I really like this place. The food is fresh and made to order. There's clearly a lot of care put into preparation. Everything is vegan and very tasty. Some dishes are more tasty than others. The first time I came, I enjoyed the Drunken Noodles 😀 (delicious!) The hot and sour soup was also a winner. During my second visit, I ordered the basil chicken and kimchi pancakes. Both were good 🫤 but I would try something else next time. Nothing memorable. The staff are also warm and personable. I enjoy people watching from the outdoor patio.

Had my birthday lunch planned with a few friends here and when we walked in at 3 pm, this place wasn't that busy! I was looking forward to eating some creative vegetarian/vegan food, and wasn't disappointed at all after ordering a bunch of things from their menu. We ordered Fried Calamari, Spicy Buffalo Wings, and the Dumplings Combo. The Spicy buffalo wings were unbelievably delicious and were a top pick for our table from their small plates menu. For mains, we got the Curry 'Chicken' (Stone Bowl Rice) and the Mushroom Sizzler - both were pretty good. This order was enough for four adults and it hit the spot. Food taste is just unbelievable. Whoever thinks vegetarian or vegan cannot be delicious needs to visit this place. Service, ambiance was perfect and food arrives within 20 minutes of ordering. Noise levels were on the lower end during our visit. Will definitely visit again!

Franchia Cafe offers an authentic and refreshing take on vegan Korean cuisine. Shying away from over-reliance on mock meat, the chefs creatively incorporate a wide range of vegetables, tofu, and traditional Korean seasonings to craft dishes that are both flavorful and satisfying. From savory stews to delectable noodle dishes, the menu is filled with options that cater to a variety of tastes, all while adhering to a plant-based philosophy. The ambiance is elegant and calming, reflecting the thoughtful approach to food that celebrates Korean culinary traditions. Friendly staff and artfully presented dishes make every meal at Franchia Cafe a delightful experience. Whether you're a long-time vegan or exploring new culinary horizons, Franchia Cafe provides a unique and gratifying dining adventure.

Top tier Asian cuisine this restaurant is beautiful. The decor is lovely, upstairs seating is great for more formal dining. There’s a cute front area for smaller quick bites. The take out was quick and fresh. Staff is very friendly and welcoming the place is very clean and well kept. Great lunch specials that have generous portions that is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this establishment.

This is an amazing Asian vegan restaurant. There is a great atmosphere like a Japanese tea house vibe. There are nice decor elements and the ceiling has this really cool design. The staff were very courteous and friendly. We ordered a Thai iced tea, mango tea, the fried cauliflower, volcano roll, tropical mango roll, and the Malaysian chicken curry. This is the best vegan food I've had, so much flavor!!

I felt insulted , I was treated with contempt, I called and spoke with Kevin who was very nice on the phone to place an order for pickup. When I got the the location I identified myself and gave Kevin my card. As I sat outside the receipt came and all charges were increased. As I proceeded to have a conversation with the Manager, his attitude and arguments were non sequitur. Black people let's buy BLACK and maybe even recreate our own Financial Segregation.

Let's start with Crystal. My serve and waitress was amazing. She was perfect with all the recommendations and the food was extremely tasty! However there was one clear stand out and that's the bbq vegan chicken kabobs. Omg it was amazing and the rainbow roll was super clean with that vegan meat on it too. 11/10

Vegan, scrumptious, creative and clean! You are the only reason, currently, that we stop in Manhattan. Keep up the good work!

We came for a work dinner with a few colleagues and were pleased to learn walk ins were welcomed. Usually I don't care for vegan food that is molded to shape like the food it is representing, but here it made the dishes beautiful and the taste of the protein was delicious. As you can see in the pictures, the sticky buns are made to look like they have Peking duck inside. It's actually a mushroom based product that looks delicious and tastes as good! They had an amazing assortment of hot tea to choose from, I had the persimmon and chamomile which were great. We had also a spicy hotpot, rice bowl, pancakes, fried dumplings, and three desserts! The only dish we were not all thrilled about was the vegan tiramisu, that was a little disappointing. But wow,the rest was awesome! Will definitely come again on a future trip to NYC.

One of the best vegan restaurants I’ve been to. They have an extensive menu (which can sometimes scare me away from a place) but of all the things me and my partner tried, NONE disappointed. We god the combo dumplings, the leek pancakes, the Indonesian goreng, braised tofu with eggplant and squash, seasame cake, and triple chocolate cake for dessert. Absolutely nothing was bad. The kimchi dumplings are incredible and I will have dreams about that braised tofu for years to come. The waiter we had was just attentive enough and very kind. I will be coming back as often as I can.

