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Is Alkaline Still Open? Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Update (Norfolk, VA)

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As of September 2026, Alkaline is listed open on alkalineramen.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's website, with a last-modified date of 2026-08-18, is live with online ordering and gift card sales.

  • Season / episode Season 27, Episode 1
  • Original air date
  • Address 742 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (S27E1, 'Sandwiches, Spaetzle and Sticky Wings,' aired 2017-07-07), Guy Fieri visited Alkaline, a Norfolk noodle bar that fuses Asian soul food with modern flair and makes nearly everything in-house, according to VA Dogwood. Ramen is the restaurant's specialty, and the menu also includes Asian street food like lumpia, Asian tacos, stewed pork nachos, and okonomiyaki, according to VA Dogwood. During Fieri's visit, owner Kevin Ordonez served him twice-fried wings brushed with a sweet and spicy sauce and a braised oxtail-topped ramen, according to VA Dogwood. A 2026-08-18 check of the restaurant's own website found it live with online ordering and gift card sales, according to alkalineramen.com. The site's homepage also links directly to its full menu and gift-card storefront, according to alkalineramen.com.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 27, Episode 1
Original air date
Episode title
Sandwiches, Spaetzle and Sticky Wings
What was featured
Twice-fried wings and braised oxtail ramen
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Alkaline

Frequently asked questions

Is Alkaline still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Alkaline is listed open on alkalineramen.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Alkaline after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (S27E1, 'Sandwiches, Spaetzle and Sticky Wings,' aired 2017-07-07), Guy Fieri visited Alkaline, a Norfolk noodle bar that fuses Asian soul food with modern flair and makes nearly everything in-house, according to VA Dogwood. As of September 2026, Alkaline is listed open on alkalineramen.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Alkaline located?

742 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Alkaline?

Season 27, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired July 7, 2017. The episode is titled “Sandwiches, Spaetzle and Sticky Wings”.

Is Alkaline still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Ramen is the restaurant's specialty, and the menu also includes Asian street food like lumpia, Asian tacos, stewed pork nachos, and okonomiyaki, according to VA Dogwood. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
742 W 21st St, Norfolk, VA 23517
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
alkalineramen.com

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Sources

  • alkalineramen.com — https://www.alkalineramen.com/
  • vadogwood.com — https://vadogwood.com/community/norfolk-restaurants-guy-fieri-visited-on-diners-drive-ins-and-dives/

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