Rachel Gouk

498 posts

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.

Best Places For Sandwiches in Shanghai

Toasted bread stacked with all manner of glorious things — who doesn’t love that? From grilled cheeses to bagel sandwiches, here are my favorite places for sandwiches in Shanghai.

Rachel Gouk

January 9, 2025

Michelin Guide Shanghai 2019 – Full List & Photos

Read on for the full list of Michelin starred restaurants in Shanghai. Plus, exclusive photos from the event, featuring Ultraviolet, Taian Table, PHENIX, and more.

Rachel Gouk

September 14, 2019

The Shanghai Scoop – Food & Drink News (August 2018)

The Shanghai Scoop is a monthly column dedicated to the latest food and drink news happening in Shanghai. An affordable French bistro, a slew of second and third locations, and a haute vegan restaurant on the horizon.

Rachel Gouk

October 9, 2019

The Shanghai Scoop – Food & Drink News (July 2018)

The Shanghai Scoop is a monthly column dedicated to the latest food and drink news happening in Shanghai. The Bund gets new blood, more malls in Shanghai, and a quick look at EDITION Shanghai.

Rachel Gouk

November 16, 2018

Maison Lameloise Shanghai - French Michelin 3-star restaurant opens in Shanghai Tower.

Maison Lameloise Shanghai Delivers On Excellence

Acclaimed French restaurant Maison Lameloise (three Michelin stars, Chagny) opens its second location ever in the Shanghai Tower. The precision in execution and technique is unmistakable and unforgettable. Read on for what lunch at Maison Lameloise has to offer.

Rachel Gouk