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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321 Reviews
First Review by Poundie
Calimaryn
Points +46
Just delicious! - Edit
We got to the restaurant at 645 on a Friday. We’re seated quickly, ordered citron tea iced and the toasted grain beverage. Both were amazing. Got appetizers: joen pancake sampler, summer rolls, and duck bao. Best was the sweet corn pancakes, but the kimchi was delicious too. Summer roll was good but I loved the duck bao. For the meal ordered pad thai, Philly roll, and mango avocado roll. Philly roll was exquisite. Would recommend and return!
Read morePros: Options , Flavorful, All vegan
Cons: Pricey
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ynwa
Points +2336
Must visit midtown all vegan - Edit
Incredible diversity of flavor and originality from across Southeast Asia. Superb and 100% vegan. Visited twice in three days, would go again.
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hwing
Points +2363
Second favorite vegan Korean food restaurant in NYC - Edit
I 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).
Read moreTried 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)
- Crispy Korean Chili Tofu: really delicious and the perfect amount of heat in the sauce and crisp texture of the tofu
- 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
(Side note: I much prefer the bibimbap at HanGawi but the ones at Franchia are solid)
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-16
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Skye
Points +1578
So glad we got here! - Edit
Beautiful restaurant and the food was stellar! Service was perfect, just attentive enough to not be annoying.
Read morePros: Food/presentation, Service, Drinks
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veggie_htx
Points +2153
A favorite - Edit
I go to Franchia every time I'm in NYC. I love the selection, and the intimate setting. The food is incredible.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-09
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sconroy
Points +450
Great food! - Edit
Solid Asian vegan food—I compare everything to Urban Vegan in Chicago and it wasn’t quite at that level, but close. Worth a trip
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suzieyoga18
Points +20
A retreat from the hustle and bustle - Edit
It was my BF's birthday trip to NY, all over NY from Garden City to the Rockaways and Lido beach.
Read moreAs soon as we walked off the street and into Franchia I knew we had come to the right place.
the food was scrumptious and the service was impeccable. Not a long wine list, but good enough for the middle of the day.
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-18
Pros: the food, the decor, the price
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NYCswimmer
Points +895
A true sanctuary for vegan dining in NYC! - Edit
Read moreFranchia is one of those rare places where the food, ambiance, and service all align to create a serene and memorable experience. The menu is inventive and deeply satisfying — from the kimchi pancakes and dumplings to the sizzling stone bowl and creamy curry noodles, every dish is beautifully presented and full of flavor. The space itself is peaceful and elegant, a welcome escape from the city’s bustle, with soft lighting and calming music that make you want to linger. Staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. Whether you’re vegan or just curious, Franchia is a place that will leave you nourished in every way. Highly recommended!
Pros: Basil drunken noodles , Eel avocado roll, Peking duck buns
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averyylorio
Points +486
So many great options - Edit
I want to try the whole menu, but what I got was so good!
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jbacdayan
Points +71
Delicious food in refined atmosphere - Edit
Lovely little spot. I had the curry ‘chicken’ bibimbap, partner had the ttaekbokki, and we enjoyed every bite. The vibe is great too. Highly recommend!
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haratian
Points +44
Absolutely Delicious - Edit
Visiting NY was fun, and having a meal at Franchia made it even better. We had our little pooch with us and they allowed me to bring him in out of the heat so we can eat. Kevin graciously helped us out, and was our waiter. The establishment is warm and inviting and the food is so yummy. We started off with the spring rolls. These rolls were gigantic -they are not skimpy on their portions—and came with a peanut dipping sauce. Next, we ordered an artichoke avocado salad that had the yummiest dressing on it. It also had fresh asparagus, which made it even better. For our entrees, we ordered two items. Spicy Francia noodles and sizzling Bulgogi plate. The noodle plate was my favorite because the sauce was delicious and had a nice little kick. My husband preferred the sizzling Bulgogi plate because he thought that sauce was better. We loved both dishes to say the least. To top it off, for dessert we ordered black sweet rice pudding with coconut ice cream. This was a just okay dessert for me. It was a little too soft, but the coconut ice cream added so much flavor to it. All in all, I’d definitely go back and bring friends. This is all vegan, but I think anyone would love it.
Read morePros: Friendly and accommodating staff, Delicious food, Very clean establishment
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HannahP96
Points +521
Lovely All Around - Edit
Beautiful Korean ambience, attentive staff, and delicious food. We loved everything about Franchia and went back again (and would go regularly if we lived nearby!). The classic bi bim bop was comparable to what we've had in Korea (including the fern bracken) and the tofu crumble version was great too. The other dishes were all yummy (we tried the bulgogi kimbap, steamed vegetable dumplings, and the mushroom sizzler) and wish we had time to try everything in their large menu. Their chocolate ice cream was a perfect finale on a very hot day.
