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Shinkows

Down the rd. from Higginbothams and St. Stephen's, Ooty, India
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Ranked #10 of 25 restaurants in Ooty
Cuisines: Chinese
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Bangalore, India
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Good food but very hot and crowded in May. Although we had a booking we had to wait for some time. The restauraunt was very crowded and hot because of lack of ventilation. The food was very good and as a regular haunt during our school days, this is always a must visit restauraunt during out class get togethers.

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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The waiters seemed not to want any business. It was almost as though they were on strike. The quality of food too seemed to deteriorated. We have been eating here over the past 4 decades. It has been our favourite place and I felt very sad to see its downhill slide.

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The food here is great, there is just no arguing about that, the service is good but needs a lot of improvement. i visited this place twice and on the second occasion was made to wait for 45 mins, not just me but a whole lot of others, there is absolutely no sense of first come first serve, you can... More

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Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The multiple rooms on both sides Hotel you see here and at madikere Coorg is a new experience.But the food seems to be Nepali chinese.Only few old waiters have the charm.Location is good and if you are a foodie go for it after you have gone to star places in OOTY for meals.

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

If you want good chinese food, then head to this place. Another good thing about this place is that you also get Beef and pork along with chicken & fish dishes. Slightly on the expensive side. Its an old place with service staff that have been working for many years. Service is not great. But in the end the food... More

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

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Wayanad
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

The food was ok, expected much more - but its the same old shinkows - if you crave for chinese when you are in ooty. then its the only place

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Bangalore, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Central location. If you are early you will get parking. Passable food, but possibly the most popular "Indian Chinese" place in Ooty. The staff are casual but not rude. Try it if you are looking for Chinese food.

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

An old place -still run in the old way.Love the way orders are taken. The dishes arent brought out too quick - but when its so cold outside, its a pleasure to linger over a warm meal Food is nice without being outstanding. The tender beef is very popular. Very reasonable rates.

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Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

A very colonial look of the vicinity down the Higginbotham's Book, is a cross road with yet another Old Colonial place. This is Shinkows and that look will push you to go in. I have always seen the place bustling with people. Close sitting arrangement gives a cosy look of the place. The menu is selective and precise. The best... More

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