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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.

New Oh! Brunch Club at The Shanghai EDITION

Shanghai Tavern at The Shanghai EDITION launches an all-new brunch in collaboration with Finnish design house Marimekko. Brunch from ¥268, free-flow from ¥498!
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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New Bistro Menu & Brunch at Head In The Clouds

Head In The Clouds is an all-day bistro and brunch restaurant on Zhenning Lu in Changning district. Western bistro dishes with an Asian twist and daily brunch.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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4 Budget-Friendly Sushi Bars in Shanghai with Quality Fish

Don’t want to commit to omakase? Here are four affordable sushi bar counters in Shanghai serving up quality fish for a casual meal. Good sushi for under ¥200!
Rachel Gouk
  • October 29, 2024
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Yuangu Yunjing, a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Shanghai.

Yuangu: Elegant Creative Chinese, Gorgeous Design

Yuangu Yunjing is a creative Chinese restaurant popular for its beautiful design aesthetic and afternoon tea. The food is excellent, as is the service.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 31, 2024
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Spicy Gangster: Chongqing Specialties Bring The Heat

Spicy Gangster is a Sichuan restaurant that specializes in Chongqing specialty dishes, located in Jing’an district, Shanghai. A fiery, chili-loaded meal awaits.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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French Pastries at VERIE Bakehouse in Xintiandi

Located on the ground floor of Xintiandi Style II is VERIE Bakehouse, a bakery churning out some seriously buttery viennoiseries.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Ting, pastry-inspired fine dining restaurant in Xintiandi

TING by Frederic Jaros: Pastry-Inspired Fine Dining in Xintiandi

Through a concealed door at VERIE Bakehouse is TING, a pastry-inspired fine dining restaurant by Frédéric Jaros in Xintiandi.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Cilan Shanghai: Western Chinese With A Modern Twist

Cilan is contemporary restaurant in Shanghai serving up cuisine from Western China with a modern twist, backed by Xibo founder Atina Kuo and chef Sean Bai.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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Antique Garden cocktail bar and cafe near Sinan Mansions, Shanghai. Photo @ Nomfluence

Antique Garden: A Quirky, Curio-Filled Bar Near Sinan Mansions

Near Sinan Mansions is Antique Garden, a cafe-bar established in 2006. It’s a quirky space filled with curio trinkets and has a unique cocktail bar setting.
Rachel Gouk
  • October 8, 2024
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Hanok is a Korean bar and eatery in Jingan, Shanghai Photo @ Nomfluence

Hanok: A Cool Korean Bar & Eatery in Jing’an

Hanok is visually enticing Korean bar and eatery in Jing’an that deals in seltzers, cocktails, and Korean spirits. A slick yet casual space with upbeat ambiance.
Rachel Gouk
  • August 28, 2025
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