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Alkemē, Santa Fe, NM

Alkemē

4.7
4.7
442 Reviews
$50 and over
Asian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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 Asian 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 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (505) 982-9704
  • 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

What 442 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Best Food

  • New Mexico

    Innovative

  • New Mexico

    Healthy

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Overall

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Food

  • 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 "fantastic experience" with its creative Asian fusion cuisine. Known for "excellent food and service," this culinary gem delights with innovative tasting menus and imaginative cocktails. Guests rave about the "unique flavors" and the attentive, knowledgeable staff, making it a "must-visit" destination.

442 Reviews
  1. Pamela

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy dim light back room table, pleasant environment and attentive staff. The food was very creative, different preperation and textures than we have experienced! Our family Enjoyed it very much!

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  2. karen

    Tucson

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was superb and innovative. We will be back. My only concern is that I ordered a glass of raising, and was served a dry white wine--but I knew enough to tell the difference and another glass was brought to me. Not a problem.

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  3. Renee

    New Mexico

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a beautiful dinner with friends last night. The staff were attentive and personable. The food was well prepared and tasty. The ambience was conducive to a night of great food and conversation. We were not rushed and felt taken care of. We will return!
    AlkemēResponded on November 18, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a lovely evening with us at Alkemē . It's great to know that the food, atmosphere, and service contributed to a memorable night with friends. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another fantastic experience!

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  4. Amy

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little disappointed with the dim sum brunch, which we had been looking forward to. Very nice and friendly service; food was good but not memorable. We will be back to Alkeme, but not for the dim sum.
    AlkemēResponded on November 17, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you appreciated our service and enjoyed the food, but we’re sorry to learn that our dim sum brunch didn’t fully meet your expectations. Ensuring our guests have an exceptional dining experience is very important to us, and your feedback helps us grow and improve. Our Executive Chef will reach out to you shortly, as we'd like to learn more about your experience to better understand how we can enhance our dim sum brunch. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide a more memorable dining experience. Thank you.

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  5. David

    Palm Springs

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our most excellent meal with exquisite food, romantic atmosphere and dinner music. We had TAIWANESE-INSPIRED APPLEWOOD SMOKED BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB Hand-pulled noodles | sesame spiced sauce | pickled mustard greens |sautéed garlic bok choy, Ý BÚN CHẢ HÀ NỘI - NORTHERN VIETNAMESE STREET FOOD GRILLED PORK & RICE NOODLES 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, and BÁNH NAPOLEON SO-CO-LA - VIETNAMESE NAPOLEON Layers of crisp Vietnamese artisan rice paper | chocolate avocado mousse || orange brandy caramelized mango.
    AlkemēResponded on November 18, 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed our heritage cuisine and ambiance here at Alkemē. It sounds like you had a truly memorable experience. We’re thrilled that everything—from the food to the ambiance—came together for an excellent evening. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delightful meal!

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  6. Kay

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming little restaurant with friendly service and delicious, Asian-fusion cooking. Cocktails are inventive - I had the Pho Sho, which was tart & a little spicy & delicious. Food is creative, with an inventive use of Vietnamese & Taiwanese spices. Many of the dishes are vegan and / or gluten free, & are labeled clearly on the menu. I had the Vietnamese crepe with veggies, which was tender & tasty. Followed with the branzino, which was yummy. Dessert was a clever "napoleon" that was also vegan & gluten free. The wine list is decent & pairs well with the food. So happy to have this funky, fun place in Santa Fe!
    AlkemēResponded on November 18, 2024
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience with us, from our inventive cocktails like the Pho Sho to our Asian heritage cuisine. We take pride in offering flavorful, inclusive options, and we’re glad you appreciated the variety. We're so happy to be part of the Santa Fe dining scene, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another fun and delicious meal!

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  7. Taylor

    Austin

    42 reviews

    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First a prospective diner should know that the staff at Alkeme and the service was excellent. They have some VERY interesting cocktails and it's worth a visit. We did the tasting menu for two, both the meat and seafood 'forward' menus. Some items were good, others missed the mark. The theme seems to be an asian cuisine take on famous multi-cultural 'heritage' dishes (aka home style foods) but it got a little confusing at times. If I dined there again I would order a la carte from the menu and skip the tasting menu.

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  8. Brian

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was mostly very good, however my wife had a dessert that was basically inedible. Crepes were a highlight. Cilantro was in two dishes which my wife can’t eat. After first one, she mentioned it, but it showed up in a second one. Had to be returned and remade without cilantro. Also my friend was asked if he wanted a second drink (beer) but the waitress returned way later and he had already given up on it.
    AlkemēResponded on November 17, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We take dietary lifestyles very seriously at Alkemē, and after reviewing this with our team, we apologize for any breakdown in communication. We remade the dish you mentioned as quickly as we could, and we apologize for any inconvenience it caused. We hope you’ll give us the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a smoother and more enjoyable experience.

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  9. Ted

    New Mexico

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food and service, I highly recommend Alkeme!
    AlkemēResponded on November 18, 2024
    Thank you so much for your fantastic recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the food and service. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience!

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  10. Richard

    New Mexico

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've dined at Alkeme for dinner several times and decided to try their Saturday Dim Sum Brunch and we couldn't be more pleased. We highly recommend this new offering to the Santa Fe brunch scene. We had the Bao (both pork belly and duck confit) which were superb. We then sampled the dumplings. Both variations were excellent. The chinese chive, pork and shrimp was slightly our favorite but cabbage and pork were also wonderful. Service was en pointe. It was quiet with only a few diners there, probably because of the recent snow and the fact this is a new offering. We will definitely go back!
    AlkemēResponded on November 18, 2024
    Thank you so much for joining us for our Saturday Dim Sum Brunch and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the offerings we have created. We’re excited to bring something new to the Santa Fe dining scene and are thrilled that you had a great time. We truly appreciate your kind words about the service and are grateful for your continued support. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious Dim Sum brunch soon!

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Alkemē is rated 4.7 stars by 442 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 18 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
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat 11:00 am–2:30 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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