Alkeme is a hidden gem in Santa Fe. From the outside, it looks like a small store front, but as you enter, you begin to see how magically expansive it is. Each room has its own vibe and feeling. The ambiance was part of what made this dining experience so lovely and enjoyable. We sat in the red room at the very back of the restaurant. I felt as if I was being led into a back room in New Orleans, with the long lace curtains. Each table had touch lighting and there was beautiful wooden hanging lights with soft Edison lightbulbs. This restaurant is seriously sexy! Our waitress Kristy (sorry if I didn't spell your name right) was so sweet and attentive. She did such a great job introducing each creative and delicious dish. It was my friend's birthday and she is vegan. She ordered the vegan tasting menu. First course was this beautifully well-balanced pickled vegetables on these homemade rice crackers that were perfect to scoop up the pickled veggies. Seriously so delicious and a great way to start the meal with something so good for your gut. Did I mention that Erica, the Executive Chef has a background in nutrition? Yep, she does and she came to our table twice to check on our meals. You can see how much pleasure she derives from cooking for others. I had the miso mushroom soup (vegan) which was unbelievable and unforgettable. The bottom of the soup was a creamy lush custard and the soup which was poured over top was chocked full of mushroom umaminess. Each bite hit the pleasure center of my brain and felt like winning the jackpot. I also enjoyed the tempura mushrooms which were a meal in itself. The sauces were amazing and the little salad was a delightful treat. The greens were so fresh and the radish complimented the dish. It was the yin to my yang. The beets inside the chickpea puff was another win. Those beets were so flavorful and packed full of beety perfection and the delicate crunch of the chickpea egg was so delicate and so tasty. I really loved how beautiful this dish was too. Next time, I will have the tasting menu too. She had one dish after the other and she was so happy with each one of them. Did you know that you get your choice of a cocktail or dessert for your birthday? It's true. Every dish was unbelievable and delicious. The desserts were sublime. I am still dreaming of the warm ube pudding that was wrapped in a banana leaf and came with this yummy toasted coconut sauce. Oh my God, thank you Jesus and Buddha and all enlightens one's. This was my kind of dessert-not too sweet but just perfectly sweet enough. Mind-blowing delicious. They will be switching their menu in May and I can't wait to see what Chef Erica will come up with next. This is a great place to take your friends or your lover. If you are Vegan, you will be delightfully spoiled as you should. There is no place like this and we are so lucky to have it in Santa Fe.

We had a great time! The ambiance was beautiful, you can tell the owner put a lot of care into the place. Our service was very attentive and made great suggestions from the menu. The owner came to our table and wished my son a happy birthday. The food was delicious, very authentic and the presentation was beautiful. I can't wait to go back.

This is the third time we've been here and it just gets better every time! We ordered the Bronzino in a fabulous sauce- we ordered a Beet appetizer that was excellent I was drinking ginger beer with tequila and my wife had Sake The people were terrific and we had a great young man Matt who was extremely attentive It's a great place and I am going to save up to go back

Food-10/10 Decorations and ambiance-10/10 Service-1000000/10 This place is amazing. The flavors are spectacular and the people there are so nice and friendly. You can't go wrong either, everything I've tried on the menu was delicious.

What an amazing experience from the moment we arrived. The entire place now has designer's elegance created by the owner herself. That alone is worth the effort. However once you peruse the tasting menu, you begin to have an inkling that you have reached another universe. The food is uniquely tasty with thought given to each morsel. And then there's the service. Never a bother but always there to help create your every wish. Definitely one that demands return visits. A special hug to the owner/chef who added that magic touch to every guest's experience.

We tried Alkeme for Valentine's dinner. The restaurant is in the plaza area of Santa Fe, which means parking can be difficult. However, if you spend time in this part of Santa Fe, you probably have a parking strategy. The restaurant is very large with lots of seating in multiple rooms. This creates a more intimate environment since you are not dinning in a large open space. The lights are dim and the rooms are well put together. The service was very friendly from the moment we walked in the door. This is a higher price and smaller portion type of restaurant, but the food is delicious. Everything was very cooked perfectly and tasted wonderful. The restaurant is in the plaza area which means you can stroll the area after dinner and maybe find a place for drinks. I would recommend this restaurant for special occasions.

When you're ready for something other than New Mexican food, this is the place! I'm so glad we found this gem on our third day visiting and couldn't deal with any more Green Chile. The space is lovely, warm and comfortable. The service is outstanding. We didn't have a reservation on a busy night and they managed to squeeze us in. Everything was delicious and extremely creative. Our favorite dish was the Bahn Zeo - a French inspired Vietnamese crepe but everything we had was outstanding. I don't drink but the drinks and wine list looked impressive.

Amazing creative food. Indochine wine dinner with fantastic French wine pairings. The chef here does an unbelievable job at interpreting Vietnamese.cuisine. This was one of the best wine dinner sthat we have ever attended. This place is a "must try" place n Santa Fe. We will be back. Many firms.

I was in Santa Fe for just a few days and was so glad to get to try Alkeme on the day it wasn't so busy as it usually does! I was able to grab a seat at a bar at a pretty last minute and really appreciate the genuine conversations and great hospitality skills that Krista, a very friendly and knowledgeable bartender/main service person, brought to Alkeme! I liked that Alkeme brought Santa Fe (and New Mexico) a chance for people (tourists and locals) to come try more diverse/different types of food than what people usually eat here. Wonderful staff, service and food! Thank you for opening this little gem Alkeme here!

What a fantastic new find in little 'ole Santa Fe, NM. About three blocks from the plaza, this innovative new Vietnamese, Thai, Hawaiian fusion restaurant which opened about 3 months ago. I concur with all my fellow Elite Yelpers, a solid 5-star place. If you love this kind of food, or are just looking for a break from the plentiful New Mexican cuisine for one meal, give this one a try. The atmosphere is awesome, very cool vibe. The service was outstanding, attentive but not over-bearing. The dishes were served quickly. They also have a decent wine, beer, drink list. Seating inside and out, and the rear of the restaurant opens up into additional beautiful dining areas. We started out with the chicken liver pate, presented with an Asian flair. Delicious! The accompanying Vietnamese pickles and olives were quite tasty. We then moved on to the crispy turmeric cod. The fish was cooked (fried) perfectly, and the green apple salad, veggies and dill aioli were terrific! We finished up with the caramelized lemongrass eggplant. The eggplant was expertly prepared, and the flavors of the dish were well-balanced. Alkeme is definitely not your typical Santa Fe, NM, restaurant, but that's why you need to give it a try. Highly recommend this one!