Shinkows
Shinkow's Chinese Restaurant
A Chinese restaurant founded in 1954, with red gingham tablecloths in a historic building, a nostalgic spot in the hill town of Ooty.
Founded in 1954 by a Chinese family, the restaurant occupies an old building on Commissioners Road. Red gingham tablecloths and wooden tables preserve the old-time atmosphere, and diners write their orders on paper by number. Often mentioned dishes include Yangzhou fried noodles, chilli chicken, chop suey and garlic prawns, and portions are generous. Reservations are not taken, so arrive before 12:30 for lunch or 19:00 for dinner. The platform rating is about 3.5, and some regulars feel quality has slipped, so it suits those who want the old-restaurant atmosphere most. Parking near the entrance is limited. For two, about INR 800–850.
Opening hours
12:00–16:00, 18:30–21:45 (listings vary; call ahead to confirm)
Nearby sights
- St. Stephen's Church, Ooty
- Government Rose Garden, Ooty
- Nilgiri Mountain Railway
- Government Botanical Garden, Ooty
- Ooty Lake
- Tea Factory & Tea Museum, Ooty
- Ketti Valley View Point
- Doddabetta Peak