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Alkemē, Santa Fe, NM

Alkemē

4.7 (530)
$50 and over
Asian
227 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2119

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Welcome to Alkemē where dining is a unique culture-to-table experience. We are honored to be a 2024 James Beard Award Best New Restaurant Semifinalist!

Our food menu is Vietnamese heritage cuisine reimagined. Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Karels and Executive Chef Erica Tai are reinterpreting heirloom recipes from their culinary roots to create dishes that are innovative yet steeped in tradition and culture. We offer 3 tasting menus, a seasonal a la carte menu, dim sum brunch on Saturdays, and a full-liquor beverage menu with creative cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.

Our patio is open from Spring through Fall. Our indoor dining space has 3 dining rooms & a bar:
> Main Dining Room is vibrant and modern
> Dawn Dining Room is warm and inviting and can seat large parties from 6 to 14
> Indochine Room (aka "The Red Room") exudes passion and intimacy

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Vietnamese, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–20:45
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Executive Chef Erica
  • Area
    Santa Fe
  • Cross Street
    Alkemē is located at 227 Don Garpar Ave at the corner of East Alameda
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 530 people are saying

Alkemē reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Mexico

    Innovative

  • New Mexico

    Healthy

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Service

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alkemē offers a "wonderful, creative and delicious" dining experience with a blend of Asian fusion flavors. The "tasting menus" are a highlight, featuring inventive dishes like the "miso shiitake bisque" and "braised short rib". The atmosphere is "relaxing and classy", complemented by "excellent service". Highly recommended for special occasions.
529 Reviews
  1. ashby VIP

    Phoenix31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect evening dining on the patio. Busy intersection so motorcycles a little loud one time, everything else perfect. Great food and exceptional service.

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  2. Laura VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was spectacular, so unique and delicious, and our server Krista was fabulous, friendly, knowledgeable, energetic, and fun!

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  3. Gerald

    New Mexico20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was very good, the food was quite tasty. I would recommend giving it a try.
    AlkemēResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us, especially the food service. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope you come dine with us again soon! Best wishes, The Alkeme Team

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  4. Scott

    New Mexico4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service, ambience and staff were excellent. We ordered the "meat forward" tasting menu. Some of the dishes were excellent, one or two were disappointing. We also ordered the desert from the vegetarian tasting menu - chocolate and avocado Napoleon - which was outstanding. If I go back I will skip the tasting menu and order individual dishes.
    AlkemēResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much Scott for your review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance, service, and our Vietnamese Napoleon dessert. The a-la-carte menu is a great option if you would like to create your own dining experience with us and enjoy many of the dishes you loved from our tasting menus. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best wishes, The Alkeme Team

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  5. Angie

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fabulous. The tasting menu is wonderful and good portions. Lemongrass steak dish delectable and miso shiitake bisque out of this world.
    AlkemēResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your generous review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tasting menus, especially the lemongrass skirt steak and miso shiitake bisque. We can't wait to welcome you back soon for another fabulous meal! Very best, The Alkeme Team

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  6. Rebecca

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Unique and interesting, but delicious all the same!
    AlkemēResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and found the dishes unique and delicious, we can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  7. pat

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly environment. The menu is well done and there are selections for all different categories of "foodies". We enjoyed the various testing menus and the mixologist selections. Excellent food from all of the menus. Very enjoyable evening of dining.
    AlkemēResponded on 19 May 2025
    Thank you for such a generous review! We're so glad you enjoyed the variety across our menus and the selections from our mixologist—it’s wonderful to hear it all came together for an enjoyable evening. Our team takes pride in creating a welcoming space where guests can explore bold, layered flavors. We hope to host you again soon!

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  8. Bruce VIP

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique offering with many wonderful flavors. Truly a food lover's restaurant
    AlkemēResponded on 19 May 2025
    Thank you so much! We’re honored to be called a food lover’s restaurant—that’s exactly who we create for. Our menu is inspired by the diverse and layered flavors of Asian cuisines, and we love sharing that cultural richness with our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for more.

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  9. SCOTT VIP

    Austin40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service. Quiet ambience. Not your typical Santa Fe dining experience and well worth the visit!
    AlkemēResponded on 19 May 2025
    Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and peaceful atmosphere. It means a lot to hear that Alkemē offered a unique Santa Fe experience—we love sharing something a little different. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  10. Randal

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible; presentation and taste were both superb.
    AlkemēResponded on 19 May 2025
    Thank you so much! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the presentation and flavors of the dishes. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious experience.

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Alkemē is rated 4.7 stars by 530 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Santa Fe / Mountains
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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Alkemē

227 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2119

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Alkemē is located at 227 Don Garpar Ave at the corner of East Alameda
  • Area
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–20:45
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Vietnamese, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Executive Chef Erica
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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