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Korean restaurant offering a casual take on refined Asian fusion cuisine. Franchia Decor is traditional Korean architecture that contrasts with elements of modernism. Dishes may include spicy duck salad, ramen with tonkatsu, sizzling bulgogi plate, and a large selection of sushi. Sister-restaurant to the venerable Hangawi vegan restaurant. Open Mon-Thu 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 12:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm.
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12 Park Ave (at Midtown Manhattan), New York City, New York, USA, 10016
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Featured Review
CelianRaimbault
Points +220
Best Vegan Restaurant! - Edit
One of the best vegan restaurant I tried so far! Both the presentation and the taste were amazing. I strongly recommend
Read morePros: Taste, Presentation, Originality
INTJ_mara
I loooove Franchia. What’s the dish in the first pic?
Read moreLidekouRashikpkps
Nice dishes
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341 Reviews
First Review by Poundie
EastOfVegan27
Points +37
Really yummy and charming - Edit
We have been twice now to this place. We always go around mid-day.
Read moreIt is close to where we are traveling when in NYC and we know we like this type of food- casual but a little fancy (my mom's dish had an orchid flower as a garnish) and mostly Korean, but "pan-asian" cuisine. The staff have been very nice and attenttive to us both times. We have gone on a day it was very low traffic and one where it was moderate. We never felt rushed.
This resturant is wheelchair accessible and has a seating area which are two of our requirements for traveling. The door however is narrow so we have to fold my chair to get in (I have a wider chair 30.5 inches wide including wheels). I am able to walk short distances so I was able to walk to the bathroom and can't recall how easy it would have been to fit a chair inside. The nice pottery and decorative art pieces make me a little nervous with my chair being so large.
The resturant is beautiful, look at the ceiling tiles!
It's not too loud and has a pleasant atmosphere, it is darker as you go up (there's I think three levels and the place is narrow like a lot of NY places).
The ground floor being by the large window is quite bright with some mild lights and the servers have a bar/station right by you so they're easy to call over on the ground floor if you need them.
The food was decent proportions, they make their rice excellent, their veggies are excellent and fresh, even fruit they use is really fresh and vibrant. Some dishes are just a little pricey compared to other vegan places nearby, but they also don't all provide seating.
Taste wise I really have enjoyed the dishes I have ordered. The steamed veggy dumplings were a little unusual, they fall apart and can't be eaten with chopsticks (easily).
The pad thai was really outside my normal pad thai experiences and I didn't like it - it is kind of "fishy" so if you like that kinda of fishy umami taste you might enjoy it. If you are more of a fan of other kinds of pad thai try something else.
I tried the Hainan Seitan rice/veggie bowl and the Mock Duck rice/veggie bowl (bibimbap style). Both were really good, Hainan has quite spicy sauce, but it is served on the side. They serve a bowl of kimchi for the table too (small "kick").
Value wise your bet best may be their combo special for 2(+) people. 2 salads, 2 appetizers, and 1 main dish to split.
Their tea selection is really nice and they also offer sweets but I haven't tried any yet. I plan to go back (lots)!
Pros: Great options for most tastes, Tofu, seitan, rice, and veggies cooked perfect, A nice place to dine and relax in the city (day)
Cons: Prices seem just a little high for some things, Sauces could sometimes be better described on menu
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MisterCope
Points +196
Incredible Sushi! - Edit
All of the food was amazing, but the sushi was beyond incredible. Best sushi we’ve ever had! Atmosphere was beautiful and service was impeccable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-10
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0gb
Points +43
Incredible food - Edit
I highly recommend the combo plate and the date tea
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-02
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Depvegan
Points +70
Great Location - Edit
Great ambience with decent customer service and delicious food like the Malaysian ginger fried rice. 
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-31
Pros: Malaysian ginger fried rice, Ambience, Location
Cons: Demand tips!
