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
50%Dakini
Points +860
Delicious and elegant vegan dishes - Edit
We enjoyed vegan interpretations of traditional Korean and Japanese dishes, delicious and elegant.
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amwhite91
Points +522
Decadent - Edit
It's a pricey place, but the quality is excellent. I would love to come back and try more from this menu.
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AmyVCaroline
Points +3216
Strange place but nice food - Edit
Almost walked past as the stick out sign is quite small and there was scaffolding. The inside looks a bit dated and dim but the food is totally worth it
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CharliMorachnick
Points +68
Unbelievably delicious - Edit
This place blew my mind. the tuna was unlike anything i’ve ever tried, and the DIMSUM!! I’m stunned
Read morePros: Large menu, everything was so dang good
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BillMany
Points +50
Terrific Korean - Edit
Amazing Korean vegan. Appropriate amount of spice and robust flavors. Service was just ok but the food made it worthwhile.
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ayshim
Points +931
Great Korean vegan food - Edit
When Hangawi was closed for renovations, the security person outside told us to go to their sister restaurant Franchia and that's how we discovered this place. I absolutely loved the food as well as the decor. It is more casual and they have a great selection of teas which I really liked.
Read morePros: great food, excellent decor, friendly staff
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rervais
Points +199
A poor customer service experience - Edit
A disappointing customer service experience last night. I'm a long-time customer of Franchia (from their opening) and their sister restaurant Hangawi, and have introduced a lot of people, both friends and work colleagues, to Franchia. I've always loved their food and atmosphere. In fact, Franchia was my last dining experience the day before New York City shut down for COVID. Last night, three of us had a reservation for 8 pm - one a vegan friend visiting from Australia to whom I had raved about Franchia. About 30 minutes prior to the reservation, the other friend dropped out due to an abundance of caution during these crazy COVID times - he suddenly was not feeling well. I immediately called Franchia to tell them it would only be two of us and we were running a few minutes late. The man on the phone seemed very rushed but said he moved our reservation to 8:15. We arrived at 8:05, checked in and asked for one of a number of empty tables outside (we are being careful). He said we had reserved an inside table (we hadn't and I had the email reservation to prove that). He told us to wait and I assumed he was going to be nice and seat us outside. Meantime a couple of tourists without reservations walked up, read the menu, commented on the tasty-looking chicken dishes. I was about to point out that Franchia is vegan and the chicken is actually fake chicken but at that moment the host whisked us away to an inside table (he was acting very rushed even though we were the only two parties awaiting tables in a half-empty restaurant). I asked again about the outside table and he said he had reservations for those and again that I had reserved an inside table. Within two minutes he sat the non-reserved non-vegetarian tourists at the outside table and I confronted him on his lack of good sense and customer service. First he said he had just received a sudden cancellation, then he ignored me so we left. I would not be surprised if the tourist couple also left upon discovering that the "meats" were plant based. Clearly this man needs some training.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-19
Pros: Good food, Calm ambience, Usually good service
Cons: Poor choices by the host on my most recent visit, Host not listening and rushing people, Host treating guests poorly
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mzlanna
Points +192
Not bad - Edit
First night in NY so excited to try some vegans spots. Tired from long flight so didn’t want to go far so walked here. Sat outside in their covered sidewalk area. Ordered the fried kimchi dumpling not bad but the sauce was good lol. Then ordered the spicy noodles minus the peanuts a little salty but nevertheless very good. Oh the small picked cabbage that they bring out with it is ver good. The noodles plate is On the smaller portion size but I overeat anyway so it was for the best lol. Will try their sister restaurant later in week to see if any different.
Read morePros: It’s all vegan
Cons: On the smaller portion size
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veganAroundTheWorld
Points +79
niceOne - Edit
nice Food and Drinks
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veg!
Points +462
Good option for vegan food - Edit
Good option for vegan food if you are in Manhattan. Service is fast and professional, but can come across a bit rude sometimes. Delicious soy and tofu based dishes, nice salads.
