Coffee chicken? COFFEE?!? CHICKEN?!? I like coffee and I like chicken but why should the two ever…read moremeet? They did, and in a spectacular way. I drink coffee black but this was a light and sweet treat and very satisfying. I ordered for pickup, went to the wrong location, panicked, and then I called to make sure my order was there. They knew immediately because it was a large order and they were very gracious keeping it warm for an extra 15 min. Warm greetings, hot food. I'd complain about the single fortune cookie in the bags but there was a giant bowl of them next to pickup. They have some enticing taps set up for when I stay to dine there, great decor. Not a lot of parking but well worth a little walk if you find a meter or street parking a few blocks awa

Fan Tang hits the spot whenever I'm craving some mapo tofu! Unfortunately when I ordered this…read morerecently, the rice was not cooked well and still had some crunch to it. I've also gotten the crab rangoon, but the filling is sparse so there isn't much flavor.

Absolutely phenomenal experience at Alkeme!! We shared but the "land" and "sea" five course tasting…read moremenus, the creativity and quality of every dish was outstanding. This is a one-of-a-kind place, the Vietnamese fusion flavors are so delicious, the fresh herbs and vegetables pop with brightness alongside the perfectly prepared seafood and meats. We went for my husband's birthday and the Alkeme team made it an unforgettable evening. They gave him a free sparkling wine for his bday :) He ordered the sake pairing for the "sea" tasting menu, and wow, we've never tried sakes this innovative. You can tell the sakes were carefully selected, some more light, others more earthy, all of them excellent. I ordered the Sticky Business cocktail, and damn, it was amazing!! Their take on a tiki drink but less sweet, with a boozey foam and mango pearls. The service was wonderful. We got to talk to Chef Erica, which was very cool, and Vickie gave lovely descriptions of our dishes. They and our waitress made my husband's birthday so special. This restaurant in my opinion is James Beard and/or Michelin level dining. We loved everything about it. I highly recommend Alkeme, we'll never forget this special meal!

We were visiting from Houston, and as passionate lovers of Vietnamese cuisine, this restaurant was…read moreat the top of our list. Originally, we had a reservation for 6:30 p.m., but after spending the afternoon exploring the galleries nearby, we happened to pass the restaurant around 5:00 and thought we would simply ask if there was any chance of being seated a bit earlier. We fully understood that the answer might be no. A simple, gracious "We're unable to accommodate you before your reservation time" would have been perfectly reasonable. Instead, our interaction with the owner left us feeling genuinely unwelcome. When I asked whether she would simply prefer that we return at our reserved time, her response was something to the effect of, "Your reservation is at 6:30, but I'm trying to find you a table, so you'll have to wait, okay?" The tone was unnecessarily dismissive and condescending. It was surprising, especially considering we had approached with nothing more than a polite question. What made the experience more difficult was watching the owner interact warmly and graciously with every other party that walked through the door. As a young lesbian couple, we couldn't help but wonder whether we had been judged before we were even given the opportunity to sit down. Perhaps that wasn't the case, but perception matters, and unfortunately that was how the interaction made us feel. Once we were seated, however, the rest of the staff was wonderful. Our server and the team throughout the evening were attentive, professional, and genuinely hospitable. They provided the level of service one hopes for in a restaurant of this caliber, and they deserve recognition for making the dining experience enjoyable despite our initial interaction. The food itself was exceptional. Every dish beautifully honored traditional Vietnamese flavors while presenting them with remarkable elegance and refinement. The balance, depth of flavor, and meticulous presentation were all outstanding. From a culinary perspective alone, this is unquestionably a five-star restaurant. It is precisely because the food is so extraordinary that our initial experience with the owner was such a disappointment. Hospitality is every bit as important as cuisine. Fine dining is about creating an experience where guests feel welcomed, respected, and cared for from the moment they walk through the door. Food has an incredible ability to nourish not only the body but also the spirit, and the energy with which it is served inevitably becomes part of the meal itself. I sincerely hope the owner reflects on the way guests are welcomed. Kindness costs nothing, and we never truly know what someone else may be carrying with them that day. This restaurant has all the makings of a truly exceptional dining destination. With warmth that matches the caliber of its cuisine, it would be unforgettable.

I used to live in both San Francisco and Seattle where good hot pot was almost as plentiful as…read moreStarbucks shops. There aren't as many choices here. And sometimes when there's limited choice here I'll make do with what is available. Fortunately this place is great. You can order a single broth or a split pot. I usually go with the taiwan spicyy broth and one of the others. It's always good, regardless of what ingredients you order they'll pile the plate high. They offer tons of condiments and ice cream for desert. I've also ordered this as delivery which I thought was impossible. But they make it work. You order your broth (single flavor uless you get two orders of broth). You also order your ingredients and whatevder sides you want. I usually get beef, pork and meatballs. Rather than cooking yourself they come cooked in a container with a little brother and you add them at your leisure. I usually get the spicy chicken nuggets as a side and they are delicious. It's a huge portion of food and I almost always have leftovers. Great place!