Possibly my favorite vegan restaurant in the city right now! Great hospitality, amazing teas, and delicious vegan dishes. So far the Thai basil soy chicken dish is my favorite, but that may change since I will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

Highly recommended!! We really enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and the service. There are different kitchen menus: gluten free sushi, Chinese dishes, Korean, and other yummy asian kitchen options. We had tiramisu for dessert and it was so light and flavorful that immediately we wanted to plan for our next visit.

The place vibes like a Retreat. A very serene and lovely food experience. The customer service is exceptional. The place is huge however the table are reserved mostly. I wish the tables weren’t that close. The food is outstanding and delicious. This was my 1st time trying vegan and I was amazed how beautiful they modified the recipes. The menu is so diverse.I love their drink menu, my favourite is Pink Moon. I tried vegetarian duck stone bowl, spicy franchia noodles and dragon roll. Everything is fantastic. I would highly recommend this place to enjoy the meal even if one is not vegan.

Franchia’s is amazing! Wonderful service and very delicious flavours. The spicy noodle dish was absolutely awesome - just spicy enough and full of flavour and aroma. The beef clay pot rice was amazing and the rice was perfectly crispy. It came out sizzling which was so cool! Then the fish soup that my partner got was awesome too. He said it’s so cool how it tastes so much like fish. We are very grateful we found this wonderful restaurant! One of the best vegan restaurant in NYC.

Amazing quality food! Offers a wide variety of Asian cuisine. Our vegetarian friend was very happy she could order any food she wanted on the menu without having to check the ingredients. Love the tiered seating layout too. Would definitely revisit to try other dishes.

Great mock meet options. Very tasty food. Nice n warm. Very interesting wide vegan variety menu.

Delicious vegan Asian fusion! Wow. Fried kimchi dumplings and the pancake app sampler. And two bowls, one in a stone bowl to make the bottom layer crispy. Tiramisu for dessert, which was delicious. Highly recommend and THANK YOU for providing delicious vegan options

FOR DE NON-VEGAN BELIEVERS. .. I DARE YOU ! Wow wow wow... perhaps the best vegan Asian/ Korean fusion restaurant in NYC. This place will change your life & will make smile from within your soul. Absolutely delicious vegan dishes, rich in flavors & beautifully presented. This should be in every city of the world! And their vegan ice cream and desserts Absolutely to die for. Do not think about it twice. This is vegan heaven.

Pleasantly surprised to find this place. I'm not a vegan but was looking for a sit down place convenient to a couple people's locations that could also provide quick service. Though service was slow taking our order, the food was flavorful, well cooked and portions were great. I got the penang coconut curry and though I didn't taste much coconut I enjoyed my dish. Worth the $$!

Exceptional vegan food. The sushi is one of the best we tasted, and hands down the best vegan sushi we tried. The buns and main dishes were excellent too. The tea experience was also excellent. I tried Korean plum tea, and lotus tea, both excellent. Highly recommended.

I’m not sure why this place doesn’t have 5 stars. Food, service, & atmosphere have all been stellar. This instantly became my favorite place, & I’ve eaten at 90% of the vegan & vegetarian places in NYC (not including the brilliant places that left us too soon). If you like food, go! [Blurred my IG username so I don’t get dinged for self promotion.]

it was a amazing lunch, would definitely go again and recommend to all the people that want to go there!!! staff were kind

This was a pleasant surprise for me as I typically don't find myself super excited about Asian fusion. If you visit here you should definitely try the Shish Kebab! They are flavorful and have just enough crispiness. Leave room for the dessert and opt for the chocolate cake with ice cream. I've had many vegan ice creams and this was one of the best I've had!

Amazing….. I love this places was the best food that I try in months, everything was vegan and very delicious, it was really tasty and the plating was pretty. Service: 5 starts, very professional and friendly Food: 5 starts, tasty and good sized Prices: 5 starts, very according to the service offered Drinks: 5 starts, really good Environment: 5 stars, clean and organized love the decoration Others: 5

Great service, Beautiful outdoor ambiance. They also have an extensive lunch menu. Had a nice time chilling outside slurping spicy ramen.

