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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 +228
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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360 Reviews
First Review by Poundie
gabgurney
Points +335
Go here - Edit
Took my non vegan but gluten free mom here and she RAVED about the food. There’s a whole separate gf menu. The leek pancakes are amazing and the vegan shrimp in the spring rolls is incredible. Soy chicken rocks. we’re probably coming back tbh. Eat here
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-07
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saturnhp
Points +838
Fantastic Asian Cuisine - Edit
Tasty food and great Service! The fried calamari was so yummy. Bibimbap and udon has rich flavors and it is the best vegan asian food I have so far this year.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-29
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mzp
Points +38
Delicious & comforting - Edit
Love this place. I usually get the katsu curry udon. They serve high quality, veganized pan-Asian food (Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc). There’s an almost homemade quality to the food: comforting, nourishing, and not-overseasoned. Their decor is understated, elegant, and cozy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-16
Pros: Comforting, High quality , Healthy
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aguss
Points +335
not actually a café, but sooo good - Edit
the name almost got me on the first day of my trip lol. it was super close to the airbnb i was staying at, and since i had just arrived in the morning, i thought “perfect, i’ll go there for breakfast!” thank god i didn’t, because this is actually an asian fusion vegan restaurant and definitely not a café serving breakfast at 8am hahah
Read morewe ended up going later and started with the crispy scallion pancakes, which were sooo good. i got the creamy kimchi udon with tofu and broccoli, and my fiancée got the curry ‘chicken’, which she absolutely loved. everything was really tasty and we loved it!
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-15
Cons: the name is definitely misleading lol
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butchy500
Points +135
Great food and atmosphere - Edit
Found Franchia on this app and was not disappointed. Had difficulty deciding what to order but went with the drunken noodles and the ube crème brûlée. Both amazing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-03
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hwing
Points +3863
Second favorite vegan Korean food restaurant in NYC - Edit
2025-08-16: ORIGINAL POST
Read moreI love HanGawi and once I learned the owners also run another vegan Korean food restaurant, Franchia, I knew I had to try. And it did not disappoint! I’ve been countless times since then. Really nice ambience—I recommend the higher floors for more privacy (but is less accessible given the stairs).
Tried the following:
- Thai iced tea: awesome to find a semi-affordable vegan version of Thai iced tea!
- Jeon (Korean savory pancakes) Combo: absolutely delicious and great to share, fun to share a mix of the flavors (sweet corn cilantro, scallion, and kimchi)
- Fried Manchurian Cauliflower: just okay, nothing special
- Porridge of the Day (Pumpkin and Black Sesame): My go-to porridge order is Pumpkin but I tried the Black Sesame which was very very mild (almost neutral palette cleanser) with a slight nutty flavor. The Pumpkin is also mild but more flavorful.
- Crispy Korean Chili Tofu: really delicious and the perfect amount of heat in the sauce and crisp texture of the tofu; my all-time FAVE dish
- Sizzling Mushroom: disappointing, had a congealed texture, not super flavorful (doesn’t compare to the version at HanGawi)
- Tofu Crumble Bibimbap: tasty
- Spicy Kimchi Bibimbap: very good if you like kimchi!
- Vegetarian “Duck”: good with a fake meat texture
- Lychee Hibiscus Spritz mocktail: Good
(Side note: I much prefer the bibimbap at HanGawi but the ones at Franchia are solid)
Updated from previous review on 2026-08-01
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Poundie
Points +21584
One of the best (UPDATE: 20th anniversay or my 1st review) - Edit
UPDATE: I reviewed Franchia the first time on HC exactly 20 years ago today. This review was posted very shortly after HappyCow invited people to post reviews. Before that time, I had visited Franchia on plenty of occasions, and since then I've continued to regularly visit Franchia with a wide variety of friends. In all, I've been to Franchia between 75-100 times altogether, and each time both my friends and I have enjoyed the food, the service, and the atmosphere. There is something surely to be said for consistency!
Read moreMY INITIAL REVIEW (posted on 7/28/2006): This is run 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.
Updated from previous review on 2006-07-28
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +7369
Honestly Delicious - Edit
I rarely give 5 stars but Franchia was so incredible. The service was great, staff was kind, and food was delicious. We ordered a variety of things like the Japchae, drunken basil noodles, rainbow toll, and tempura roll. We truly enjoyed everything and portions were large.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-24
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suzlive
Points +1291
Great for small plates - Edit
Great spot! Really enjoyed my lunch here and will definitely be back to try the cocktails and explore more of the menu.
Read moreLoved the dessert selection too - I got the chocolate cake!
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-12
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samantha121
Points +280
Delicious!! - Edit
Amazing menu with such a nice atmosphere inside! The pictures are of the rainbow roll and the hot plate
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-09
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RowanTptProf
Points +30
Perfect!! - Edit
Just arrived in NYC. Checked Happy Cow and found this place a 7 min walk away from our hotel. Staff were awesome. Food was KILLING! Everything was outstanding. Exactly what we wanted and we finished it all!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-29
Pros: Amazing food!, Super friendly people , Food was amazing!!!!
