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
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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sambee
Points +135
food was cooked well - Edit
I have been here twice and I ordered the same main dish both times. I don't remember if there was a specific name but it was a tofu and vegetable dish in brown sauce. I wasn't a fan of the sauce either time. Something about it just seemed off. It wasn't awful; I finished the dish both times. It just wasn't as great as some other vegan korean restaurants I've been to. The food itself was cooked well. I've had some pretty poorly cooked tofu in my day but this was great. I also had the crispy tofu skin sushi roll and it was great. The atmosphere is nice, definitely a good place for a dinner date. I made reservations both times but it never seemed to be too crowded.
Read morePros: food was cooked well, nice vibe
Cons: sauce, dark
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Johnnykt
Points +96
A little gem with fantastic food! - Edit
On a recent trip to NYC, I had a chance to eat at quite a few vegan restaurants. This was, by far, the best meal I had in the city. A very creative menu and a wonderfully decorative setting. A lot of the places I ate at in NYC were really pricey. I don't know if that's an NYC thing or a vegan thing. But, this place seemed very reasonable by comparison. Certainly not an inexpensive restaurant... but at least the food and atmosphere are great.
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bantunes
Points +81
Pretty swish place, good food - Edit
Traditional restaurant experience, good food. Metal chopsticks are annoying.
Read morePros: Lots of options
Cons: Metal chopsticks, Desserts
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BuddyBart
Points +102
Nice fresh food - Edit
Food tasted good. Little expensive beer (only Korean beer).
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daroff
Points +1620
great Korean vegan! - Edit
Wonderful food and service. Somewhat casual restaurant with many options of traditional Korean fare served in vegan style. The tofu dishes are my favorites - along with the steamed dumplings. Reservations are not required, but can be helpful.
Read morePros: delicious food, attentive service
Cons: long wait, if no reservation
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tamflo
Points +47
amazing place - Edit
Food was awesome and the attention was great! I really love Korean food and I had the vegan jajjangmyeon ver with kale, it was delicious! Also the Tealatte with non-dairy milk was fantastic! Definitely one of my fav places :)
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MelHeinrich
Points +132
Lots of Asian Options - Edit
Food was delicious! There were sooo many different options and different types of Asian cuisine which was awesome. Their servers could be more attentive though. Modern vibes and creative dishes.
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shirley1
Points +340
yummy and delicious - Edit
Vegetarian Bibimbap or Stone Bowl Rice
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Bodhi Noodles
(sweet potato & gluten free buckwheat noodles topped with mountain greens and vegetables )
I had the Bibimbap which was full of delicious veg on brown rice
And my husband had the Bodhi noodles. Also very yummy.
We shared a veg sushi before which was very fresh .
Pros: very yummy and huge portions.
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veggiehobbit
Points +274
Great food - Edit
Everything my fiance and I ordered was delicious. But we were disappointed that the duck buns weren't bigger. The tea was delicious but also felt a bit too expensive for its size. Our stone bowls were tasty and a good size, my only complaint is that the one I ordered had mushrooms in it even though it didn't say there'd be mushrooms in the menu (I'm not a mushroom fan). If the menu was a bit clearer I would have ordered something else. I'd still love to go back and try more of their menu.
Read morePros: delicious food, kind staff, nice atmosphere
Cons: small portion sizes, expensive, menu is a bit unclear
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Shakhidra
Points +30
great! - Edit
Great food! So many options! Good prices! Small portions, but great atmosphere good staff
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Ejl500
Points +53
wow! - Edit
What a treat! Right up there with the best vegan restaurants nationally. I had the spicy 'duck' salad, and two small plates; crab cakes and zen rolls with dill veganaise sauce. All three were outstanding. I chose dishes that I thought would be a challenge and they all exceeded my expectations. I will be back for sure.
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candacebpinaud
Points +17
Vegan Elegance and Style - Edit
I LOVE this restaurant. While I am very happy to find any vegan restaurants while traveling - more often than not - they are a more casual, diner-type atmosphere with food to match.
Read moreBut Franchia is one of my all-time faves! It treats a vegan diner to a beautiful meal in a classy setting with all the trimmings to go with it from fancy cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks to home-made desserts like black sweet rice and coconut pudding.
This restaurant makes me 'want' to go to NYC....it's always the first place I hit when I go.
Pros: elegant atmosphere, wonderful gluten free menu, fancy cocktails
Cons: none
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ufleydee
Points +466
WOW, such an amazing food! - Edit
This is a must stop for Vegans in New York. Amazing food, I really enjoyed it.
Read moreThe service is slow and the desserts are mediocre, however the main dishes, they are amazing.