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Heli.and.the.trees
Points +32
Wow - Edit
I had the Bibimbap with teriyaki chicken and was blown away. Decided to take home the leftovers that didn’t even survive the evening in my fridge cause I just had to go back and finish them😄Dubai cheese cake for desert also 5/5!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-27
Pros: Portion size , Flavours , Desert menu
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qwtp
Points +271
Strong recommend - Edit
Everything is delicious and the space is beautiful
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-06
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Mbarker1003
Points +1581
LOVE. EVERY. BITE! - Edit
This is my new favorite meal that I’ve had in the city! Like the title says, I loved every single bite. We ordered: japchae dumplings, bbq pork buns, lion’s mane bites, leek pancakes, beef pho, and crispy crab roll. Surprisingly, my favorite bite of the night was the leek pancakes!
Read moreI would order everything again but I also want to try the entire menu. I can’t wait to come back!
Unfortunately, we were half way through our first few plates when I remembered to take pictures and then I completely forgot with our next round. Too yummy to care!
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-22
Pros: Huge menu!, Fully vegan, Great staff!
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ElodieD
Points +58
Excellent vegan Korean food - Edit
I had one of the bibimbap, excellent ! The place is cozy, the service is excellent and the menu is huge. I warmly recommend the place and will make it a habit to visit when I am in NYC ! They also have vegan gluten free options.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-20
Pros: Fresh products and authentic taste , Varied menu , Cozy sitting
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eliestafeliz
Points +1161
Delicious and Calm Environment - Edit
The food is tasty, feels like a higher end environment, like elegant. The staff is friendly. I came with a non-vegan picky eater.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-10
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Cayetana
Points +2438
Comida tradicional coreana - Edit
Pedí un tofu estilo coreano y el
Read moreplato fue muy generoso y los sabores intensos. El servicio super amable. Lo que más me gustó fue el ambiente del restaurante: luz baja y música agradable.
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-09
Pros: comida, ambiente, servicio
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MaudeChardin
Points +194
Delicious Asian Fusion - Edit
I have eaten here on a few occasions and always enjoy the experience. The food is delicious and the selection is remarkable. I wish I could come here more often.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-08
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stevenvegan
Points +213
Great range and tasty food but not must-go - Edit
I remember enjoying this place a lot but also can’t quite remember what I ate. That kind of explains my review. Really tasty but not memorable enough to rave about.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-23
Pros: Great range
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KatelynMS
Points +228
Good but there is better - Edit
I think it's a reliable place with good food, however there are much better asian cuisine places in NYC.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-31
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bstryjewski
Points +326
Loved this! - Edit
We had an early dinner and walked right in. We tried the dumplings - fried, as well as the Philadelphia roll and bibimbap in the hot stone bowl with crispy tempeh. They had a special Dubai-style cheesecake as well which was wonderful.
Read morePros: Hot stone bowls! , Cheesecake, Ambiance
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AngelesHoyos
Points +260
Excelente - Edit
Fue un poco demorado pero estuvo excelente podría decir que es mi favorito en NYC! Super recomendado el arroz😍
Read morePros: El arroz es súper rico , Todo el menú es vegano , Las entradas muy buenas también
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chintanshah
Points +47
Amazing Place - Edit
Hidden gem for the vegan lover. Food is delicious. Live the dumpling and fig salad. Noodles and the Stone bowl were good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-23
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AliceG
Points +77
Good. Not great. - Edit
Just okay. Nothing special. Can do much better in NY.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-20
Pros: Convenient. Fast service
Cons: Just okay, Atmosphere felt unclean
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vincelennon
Points +69
Crispy Chili Tofu is ridiculously good - Edit
I visit every time I come to town and get this dish. Incredible flavors and perfectly fried tofu. Especially good when it’s cold out.
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ditollap
Points +163
Always Delicious! - Edit
Great food great service one of our Manhattan favorites! I’m oil free and they can always accommodate me
Read morePros: oil free entrees, delicious food and drinks including matcha lattes, good selection
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Esi_blossom
Points +13
It was just Okay - Edit
I got a soy-based protein sandwich, French fries and a drink. The sandwich was a bit disappointing in taste for the price point .