Read morePrices, especially of the drinks are a little bit over the top. If you do not mind this, you make definitely nothing wrong if you spend there time for lunch or dinner.
You should try the ginger tea, gorgeous!
Pros: Delicious vegan food, Good ingredients
Cons: Expensive, Service fast, but not friendly
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LynnCVoss
Points +279
Always good and relaxing - Edit
My daughter loves the sushi here so when she’s visiting we always eat here.
Read moreThe service is great and the food is always good.
Pros: Great menu, Nice environment , Service is good
Cons: none.
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AndyVentura
Points +18
Expensive and meh - Edit
The vegan fritters are just deep fried vegetables, spicy tuna roll tasted like canned tuna and Mayo if you like that, kimchi pancakes were good. Overall too expensive for what it is.
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drquayle
Points +738
My new favorite place - Edit
Stumbled upon this place. Absolutely loved it. Can’t recommend enough.
Read morePros: All vegan, All tasty, Perfect atmosphere
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JulesJo
Points +135
Delicious vegan food in a zen atmosphere - Edit
Cozy vegan Asian fusion restaurant.
Read morePros: All vegan and all amazing!! , Helpful staff
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ladyroxy
Points +31
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Went last night for first time had great service fresh food will definitely go back again
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cwl666
Points +1439
Excellent food & service - Edit
Not cheap but good value. Great lunch specials even better. Sometimes have live music. They have been handling the covid situation tremendously.
Read moreCons: Dessert not in house, packaged in plastic
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MaxBlack
Points +169
Great atmosphere and great options - Edit
Franchia is always a go-to for me when I’m in the city. It’s quick, easy, cool, and delicious. I also love hanging in this place because the restaurant itself is just so dang cool.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Lots of options, SUPER cool atmosphere
Cons: A little expensive
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KathrinHenon
Points +185
Best Korean Food Ever - Edit
Love this place and have been going there every other week. Due to Covid just ordering in but still delish. Highly recommended, Love the kebab, pancakes, spicy chicken roll, stone bowl, drunken noodles, spicy coconut noodle soup, and amazing vegan cake.
Read morePros: tast is amazing, all vegan all the time, good vibe
Cons: none, none, none
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Suebedo
Points +341
Ate outside excellent - Edit
I've always liked this place for excellent service, good food and now more of the the same w/ outside seating because of the pandemic. They have good seating arrangements outdoors and it was very good food as usual. Happy I went!
Read morePros: Vegan, Excellent service, Good food
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a7c
Points +513
Asian fusion - Edit
Great asian fusion options.
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veganique
Points +54
Love!!!! - Edit
Their spicy tuna roll is better than the real thing! Very big menu and even meat-eater approved. So good!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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talakoala
Points +1265
Great dumplings and sushi - Edit
One of my favorite spots for vegan sushi. The spicy shrimp roll is great and they have excellent dumplings.
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josandkill
Points +765
Top 10! - Edit
Everything Here is so beautiful, we love the lighting its perfect for a first date. The food is very delicious and the way they set everything up is very cute.
Read morePros: Delicious , nice staff, Good vibes
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shananigans
Points +285
Amazing food - Edit
I had the skewers to start and the vegetable hot pot with rice. Both came super quickly and were so delicious. Great service and amazing food!
Read moreCons: Expensive
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mrhymer18
Points +67
Great Asian food - Edit
If you want Chinese food. Go to this place
Read morePros: Great taste
Cons: Expensive, One location
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fxp
Points +903
Vegan Asian at its best - Edit
More casual than the sister restaurant Hangawi but as delicious. The seasonal tofu dish was the best tofu I've ever had.
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ThePintSizedVegan
Points +831
One of my all-time fave vegan spots! - Edit
I can’t love it enough! If you’re a huge fan of Asian food and a vegan, this place is definitely for you. The food is very flavorful and you have options of either picking faux meat dishes or doing just all veggies. The staff is also very knowledgeable of every menu item, down to the tea (literally). It’s also great for non-vegans to go as well since their faux meat options can be quite spot on!
Read morePros: Friendliest staff, Great, flavorful food
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