What a treat! Everything was delicious! Highly recommend the sushi if you’re like me, a vegan who used to love fish. Now I know they are friends, not food. Outdoor seating

Good food, but don't order the Mediterranean dish or the ginger tea. It was sooooo sweet with sugar we could have just ordered a big gulp. The canton noodles were amazing and so was the sushi. Highly recommended. Prices for main dishes are around 20 dollars.

Honest review. Don’t come here. We had lunch here and ordered a latte, soy chicken salad and avocado salad. The waiter brought us tea instead of latte, and the salads were extremely bland. There’s only 4-5 small pieces of soy chicken, when I say small piece, think about the half size of your pinky finger. And half of the avocados were brown. Very disappointed

food was absoulety amazing. i recommend the chicken wings! the live music was beautiful, shout out to the two great musicians! the outdoor set up was beautiful but most importantly: safe. everything was spaced out and screens were set up. 10/10 would reccomend. #govegan <3

This is such a great place for vegetarians and vegans but also for anyone who is interested in trying yummy food. The menu has so many options to pick from that we had a hard time picking what to order. Food: We ended up ordering the spicy kimchi dumplings. These were my favorite of all the things we ordered. They were perfectly crunchy and the filling was well seasoned. The spicy buffalo wings were okay, the sauce was too pungent and the "meat" felt a bit too thick. The peking duck baos were yummy and I liked that they were cut in half so it was easier to eat. We ended with the spicy kimchi pancakes. They were crispy and the perfect spice combination. Service: Service was a bit slow but the food came out fast and fresh so it was fine. Atmosphere: I love the three floor set up, it feels intimate and private. I also like the minimalist theme.

I knew that I had to stop by at this place. Very authentic Vegan Asian Restaurant and the Server was very Friendly and Welcoming. For Dinner, I had Wonton Noodles with Bok Choy and barbecued pork in Vegetable Broth. I also had Iced Matcha Latte to Drink. For Dessert, I had Chocolate Fudge Cake with Chocolate Ice Cream on the side. Definitely a good spot to have Dinner.

Great everything

Franchia was fabulous! Although I was thoroughly overwhelmed by enormous menu, we eventually settled on four dishes to share dessert (two of us). First (not pictured) was the pumpkin noodle salad which was light and the sesame dressing was delish! Second was the Peking Duck Baos which were so cute and tasty (after I picked the cilantro off). The sauce on the “duck” was perfect. Third was the Rainbow roll. The little shrimps were wonderful & each bit was like a different roll. Avo and BBQ were the other two bites. Fourth was the mango avocado roll which was light, sweet, and tangy and perfect for a hot humid day. We finished it off with a slice of the carrot cake which was good but not great. I obviously finished it, but the cake was a little tough and we didn’t have any walnuts in our slice 🥲 Service was phenomenal! Total was $66 before tip.

They need better workers and not rude. But the foods here good.

Great vegan restaurant with professional staff

Always friendly and has plenty of delicious Korean/Asian based vegan food❤️ Must go when in midtown!

Very calming indoor seating with delicious food. We really enjoyed the drunken basil noodles that came with mock chicken. I also enjoyed their large selection of herbal teas with a description of the health benefits of all of them. I will definitely come back here next time I’m in the city!

This is my favorite restaurant in NYC. Love all the food, and the staff is always courteous and attentive to what the customer needs. This is one of those restaurants you go to on special occasions or regular nights even, simply because of the fact that it never fails to amaze!

I thought this place was new but the waitress told me this restaurant has been here for about 15 years! Update 11/11/2020: I love the Malaysian fried rice and the soup that came with it ❤️👍

Amazing food and service. Highly recommend even for non vegans. Great Tea, pad tai, “duck”, dumplings etc

Excellent! A few days prior to arrival I emailed them my reservation for just 2. Promptly responded/acknowledged Arrived on time, Seated with little wait. I appreciated the team effort amongst the wait staff! all attending to your table! Food was excellent, fresh! Ordered allot of food! portion sizes were appropriate. Definitely going back to try other dishes..!

Great selection of vegan Asian dishes with well improvised vegan takes on classics

Delightful Delicious dinner in a cozy, comfortable setting. The only qualm I’ve had with my last two visits to Franchia is the delay in receiving our Bill when we requested it. On both occasions, we waited more than thirty minutes before our bill was presented to us. Whilst we understand the busyness of Dinnertime at a popular restaurant and do not mind having to wait five or ten minutes, thirty minutes is pushing the patience of many. I do plan to visit Franchia again and I will hope that this does not reoccur!

Very nice vegan restaurant. I really liked their braised tofu and kombucha pumpkin and eggplant. Will definitely be going back with my friends.

