Alkemē

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   Audrey

   VIP

   New Mexico

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a rare 10/10 rating for me. Even after two years, it is as great a dining experience as the first time. Food is beautiful, interesting, and has so many wonderful flavors that work in perfect harmony. Staff, atmosphere - even the chairs and type and volume of background music - made it a perfect dining experience for all four of us.
   

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   Ginni

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible in every way! The tasting menus 1 and 2 were creative and delicious. We didn't try Men 3. Worth the price tag.
   

   AlkemēResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Ginni, our tasting menus are indeed one of the places where we feel we most shine. They allow our guests to taste a wide variety of dishes during the culinary journey. We are so glad that you enjoyed Menus 1 and 2. We hope to see you back at Alkeme soon! Very best, the Alkeme team
   

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   Rick

   VIP

   San Francisco

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first time in and it will not be our last. Lovely atmosphere, attentive pleasant staff, and amazing food! Kudos to all involved. We shared the tempura mushrooms and steamed buns for starters. Then on to the fried branzino and the rice roulade for our mains. The Bombay Golden Hour was a great after dinner drink. Can't wait to go back!
   

   AlkemēResponded 1 day ago

   We are so grateful that you took the time to offer your positive review, Rick, and love hearing that you enjoyed our modern take on Asian cuisine. It sounds like you ordered and enjoyed some of our favorite dishes! We will be very happy to see you back at Alkeme. Very best, the Alkeme team
   

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   linda

   VIP

   New Mexico

   31 reviews

   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I were treated warmly upon entering. The decor is eclectic and the lighting a bit dim but the ambiance was inviting. We were blown away by the tasting menus and sake pairings. My husband had the meat menu and I had the fish. The food was delicious. After each course, I declared that course to be my favorite. The Vietnamese coffee flan dessert is not to be missed. The sake was delightful. The service was kind, courteous, respectful, knowledgeable and professional. Definitely will be back.
   

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   AlkemēResponded 1 day ago

   We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your special dinner at Alkeme, Linda, and hope that you and your husband will visit us again soon. It is always gratifying for us to hear that guests enjoyed our food and drink offerings, as well as our professional service and ambiance. We work hard to bring to Santa Fe a unique dining experience and set of flavors. We're so glad you noticed! Best wishes, the Alkeme team
   

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   Cristina

   Seattle

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Alkeme is an experience that marries culture and cuisine. We ordered the tasting menu 1 and were blown away by the presentation and flavors. The service was impeccable and the ambiance was romantic and perfect for Valentine’s Day. Bravo chefs!
   

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   AlkemēResponded 1 day ago

   We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed one of our curated tasting menus on Valentine's Day, Cristina! Our chef works hard to create unique dishes that are complex in flavor and present beautifully on the plate. We are so glad you noticed! We hope you will come back soon to try some of the dishes you might have missed. We try, always, to offer some special surprises to return guests. Best wishes, the Alkeme team
   

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   Douglas

   Atlanta

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   The food and service were excellent on the night. The ambiance, however, was disappointing. It was Valentine's Day evening, and we had booked more than 3 weeks in advance. When we arrived on time at the restaurant for our 6PM reservation, we were seated next to the front entrance and directly to the right of the Host Stand. The table was incredibly small, especially considering that other couples were seated at much bigger tables. Every time patrons opened the front door to enter or leave, we were subject to the icy winds from outdoors. Funny enough, we received a confirmation phone call from the restaurant two days prior. This rarely happens with Open Table bookings, as we normally just receive a confirmation email to answer. I have a strong suspicion that there may have been some overbookings, and they were looking for cancellations. Just a word of caution for future two-seaters: contact the restaurant directly and make sure you don't get seated at a small table next to the front entrance.
   

   AlkemēResponded today

   Thank you for the taking the time to leave a review, Douglas. We appreciate that you joined us for a special Valentine's Day meal. This is one of the busiest nights of the year in the restaurant business. We are so glad to know that you enjoyed Alkeme's food and service and apologize for the less-than-perfect ambiance. Please be assured that we do not oversell our seatings. Given the numbers of our reservations, we call to confirm. We take hospitality seriously! We hope that you will give us another chance to please you and that you will enjoy more of our culinary offerings on your next visit. Very best, the Alkeme team
   

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   Robert

   VIP

   Chicago

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Food is excellent but some of the tables are difficult to seat at especially if you are staring at a wall. They need to spend more time with their atmosphere as opposed to seating as many people as possible
   

   AlkemēResponded today

   Thank you, Robert, for taking the time to offer a review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food at Alkeme and are sorry that the total experience wasn't entirely to your liking. As you probably know, Valentine's Day is one of the busiest nights of the year in the restaurant business. We are very glad that you chose Alkeme for your special meal that night. We take hospitality seriously and want to do our best to please every guest. We do not oversell our seatings on this or any other night and hope that you will give us another chance sometime to make sure your experience is a great one. Yours sincerely, the Alkeme team
   

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   Wes

   VIP

   New Mexico

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Won!derful ambience and service. Several dishes were outstanding. Highly recommend
   

   AlkemēResponded 4 days ago

   We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Alkeme, Wes, and we're grateful that you took the time to leave a review. Thank you! We hope you will come back again soon to sample more of our dishes. Warmly, the Alkeme team
   

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   Ian

   Denver

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We looked at other reviews to find this place before a downtown concert. What a grand choice we made! From the moment we walked in and how we were met, to the presentation of our food… Stupendous! If you have a few extra bucks to spend for a meal… Please eat here. Every item exceeded our expectations and they were already high. 
   

   AlkemēResponded 4 days ago

   Wow, Ian, we are so glad to hear that your dinner at Alkeme exceeded your expectations! We hope that you will come back again soon so that we can offer you and your dinner-mates more scrumptious and beautiful offerings. It is our great pleasure to bring you into our home and share our love of modern Asian cuisine with you. Very best wishes, the Alkeme team
   

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    Laurie

    VIP

    Denver

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This was an unique experience that we enjoyed! The pre fixed menu was tasty and unique! Very artistically created and exciting because we didn’t know what the next dish would look like until it was served to us. We chose the meat selection. The beef braised short ribs was our favorite - very tender good flavor! The rest of the meat dishes were pork-not our choice of meat. The chef came around to talk to each of the guests and I thought that was a wonderful touch getting to know her!
    

    AlkemēResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Laurie. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the surprises contained in our tasting menu and that you found the braised short ribs particularly enticing. We hope that you will come back to sample more of offerings when you next have the opportunity. We're also happy to hear that, aside from experiencing her food, you had a pleasant time getting to know Chef Erica. We strive to make the dining experience at Alkeme a personal one and we're pleased to know that our efforts in this regard resonated positively with you. Very best wishes and looking forward to seeing you again soon, the Alkeme team
    

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