Julia Park
First of all, this is a restaurant, not a cafe. I liked everything i had there and all staffs are very nice. I drank Saratoga still water, Chungha, and sparkling water with lemon slices for drinks and had Jeon combo, vegan gluten free chicken curry with rice in a stone bowl, fried cauliflower, fried string beans, fried carrots, fried mushrooms, penang noodles, and vegan dubai chocolate ice cream. It’s a good place for non vegan as well. I was impressed by their Korean authentic and nice tea menu, also. I strongly recommend you to visit Franchia.
… moreSandra Cortez
This review is a long time coming. I’m born and raised in NYC and have been vegan for 16 years. I’ve tried vegan restaurants all throughout the city, probably all the major ones. Franchia Vegan Café is definitely in my top 2 for my favorite vegan restaurant of all. The portions are fantastic—during a time where most high end restaurants are serving tiny dishes and charging an arm and a leg—but most importantly, the flavors are amazing every single time! I brought my mom here recently for her birthday, she’s Hispanic and had never tried this kind of food before, and she was obsessed! I do need to try more of the menu, but my all time favorite entree is the Penang Noodles. It is literally the best vegan noodle soup bowl in this entire city! Love the creamy curry and spicy flavors as well as the toppings with tofu skin, tofu chunks, eggplant and vegan chicken. Also obsessed with the volcano roll, dragon roll, and tofu skin rolls. Their rolls in general are fantastic and in my opinion, better than a certain vegan sushi restaurant that will not be named. The baby dumplings are another great item, the scallion pancakes, the braised tofu with kabocha pumpkin, the hot stone chicken teriyaki plate, and more! They have an incredibly extensive menu so you’re sure to find something you love! And lastly, the atmosphere is so calming with its low lighting and calm zen like music. They truly offer a nice respite from the chaos of the city.
… moreRebecca McGrath
Delicious food in a serene environment. Refreshing that the entire menu is vegan and there are so many authentic options. Anyone who enjoys Korean food (vegan or not) would love it here. I had ginger tea, vegetable buns, spicy kimchi bibimbap, and the ube coconut custard. Everything was flavorful and satisfying.
… moreAditi A
The food was good, but it felt a bit bland overall. The spicy noodles were the standout, with a delicious smoky flavor. The kimchi pancakes were also quite good. However, the bao and fried cauliflower were a bit too bland.
… moreSandy P
Amazing food and great ambiance. The vegan chicken curry was incredible. Dined with 2 non vegans and we all enjoyed it equally. I will definitely come here every time I get to NYC.
… moreElaine
Best vegan restaurant I’ve been to in Manhattan so far. All the dishes were incredibly flavorful. The depth of flavor was really surprising and all the flavors were clean and perfectly seasoned. I was pleasantly surprised.
… moreMonique Anderson
I’ve been to Franchia several times and the food keeps getting better and better. The Lion Mane mushroom bites were so tasty. I woke up this morning thinking about them. I tried the Dubai chocolate cheesecake and all I can say is wow! I woke up this morning thinking about the food. This is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC.
… moreMilankumar Desai
You want Vegan, Asian cuisine… you can’t go wrong with Franchia. Service is nice, staff is friendly as well.
… moreA K
Absolutely incredible! This vegan restaurant has completely redefined plant-based dining for me. Every dish was bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The staff were warm, knowledgeable, and happy to make recommendations. I especially loved the “Penang Noodles”—seriously next-level. Whether you’re vegan or just curious, this place is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be coming back soon!
… moreSameer Sanjeevi
Franchia is a great vegan food restaurant. The menu offers a wide range of options covering most asian cuisine. The pecking duck is a must try and the crispy pancakes are really good. They also have great noodles and sushis/rolls. Their Makegolli wine is a must try.
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