Dinner in the Sky, the gravity-defying dining pop-up that originated in Belgium in 2006, has made its way to Bangkok, finding a home for the next two months right in the heart of Sukhumvit. Time Out was invited to be one of the first in the city to dine while being suspended 45 meters up in the air. It’s an intimidating thought and definitely not for the faint-hearted, but it’s also one of those tremendous once-in-a-lifetime things you’ll never forget.
Dinner in the Sky is located right by Dinosaur Planet, within walking distance from the Phrom Phong BTS station (free parking is available at Emporium). After signing the legal disclaimer, you’re escorted to an air-conditioned lounge where you get a first look at the massive crane and majestic dining table that will—literally—take you to new dining heights. We suggest using the restroom before take-off as each meal lasts an hour with no adjustments for toilet breaks. A round can accommodate 22 diners, each of whom is strapped to a chair from the waist up via a harness—pretty much similar to what they have in rollercoaster rides.
Forty-five meters doesn’t sound that high, but it shouldn’t be underestimated either. The experience of being up in the sky with only a footrest to support your dangling feet is pretty scary. (No flip-flops or high-heeled pumps—don’t say we didn’t warn you!) It’s scarier for those seated at each corner of the table as there’s literally nothing next to you (so try not to look down) although these are the best seats for photo ops. Eventually, you adjust to the height and become more comfortable being strapped up in the sky (after a glass of wine, in our case), and begin to enjoy the stunning views of Sukhumvit’s glittering skyscrapers. It also helps that the entire set-up does make for really amazing selfies.
Each meal is prepared by Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit executive chef Gaetano Palumbo, who offers a four-course treat of your choice. We opted for the vegetarian option, which was surprisingly scrumptious. But don’t expect any fancy presentation as each dish needs to be easily transportable and easy to prepare for the catering crew to serve to 22 diners within an hour.
This sky-high experience doesn’t come cheap. A meal atop a 200-ton, European-made telescopic boom crane will set you back B4,990 on weekdays and B5,390 on weekends. Dinners are offered twice a day at 18:00 (sunset view) and 19:30 (night view).
Book your seats at www.dinnerinthesky.co.th