Adoré el lugar personal amable Las empanadas son de lo mejor. Adoramos que saliera el chef a saludar. Lugar limpio y un ambiente super agradable. read more

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Amazing food, service and cheerful busy atmosphere. The food tastes authentic and the servers are energetic, the bar fixes good drinks.

On a recent overcast Saturday, I found myself hungry and wanting to try somewhere new. Thankfully my extended family felt the same way, and we found ourselves down at the newly-opened Logan Street Market to check it out. A quick trip around to see all of the dining options, and my money was on Alchemy, a vibrant Venezuelan restaurant that looked too good to pass up. The food looked and tasted fresh (I got to sample some of their chicken soup -- sadly after I had already ordered or I would have gotten a bowl!), and the service was friendly. After placing my order, I walked around to snag a table and waited for my buzzer to go off. A short time later my buzzer went off, and soon I was enjoying my Pelua Arepa with a side of fries. I had been pretty hungry before my lunch, and this hit the spot, with savory shredded beef, melty cheese, and fries to fill in the gaps. There was nothing fancy or frou-frou about it, but the simple ingredients proved to be supremely satisfying. Although it's only counter service, the employees are still friendly and attentive, and you can tell that they take pride in their work and in taking care of their customers. Aptly-named Alchemy takes simple but fresh ingredients and combines them to create delicious and filling meals that are served up with a smile. If that isn't worth its weight in gold, then I don't know what is! read more

Looks to be the the food dining highlight for the market. It was a Tuesday night after the holidays and the entire marketplace was pretty quiet. We saw the reviews for this place and decided to make this our destination. We both went with their recommendation for dinner, National Dish ($13). It was fine. Seemed a little on the expensive side for the type of offering. Very friendly staff. read more

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I really don't know where to get Arepas in Louisville, so I was thankful to try some here! I ordered the Arepa Venezuela (plantains, beans, beef, and cheese) and the Arepa with pork chop. I also got a can of mango juice. So good! I was stuffed! I think one arepa would've been enough for me, but I'm glad I got to try them both. They were flavorful, filling, juicy, and tasty!! I was impressed! The ingredients seemed quality as well. The staff was really friendly and had some good suggestions for stuff on the menu. Prices seem reasonable to me for lunch. I hope this place sticks around! read more

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Most days I like to visit somewhere at least twice before leaving a review but I am so extremely excited I am doing so today after just one visit! How exciting it is for a community such as Louisville who is growing consistently in diversity, to get a restaurant that adds to the Latino flavor. For years we have had a variety of Cuban and Mexican restaurants with occasional other Latino restaurants that try to pop up, (like La Colombiana) that do not seem to do as well and inevitably close. Today, as I enter into the store, I was so glad to see a Venezuelan arepa pop up at the Shelby street market. If you know anything about arepas, You know that they are stuffed like tacos but so much more! The dough is thicker. Soft on the inside yet crunchy on the outside when done just right. They are buttery but also perfectly salty. The stuffings make them delectable but fresh arepas hot off the griddle alone are the equivalent of something like pancakes or biscuits to some Latino Americans. We eat them in the mornings for breakfast with eggs , we add in Anise seeds to make them into dessert, and we stuff them with different kinds of meats to make them into meals for lunch or dinner. An arepa done right is hard to fine in Louisville if it is not out of someone's home. Thank you alchemy for bringing them and doing them right! Go visit and try a perfectly griddled arepa stuffed with deliciously tender meat and a delightfully bold cheese to top it off! Just be sure to also grab plenty of napkins! read more

