1/18/25 HEART & HOME: Memory of Taste with Chef Derek

Menu

Khao Neow

Individually-portioned sticky rice as a foundation for your Isaan meal (gluten free, vegan)

Som-Tum Ponlamai

Fruit salad w/ chile-lime dressing and peanuts (gluten free, vegan)

Gai Yaang

Chicken thighs* marinated in Thai sauce blend with sugar, aromatics and spices (gluten free, dairy free)

*OR Vegan Version: “Assortment of Asian mushrooms”

Nam Sup

Vegetable broth with scallions (gluten free, vegan)

Kao Tom Mat

Banana and sweet coconut sticky rice, steamed in banana leaf (gluten free, vegan)

 

Heart & Home: A January Pop-Up Dinner Series at Alkemē

This January, Alkemē invites you to Heart & Home an exclusive series of dinners inspired by the communal dining traditions of Asia. Rooted in the traditions of shared meals across Asia—like Vietnam’s Cơm Gia Đình, Taiwan’s Xǐ Yàn, Japan’s Teishoku, & Thail&’s “สำรับ” (Samrub) —these dinners celebrate the beauty of coming together around the table. 

These meals celebrate the art of sharing food, where dishes are presented together as a harmonious set, creating a sense of connection & belonging. Curated by Chef Hue-Chan and Guest Chef Derek Rugsaken, & others, this series brings you humble yet refined comfort foods, rooted in heritage & prepared with heart.

Served as a set meal, these intimate gatherings recall meals shared with family or friends. A gathered meal showcasing heritage foods, savor not just the dishes but the culture, tradition, & warmth they bring.