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Alkemē, Santa Fe, NM

Alkemē

4.7
4.7
504 Reviews
$50 and over
Asian

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Vietnamese, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Executive Chef Erica
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Cross street
    Alkemē is located at 227 Don Garpar Ave at the corner of East Alameda
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Alkemē & Sazón Present: Fish Sauce & Mole.

    $195.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 19, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Two culinary powerhouses unite for an extraordinary evening where tradition, innovation, and global flavors coalesce. Alkemē and Sazón present Fish Sauce & Mole, a multi-course dining experience celebrating the deep-rooted mother sauces of Vietnam and Mexico. This year’s event is made even more remarkable with the presence of Cuong Pham, Founder of Red Boat Fish Sauce, whose globally renowned brand has set the gold standard for purity and craftsmanship. As a trailblazer in Vietnamese cuisine, his presence underscores the profound impact of authentic ingredients in shaping heritage cooking. At the helm of this unforgettable evening are Chef Hue-Chan Karels of Alkemē and Chef Fernando Olea of Sazón—two culinary visionaries whose distinct backgrounds and bold creativity will transform fish sauce and mole into an unexpected and harmonious dialogue of flavors. Prepare to indulge in an exquisite multi-course menu, weaving together the soulful traditions of Vietnam and Mexico in a way never before experienced. An evening of heritage cuisines, reimagined. Tickets will sell out—secure your reservation today! $195 per person | Drink Pairings: $95 plus 20% service fee and tax (transferrable, not refundable)
    Alkemē & Sazón Present: Fish Sauce & Mole. Photo
  • Dinner - Author Viet Thanh Nguyen, The Sympathizer

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 16, 2025 only
    7:30 PM
    Alkemē Presents: Taste of Nostalgia, Loss, and Resilience A dinner celebrating the literary works of Viet Thanh Nguyen Date: May 16, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM Location: Alkemē, Santa Fe Price: $125 per person per 20% gratuity and tax (transferable, not refundable) Alkemē proudly presents Taste of Nostalgia, Loss, and Resilience – a dinner celebrating the literary works of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen, featured author at the 2025 Santa Fe Literary Festival. This exclusive event is an immersive, multi-course journey that reimagines original Vietnamese Heritage Cuisine, where every dish is a culinary tribute to the rich narratives of memory, sorrow, and strength woven throughout Nguyen’s acclaimed storytelling. Drawing inspiration from his groundbreaking work, The Sympathizer—a New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece—this evening explores themes that resonate in his other celebrated works, including Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War, The Refugees, and The Committed. Viet Thanh Nguyen’s profound insights into identity and resilience have earned him a host of literary honors and established him as a leading voice in contemporary literature. Beyond his writing, he is a University Professor at the University of Southern California. His work continues to captivate global audiences—further immortalized by HBO’s adaptation of The Sympathizer directed by Park Chan-wook.
    Dinner - Author Viet Thanh Nguyen, The Sympathizer Photo

What 504 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 in Santa Fe offers a unique fusion of Asian flavors with standout dishes like the "tuna poke" and "Vietnamese coffee flan." Guests rave about the "creative and delicious" tasting menus, "excellent service," and a "warm, inviting atmosphere." This vibrant spot is a "must-visit" for a memorable dining experience.
504 Reviews
  1. Mara

    New Mexico11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we loved everything about this! The decor, the athmosphere, the service, the food and drinks! Thank you for a memorable experience
    AlkemēResponded 1 day ago
    We are delighted to hear that you so enjoyed the experience you had at Alkeme, Mara. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to see you again soon! We will be debuting our spring menu at the beginning of May. It will have a lot of new items for you to sample. Very best, the Alkeme team

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    Fayetteville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I learned to appreciate Vietnamese food while living in Houston for over a decade. I ordered the grilled pork with noodles for my entree. The chef did a magnificent job on the broth and the addition of green papaya was refreshing. The wait staff was attentive. I enjoyed my beet based poke/Indian appetizer as well- yes, this is an Asian fusion spot.
    AlkemēResponded on March 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of your recent dinner at Alkeme. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your grilled pork and beet poke dishes! We hope you will come back again soon to try more of our chef's creations. Look for our refreshed spring menu, which will debut at the beginning of May. Very best wishes, the Alkeme team

