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Alkemē

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

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Alkemē

4.8
$50 and over
Asian
Santa Fe

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • 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 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, 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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2026

From the OpenTable editors: Alkemē is built around a culture-to-table philosophy that treats Vietnamese heritage not as a fixed point but as something that moves with people, memory, and place. That animates everything at chef-owner Hue-Chan Karels and executive chef Erica Tai’s restaurant, from dishes like the turmeric rice crêpe bánh xèo filled with pork belly to the Fire Horse cocktail prepared tableside with gin, Sichuan pepper, and sparkling wine. The soft lighting and natural materials call for a slower pace, so stay a while and savor the experience.

Executive chef: Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Executive Chef Erica

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
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
  • 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

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Alkemē.

4.8

4.8
(913)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Santa Fe / Albuquerque

    Best Overall

  • Santa Fe / Albuquerque

    Best Food

  • Santa Fe / Albuquerque

    Best Service

  • Santa Fe / Albuquerque

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Albuquerque

    Healthy

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Overall

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Food

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Service

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Healthy

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alkemē in Santa Fe offers an extraordinary dining experience with "creative, delicious" Asian fusion cuisine. Guests praise the "attentive, knowledgeable" service and the beautifully presented tasting menus. The restaurant's "culinary innovation" delights diners, while the cocktails and sake pairings enhance the experience. Perfect for special occasions, Alkemē is "a Santa Fe gem."
913 Reviews
  1. Charles Gold

    Santa Fe / Albuquerque23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful and intimate restaurant with creative, cutting-edge Asian cuisine. The tasting menu was divine and provided a great sampling of the ala carte menu. Service was excellent. Chef is a rising star!

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  2. Holly

    Dallas - Fort Worth18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Delicious! Creative! Our second visit to Alkeme was as fabulous as our first! The food is fresh and savory and every bite lets you discover something new! We had the land flight and the seafood flight- both were amazing! The chef came to our table twice to make we were enjoying everything . She was so kind and humble. The hostess and wait staff were delightful and friendly! Great atmosphere and setting! We can’t wait to return!- what a culinary gem!

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  3. Pam

    Cancun / Riviera Maya2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and staff were phenomenal! We even told our footing Daughter that she should drive down from Denver and stay in Santa Fe to come and experience ALKEME!

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  4. Cathy

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it start to finish!! Brussel sprouts were amazing!!!

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  5. Daniel Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary meal. The service and ambiance set the table while the five-course tasting meals sang and danced on our palettes. Every dish was appetizingly presented and the food was complex and delicious. We have eaten hundreds of meals in fine dining establishments and this was one of the top five dinners we have ever experienced.

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  6. Leah

    New Mexico4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you haven't tried Alkeme, you must! To start with, the food is simply beautiful... and I don't just mean to look at. It is thoughtfully prepared and presented, but it is also creative and delicious. They also have a terrific cocktail program with some incredibly unique items on the drink menu that you're not going to find anywhere else. If a well made, interesting libation is your thing, go here. We sat in the dining room this time, but I have sat at the bar for a smaller bite when I was really looking for a great cocktail. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the attentive staff. They are well trained and very knowledgeable. We (once again) had an amazing experience and look forward to our next visit.
    AlkemēResponded on 21 October 2026
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and continued support! We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the creativity and care that go into our dishes and cocktails. It's especially wonderful to know that our team's attentive service and knowledge helped make your experience memorable. We take great pride in creating a dining experience that is as unique as it is delicious, and we're grateful you've enjoyed both our dining room and bar. We look forward to welcoming you back to Alkemē for another wonderful visit!

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  7. Jennifer Gold

    New Mexico42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a Santa Fe Gem! The service is always impeccable. The atmosphere is charming and conducive to having conversation at your table. The food is like none other in the area. We have never experienced more creative and absolutely delicious Asian inspired food than at Alkeme. Chef Erica Tai is an expert in everything Asian as well as being thoughtful and engaging. As usual, she came out to check on our table - twice this time, but always at least once. Chef-owner Hue Chan Karels has assembled an amazing culinary team  and that includes her wait-staff and hostess. We can’t wait for our next meal at Alkeme! Highly recommend! 
    AlkemēResponded on 21 October 2026
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review and continued support! We're honored to be considered a Santa Fe gem and delighted that our cuisine, atmosphere, and service continue to make each visit special. Chef Erica, Chef Hue, and our entire team take great pride in creating memorable dining experiences, and your kind words mean so much to us. We especially appreciate your recognition of the creativity and care behind our dishes, as well as the hospitality of our staff. We look forward to welcoming you back to Alkemē for another exceptional meal!

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  8. Sandra Gold

    New Mexico12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, unique food & cocktails, great atmosphere & service!
    AlkemēResponded on 21 October 2026
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our creative cuisine, unique cocktails, and welcoming atmosphere. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team's service and look forward to welcoming you back to Alkemē soon!

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  9. Victor Gold

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food. Did the land and seafood tasting and they were excellent.
    AlkemēResponded on 21 October 2026
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so pleased that both our Land and Seafood tasting menus exceeded your expectations. We appreciate you dining with us and hope to welcome you back to Alkemē for another memorable meal.

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  10. Tracy

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had all 3 tasting menus and therefore tried almost everything on the menu. The food was well executed and delicious with some interesting combinations. The sake pairing was a nice addition. The pacing of the food coming out was perfect. A wonderful experience.

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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
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
  • 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

FAQs

Yes, Alkemē’s intimate rooms (the Indochine “Red Room”), tasting menus, and many anniversary and special‑occasion visits make it a lovely choice for a romantic evening.

Yes, Alkemē clearly labels many vegan and gluten-free dishes, from starters like the Carrot Soup and Pomelo Salad to mains and desserts such as Grilled Vegan Vine Leaf Rolls and the Palm Sugar–Coconut Custard.

Private dining isn't part of Alkemē's offering, instead enjoy its three distinct indoor rooms (Main Dining Room, Dawn Dining Room which seats 6 to 14, and the intimate Indochine/"Red Room") and the bar.

Yes, Alkemē's patio is open from spring through fall, and guests frequently enjoy dining outdoors under the stars.

For a lovely alfresco evening, visit Alkemē’s patio during spring–fall to watch the sky change; for a quieter indoor meal ask for the back Indochine (“Red Room”).

Yes, Alkemē has a full‑liquor beverage menu: creative cocktails, a curated sake list and sake flights, spirits, wines and local/ craft beers.

The Yellowfin Tuna (Cá Tái Chanh) is a recurring standout on the menu, guests repeatedly praise the tuna/tuna poke as one of Alkemē's favorites.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished and comfortable; many guests dress up for special occasions, though some patrons arrive more casually.

Alkemē feels intimate and polished: the Main Dining Room is vibrant and modern, Dawn Dining Room is warm and inviting, and the Indochine "red room" is cozy and intimate, guests praise the elegant, attentive service and note the red room as the quieter choice.

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Alkemē

4.8
$50 and over
Asian
Santa Fe

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
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