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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330 Reviews
First Review by Poundie
DarleneLee
Points +67
Highly recommend the lunch specials - Edit
Varied menu with lots of choices, cozy interior that's warm and comfortable.
Read morePros: Good value lunch specials, Delicious kim chi fried rice, Nice decor and atmosphere
Cons: Spicy things not that spicy, get xtra hot sauce, Dinner can be pricey, Some of the noodle dishes not that flavourful
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BEVegMiUSA
Points +100
Love it - Edit
Went there once. We loved it and went again in the same trip.
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AdeleJimMurphy
Points +38
LOVE IT - Edit
CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!
Read morePros: FRESH, DELICIOUS
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CraigDecker
Points +40
Absolutely Amazing! - Edit
While on a quick trip to NYC we used the app to help us find dinner. This place was simply amazing. Great service, great ambiance, and obviously amazing food. Would highly recommend it.
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Heidi12
Points +40
Our favorite place to visit - Edit
Franchia has a fantastic vegan menu. We come all the way from NJ to eat at Franchia and we leave very please. Their Pekin buns and their Spicy ramen noodle soup are our favorite.
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LIBRUFamousNYLover
Points +30
I scream for Franchia! Best Vegan Lunch - Edit
I had wonderful vegan lunch with my non vegan friend.
Read moreI not vegan, but I'm vegan food addicted and I love eating vegan foods mostly on meatless Mondays, during animal rights protest and vegan meeting.
Pros: Excellent service., No complaint., Delicious vegna food
Cons: No Cons for me., No Cons for me., No Cons for me.
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kmanchester306
Points +838
Average - Edit
Maybe I went on an off night, but I just didn't dig the food. Now the reason I decided to try Franchia is because I've been hearing, from both vegans and omnivores, that it is top notch. Unfortunately, I just didn't feel the same way.
Read moreCame here with my husband and a friend. The place was very busy (definitely would recommend a reservation) but they managed to seat us. We ordered a bunch of appetizers, as well as the chicken and meatball dish. We tried the Bao Buns, Buffalo Chicken Wings, Steamed Dumplings, Dragon sushi, and Scallion Pancakes for apps. The only app that had any flavor (to me) was the Bao Buns. Everything else tasted extremely bland, minus the side of buffalo sauce that came with the wings (why aren't these wings marinated in the sauce??). The meatballs were this strange tofu mush inside, not at all realistic, or like any other vegan meatball I ever tasted.
The service was friendly and the food came out fast. It is a loud restaurant, so I would not recommend coming here for intimate conversation. Overall, it's decent, but I won't be running back anytime soon.... there are just too many vegan Asian fusion places in the city that have a tastier menu.
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leigh9119119
Points +40
Excellent Food - Edit
New York is not yet up to par with Los Angeles in that it is heavily lacking in vegan ethnic cuisine and diversity. Franchia is a real gem... I am not familiar with the flavors but they are always so delicious and different. I have never had a bad meal and always look forward to trying something different from the menu. Highly recommend to even non-vegans who want to experience delicious, healthy, Korean food.
Read morePros: delicious, menu has good variety
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CiaraSebecke
Points +127
amazing Korean vegan food - Edit
This place has amazing food, drinks and atmosphere. Love going here for a lunch during work hours. I recommend the tempeh stone bowl with chilli sauce as well as the mock duck buns.
Read morePros: all vegan, delicious
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Lrice
Points +163
Amazing food. - Edit
After experiencing this restaurant 3 months ago, my family decided to celebrate Thanksgiving dinner here and it was a wise decision. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening.
Read morePros: Blueberry Coconut cake is a winner , Dumplings were amazing , Ambience is quite pleasant
Cons: Gentlemen serving were not very attentive
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juliaisntgreen
Points +18
amazing - Edit
Delightful service, fast, and AMAZING food as well as a wonderful atmosphere ❤️
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VeronicaArcedeSagast
Points +19
Great!! - Edit
It is a cozy place, well decorated.
Read moreWe ordered three dishes, all great
Korean fusion food, organic wine, not
cheap but worthy. Very good!!
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Katyathevegan
Points +104
Ama - Edit
I loved this place! It had a wonderful atmosphere and all sorts of great vegan foods!
Read morePros: All vegan, Great variety
Cons: It gets busy so you probably want a reservation
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Rucri
Points +246
nice option in midtown - Edit
This a good option if you are close to penn stations or midtown. It is a Koran and Thai menu all vegan. I have steamed dumplings and vegan pad thai accompanied with kimchi . They were good. Stuff very attentive and helpful. Nice atmosphere. I will comeback next time in NY
Read morePros: good food, friendly and attentive stuff, nice atmosphere
Cons: portions may be a bit bigger
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Dinie
Points +124
soju - Edit
We loved their pancakes, dumplings, tempeh with mushrooms. So lovely. Team is attentive and nice,
Read moreWe did not know their Korean soju and had a mini sip just to be able to recognize the flavor in the cocktail. So nice, like a blend between sake and vodka.