Read morePros: Sand which portions are large , Friendly staff
Cons: Too many options with Beyond or Impossoble meats. , Overall taste was meh
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Sadiq
Points +16
Delicious! - Edit
Everything, from appetizer to dessert, was delicious!
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andyjng
Points +6052
One of NY's Best Korean Vegan - Edit
A fully vegan Korean restaurant situated right in the heart of Manhattan?! My west coast heart is pounding in jealousy and longing to return once again.
Read moreIt's often very hard to find restaurants that serve fully vegan Korean food so the fact that this exists is truly special. A lot of items will be vegetarian at best so to be able to have an extensive menu to order from is a treat.
My friends and I came here for lunch and were seated fairly quickly in their hip restaurant. I ordered a couple of things:
- Combination Pancakes consisting of sweet corn cilantro, scallion & spicy kimchi offerings. This was their take on traditional Korean jeon and I didn't realize they'd bring out so many small pieces for the table. My favorite was definitely the sweet corn cilantro.
- Crispy Korean Chili Tofu Lunch Special, which included a soup and salad of the day as well as two additional banchan (including a pancake!) The tofu was fried to sweet perfection and the chili sauce was top notch. There ended up being more than enough food just from this alone.
I hope this spot sticks around because I'll certainly be coming back to fill my Korean cravings without needing to play around with the menu at other restaurants.
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-20
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olivia.king
Points +143
Great Midtown Spot! - Edit
In an NYC world that still isn't particularly vegan friendly, it was so nice to come to the Franchia Vegan Cafe for dinner and be able to eat anything on the extensive menu! They were knowledgeable and great with my nut allergy too, I had the 'duck' bao buns and drunken basil noodles - both were so delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-14
Pros: Good with allergies, Lots of choice, So tasty!
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Calimaryn
Points +50
Just delicious! - Edit
We got to the restaurant at 645 on a Friday. We’re seated quickly, ordered citron tea iced and the toasted grain beverage. Both were amazing. Got appetizers: joen pancake sampler, summer rolls, and duck bao. Best was the sweet corn pancakes, but the kimchi was delicious too. Summer roll was good but I loved the duck bao. For the meal ordered pad thai, Philly roll, and mango avocado roll. Philly roll was exquisite. Would recommend and return!
Read morePros: Options , Flavorful, All vegan
Cons: Pricey
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ynwa
Points +2366
Must visit midtown all vegan - Edit
Incredible diversity of flavor and originality from across Southeast Asia. Superb and 100% vegan. Visited twice in three days, would go again.
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hwing
Points +2967
Second favorite vegan Korean food restaurant in NYC - Edit
I love HanGawi and once I learned the owners also run another vegan Korean food restaurant, Franchia, I knew I had to try. And it did not disappoint! I’ve been countless times since then. Really nice ambience—I recommend the higher floors for more privacy (but is less accessible given the stairs).
Read moreTried the following:
- Thai iced tea: awesome to find a semi-affordable vegan version of Thai iced tea!
- Jeon (Korean savory pancakes) Combo: absolutely delicious and great to share, fun to share a mix of the flavors (sweet corn cilantro, scallion, and kimchi)
- Crispy Korean Chili Tofu: really delicious and the perfect amount of heat in the sauce and crisp texture of the tofu
- Sizzling Mushroom: disappointing, had a congealed texture, not super flavorful (doesn’t compare to the version at HanGawi)
- Tofu Crumble Bibimbap: tasty
- Spicy Kimchi Bibimbap: very good if you like kimchi!
- Vegetarian “Duck”: good with a fake meat texture
(Side note: I much prefer the bibimbap at HanGawi but the ones at Franchia are solid)
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-16
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Skye
Points +1618
So glad we got here! - Edit
Beautiful restaurant and the food was stellar! Service was perfect, just attentive enough to not be annoying.
Read morePros: Food/presentation, Service, Drinks
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