Alkemē

4.7 (532)

$50 and over

Asian

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

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2 people

9 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:00

Booked 5 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
(505) 982-9704
Website
https://alkeme-santafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Executive Chef Erica

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

Miso Shiitake BisqueUS$85.00
Table service of velvety miso shiitake bisque with vegetable dashi custard | braised wild mushrooms (gluten free, vegetarian)
Bún Chả Hà Nội – Northern Vietnamese Street Food Grilled Pork & Rice NoodlesUS$85.00
Grilled pork slices and pork patties in warm broth of fish sauce, lime, and garlic | rice vermicelli | pickled green papaya and carrots | lettuce and fresh herbs (gluten free, dairy free)
Bánh Xèo-French-Inspired Vietnamese Rice CrêpeUS$85.00
Reimagining the beloved French-inspired Vietnamese crêpe made with rice flour | braised pork belly | zucchini, squash, onions | fresh herbs | Vietnamese pesto | Vietnamese dipping sauce (gluten free, dairy free)
Cơm Tấm – Vietnamese Broken Rice with Charred Lemongrass Skirt Steak and Steamed Pork and Egg TerrineUS$85.00
A humble dish from the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s rice basket, and a quintessential part of Vietnamese food culture | reimagined and served with Vietnamese chimichurri, housemade pickles and Vietnamese dipping sauce (gluten free)
Bánh Flan Cà Phê – Vietnamese Coffee FlanUS$85.00
Almond meringues (gluten free, vegetarian)

Tasting Menu 2

$85 per person plus tax + optional $35 per person sake pairing plus tax

Housemade Rice Paper-Nori Crackers with Trio Sauce FlightUS$85.00
Gochujang aioli | dill aioli | peanut-hoisin (gluten free)
Hawaiian Off-the-Hook Tuna Poke in Indian-Street Food Pani Puri VesselsUS$85.00
Raw sashimi grade Yellowfin tuna | soy | sesame oil | red onions | lime zest and juice (contains soy, dairy free)
Chả Cá – Crispy Turmeric and Dill CodUS$85.00
A twist on the Hà Nội, Northern Vietnamese specialty | dill cod | turmeric oil | Asian herb oil | green apple salad | pickled red onions
Pan Fried Whole Trout with Viet-Cajun Coconut SauceUS$85.00
Lemongrass, ginger, fish sauce, and Louisiana Cajun spice | coconut milk | sautéed garlic bok choy | crispy leeks | fresh herbs | Chinese doughnut (dairy free)
Seasonal Fruit ParfaitUS$85.00
Yuzu honey whipped cream | crispy almond tuile cookies (vegetarian)

Tasting Menu 3

$75 per person plus tax + optional $35 per person sake pairing plus tax

Alchemist SaladUS$75.00
Purple and Napa cabbage | Vietnamese pickles and edamame | crispy yowon noodles | fresh herbs | Vietnamese vegan lime vinaigrette | crisp shallots (gluten free, vegan)
Hawaiian Roasted Beets Poke in Indian-Street Food Pani Puri VesselsUS$75.00
Soy sauce | sesame oil | red onions | lime zest and juice (contains soy, vegan)
Bánh Xèo – French-Inspired Vietnamese Rice Crêpe – Vegan VersionUS$75.00
Reimagining the beloved French-inspired Vietnamese crêpe made with rice flour | zucchini, squash, onions | fresh herbs | Vietnamese pesto | Vietnamese sauce | housemade Vietnamese vegan dipping sauce (gluten free, vegan)
Cà Tím Xào Xã – Caramelized Lemongrass Japanese Eggplant with Kabocha Squash RisottoUS$75.00
Kabocha squash sweet rice risotto with coconut milk | housemade vegan fish sauce | Thai basil-almond gremolata | sautéed winter greens (gluten free, vegan)
Bánh Napoleon Sô-Cô-La - Vietnamese NapoleonUS$75.00
Layers of crisp Vietnamese artisan rice paper | chocolate avocado mousse | orange brandy caramelized mango (gluten free, vegan)

What 532 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

Noise • Moderate

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 unique blend of Asian flavors. Guests praise the "exceptional service" and "beautifully presented" tasting menus. The restaurant is celebrated for its "relaxing and classy" atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. Chef Hue-Chan Karels' warm hospitality adds to the "unforgettable" experience.

532 Reviews

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Manuel
New Mexico2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very nice experience in Santa Fe culinary scene. Explore new asian fusion Cuisine. Bravo!
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Nic VIP
Las Vegas80 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alkeme is an exquisite fine Asian dining experience. There were elements of Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean amd Hawaiian cuisine. I highly recommend. I suggest choosing from the tasting menu. The cocktails are also delicious
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ashby VIP
Phoenix / Arizona31 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days 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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Laura VIP
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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Maryellen
New Mexico2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 30 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Had been to this restaurant before and had a really outstanding meal but was a tad bit disappointed this time. Some of the mains were drowned out with garnish. However the service was excellent.
AlkemēResponded 7 days ago
Hi Maryellen, thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, we truly appreciate it. In Vietnamese cuisine, what might be considered “garnish” in other traditions is actually an essential part of the dish. For example, with the trout, the herbs, arugula, and pickled red onions are all meant to be enjoyed together to create a balanced and harmonious flavor. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share a bit about our culinary culture with you. And thank you for your kind comments on our service, something we take great pride in.
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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 on 1 June 2025
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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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 on 1 June 2025
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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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 on 1 June 2025
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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Rebecca
Denver4 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 on 1 June 2025
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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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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Alkemē is rated 4.7 stars by 532 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 5 times today

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

Website
https://alkeme-santafe.com/
Phone number
(505) 982-9704

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun

Alkemē

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Tasting Menu 1

Miso Shiitake BisqueUS$85.00

Bún Chả Hà Nội – Northern Vietnamese Street Food Grilled Pork & Rice NoodlesUS$85.00

Bánh Xèo-French-Inspired Vietnamese Rice CrêpeUS$85.00

Cơm Tấm – Vietnamese Broken Rice with Charred Lemongrass Skirt Steak and Steamed Pork and Egg TerrineUS$85.00

Bánh Flan Cà Phê – Vietnamese Coffee FlanUS$85.00

Tasting Menu 2

Housemade Rice Paper-Nori Crackers with Trio Sauce FlightUS$85.00

Hawaiian Off-the-Hook Tuna Poke in Indian-Street Food Pani Puri VesselsUS$85.00

Chả Cá – Crispy Turmeric and Dill CodUS$85.00

Pan Fried Whole Trout with Viet-Cajun Coconut SauceUS$85.00

Seasonal Fruit ParfaitUS$85.00

Tasting Menu 3

Alchemist SaladUS$75.00

Hawaiian Roasted Beets Poke in Indian-Street Food Pani Puri VesselsUS$75.00

Bánh Xèo – French-Inspired Vietnamese Rice Crêpe – Vegan VersionUS$75.00

Cà Tím Xào Xã – Caramelized Lemongrass Japanese Eggplant with Kabocha Squash RisottoUS$75.00

Bánh Napoleon Sô-Cô-La - Vietnamese NapoleonUS$75.00

What 532 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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