The corn pancake was amazing!
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Zhenli
Points +87
for kimchi lovers - Edit
Beautiful take on Korean dishes! Very interesting drinks menu - though my personal favourite is lotus tea.
Read moreReally enjoyed my dumplings with kimchi and crepes with sweet corn. Good service
Pros: drinks, kimchi
Cons: i don't really appreciate lots of meat-mocking opt
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PartTimeVegan
Points +93
all vegan Asian fusion - Edit
Had a delicious late dinner here. Atmosphere is easy-going and quiet, great for group dinner or a casual date.
Read morePros: delicious dumplings & sushi, cozy and calm feel in the restaurant
Cons: not serving ice creams when we were there although
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Peevestheturtle
Points +68
Amazing!!!! - Edit
The food here is delicious, a must for anyone visiting Manhattan.
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nickmusc
Points +16
favorite in NYC - Edit
Friendly staff, nice setting, every single thing on the menu is delicious - always!!!!
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Marie-Jeanne
Points +59
Superb Asian Vege Resto - Edit
We went there in the evening after I did a Google search at the time I did not know about Happy Cow.
Read moreWhat a pleasant surprise, I was celebrating my birthday so I had the vegetarian caviar. It was so real and so good.
I like the ambiance, the decoration, the nice restrooms; the little touches... The staff is very kind and efficient. I wished they could sell some of the cutlery.
The price is right.
I will surely go visit again when I go back to the opera, which is not too far by walk and cab.
What I like is the fact that they put the menu outside because how many times I had to leave a table and the restaurant because I do not like the food on the menu or the feeling of the place.
I am a bit shy and do not like to do that. But, it is my money and my body after all.
Anyway, there is a huge selection to choice from and will please most of all.
Pros: Selection, Caviar, Details
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gboysko
Points +71
Incredible vegan flavors - Edit
I've been to Franchia twice and I just the variety and flavor of the Asian fusion noodles.
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Psychonaut
Points +172
Our favourite in Manhattan - Edit
We have been testing several restaurants during our vacation in Manhattan. Have been at Franchia two times.
Read moreAwesome food, friendly service.
Will definitely go there again next time we are in Manhattan.
Pros: Fantastic food, Friendly service
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Anya_wu
Points +38
Great asian fusion - Edit
I love that place. They have amazing vegan dishes. Fantastic asian food. I love their soups, they are full of flavour. I like spring rolls too. I always come back.
Read morePros: Flavour, Selection, Asian fusion
Cons: Pricey
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Tkmycall
Points +49
The Takeout was excellent. - Edit
An excellent Vegan restaurant with an exciting menu and a wide variety of tasty options. I visited the restaurant to pick up a take out order and the place was busy - make a reservation. I liked the vibe which was hip and eclectic. I had the Vegan Buffalo Wings which were a 10, very tasty and a great texture. I had the Avacado Asparagus Salad which was a tasty raw option and had the Vegetarian Bibimbap which was authentic and fulfilling. If you find yourself in Midtown, give Franchia a go - you'll love it.
Read morePros: All vegan, Great menu
Cons: Small place
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GMUGrad2002
Points +267
sad cow - Edit
Walked a mile to get here. Saw a few tables open. Asked for table for 4. They asked for reservations, which I didn't have. He said he could seat us in 2 hours.
Read moreStood there for a few minutes contemplating takeout, and then a table for 3 walked in without reservations and was seated immediately. He said they only have tables for 3 available. Hmm..I would have taken 2 of those tables.
So...not a happy cow right now as I munch a side salad from a local pizza joint.
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hippywoman
Points +252
Crispy Korean Chilli Tofu for the win - Edit
I really enjoyed my meal at Franchia. I had kimchi pancakes for starter, which were nice, but they ended up being overshadowed by the crispy Korean chilli tofu main. The main was excellent, the sauce was spicy and the tofu itself seemed very fresh and had a texture reminiscent of 'paneer' (from pre-vegan days). Because of the sauce the tofu pieces were no longer crispy, but the dish was so tasty it didn't matter. The best spicy tofu dish I've eaten in a long time - possibly ever! Nice décor and staff were helpful.
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traveljunkie00
Points +283
Will return... - Edit
Everything I ordered was great: steamed buns, kimchi pancakes, salad, citrus tea, teriyaki kebabs...except the sushi. Not much flavor going on in any of the three rolls we tried. Honestly, everything else was so good that I would go back and try the rest of the menu sans sushi.
Read morePros: flavor, variety, service
Cons: so-so sushi
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