Looking for a peaceful spot in bustling New York? Franchia Vegan Cafe offers a calming escape. This elegant vegan Korean restaurant and tea house in Midtown blends traditional flavors with modern plant-based creativity.
Whether you are a tea lover, vegan foodie, or just curious, Franchia promises a warm and memorable experience.
Visit their official website to explore the full menu and hours.
Experience the Ambience: Where Zen Meets Elegance
From the moment you step inside, you feel the shift. Bamboo accents, low lighting, and Korean art create a calm space. It is quiet, cozy, and perfect for conversation or solo relaxation. Whether you come for lunch, a date night, or a work break, the setting adds to the flavor of the experience.
Savor Creative Korean-Inspired Vegan Cuisine at Franchia Cafe
Franchia Cafe menu brings Korean classics to life — with a plant-based twist. Each dish is artfully presented and thoughtfully seasoned. Popular highlights include:
- Vegan Stone Bowl: sizzling rice, fresh veggies, and house-made sauce
- Kimchi Pancakes: crispy, savory, and full of spice
- Tofu Clay Pot: soft tofu with mushrooms and vegetables in a rich broth
- Crispy Korean Vegan Drumsticks: a favorite among regulars
- Spicy Franchia Noodles: bold, flavorful, and satisfying
These dishes make Franchia stand out among vegan restaurants in NYC. Portions are generous, and the menu caters to gluten-free and soy-free diners as well.
Explore the Art of Tea: Korean Specialties & More at Franchia Cafe
Franchia is as much a tea house as a restaurant. Their tea selection is vast and carefully curated. Enjoy soothing Korean favorites like Jujube Tea, Ginger Citron, and Green Plum Tea. For a more refined experience, try their premium white and oolong teas sourced from Asia. Each pot is brewed to order, served in beautiful teaware, and meant to be savored.
Franchia Vagen Cafe Menu
Appetizers
(Served lunch and dinner)
Soups / Porridges
| Soups / Porridges | Price | Description |
| Porridge of The Day | $7 | Sweet corn spinach, pumpkin, or black sesame |
| Soup of The Day | $7 | Franchia’s Dumplings (steamed or fried) |
Franchia’s Dumplings
| Dumplings | Price | Description |
| Baby Dumplings in Spicy Sauce (steamed only) | $11 | – |
| Mixed Vegetable Dumplings | $12 | – |
| Japchae Dumplings | $12 | Korean sweet potato glass noodles, assorted vegetables, and tofu |
| Spicy Kimchi Dumplings | $13 | Dumplings stuffed with spicy preserved Korean pickles |
| Dumplings Combo | $19 | Mixed vegetable, japchae, and kimchi |
Small Plates / Quick Bites
| Item | Price | Description |
| Fried Calamari | $16 | Fried vegan calamari with wasabi mayo |
| Summer Rolls | $16 | ‘Shrimp’, mixed vegetables, cilantro, rice paper, peanut sauce |
| Dim Sum Buns | $14 | Steamed vegetable buns |
| Sweet BBQ ‘Pork’ Bun | $15 | Steamed ‘pork’ and vegetable buns |
| Lion’s Mane Bites | $17 | Crispy lion’s mane mushroom, long beans, red peppers, yuzu sauce |
| Fried Manchurian Cauliflower | $16 | Crispy cauliflower with spicy sesame sauce |
| Stuffed Mushrooms | $16 | Shiitake & button mushrooms stuffed with tofu, vegetables, pineapple sauce |
| Sweet Corn Cilantro Pancake | $16 | – |
| Crispy Scallion Pancakes | $16 | – |
| Spicy Kimchi Pancakes | $16 | – |
| Combination Pancakes | $21 | Sweet corn cilantro, scallion & spicy kimchi |
| Spicy Buffalo Wings | $15 | – |
| ‘Chicken’ Satay Sticks | $15 | With barbecue sauce |
| Peking ‘Duck’ Baos | $14 | Steamed baos with crispy ‘duck’, cucumber, scallion, cilantro |
| Spring Rolls | $13 | Vermicelli, vegetables, mushrooms, mango citron sauce |
Lunch
(Served 12:00 PM – 2:59 PM, Mon-Fri)
Lunch Salads
| Item | Price | Description |
| Avocado Asparagus Salad | $16 | Mixed greens, avocado, asparagus, carrot ginger dressing |
| Spicy Vegetarian ‘Duck’ Salad | $16 | Crispy ‘duck’, vegetables, spicy dressing |
| ‘Chicken’ Salad | $16 | With vegan ranch dressing |
Lunch Ramen Sets (Served with baby dumplings)
