NOMFLUENCE - A SHANGHAI FOOD AND DRINK BLOG

Michelin Guide Shanghai 2021: Starred Restaurants and Bib Gourmands

The 2021 Michelin Guide for Shanghai was announced today, awarding 43 restaurants in Shanghai with stars. This marks the fifth edition of the guide.

Rachel Gouk of Nomfluence does a Malaysian BBQ pop-up at Mikkeller Shanghai

Nomfluence X Mikkeller: Malaysian BBQ Oct 24

I’m back with another pop-up, this time at Mikkeller Tasting Room. Malaysian dishes fired on the barbecue—smoked rendang brisket, ayam percik and more.

In memoriam: Shanghai chef Austin Hu of Heritage by Madison. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Open Letter: Remembering Shanghai Chef Austin Hu

A heartfelt letter by Elysia Bagley, Managing Editor at DRiNK remembering Shanghai chef Austin Hu, who passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

Where to eat unagi don in Shanghai—Japanese eel rice. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence

Craving: Unadon Japanese Eel Rice at Manzhong

There’s only one item on the menu at Manzhong, and it’s unagi don. Eat Japanese eel rice at this shoebox of a restaurant in downtown Shanghai.

Staycation: Xijiao State Guest Hotel, Shanghai

Located in Hongqiao, Shanghai, Xijiao State Guest House Hotel is a wonder to behold—200 acres of green gardens and an escape for city life? Sign me up.

All you can eat dim sum at YEN CHA Chinese restaurant at the W Shanghai. @ Nomfluence

Unlimited Dim Sum Brunch at YEN CHA, W Shanghai

The W Shanghai just launched a new dim sum brunch at YEN. It’s all-you-can-eat for ¥268 and it’s pretty damn good. And of course, there’s free-flow.

Deals Galore! ALDI Opens 8th Store in Shanghai’s Hongkou District

That’s right! ALDI is taking over Shanghai. The international retailer is opening its eighth store in Shanghai’s Hongkou District this weekend, September 12.

Oha Eatery, a restaurant in Shanghai that specializes in experimental Guizhou food.

Oha Eatery: Experimental Guizhou Food Fusion in Shanghai

Oha Eatery is a restaurant in Shanghai that specializes in experimental Guizhou food. Tree bark, “sours” and more on the new menu.

New Brasserie in Shanghai: Vesta Blackstone Garden

Vesta Blackstone Garden is a new all-day brasserie located within the thriving Blackstone Apartments complex on Fuxing Zhong Lu, Shanghai.

Botong Sikdang Opens in Jing’an: More Korean Grilled Pork!

Botong Sikdang is a Korean restaurant in Shanghai that specializes in grilled pork and banchan. It’s wildly popular and worth the wait. Store #2 in Jing’an.