Read morePros: Serene ambience, Authentic Korean food, Excellent service
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jawdoc
Points +69
Some great, some too lightly spiced - Edit
It was pouring rain when we arrived and the staff brought us paper towels to help us dry off. Food was served soon after ordering, and all had good texture and flavor.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-21
Pros: Service was very good, The food had good texture and flavor
Cons: Ginger spiced dishes too blan, need more spice
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HandsOffMyHummus
Points +474
I'll be back - Edit
Absolutely wonderful food and service. I loved that there was a separate gluten free menu with unique options like a GF scallion pancake and GF black sesame pie. I can't wait to go back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-15
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.Jlo
Points +58
Always delicious 🤤 - Edit
I’ve come here several times and it is always a staple for me when I come to New York City, lots of delicious Thai vegan options. It’s my go to place and my non-vegan family loves to come here as well. 
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-30
Pros: Combo dumplings , Miso soup, Franchia Kimbap
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ginnytea
Points +297
Yummy curry and tea - Edit
I'm an indecisive person and with so many amazing looking options I appreciated that the staff were so patient with me deciding. I ultimately landed on the "chicken" curry hot stone bibimbap. I forgot to take a picture of it but it came with a flavorful, slightly spicy gochujang sauce on the side. I really enjoyed the curry overall and the "chicken" they used. I used every drop of the sauce as I was mixing it in. I definitely think it's worth spending the extra dollar on the hot stone bowl as the rice on the bottom got so crispy and delicious. I also got a cup of plum tea based on another Happy Cow review and it really was one of the best teas I've ever had. I definitely want to come back and try more things some time!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-30
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MarthaGreally
Points +576
Fabulous starters - Edit
Another great fully vegan place. We got the dumpling selection and the crispy lions mane mushroom for starters and it was all delicious. For main we got the tofu and aubergine sizzler and the lobster curry noodles. The noodles were nice but nothing special but the tofu was reaaaaallllll yummy.
Read morePros: All vegan , Lions mane mushrooms
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Doctordeb
Points +328
One of the very best! - Edit
Amazing food! Highly recommend this place!! Everything was So delicious
Read morePros: Fantastic food, Lovely service, Fab ambience
Cons: None
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hazelanne
Points +258
Good lunch option - Edit
Really nice staff and cute decor. The crispy tofu wasn’t particularly crispy but the bibimbop was delicious as were the iced teas.
Read morePros: Tons of nonalcoholic beverages , Value/portion size
Cons: Over sauced tofu
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LindaCalder944
Points +20
Fantastic Franchia - Edit
This atmospheric Korean restaurant is a real gem. The food is absolutely stunning, so fresh and tasty. The venue is an old church, quite unusual and elegant. Lots of choice on the varied menu. Good service and lovely cocktails!
Read morePros: Delicious, fresh Korean dishes, Ambience and service, Tasty cocktails
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mariana87
Points +272
Fantastic - Edit
Simply delicious food and extensive menu options. Their version of tiramisu is excellent. The staff are wonderful and very accommodating, we showed up without a reservation and they still managed to squeeze us in.
Read morePros: Top notch food, Great service, Very reasonably priced considering its location.
Ameisherry
Love this place, this is a Korean vegan restaurant but their workers are actually from Nepal and Indonesia😄and the beer you are drinking is from China
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rtnc68
Points +983
Delicious - Edit
Great service. Interesting drink options and excellent menu options.
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PollyCox
Points +118
Great menu choices - Edit
Lots of options on the menu. Friendly, efficient staff and a nice atmosphere. Food was delicious and we enjoyed the herbal teas. Would definitely visit again.
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Veganaaaaaa
Points +20
One word to start with - Edit
Excellent (in every way). The food, the service, the ambiance.
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JulijaK
Points +142
Reaaaaally nice Korean food, but expensive - Edit
Because of the many options, it was very hard to decide.
Read moreWe had the Philadelphia Roll (not on the pics), Chefs choice Roll, Sweet BBQ pork bun and pancake combo. The kimchi pancakes were labelled spicy, but really are not!
We liked everything, the least the Chefs choice Roll. The sizes were as expected, but for lunch fine. Really nice staff, and nice atmosphere. Highly recommended (but pricy).
Pros: Taste, Quality, Choice
Cons: Expensive as lunch , Sizes a little small
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ashleycrowder
Points +354
Wonderful food - Edit
I have been to Franchia a few times and it never disappoints! Food is so tasty and portions are good, prices are moderate ($23-26 average per main dish) and totally worth it.
Read moreINTJ_mara
I love Franchia 🖤
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vkb007
Points +368
Gem in little korea - Edit
It is great to have a vegan Korean restaurant in little Korea of New York, amidst dozens of other Korean restaurants there. Nice atmosphere. Good service. Great food. Cannot go wrong here. I like their sizzling dishes. Don't miss the hot citron tea.
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