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Shinkows

Down the rd. from Higginbothams and St. Stephen's, Ootacamund, India
Ranked #6 of 11 restaurants in Ootacamund
3.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Cuisines: Chinese
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Bangalore, India
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The ambiance of the restaurant was really nice. Though we did not much like the food there. More than anything we found the food quite tasteless. It seemed that the food had been pre-cooked and kept and only few modifications were made at the run time. For example the chili chicken served was chick fried in batter with chili flakes. More

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Kajang, Malaysia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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The food was good and the price is reasonable. I will say it's worth trying. More

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Mysore
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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We had been looking forward to Shinkow's Chinese Restaurant. A lovely couple we'd met in Kerala mentioned it and the Lonely Planet refer to it as an "Ooty Institution". After six weeks on the dusty Indian road, the prospect of a good Chinese meal had our mouths watering. Upon arrival at the restaurant alarm bells began to ring quietly in... More

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Stafford
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We had a super meal here. I had beef with cashew nuts, my husband had sweet and sour chicken and our friend the chilli beef. Definitely recommended if you fancy a change and very reasonably priced More

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

The specialty of these restaurant is that the waiter gives you a pen and paper to write down your order. I liked the practice. It seems to be a very old restaurant considering the interiors, which consists of typical Chinese red colour and dragon head wall hangings. However the waiters were not dressed like that and at least I didnot... More

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Israel
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

The food has a Chinese influence, but it is not a real one. Overall, the food is not cooked well and is soaked with gravy They do not serve tea in the restaurant! Probably the only chinese restaurant in the world without tea. It is overpriced and the punch is that they add 10% service charge to the bill without... More

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Bangalore, India
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

The restaurant is in main road. Nice interiors. But i felt it would have been great , if it had the option of outdoor seating. We tried chicken-pepper soup, chilli chicken, chicken rolls, and fried rice... Rolls were too good... Soup was also very tasty. Rest were okay. Price was okay. I would suggest, You should try once, if you... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Great little shack which is quiet well spread once your inside. Friendly staff and quick service. Soething unique abt this place was that the waiter gave you a pen and a slip to write down the order. Surprised ! Me too ! Actually each disn had a number and we have to write the number on the slip. With a... More

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Chennai (Madras), India
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011

I was shocked when I stepped into Shinkows, it had a board that said "no smoking and strictly no alcohol" , but many people were boozing with their own liqour...the soup was sad, the chilli pork was raw and awful, chilli beef was hard as a rock, noodles a disaster and service poor! This place was highly recomended , may... More

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Bangalore, India
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011

I went to this chinese restaurant after recommendation from few blogs on the net. Folks, this should be in your MUST do list in. Ooty. Even ambience is not that great, the food is really good. And prices damn cheap. The chicken spring rolls were amazing. I will definitely visit this place again. More

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