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One of the worst food experiences I've ever had. Well, worst we ALL have had and there were 7 of us. The amount of bad frozen food, reheated garbage was mind bending. Stick to what you know. The sweet plantains and tostones were decent. Keep it at that. Our server never checked in and was dazed and confused most of the time, walking away without a word when we finally had the courage to say something about just ONE of the many issues. The food: The empanadas: We were served chicken instead of the ordered beef. They were crispy but the filling was pretty lacking in any real flavor. The lettuce wrap: I can't even explain just how bad it was. Reheated oddly textured rubbery chicken with a hot mayonnaise wilted slaw on top of wilted iceberg lettuce. And for $26 it was THREE pieces of lettuce. Three tacos from Taco Bell after steaming in a bag for three hours would have been more appealing. Pasta: So we asked for pasta as a replacement because the lettuce wraps were so inedible. Why spaghetti is on the menu who knows but thought it would be safe at least. It was the cheapest canned sauce I wouldn't even serve my worst enemy mixed into pasta cooked to the texture of baby food and served with yes, cheap frozen garlic bread. The black beans: Or as it should have been labeled bean broth with 4 beans. It was truly an entire ramekin of just broth with one spoonful of beans in it that you had to hunt for. And to top it all off, a pitcher of "Margaritas" or as it should be described; a pitcher of ice with orange juice and a faint whisper of what you might think is tequila but after drinking a whole pitcher you think... maybe they forgot the alcohol? Not really sure. But alas, orange juice over ice does not a margarita make. At the end of what I can't even call a meal we waited 30 min for the check, it arrived incorrect and then it took another 15 min of standing around waiting for someone to figure it out and get it fixed. I'm left just so confused how anyone feels this menu or service is acceptable. Baffling read more

1st time. Service was outstanding. Chef came out to talk to my wife about Gluten free options. Food was fantastic. The fried yucca loaded was fresh and flavorful. The gluten free burger was just right. I had the Piccana steak, just like I was in South America. The final treat was a gluten free desert. Best we have had since my wife had to go gluten free last year. We will be back frequently. read more

We ordered the pork belly meal combo for delivery through their website. So much food for the price! My husband and I easily split it. The process was very easy and they delivered to Highview which is so rare and very appreciated. The food was amazing. The pork belly and the tostones were crispy and paired so well with the green sauce. I don't usually love yucca, but these were really good! We'll definitely be ordering from them again. read more

Alchemy Restaurant - Pork belly combo - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

Everything we have tried at Alchemy has fabulous flavor. This restaurant is one of our new favorites. The staff does a great job and is very friendly. The environment is welcoming as well. It checks all the boxes for us. read more

Empanadas were awesome. Staff was great. Festive but calm atmosphere. Worth a visit....!

We tried Alchemy for the first time after having their empanadas a couple times at the food truck. The atmosphere is so modern, clean and fun! We sat at the bar and the bartender Rachel was so kind, efficient and gave us great recommendations. Their drinks have fresh ingredients and the best beer prices around. The owner was super kind to come out when we had a question about gluten and go over the menu. Almost everything they have can be made gluten free and prepared in separate fryers. We can't wait to come back! read more

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Our new go-to! Love what Nelson and his family have created. Fantastic food in a great spot!! Service is impeccable- you'll see Nelson himself every visit making sure his customer family is happy. The best! read more

I want to eat the entire menu. I settled on the Cubano and was not disappointed. Another great dining experience at Logan Street Market, there are so many reasons to keep coming back and now I know, as I suspected, that Alchemy ranks high as one of those reasons. Not only was my sandwich delicious, but the staff and chef were also top notch. Nelson, the chef and owner, even hunted us down outside to check on us which is not something you would expect from an establishment where you order at the counter and then eat in a common area. read more

Alchemy Restaurant - Cubano - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

Highly encourage everyone to try Alchemy! We greatly enjoyed our experience. The food was so well made with delicious seasoning & with true culture infused. I got the Pabellon Criollo, Venezuelan national dish. The beef was very tender & very well seasoned. The dish melded so well together. I always end up taking leftovers home, but I finished my dish! My boyfriend got the Steak Sandwich & it was phenomenal. So tender and flavorful. The empanadas were flaky, and left nothing to be desired. The drinks were great as well! Our server was incredibly sweet & the owner checked in on us & our experience, making it very personable. We loved how the restaurant was designed & the cool bar area! We can't wait to go back & try more dishes. read more