Wait staff are on top of it! my cup was never empty! Food was fantastic , yet the bill was very reasonable. If you are looking for an affordable vegan place to eat near k town go here.

Very overwhelming as a vegetarian as you have 2 pages of tiny font full of options. Felt like fusion Thai to me as I got kale dumpling, mango salad and franchia noodles The food is ok and meets the bar. Not sure if I was blown away by anything among what I ordered. The mango salad could have been better as it had too much sweet dressing/sauce. I liked the house sake that was served warm

Awesome service and they all work together great staff.

My absolute favorite vegan restaurant in the city. One of the best Asian cuisine you can get. There are so many items to rave about but one of my go to’s is the vegan crab cakes, the sauce paired with it is super good. Lynche wine is amazing. My first time having the binimbap bowl with vegetarian duck and I was pleased. I definitely would recommend this place to friends and family.

I stumbled upon this restaurant on a whim with a vegetarian as a keyword so did not expect at all but the food quality really blew me and my friends away. From Korea myself and the Korean dish we ordered were impeccable and went above and beyond. Dessert was also luscious. Definitely will visit again.

Such a simple rice dish (fried rice) but man it was delicious. I can tell you hands down one of the best vegan meals I’ve had in a very long while. I will definitely be returning there next time I’m in New York!

Great vegan food! Dumplings and kimchi pancakes yummy

Cool spot! Sitting outside felt like we were literally side by side with the traffic on Park Ave lol Felt like Korean + Asian fusion meets plant based eats.. Must get’s are the drunken noodles and duck baos Service was fantastic

First time trying a vegan restaurant and Franchia did not disappoint. We had the combination pancakes, a spicy 'tuna' roll with brown rice, mushroom bulgogi and soy cheesecake. Everything was fantastic! We highly recommend! The veggies were cooked perfectly and still crisp.

One of the most serene and peaceful restaurants in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of NYC !! The staff is wonderful and extremely giving when it comes to love and affection. The food is top notch. I got the rainbow roll and Sish Kabob and I will say it is by far my fav Vegan Korean food so far (in addition to Hangawi-Sister company). Highly recommend it for friends hangout, date, and a day simply with yourself and your own sweet company. Thank you, Franchia, for such an amazing experience.

So delicious and love the Zen atmosphere. The staff is wonderful, warm, and friendly. Our usuals are the Date Tea, Leek, Scallion, Kim Chi pancakes, sushi rolls, Peking duck Baos, and stone pot rice.

Highly recommended. I stumbled upon this gem of a lunch spot. They specialize in vegan Asian food and absolutely hit the bullseye. The staff was incredibly welcoming without being overbearing, and were helpful in making a few recommendations. I ended up with the Bibimbap Stone Bowl with kimchi and spicy chili sauce. The flavor mix was spot on. Definitely spicy - but not to the point where the other flavors were hidden. 5-stars - would highly recommend.

All of the dishes we had tasted good, but the sushi is the star of the show. So if you're going, I recommend the crispy "crab" roll and the tofu skin roll. ABSOLUTELY DO get the cheesecake. Still dreaming about it!

Amazing place. If they had high chairs for babies this would have been a 5 star review.

They have very good vegan sushi. The rolls are way more creative than normal veggie rolls from a normal sushi spot. Our favorite was the spicy crab and the spicy tuna.

Exquisite food. Brilliant flavors. Thoughtful service. A great experience at a reasonable price.

Such a great experience! Thank you for Valeriano the vegan for finding this beautiful place ! 🙌🙌🙌

"Great place—nice service

Food is solid. Flavors are great! Cocktails leave something to be desired, so don't be too adventurous in that regard.

Best Korean foods and best vegan dishes in the city

Although I'm neither vegetarian nor vegan, this place really impressed. There's very limited outdoor seating (as a response to COVID) but it's done well and is spaced out. The service was prompt and friendly and the food options were strong. Some of the dishes had quite a spicy kick, but that was welcome. It positions itself as pan-Asian, but it's primarily Korean influenced.

The ambiance and decor on the outside is beautiful. The inside was gorgeous as well. Restrooms were neat & tidy. The food itself was delicious. The tea that my date and I had came in such cute recipticals! Their scallion pancakes were great.

Really fresh and good vegan food. Lots of choices!!!

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food was delish and the service was fast. Hands down best sushi i ever tasted. I'm definitely going back. expensive

One of my favorite vegan spots in all of NYC. They're still open for take out orders, the prices aren't that bad at all if not very reasonable.

