocktail Bar J.Boroski Opens in Shanghai

J.Boroski is a secluded cocktail bar that does high-caliber bespoke drinks in Jing’an. The entrance-way is hidden and there is no menu.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 15, 2023
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High Yaki: A Winning Formula of Yakitori and Yakiniku

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.
Rachel Gouk
  • July 30, 2025
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Revisited: Michelin 1-Star Maison Lameloise Shanghai

French fine dining at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, a Michelin one-star restaurant in the Shanghai Tower. Here’s what you can expect from lunch.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 9, 2020
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Pass Residence for Antipasti, Pizza, and Natural Wine

Pass Residence is a natural wine bar and café that serves an Italian-inclined menu of antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. Instantly likeable and affordable.
Rachel Gouk
  • November 15, 2023
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The Shanghai Scoop – Food & Drink News (December 2019)

Cocktail bars with strong food menus, One ITC mall, and a massive indoor mini-golf concept from the people behind Cages.
Rachel Gouk
  • January 8, 2020
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