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My family loves Alchemy Restaurant. We eat there very often. They have a wide variety of dishes and all of them are delicious. Their Alchemy burger is the best! read more

What a great experience! Entirely authentic and great Venezuelan cuisine! The familial vibe permeates through the restaurant and the servers are fabulous. Food, service, experience A++! A new go-to spot!! read more

I got the classic burger and it was spectacular. Service was great and would totally recommend.

Food was good. Service was good. Lots of vegetarian options. Margarita was good. If the tables hadn't been so close to each other it would have been a good date night. The table next to us asked to move bc we were right next to t to them and another family was so close on the other side. Maybe they could remove a table from the wall or change out a few 4 tops to 2 tops, so there is more room and privacy. The dipping sauces for my empanadas were wonderful. read more

Sampled delicious chicken soup here before deciding this was our spot to dine at amongst several enticing eateries! The daily special was two empanadas for just under $10, tempting but opted for the National Dish. Mine came with black beans, a large gluten free white cornbread circle, traditional shredded beef, and a cooked to order egg(over medium). I ordered a tea as well. My husband ordered similar, but his platter had a thick bone in ham vs the shredded beef. The staff were friendly, explained various menu items, and we only sat for ten minutes or so as our food was prepared. This gave us time to look at the food that people seated at the community style tables ordered, chat, and decide which eatery we might try next visit to Logan Street Market. So, the traditional shredded beef looks like shredded pot roast but oh my word so juicy, flavorful, craveworthy. Like, I already want to go again and order it today! So delicious. Mild peppers in the beef but the flavors are sealed in and every bite bursts with it! Then there was the fried cheese, oh my cheese loving heavens! Yes, just yes, try this and add in a bonus workout later! The cornmeal cake was simple, very large, and I couldn't even finish it but did enjoy my few bites of it. Sampled my husband's ham, and I'm not typically a ham fan as it's so high salt. This ham was really good though & didn't taste crazy salty. We both felt like the platter price was slightly more than what you'd expect for the amount of food and for a 'to go' style place, yet, the fresh quality and unique flavors would have me ordering again. Many other menu items that caught our interest also. We'll be back! read more

Alchemy Restaurant - National Dish - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

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What to get: arepas Time seated: self-seating in communal dining area Time food arrived: 5-10mins Vibe: made-to-order, quick casual in trendy market Parking: street, parking lot across the street ==The Food== ++smoked pork chop arepa++ [5/5] It may look very ordinary, but don't let looks fool you. The smoked pork chop was my favorite of the two arepas. The meat reminded me of thick bacon or ham, but it was hands down the highlight of each bite. I also loved how the white corn cakes were thick and the outside crisp. I took the arepas out of their wrappers just to get a photo, but keep them in their wrapping while eating since it can get messy. This one was recommended by staff at the counter (sorry, I didn't catch his name!) and he was spot on! I'd highly recommend this one myself as well. ++Venezuela arepa++ [4/5] This has all the flavors I expect of Venezuelan cooking. The sweet fried plantains, the bold white cheddar, and the juicy and flavorful shredded beef. Again, the meat wins in this combination. I'm so surprised how much flavor it packed. Perhaps I don't have any recent good comparisons since all I can imagine is pulled pork (which isn't at all up to par with this). I admit that though I liked all the ingredients individually, I thought them only agreeable together in the arepa as if they were competing for my tastebuds' attention. Still one of the better things I've had in awhile, so I'd likely get it again. ==The Service== Last time I came to LSM, they offered me a sample of their chicken noodle soup, which was wonderful and substantial. It made me want to return just to eat at their place. This time around, they were all still so friendly just as I remembered. Definitely a perk about visiting a small establishment. I look forward to visiting again. ==For Next Time== -arepas: reina pepiada, pelua, aprese -pabellon criollo read more

