Vegan
Beer/Wine
Asian
Gluten-free
Korean

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.


Featured Review

CelianRaimbault

Points +220

Vegan
22 Sep 2024

Best Vegan Restaurant!

One of the best vegan restaurant I tried so far! Both the presentation and the taste were amazing. I strongly recommend

Pros: Taste, Presentation, Originality

INTJ_mara

22 Sep 2024

I loooove Franchia. What’s the dish in the first pic?


330 Reviews

First Review by Poundie

captown

Points +60

Vegan
18 Aug 2007

awesome restaurant

The service was quick and friendly, the food was incredible and the portions were large. Overall it was a great deal for the quality and quantity of food. I would highly recommend the sushi combo platter, also the pumpkin noodles and kimchee tofu dish.

OneChubbyVegan

Points +24

Vegan
25 Jul 2007

Amazing!

On a recent trip to Manhattan (I grew up on Long Island but never went to Manhattan much until recently!), my husband and I had lunch at Franchia. I can't wait to go again! Having an ENTIRELY vegan restaurant is so very relieving when dining out. I did not have to ask 200 questions or have to dissect the menu to find hidden animal products. We had the fried dumplings to share. I had the lunch portion of the pad thai, and my husband had a dish with tomato, coconut and dill that was intensely delicious. I had the plum iced tea, and my husband had the iced chai tea. This is a great restaurant to bring a date.

Pros: Informative staff, not too expensive, fresh delicious food

Cons: uncomfortable seating

condekedar

Points +9949

Vegan
29 May 2007

Nice place for tea

This is a nicely decorated, quiet place to meet for tea and snacks. I didn't try any entrees, but the dumplings were decent (if a bit bland) and the tofu cheesecake was tasty, but not the best I've ever had. I did like their extensive options for tea and the great ambiance and decor inside.

Pros: Tea selection, Ambience

Cons: A bit bland

philjdomm

Points +945

Vegan
11 Apr 2007

love it

like the tea sister connection as well as the quiet upstairs.

beelover

Points +44

Vegan
22 Nov 2006

Soooo Good!

We stumbled on this restaurant because it was close to our hotel and we loved it so much we ate there two out of the three days we were in the city. The food is delicious. It is such a comfortable space to be in we lingered for a few hours over tea and the best asian food I have had since becoming vegan. Even our 18 month old daughter enjoyed the flavors. Try the first pick green tea, it is worth the experience!

Pros: Warm environment, Excellent service, Inovative flavors

Cons: none

Poundie

Points +19009

Vegan
28 Jul 2006

One of the best

This is fun by the same folks that run Hangawai. Although the atmosphere is simpler and the prices are a bit cheaper, the food here is of the highest quality: everything on the menu is good. I eat here regularly, and have brought many friends, too: everyone agrees that this is a great vegan restaurant. The location (near the Empire State Building) is also great.

Pros: Great food, healthy, clean

Cons: a bit pricey




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