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  3. George VIP

    New Mexico14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had yet another amazing meal at Alkemē at Open Kitchen this evening. I had the meat forward tasting menu and Gordon had the fish forward tasting menu. The braised short rib and tumeric cod were stand out delicious. Each dish seemed to be better than the last. Finished it off with a Vietnamese coffee flan! OMG, I think I died and went to heaven. Shout out to our server, Krista, who is one of the best in Santa Fe and of course Hue-Chan was so gracious. An absolutely perfect evening.
    AlkemēResponded on March 17, 2025
    We are so grateful to receive this glowing report of your experience at Alkeme, George. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave it. The braised short rib and turmeric cod are two of our signature dishes; we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed them, along with our coffee flan :-). We hope to see you back at Alkeme again soon. Stay tuned for our refreshed Spring menu, which will be available in early May. Yours sincerely, the Alkeme team

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  4. Mack VIP

    San Antonio27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, ambience and cuisine! Always a treat.
    AlkemēResponded on March 11, 2025
    We are so happy to hear that we hit all the marks for you, Mack! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review. We appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again soon. Very best wishes, the Alkeme team

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  5. JoAnn Ruppert

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative, delicious choices, beautifully presented. It may be the best restaurant in Santa Fe. I live here and eat out frequently-both high end and reasonable cuisines - so I have a very good sense for what's available in town
    AlkemēResponded on March 11, 2025
    We are delighted to hear how much you enjoy your meals at Alkeme, JoAnn. Thank you so much for this kind review. We will spread your lovely words among our staff who will be pleased to know that you count us among your top favorites! We hope to see you again soon; stay tuned for our upcoming spring menu, which will have some exciting new items. Very best, the Alkeme team

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    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took my mom here for her 75th and everyone was just so kind and delightful. The food was absolutely incredible and it didn’t feel stuffy or pretentious. Can’t wait to visit again when we are in town again. Thank you for a lovely experience!
    AlkemēResponded on March 11, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We so appreciate it. We are delighted to hear that your mother's 75th birthday was made extra special by our food, ambiance and service. Please say happy birthday, again, to your mom for us! We hope to see you on your next visit to Santa Fe. Yours sincerely, the Alkeme team

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  7. Benjamin

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an extraordinary experience sitting at a beautiful table in a stunning room designed in red and black, that created a very passionate vibe. Service, food, experience was just over the top. What an exciting place to spend time in.. Hue Chen has curated something very special, with Chef Erica as one of her many secret weapons.LOVE.
    AlkemēResponded on March 3, 2025
    We are so pleased to hear that you felt Alkeme's passion for creating a memorable dining experience during your recent visit, Benjamin! We hope to see you again soon and appreciate the time you took to share your positive feelings on Open Table. With best wishes, the Alkeme team

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  8. Kristi

    New Mexico5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I each had a different tasting menu as part of restaurant week. The pacing of service was perfect with just the right amount of attention. We enjoyed the quiet music that was playing. The food was quite good but not perfect. There were 5 courses and several of the courses were similar to each other. My husband got the fish menu and had two courses with dill aioli. I had two courses with meat and noodles. My husband said everything was good but not quite wow. Overall we thought this was a nice meal.
    AlkemēResponded on March 3, 2025
    Thank you, Kristi, for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad that you noticed that we try hard to pace our dishes appropriately and that our servers were able to provide just the right amount of attention to you and your husband. We hope to see you again! With very best wishes, the Alkeme team

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  9. David

    New Mexico9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the vegan tasting menu. Although everything tasted great, I’m not certain this met all my nutritional needs: a reasonable amount of protein, low levels of saturated fat and more. (I’m on the Ornish lifestyle.) I’ll find out before my next visit.
    AlkemēResponded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you for trying the vegan tasting menu at Alkeme, David, and for taking the time to leave us a review. We are glad to hear that everything tasted great! Very best wishes, the Alkeme team

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  10. Donald

    New Mexico16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic dining experience at Alkeme. We took advantage of the restaurant week special tasting menu and it did not disappoint. Everything was delicious and the service was impeccable. IMHO it is the best restaurant in town. Highly recommended!
    AlkemēResponded on February 27, 2025
    It is wonderful to hear that your dining experience at Alkeme was everything you wanted it to be, Donald! We are grateful that you took the time to leave this lovely review. In a town of many great restaurants it is delightful to read that you would rate us Number One! We hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable meal. With very best wishes, the Alkeme team

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Alkemē is rated 4.7 stars by 504 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. New Mexico
  4. Santa Fe / Mountains
  5. Santa Fe

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Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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