Shinkows

Shinkows is a historic Chinese restaurant in Ooty, India[1].

Shinkows
Shinkows
Interior view of the restaurant in 2009
Map
Interactive map of Shinkows
Restaurant information
Established1954
Head chefLiao Pao Chun and Linda Chun
Food typeChinese
LocationSummer House Colony, Upper Bazar, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India

Shinkows is a historic Chinese restaurant in Ooty, India[1].

History

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

The restaurant has long been a popular dining spot for boarding school students from Ooty and the surrounding areas[4].

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Chandran, Divya (2018-08-30). "Boarders' delight: Ooty's iconic Shinkow restaurant". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
  4. ^ "Wok back in time". The Hindu. 2009-12-11. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
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