| Item | Price | Description |
| Spicy Miso Ramen | $17 | Spicy miso broth with ‘beef’ |
| Ramen with Tonkatsu | $17 | Topped with soy meat cutlet |
| Kimchi Ramen | $17 | Kimchi stew broth |
| Franchia Ramen | $17 | Mountain vegetables in clear vegetarian broth |
Bibimbap or Stone Bowl Rice
(Choice of white/brown rice & sauce: spicy chili, bean paste, or ginger soy)
| Option | Description |
| Tofu Crumble | Tofu crumble, mushrooms, vegetables |
| Unagi | Marinated ‘eel’ with vegetables (contains peanuts) |
| Curry ‘Chicken’ | ‘Chicken’ with curry sauce |
| Spicy Kimchi | Sautéed kimchi, vegetables, mushrooms, crispy seaweed |
| Avocado | Avocado, vegetables, tofu |
| Vegetarian ‘Duck’ | ‘Duck’ with ginger and vegetables |
| Crunchy Tempeh | Organic tempeh, vegetables, mushroom |
| Classic | Assorted vegetables, mountain roots & greens |
Franchia’s Lunch Specials (Served with soup or salad)
| Item | Description |
| Tteokbokki | Rice cakes, vegetables in spicy gochujang sauce |
| Buddha’s Delight | Stir-fried veggies, tofu, ginger sauce |
| Jjajangmyeon | Noodles in black bean sauce, ‘chicken’, veggies, cucumber |
| ‘Beef’ and Broccoli | – |
| Kimchi Jjigae | Vegan kimchi stew with mushrooms, tofu |
| Crab Fried Rice | Fried rice with ‘crab’ and vegetables |
| Tom Yum Noodles | Coconut-based soup with tofu, tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms |
| Malaysian ‘Chicken’ Curry | Malaysian-style curry in a stone bowl |
| Crispy Eggplant | Eggplant with ‘shrimp’, ‘chicken’, water chestnuts, spicy sauce |
| Sizzling ‘Bulgogi’ Plate | Shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, onions |
| Malaysian Ginger Fried Rice | Fried rice with ‘chicken’, ginger, tomatoes, veggies |
| Sizzling Braised Tofu | Tofu, kabocha, eggplant in Korean citron-miso sauce |
| Crispy Korean Chili Tofu | Pan-fried tofu in garlic chili sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes |
| Drunken Basil Noodles | Rice noodles, ‘chicken’, basil, broccoli, eggplant, tofu |
| Tempura Udon | Thick noodles, fried ‘shrimp’, vegetables |
| Penang Noodles | Spicy curry-coconut broth, ‘chicken’, tofu, veggies |
| Pad Thai | Rice noodles, veggies, tofu, peanuts |
| Spicy Franchia Noodles | Stir-fried noodles, peanuts, chili, veggies |
Franchia’s Lunch Box (Salad, 2 appetizers, entrée with ginger fried rice)
| Item | Price | Description |
| Crispy Korean Chili Tofu | $24 | Fried tofu in garlic chili sauce |
| Crispy Eggplant in Spicy Sauce | $24 | Eggplant, water chestnuts, veggies, soy ‘shrimp’ & ‘chicken’ |
| ‘Beef’ and Broccoli | $24 | – |
| Buddha’s Delight | $24 | Stir-fried veggies, tofu, ginger sauce |
Dinner
Salads
| Item | Price | Description |
| Fig and Pecan Salad | $16 | Mixed greens, sun-dried figs, pecans, balsamic dressing |
| ‘Chicken’ Salad | $16 | With vegan ranch dressing |
| Spicy ‘Duck’ Salad | $16 | Crispy ‘duck’, mixed greens, spicy dressing |
| Avocado Asparagus Salad | $16 | Mixed greens, avocado, asparagus, carrot ginger dressing |
| Franchia’s Mango Salad | $16 | Mixed greens, mango slices, mango lemon dressing |
Franchia’s Noodles
| Item | Description |
| Yaki Udon | Stir-fried udon noodles, vegetables, sweet soy sauce |
| Jjajangmyeon | Noodles in black bean sauce, ‘chicken’, veggies, cucumber |
| Tom Yum Noodles | Coconut-based soup, tofu, tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms |
| Pho | Vietnamese rice noodles, ‘beef’, basil, bean sprouts |
| Singaporean Curry Noodles | Thin rice noodles, veggies, ‘lobster’ balls, curry sauce |
| Drunken Basil Noodles | Rice noodles, ‘chicken’, basil, broccoli, eggplant, tofu |
| Tempura Udon | Thick noodles, fried ‘shrimp’, veggies in broth |
| Penang Noodles | Spicy curry-coconut broth, ‘chicken’, tofu, veggies |
| Pad Thai | Rice noodles, veggies, tofu, peanuts, tangy sauce |
| Spicy Franchia Noodles | Stir-fried noodles, peanuts, chili, veggies |
Main Dishes
| Item | Description |
| Mapo Tofu | Braised tofu, mushrooms, veggies, chili bean sauce |