Alchemy Restaurant - [11/22/19] L: smoked pork chop arepa, R: Venezuela arepa - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

Amazing food, wonderful service and the cocktails are to die. 100% recommended. I love this place read more

The pulled chicken and cornmeal mix that Alchemy has to offer is SO AMAZING. It tasted exactly as it should, but with a surprise of extra love in it! Can not say enough about the simple, yet astounding recipe this Chef has under his hat. If I were going to pick any Venezuelan restaurant to join our Louisville community, it would hands down be this one. I am so happy to experience such an authentic piece of Venezuela, a country with unfortunate circumstances currently but a BEAUTIFUL culture. I know such beautiful people from the country and they would be proud to have this cuisine. Especially knowing that is has been brought to Kentucky. Thank you to the talent in this kitchen, can't wait to come back read more

Alchemy Restaurant - THIS MENU - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

I'm so glad Nelson & Nahyla have another restaurant! Alchemy is located inside the Logan Street Market. Their food is AMAZING. I went today and had an Arepa Venezolana which has shredded beef, plantains, black veterans and cheese. The arepa was phenomenal! One arepa was very filling which makes for an inexpensive meal. I'm so glad to have a Venezuelan restaurant option in Louisville again. I will definitely be back soon & I would greatly recommend Alchemy to everyone. read more

Fantastic service and food!. Smoked old fashion is delicious and I would recommend the picana. A classic cut that is made extraordinary at Alchemy read more

We had the opportunity to check out Alchemy on their opening weekend and WOW, it was really out of this world! This is one of several restaurant stalls in Logan Street Market and it's already a place I can't wait to come back to and try more of their dishes. You order at the counter and both the person working the register and one of the owners, Nelson, were warmly greeting people, sharing information about the food, and answering questions. At this point there were a couple of entree options and a number of arepas, salads, and sweets. We wanted to try a couple different things so we ordered two arepas to share. I have to mention the corn cakes that frame these Venezuelan sandwiches. They're thin, savory, and have a deliciously griddled crunchy exterior. First I tried the asado negro (dark roast beef) which was served with a melted slab of cheddar cheese. This was an incredibly satisfying dish: savory, tender beef that clearly had been marinated for a while before being cooked and the gooey cheese was like an added treat. Next I had the arepa Venezuela. This was a more complex construction that included shredded beef, beautifully cooked black beans, and cheese. The flavors are married beautifully and it was such a satisfying dish. Finally, the owner was kind enough to offer us a taste of their house made chicken soup. This was also a delight! The broth was deeply flavorful and to their credit was not over salted. They also included hunks of corn on the cob which lended a sweetness to the soup. I was really blown away by how delicious everything was at Alchemy. It's very clear that the owners are making everything in house and that they take great pride in their product - and have good reason to! I also have to mention that everything seemed very reasonably priced, especially considering both the portions we received and the really high quality of the food. I am looking forward to going back to try more Venezuelan dishes! read more

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This is my all time favorite restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing and the service is on point. Everyone that works there is so good and accommodating. They remembered my name after my second visit and knew what I liked. The owner/manager is so on top of things and goes above and beyond. This is the one place my picky son will lick the plate and wants to go to every night... I have no complaints on that. This has to be the best food in Louisville. You want friendly service and excellent food... come here! You won't regret. read more

Went to the new location in Norton Commons and it is hands down my new favorite restaurant! Everything was so delicious--tequenos, empanadas, yuca fries, steak, pabellon carillon. And the desserts were awesome as well. Really good beer list & you can order your beer in 12 Oz, 22, or even 32 Oz glasses. Atmosphere was fun and the servers were super friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely go back! read more

Top notch restaurant in Louisville. The food is amazing, and they have the best service. Added bonus, having a young child, they are very accommodating for young children and you can tell they value family. I never mind paying a little extra for food that is such high quality! read more