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danthejuiceman52
Points +289
Love this place - Edit
Every thing is tasty and some offerings are outstanding. I am still thinking of the Volcano Roll. Way better than the competition.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-07
Pros: The food is reasonably priced for NYC, Very Chill atmosphere , Easy walking distance to Grand Central Station
Cons: None
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kaatttiiie
Points +24
New must-go. Incredible desserts. - Edit
While on a trip with friends, I was so intrigued by the idea of a fully vegan Korean restaurant that we had to stop in. Not only were we not disappointed but expectations were completely exceeded. For starters we ordered the stuffed mushrooms and peking "duck" bao. The mushroom stuffing was crispy and the sauce was both creamy and slightly sweet and tangy. The bao bun was soft and the "duck" had a hint of smoke and sweetness. For our meal, I got the Tteokbokki with veggies. It was spicy in the best way and the pillowy soft rice cakes were so satisfying. My friends had Bibimbop and a fresh bowl of veggies with crispy tempeh and ginger dressing (I can't remember the name of the dish). They were so happy with them. Dessert was to die for. I had the Dubai cheesecake which was, no exaggeration, probably the best dessert I've ever had. My friends had the Ube creme brulee and cherry vanilla ice cream with a ginger cookie. The Ube creme brulee was sweet and smooth with a satisfying toasted sugar top. The ice cream was perfectly creamy. We are absolutely coming back when we visit NYC next year!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-07
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Plant_Queen
Points +32
So amazing 🤩 - Edit
I have been two this place serval times, it it is worth is so good, taste and luxurious. The pad Thai and carrot cake is my favorite and so worth it💕
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-29
Pros: Amazing food, Pretty atmosphere , Good service
Cons: Expensive , Crowded
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juengle
Points +96
Beautiful! - Edit
I popped in for early dinner and was delighted by the atmosphere of this charming Korean vegan cafe. The space is lovely with multiple levels of seating creating an intimate but laid-back vibe. The iced Thai tea is delicious with very good balance of sweetness, the “Peking duck” bao were delicious with crispy “duck” and fresh cucumbers, and the dumpling combo was incredible. Highly recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-19
Pros: Kimchi dumplings, “Peking duck” bao, Lovely space
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hetalshah24
Points +1799
Amazing Korean food - Edit
Went here for some vegan Korean fare and wasn’t disappointed. We had the Japchae dumplings (steamed), jjajangmean and ttokboekki. Everything tasted real good. We even had the makgeolli which is a sweet fermented rice wine which was delicious. Loved everything!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-13
Pros: Great food, Friendly staff, Lots of unique offerings
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electroconvulsive
Points +227
A place to be - Edit
Tasty food, great atmosphere, very friendly staff with good recommendations - I had struggles what to choose and the waiter helped me choose what I wanted and needed. Visit on your NYC trip!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-10
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Shanmarie
Points +223
Asian Fusion - Edit
Nice way to incorporate all kinds of Asian foods.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-09
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MaddieKatz
Points +18
Such a surprise delight - Edit
Happy Cow brought me here! Wandering midtown needed a bite and this was so good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-02
Pros: Vegan sushi, Stone Bowl, Chicken skewers
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ErinEpel
Points +657
Amazing place - Edit
Definitely come here!!! The food was so amazing, the service was the best, and the atmosphere feels cozy and authentic.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-27
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miagordon
Points +90
Cute atmosphere, delicious food, - Edit
One of the many amazing meals I had in NYC. The restaurant was super cute inside and no wait for lunch on a Monday. I had an ube latte (highly recommend), Peking duck baos, and a tofu skin roll. All of it was great, though the bao portion size was quite disappointing ($15 dollars for 1 bun cut into quarters). Everything was delicious and my biggest regret was skipping desert.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-21
Pros: Drinks were great, Huge menu, Cute vibes
Cons: Inconsistent portions , Quite expensive
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MisterCope
Points +234
Incredible Sushi! - Edit
All of the food was amazing, but the sushi was beyond incredible. Best sushi we’ve ever had! Atmosphere was beautiful and service was impeccable.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-10
garethredfern
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• Investment Scams: Fake platforms promising high returns.
• Phishing Attacks: Fraudulent links that steal login credentials.
• Exchange or Wallet Hacks: Breaches that result in the loss of stored funds.
• Human Error: Sending crypto to the wrong address or losing private keys.
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3. Recovery Execution: Using our advanced tools and techniques, we’ll initiate the recovery process, keeping you updated throughout.
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5. Post-Recovery Support: We offer guidance on securing your assets to prevent future loss, including best practices for password management and wallet security.
Why Choose Digital-Light-Solution DLS?
• Our team has extensive experience in cryptocurrency recovery and blockchain analysis.
• Transparency: We provide regular updates throughout the process so you’re always informed.
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0gb
Points +72
Incredible food - Edit
I highly recommend the combo plate and the date tea
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-02
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Depvegan
Points +70
Great Location - Edit
Great ambience with decent customer service and delicious food like the Malaysian ginger fried rice. 
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-31
Pros: Malaysian ginger fried rice, Ambience, Location
Cons: Demand tips!
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Heli.and.the.trees
Points +32
Wow - Edit
I had the Bibimbap with teriyaki chicken and was blown away. Decided to take home the leftovers that didn’t even survive the evening in my fridge cause I just had to go back and finish them😄Dubai cheese cake for desert also 5/5!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-27
Pros: Portion size , Flavours , Desert menu
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qwtp
Points +320
Strong recommend - Edit
Everything is delicious and the space is beautiful
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-06
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Mbarker1003
Points +1579
LOVE. EVERY. BITE! - Edit
This is my new favorite meal that I’ve had in the city! Like the title says, I loved every single bite. We ordered: japchae dumplings, bbq pork buns, lion’s mane bites, leek pancakes, beef pho, and crispy crab roll. Surprisingly, my favorite bite of the night was the leek pancakes!
Read moreI would order everything again but I also want to try the entire menu. I can’t wait to come back!
Unfortunately, we were half way through our first few plates when I remembered to take pictures and then I completely forgot with our next round. Too yummy to care!
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-22
Pros: Huge menu!, Fully vegan, Great staff!
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