| Tteokbokki | Rice cakes, veggies, spicy gochujang sauce |
| Buddha’s Delight | Stir-fried veggies, tofu, ginger sauce |
| Kimchi Jjigae | Vegan kimchi stew, mushrooms, tofu |
| Crab Fried Rice | Fried rice, ‘crab’, veggies |
| Szechuan ‘Shrimp’ | Stir-fried ‘shrimp’, veggies, peanuts, spicy sauce |
| Thai Basil ‘Chicken’ | ‘Chicken’, basil, long beans, soy sauce (sizzling plate) |
| Malaysian ‘Chicken’ Curry | ‘Chicken’, veggies, Malaysian curry (stone bowl) |
| Crispy Eggplant | Eggplant, ‘shrimp’, ‘chicken’, water chestnuts, spicy sauce |
| Sizzling ‘Bulgogi’ Plate | Shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, onions |
| Malaysian Ginger Fried Rice | Fried rice, ‘chicken’, ginger, tomatoes, veggies |
| Sizzling Braised Tofu with Kabocha | Tofu, kabocha, eggplant, Korean citron-miso sauce |
| Crispy Korean Chili Tofu | Pan-fried tofu, garlic chili sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes |
Bibimbap or Stone Bowl Rice
(Same options as Lunch section)
Vegan Sushi
| Item | Price | Description |
| ‘Salmon’ Avocado Roll | $13 | ‘Salmon’, avocado, tempura flakes |
| Franchia Kimbap | $12 | Seaweed rice roll, spinach, tofu, carrots, radish |
| ‘Bulgogi’ Kimbap | $13 | Seaweed rice roll, ‘bulgogi’, veggies |
| ‘Eel’ Avocado Roll | $13 | ‘Eel’, avocado, cucumber (contains peanuts) |
| Rainbow Roll | $14 | Avocado, BBQ ‘meat’, crispy ‘shrimp’, spicy ‘tuna’ |
| Volcano Roll | $12 | Spicy ‘tuna’, avocado, spicy mayo |
| Philadelphia Roll | $11 | ‘Chicken’, avocado, cucumber, ‘cream’ cheese |
| Tropical Mango & Avocado Roll | $11 | Avocado, mango, ‘crab’ meat |
| Crispy Tofu Skin Roll | $9 | – |
| Spicy ‘Tuna’ Roll | $9 | – |
| ‘Chicken’ Teriyaki Roll | $9 | – |
| Crispy ‘Crab’ Roll | $9 | – |
| California Roll | $9 | – |
| Avocado Asparagus Roll | $9 | – |
Gluten-Free Options
(Note: Cross-contact possible; not for celiac guests)
Appetizers
| Item | Price | Description |
| GF Summer Rolls | $16 | ‘Shrimp’, veggies, cilantro, rice paper, peanut sauce |
| Leek Pancakes | $16 | Made with sweet rice flour |
| Porridge of The Week | $7 | Pumpkin, sweet corn spinach, or black sesame |
Salads
| Item | Price | Description |
| Fig and Pecan Salad | $16 | (Same as Dinner) |
| Mixed Greens with Avocado | $16 | With gluten-free soy sesame dressing |
Rice & Noodles
| Item | Price | Description |
| Vegetarian Bibimbap | – | (Stone bowl option available) |
| Avocado Bibimbap | – | – |
| Chef Noodle Soup | $26 | Buckwheat & sweet potato noodles, veggies, tofu |
| Bodhi Noodles | $25 | Buckwheat & sweet potato noodles, veggies |
Main Dishes
| Item | Price | Description |
| Buddha’s Feast | $25 | Stir-fried veggies, tofu (gluten-free ginger sauce) |
| ‘Chicken’ Sizzler | $26 | Soy ‘chicken’, veggies, gluten-free brown sauce |
| Mushroom Sizzler | $26 | Mushrooms, gluten-free brown sauce |
| Pan-fried Tofu | $25 | Tofu, mushrooms, asparagus, seaweed, gluten-free sauce |
Desserts
(All non-dairy; $3 serving charge for external cakes)
| Item | Price | Description |
| Black Sesame Pie | – | Creamy, nutty, soy-free |
| Fried Taro & Sweet Potato Rice Balls | $9 | Crispy, chewy, filled |
| Ice Cream | – | Almond-vanilla or chocolate |
| Matchamisu | – | Matcha tiramisu (gluten-free, soy-free) |
| Chocolate Fudge Cake | – | Dark, rich (gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free) |
| Banana Walnut Cake | – | Gluten-free, soy-free |
| Sweet Black Rice & Coconut Pudding | – | Served with soy vanilla ice cream |
Signature Cocktails
- Lychee Hibiscus Martini
- Strawberry Mojito (mint, strawberry, lime, soju)
- Mango Bliss (pineapple, coconut milk, soju)
Teas & Beverages
Specialty Drinks ($7 each)
- Thai Iced Tea (oat milk)
- Iced Mango Green Tea
- Misugaru Latte (Korean roasted grain drink)
Hot Teas
| Category | Example | Description |
| Green Tea | Woojeon (Royal Korean Wild Tea) | 1st spring picking, brewed at 120°F |
| White Tea | White Peony | Honey-sweet, Fujian Province |