Honestly not my favorite place. Went back for a second time before I left a review hoping the first time was a bad experience but.... Both time the place smelt like sewage. When you are eating that's just not pleasant. The food is not worth the price. The drink are boozy for what you are paying but have had better. Probably won't head back. However, if you are going, get the empanadas. read more

Finally Venezuelan food in Louisville. If you know of another place please let me know ASAP. Nestled in Logan Street Market this place was awesome. Ive only had other Venezuelian food in Miami and it is so full of flavor it's down right redonklous. It's a sandwich with smashed plantains instead of a bun, I mean how could you not want to try that. I went with the Patacon Venezuela, shredded beef, black beans, avocado and cheese in between 2 smashed fried plantains with a side of fries. Not to messy but filled with good seasonings from the beef mixed with the beans and then a little ripe creaminess from the avacdo, perfect balance of flavors. Definitely will be back to try some other things. Logan Street Market was really nice to see also, really happen that these concepts are starting to pop up in Louisville. Means we are catching up to other cities. read more

Alchemy Restaurant - Patacon Venezuela Shredded beef, black beans, avocado, white Chz in between 2 smashed plantains. - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky

I got the restaurant's national dish of rice, beans, tostones, shredded beef. It was good! read more

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I'm never disappointed at Alchemy. I highly recommend it as a wonderful spot to have dinner. My family and I dine here often and the food is always amazing! Nelson and his staff and family are always pleasant and accommodating. My kids love everything too! I wouldn't change anything about the menu or offerings. They are amazing at everything they do! I do wish they'd dim the lights a bit after 7 and have more of a date night atmosphere to match the amazing quality of the food. read more

Nelson & Nahyla closed their Logan Street Market spot due to Covid-19 and have pivoted to a (very busy) food truck and a small storefront in Norton Commons. They are still cranking out delicious food. Tequeños are what mozzarella sticks wish they could be, and everything else on the menu is equally delicious. I can't seem to stop ordering the steak bowl - the black beans are cooked to perfection, with a really thick bean broth encasing them, and the steak itself is so tender and flavorful. Love to see this family business adapting and thriving. read more

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The food was not very good . They shouldn't be allowed to carry the 5 stars forward from the old restaurant. The rating is misleading The service is not good. I asked the waitress if we can get browned plantains instead of blackened plantains . And she started giving me a lecture about how it has to be that way , and mentioned multiple times that it's black because it has sugar . I make plantains all the time at home and order them at restaurants. I understand how caramelization works . Her lecture puts us in a really unpleasant mood. read more

A new favorite in Norton Commons! Alchemy has great food and great service. Try the empanadas and the old fashioned.

We went to the soft opening and were so impressed with the service, the food, and the atmosphere! So happy they've opened a restaurant!

This is actually very sad for me to leave this review for Alchemy. We support ALL Norton Commons restaurants. I hope they see this and get it together. IF SO, I will delete. And YES I spoke to the manager. We could NOT eat the food but we were still charged. He did give us a future gift card but not near the amount we spent. We had dinner at Alchemy in Norton Commons last week. The Salmon tasted like rubber re-heated frozen food. The veggies were so salty they were not edible. The empanadas were also extremely salty and not edible. The steak we ordered medium was more than well done and very chewy. The mashed potatoes tasted like instant from a box. Ugh...I don't see them making it unless they hire a new chef! SO DISAPPOINTED! read more

Great service, food, and drinks! We ordered the empanadas appetizer, the passion martini, and steak for dinner with yuca on the side. Definitely give this a try! read more

I got the tostones alchemy with chicken and a blackberry bourbon drink, and they were both amazing! Great ambience, great food, and great drinks! read more

Alchemy Restaurant - Tostones alchemy with chicken and the blackberry bourbon drink - Venezuelan Near Me - Prospect, Kentucky