Pros: Amazing dishes, so good, Plenty of options
Cons: Mediocre desserts, Slow service, Expensive
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tommylane
Points +28
Tasty - Edit
Delicious Stone Bowl. A little pricy, but I'll go occasionally.
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Alysoun Mahoney
Points +921
My favorite New York City vegan restaurant - Edit
My husband and I spend a lot of time in New York City - and Franchia is our favorite vegan restaurant there. The menu is extensive, and everything we've had is at least good if not excellent or outstanding. Our favorites are the Peking Buns, Spicy Ramen Noodles in Miso Soup, and various Bibimbap dishes. They have a nice menu of wines and teas, too. Like most places in midtown Manhattan, it is medium-priced and medium-fancy. Service is reliably efficient and friendly. We eat there many times each year.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Great wines and teas, Great service
Cons: None!
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MJ001
Points +36
Great food and great service - Edit
I went to Franchia on a date night with my partner and we both loved it! We tried the mixed plate of dumplings the Peking buns and a California roll to start. The Cali roll was good but not great. The other starters were so flavourful and 100% would recommend.
Read moreI had the Bibimbap, not really knowing what it was very happy with it.
We also had cocktails and desert and both were great.
The best thing about this place was the service, we had a few different servers and they were all so warm and friendly and genuinely seemed happy to be there.
Pros: Friendly service, Flavourful food, Nice atmosphere
Cons: slightly pricey (but I would go again!)
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reneeareneea
Points +16
wonderful!! - Edit
visited here on holiday in New York, ate where when ever I could even twice in one day, my non vegan family also enjoyed it. great service, high quality food, amazing atmosphere,
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Brok O. Lee
Points +3430
Superb! - Edit
Great location in Murray Hill on Park Avenue near 34th Street shopping. Has a very dark intimate and subdued atmosphere. Nice lunch special menu with many options for $12; however, I had the Vegan Lunchbox which includes 2 appetizers. Everything was fresh and amazingly delicious. I can't wait to go back!
Read morePros: All vegan, fantastic food, great service
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InkedHippie
Points +20
best restaurant ever - Edit
I moved away from the city and Franchia is what I miss the most. Best vegan Asian fusion food EVER. It's pricey but worth every penny
Read moreCons: $$$$
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tauberl
Points +472
delicious and so many options! - Edit
Franchia was great, I'm so glad we were able to eat there! The menu is huge and has a lot of variety; we ended up going with a few tapas/appetizers, a sushi roll, and one entree to share, plus a delicious greet tea "icee" type drink with whipped cream on top- yum! Everything was great and very reasonably priced; my only regret is that we couldn't try more! This would definitely be a place I'd come back to on a return trip. The wait staff was also super nice and efficient, and it has a lovely ambiance- definitely give it a try if you're in the area!!
Read morePros: Big menu, delicious food, friendly staff
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pulpovegano
Points +129
One of the best vegan restaurants i have visited - Edit
Food it's amazing, plenty of options, beautiful dishes. A little pricey but very good value for money, One of the best restaurants i have visited!
Read morePros: Large menu, Excellent food, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Pricey
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morocco
Points +36
AWESOME - Edit
Vegan scallops and kimchi dumplings, all for about $12 in the city, no complaints. Beautiful atmosphere, absolutely delicious food, gorgeous plating and courteous staff. Would go back any chance I get!
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VeggieTeen
Points +49
Delicious! - Edit
Very good food! Ordered the Avocado Bibimbap & having never had the dish before (or even knowing exactly what it was), I was wonderfully surprised. There were a lot of options & I admire the creativity that went into thinking them up. The set-up of the place is eccentric, but works nicely nonetheless.
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Hw123
Points +23
My favorite vegan restaurant! - Edit
Of all of the amazing vegan restaurants in NYC, this is my FAVORITE! My husband and I come here once a month.
Read moreSome of my favorites:
From the tapas menu: lobster balls, caviar rolls, crab cakes
Mains: avacado bimbimbop, and ramen
Rolls: spicy tuna and spicy chicken
Desserts: blueberry cake with almond ice cream
Yum!!!
Pros: Delicious food, Reasonable prices, Nice ambience
Cons: Not enough locations, open more please
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Oscar M
Points +199
Highly recommended - Edit
Spicy kimchi dumplings and a delicious sizzling avocado stone bowl were the perfect match for a lunch break after visiting midtown. Relaxing atmosphere and great korean food in this vegan cafe. We loved it.
Read morePros: Great food, Relaxing atmosphere
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Dantich79
Points +24
Amazing!! - Edit
The food was amazing, it was so hard to narrow down the selection. The dumplings and buns are incredible! All of the bibimbap was incredible! We ate here twice in a 4 day trip it was so good!!
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