| Black Tea | Darjeeling 1st Flush | Bold, spring-picked leaves |
| Herbal | Korean Plum Tea | Digestive health, anti-fatigue |
What Makes Franchia Cafe NYC Unique
Franchia balances health and heritage. It offers:
- 100% vegan Korean-inspired cuisine
- A peaceful, elegant atmosphere
- Premium Asian teas
- Warm and attentive service
- Gluten-free and allergy-conscious options
- Centrally located in Midtown Manhattan
Whether you are new to vegan dining or a regular, Franchia offers something special, without sacrificing flavor or tradition.
Tips for Visiting Franchia Cafe New York
Planning a visit? Here are a few helpful tips:
- Make a reservation, especially for dinner or weekends
- Ask about daily specials — the menu often features seasonal dishes
- Tea refills may be extra, but the quality is worth it
- The lunch special is budget-friendly and filling
- Bring a book or enjoy a quiet chat — it is a peaceful space
The staff is kind, patient, and happy to guide you through the menu.
Quick Guide About Franchia Vegan Café
| Category | Details |
| Rating | 4.61 (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) (74,6 Google reviews) |
| Price Range | $20–30 per person |
| Cuisine | Vegan restaurant (Asian fusion) |
| Website | For Franchia Vegan Cafe’s menu with prices, visit here. |
| Address | 12 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States |
| Phone | +1 212-213-1001 |
| Reservations | For reservations, visit here. |
| Service Options | Outdoor seating · Great cocktails · Vegan dishes |
| Location | Sixteen Park Avenue |
| Hours | 12–9 pm |
| Atmosphere | Serene, tea-house-inspired setting |
Where to Find Franchia Cafe
Franchia Cafe is located at:
12 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016
(Between 34th and 35th Street, near Grand Central)
It is easily accessible by subway or on foot from nearby offices and attractions. Perfect for a relaxed stop between meetings or a special meal out.
Location on Map:
What Guests Are Saying
i) Yana: 5/5 (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) (04-11-2025)
Franchia Vegan Café has become one of my favorite go-to places in NYC. The atmosphere is peaceful and beautifully designed—elegant, traditional, and calming. The space spans three floors, offering plenty of seating and a relaxed vibe.
Their menu is packed with options, and everything I have tried has been delicious. The service is quick, portions are generous, and the prices are fair for the quality. Always a satisfying experience.
Recommended Dishes:
Spicy Kimchi Pancakes, Vegan Sushi, Penang Noodles in Spicy Curry & Coconut Broth, Assorted Dumplings, Franchia Kimbap, Fig and Pecan Salad
ii) Sophie Rudd: 5/5 (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) (04-10-2025)
Absolutely blown away by this place—Franchia is a must-visit in NYC. Whether you are vegan or not, you will be amazed by the flavors. The sushi is top-notch, and the Penang Noodles were packed with rich, bold taste. Truly one of those spots you will not regret trying!
For more reviews and ratings, visit Google Reviews.
FAQs about Franchia Cafe
Is Franchia completely vegan?
Yes. Everything on the menu is 100% plant-based and dairy-free.
Can I make reservations?
Yes, and it is recommended for evenings and weekends.
Is Franchia kid-friendly?
Yes, though it is more of a quiet, adult-oriented setting.
Does Franchia offer gluten-free options?
Yes, marked on the menu.
Are there takeaway or delivery options?
Yes, available through popular food delivery apps.
Conclusion: Discover the Peaceful Flavors of Franchia Vagen Cafe NYC
Franchia Cafe is more than a meal, it is an experience. From comforting vegan Korean dishes to artisan teas, every detail is designed to nourish and soothe. Whether you are in NYC for a day or a local looking for a serene escape, Franchia is worth a visit.
Visit their official website to check out the menu or make a reservation today.
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