There’s nothing particularly distinctive about Sky High. With predictable international fare and predictable surroundings, this long-standing eatery neither leaves us wholly satisfied nor utterly disappointed. Sitting across from The Government Lottery Office, Sky High is known as a pit stop for late night suppers. The atmosphere is typical of what you would expect at any khaotom shop—think a food court-like, air-con dining room filled with a cluster of tables and the constant buzz of chattering office workers and expats. In the front are displays of standard side dishes to go with your boiled rice, ranging from ubiquitous Chinese pickled mustard salad and stir-fried morning glory to more elaborate fare like steamed seabass in spicy lime sauce. In addition to khaotom dishes, Sky High also offers a vast selection of Thai, Chinese and average Western dishes like steaks and sandwiches. Unfortunately, the lengthy menu is repetitive, so don’t be surprised to see stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts, followed by stir-fried beef with cashew nuts. Prices are relatively high considering that you are paying for run-of-the-mill food. The hot hors d’oeuvres platter (or “a mix of this and that” according to our waitress) included only a handful of roasted cashew nuts, lukewarm sausages and deep-fried seafood—a letdown. The cockles salad was pleasant but unremarkable. Our main problem with Sky High is the temperature of the food. Many dishes that should have been served hot arrived lukewarm and, more often than not, cold. The three-flavored shrimps arrived at room temperature, sitting in a pond of sweet orangish sauce, while the muu pad namlieb (stir-fried minced pork with Chinese olives) screamed to be let back into the pan for a little warmth. Service is decent as the waiters pop up to check in with you regularly. In a nutshell, Sky High doesn’t soar nearly as high as its moniker suggests—not exactly unpalatable but definitely a “stuck in the neighborhood” address.