Food was delicious and so was the service.

Absolutely loved this restaurant....we had the tofu skewers and pad Thai with a salad split between two of us....it was delicious...highly recommend!

The food is amazing, even my non vegetarian family loved it.

Delicious! We split a bunch of apps and entrees among four girls and it was delicious. Faux chicken satee for the win!!!

I give this review as a meat eater. Everything across the board was phenomenal. I had the spring rolls, vegetable dumplings and "chicken" rice bowl. Each dish was served at the right time with seasoning that not only pulled out the flavors but complemented the other dishes. I certainly will be returning. Only thing to note is you want to call for a reservation because it gets busy.

Food was delicious! Staff was polite and courteous. Environment was welcoming, calm and romantic. I would definitely eat here again. The Plum tea the highlight of my night.

A favorite gem for everything from business lunch to date night, the service is always wonderful, the menu is inspired and the food is delicious. This is my go-to for vegan sushi.

AMAZING!!! Loved it there! Would definitely recommend!

Beautiful dining area, very intimate setting. The wait staff was attentive and polite. The food was amazing and was enjoyed by both myself (omnivore) and my friend (vegan). We will definitely be back to try more from the menu!!

First time having vegan food and it is AMAZING! The vegan sushi tasted like actually sushi and it was making me want to eat more. My favorite was the spicy fired tofu because the tofu is very crispy and the sauce was very good. The pad Thai was ok but not very good as an actually pad Thai would taste like. The drunken noodle was flavorful with the soy sauce. However, this place you have to order $15pp, which seem a lot but all the dishes are more than $15.

Food was okay. Sushi was a bit small and their spicy tuna is a bit chewy. The sushi could use more of a fishy taste. Chili tofu was very good! Their cocktails didn’t really taste like it had alcohol in it. The quality of service is very direct and they don’t really check up on you. I suggest making sure you order and ask for whatever you need right away. Our bill came with a “covid-19 recovery” charge which, I was very confused and turned off about.

Great service and very delicious food. Outdoor dining. Looking forward to going back to try the rest of the menu.

Great place—nice service

Great location on Park avenue with nice outdoor seating and beautiful indoor decor. Fun for lunch or dinner. They have a very extensive menu, all vegan, but my favorite dish (and the one thing my wife and I get every time) is the combination pancakes. The scallion pancakes are delicious, but this way you also get to try the kimchi and corn pancakes, which are also excellent.

Good ambience as well as food… drinks were nice but the food we ordered was very monotonous… but flavours were spot on… i will go again but will order different item this time… looks like appetizers were better than main dishes like bibimbap

My partner and I shared the randang and the bbq noodle soup with wontons. Food was solid but not spectacular with generally small portions.

Flavorful vegan food. Many options available

We really enjoy the food and experience; both my non-vegetarian friends and myself were impressive with the flavor and texture. The food is very high quality. I’d recommend the Peking buns,stuffed mushroom and mushrooms bulgogi. My non-vegetarian friends loved the Korean Hot Pot with soy fish (they couldn’t believe it’s not real fish lol).

Delicious vegan Asian food- we had dumplings, crab cakes and curries. It’s slightly expensive place with a 15-20$ minimum and I came with my family when we weren’t that hungry. We were forced to order more food for the table - overall a great vibe and food menu

Highly recommend the Drunken Basil Noodles 🤩🤩🤩 Decent outdoor dining area. Space heaters are hung from the ceiling. For group reservation, everybuddy must be present to be seated.

So glad I stopped by this little gem for lunch. Their vegan menu is very extensive with items ranging from ramen to curry to bibimbap. The service was very fast and the food was delicious and fresh. I had the mushroom hot plate which came with lots of fresh vegetables. I had the soup as well which was really tasty. Looking forward to coming back! Sustainability rating: 3.5 out of 5 (average). Used reusable dinnerware and utensils with paper napkins. I believe they don’t use plastic straws which is nice.

Got two of the bibimbaps and the drunken noodles. The bibimbaps were definitely my favorite, and we got soy ginger and a chili sauce one... We asked for extra hot sauce on the side, and the chili sauce was extremely flavorful, great and spicy. There was indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of space, and the service was fast even during peak dinner time. Having a full vegan menu with lots of options made the choices great... We stayed away for the fake meat options that try to mimic real meat, but the options we got were great. There are also several tea options on the side with specials.