We had the popcorn chicken appetizer and 2 flavor hot pot which we ordered hot. Our hot pot…read moreincluded the mixed veggie plate (which includes everything listed in the veggie section of the menu except enoki mushrooms), enoki mushrooms, shrimp, sliced beef, pork meatball, and glass noodles for each of us. $56. First the food. It was absolutely fabulous. The appetizers were perfectly crispy and the sauce was not overpowering - they let the chicken do the talking. The broth was spicy but a little oily tasting. I was sweating the whole time which was awesome! The veggies, meats and mushrooms all had great flavor. This place was obviously using fresh ingredients. I'm sharing a copy of my bill so you can see that they itemize for things like the sauce/ ice cream bar as well as the cc fee. I like when restaurants do this because it means that they don't make everyone pay for things if they don't want those things. It means that this restaurant is going the extra mile to provide a good value. We were impressed and we'll be back for more awesome food and excellent service!

Yum, yum! Spicy pork…read morebulgogi, get all in my mouth! So much flavor! Noodles with sauce? Yeppers, going straight into my mouth! Lo mein, any flavor, all yum! I haven't ever had a bad meal here and I've been down the menu! Today I decided to dine in and just relax for a bit, instead of getting back out into traffic! Lori was my waitress and was outstanding! She is so bubbly and sweet! Love this place!

We just returned from a trip to South Korea and had a craving for some Korean food. We decided to…read moretry Hanmi after my daughter found it on a foodie group she follows. We were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is small, but very inviting and clean. I ordered Mongolian beef and my wife ordered Jampong, a Korean seafood soup. Both were delicious. The server was sweet and we had a nice conversation as well.

A favorite sushi spot when I'm in abq. I love the atmosphere - it feels like I'm on a tropical…read moregetaway more than I'm in the middle of a residential area in the heights. The service is consistently good, the sushi is always a nice presentation, the restrooms are clean, and the food quality is consistent. I drove by recently and it looks like they're undergoing a name change and remodel, but same ownership. I hope the new business is as good as Pacific Paradise.

Nice place with lots of options overall, vibe of the play seemed kind of old and outdated. It was a…read morecold day when we visited so we quickly ordered something to warm us up. My husband got the miso soup and I wanted to try the egg drop chicken and corn soup. I enjoyed the egg, drop chicken corn soup it was like campbell's chicken noodle soup with some corn. My husband said his miso soup was ok. For main dishes my husband had sushi and I had the classic spicy pad thai. My pad thai was good and very reasonably priced I could not finish it and took home half. The sushi on the other hand was a bit expensive smaller portion and took a while for them to prepare it. My husband said it was mediocre and has had better sushi at other places in town and probably won't get sushi here next time. We heard that this place is closing so we hope to give it another try before they permanently close.

I got the Mongolian beef. My wife got the Heavenly Beef. All was excellent! She had a drink and…read moreI had a beer. Ronnie (Ron Dog) was our server and Jared is the Manager. The service was exceptional and of course the Ambiance is a beautiful view of the city and Mountains. We will always go back!

Here for a special anniversary. Our favorite restaurant in the area. Got yo have my shakin' beef…read morewith wide noodles, wilted spinach, and carmelized onions on a bed of wide noodles with extra spicy sauce! Great view! Looks like a rain storm coming in! Hope it is not wet when I leave.

We were greeted upon entering and the smells coming from the restaurant were incredible. We had…read morethe New Mexican bowl, 2 beef kalbi, and 2 orders Korean tacos. Every dish was a hit. We would definitely expect to see this restaurant on the top 10. It was so good, my husband wanted to go back for lunch the next day and I would have gladly accepted had it not been for our time.

A bit off the main street but worth the side adventure !…read more Location / parking: We did have a bit of a hard time following google maps to this spot, but a little wandering got us here. They do have plenty of parking, but not knowing that we found street parking a few streets up. It's a walkable area though so that wasn't a problem Ambiance/ seating: The place is very laid back. Your order when you come in and the hostess gave us some good recommendations. There are several 2-4 top tables and it was open seating You do have to bus your own table but that's no problem Food: I had one of the bowl options and it was delicious ! It seemed like the perfect amount of food but was honestly so filling I couldn't finish it . It was perfect to give us energy to explore the area

Umami Moto sure knows how to feed a crowd! My church celebrated our 10th anniversary at Ex Novo…read morerecently. We were given a food credit ticket, which my husband and I used at this Asian fusion food truck. I had the excellent Vietnamese chicken curry bowl and my husband had the Singapore street bowl. Both were delicious and so flavorful!

This truck was at the AAPI Heritage Festival at the Nuclear Museum. I was looking for a snack to…read morehold me over until dinner later, and they had these sweet potato tots which fit the bill pretty well! They were piping hot and crispy, straight from the fryer, and I should've asked for more of that curry aioli because that stuff was pretty good! If I see them again, I'll definitely try one of the entrees.