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| Shinkows | |
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 Interior view of the restaurant in 2009 | |
 Interactive map of Shinkows | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1954 |
| Head chef | Liao Pao Chun and Linda Chun |
| Food type | Chinese |
| Location | Summer House Colony, Upper Bazar, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India |
Shinkows is a historic Chinese restaurant in Ooty, India[1].
History
[edit]Established in 1954, it began as a shoe shop run by Chinese immigrant Liao Shinkows, who came to Ooty from Guangdong via Kolkata in early 1900s[2]. After his father's death in 1964, his son, Liao Pao Chun, took over the business. The business evolved from broader services, from basic breakfast and tea to a focus on Chinese cuisine by the mid-1970s[3]. It is famous for its Chilli chicken often referenced by menu number #13A, American/Chinese chopsuey, fried rice and noodle variations, sweet and sour pork, and Chilli beef or pork[1].
As of July 2026, it remains a family-run establishment, with Powks and his wife, Linda, continuing to operate it daily. The restaurant is known for its authentic Hakka-style Chinese cuisine, prepared using local ingredients and house-made sauces[1].
Reception
[edit]The restaurant has long been a popular dining spot for boarding school students from Ooty and the surrounding areas[4].
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Jeshi, K. (2025-12-26). "Shinkows in Udhagamandalam: The Chinese restaurant has been serving nostalgia, friendship, comfort, and its legendary chilli chicken from 1954". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
- ↑ Ravichandran, B. (2019-10-11). "Chinese ethnic food, a hit in Ooty | Chinese ethnic food, a hit in Ooty". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
- ↑ Chandran, Divya (2018-08-30). "Boarders' delight: Ooty's iconic Shinkow restaurant". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
- ↑ "Wok back in time". The Hindu. 2009-12-11. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
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