Franchia Vegan Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Franchia Vegan Cafe, located in New York, offers a delectable fusion of vegan Asian and Korean cuisine. With a diverse menu catering to vegans, vegetarians, and pescatarians, this restaurant provides a unique dining experience. Customers rave about the flavorful dishes such as spicy wings, kimchi dumplings, buffalo wings, and peking duck baos. The ambiance is intimate and trendy, with a minimalist theme spread across three floors. While some reviewers found the portions to be small, the fast and friendly service makes up for it. The prices are reasonable for midtown standards, but the quality of the food is outstanding. Whether you're a vegan enthusiast or simply looking to explore plant-based options, Franchia Vegan Cafe is a must-visit spot that promises a memorable culinary journey.
Hot Tea
Chamomile Tea
Citron Paste Tea
Made from Korean kumquats. Boosts younger looking skin. Also good for the cold.
Darjeeling Chai Latte
Darjeeling Tea
Date Paste Tea
A popular tea beverage in Korea consumed to calm the mind. A good sleeping aid.
Ginger Tea
Perfect cup of tea for the flu. Also prevents spreading of infections in the digestive system.
Jasmine Green Tea
Crafted from spring-picked, southern Chinese green tea and fresh jasmine blossoms, each individual pearl is a set tender, silvery leaf buds, carefully rolled and then dried amid fresh jasmine blossoms.
Korean Plum Tea
Full of vitamin C. Citric acids in this tea also relieve food poisoning and digestive problems.
Korean Wild Green Tea st Picked
Picked before the first rainfall in spring, this wild green tea may be the smallest in size (baby leaf), but it is the smoothest in taste.It s the best of the wild green teas and highest levels of minerals and polyphenols (effective antioxidants) ensure you receive the most energy and nutrients.Brewed at a low temperature of F to F.
Korean Wild Green Tea nd Picked
Picked days after the first picking, this wild green tea contains a variety of nutrients and minerals to still bring you health benefits you seek from green tea. Aptly named the swallow s tongue due to the size and resemblance, the taste is subtle and mild. Brewed at a temperature of F to F.
Korean Wild Green Tea rd Picked
Picked days after the second picking from the same rocky slopes of Mount Jilee, this wild green tea s taste is slightly stronger.Brewed at a higher temperature of F to F.
Misugaru Latte
Traditional Korean drink made from a blend of roasted grains. Nuttyand slightly sweet.
Nantou Oolong
A light and fragrant oolong tea from Taiwan s famous tea growing region, Nantou. This tea accompanies light food and desserts extremely well.
Omija Tea
A popular Korean herbal fruit tea that refreshes and revitalizes the body from fatigue. (Contains almonds)
Rose Green Tea
Soba Tea
Made with roasted buckwheat. Rich in antioxidants.
White Peony
Ice Citron Tea
Ice Darjeeling Chai Latte
with oat milk
Ice Darjeeling Tea
Ice Date Paste Tea
Ice Ginger Tea
Ice Green Tea
Green tea, offered sweetened, unsweetened, or with sugar on the side.
Ice Mango Tea
Chilled mango tea with options of green or black tea base.
Ice Misugaru Latte
Traditional Korean drink made from a blend of roasted grains. Nuttyand slightly sweet.
Ice Omija Tea
a popular Korean herbal fruit tea that refreshes and revitalizes the body from fatigue. contains almonds
Ice Plum Tea
Iced Matcha Latte
with oat milk
Thai Iced Tea
A refreshing blend of black tea, spices, and sweetened condensed milk over ice.
Ice Tea
Water And Soda
Korean Plum Sparking Soda
Soda
Assorted selection of sodas: Regular Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale.
Voss Water
Voss water in small or large. Choice of still or sparkling.
'Chicken Satay' Sticks With Barbeque Sauce
Tender chicken skewers marinated and grilled, served with a rich barbeque sauce.
Combination Pancakes
Sweet corn cilantro, scallion & spicy kimchi pancakes
Crispy Scallion Pancakes
Pan-fried scallion pancakes with a crispy exterior, featuring layers of dough and fresh scallions.
Dim Sum Buns
Vegan buns stuffed with vegetables and mushrooms
Franchia's Vegan Shish Kebab
Barbequed soy meat, peppers and onions on sticks with teriyaki sauce
Fried Calamari
with wasabi mayo
Fried Manchurian Cauliflower
Crispy cauliflower in spicy sesame sauce
Lion's Mane Bites
Crispy lions mane mushroom, with long beans and red peppers. Served with yuzu sauce.
Peking Duck Baos
Steamed buns stuffed with crispy vegetarian 'duck' and scallions
Porridge Of The Day
Smooth, creamy porridge with a rich, golden hue, offering a comforting and hearty small plate option.
Soup Of The Day
Chef's choice soup, made fresh daily with the finest ingredients.
Spicy Buffalo Wings
Juicy chicken wings coated in a spicy buffalo sauce, served with crisp celery and carrot sticks, accompanied by a creamy dipping sauce.
Spicy Kimchi Pancakes
Savory kimchi pancakes with spicy fermented cabbage, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Spring Rolls
House made spring rolls with vermicelli, vegetables, and mushrooms with mango citron sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms
Shiitake and button mushrooms stuffed with tofu and vegetables in pineapple sauce
Summer Rolls
'Shrimp, mixed vegetables, and cilantro wrapped in rice paper, withpeanut sauce.
Sweet BBQ 'Pork' Bun
Combination of vegan scallop, vegan barbequed meat, vegan fish balls, and asparagus in skewers
Sweet Corn Cilantro Pancakes
Savory corn pancakes infused with fresh cilantro, served with a citrus garnish.
Small Plates
Dumplings
Baby Dumplings In Spicy Sauce
Tender dumplings filled with minced meat, drizzled with a spicy sauce, and garnished with chopped chives and red pepper flakes.
Combo Dumplings
Combination of mixed vegetable dumplings, japchae dumplings, and spicy kimchi dumplings.
Japchae Dumpling
Korean sweet potato glass noodle, assorted vegetable, tofu
Mixed Vegetable Dumplings
Mixed vegetable dumplings, choice of steamed or fried.
Spicy Kimchi Dumplings
Dumplings stuffed with spicy preserved Korean pickles
'Chicken' Salad
With vegan ranch dressing
Avocado Asparagus Salad
Avocado & asparagus with carrot ginger dressing
Fig And Pecan Salad
Noodles made with pumpkin and wheat with peppers, carrot, mix greensand beet in lemon sesame soy sauce dressing
Franchia's Mango Salad
Mixed greens with fresh mango slices in mango lemon dressing
Spicy Duck Salad
Crispy vegetarian duck with variety of vegetables in spicy dressing
Salads
Vegan Sushi
'Bulgogi' Kimbap
Korean seaweed rice roll with spinach, carrots, yellow radish, gosari (Korean vegetable), and 'bulgogi'
'Chicken' Teriyaki Roll
'Chicken' teriyaki maki roll with vegan 'chicken,' teriyaki sauce. Choice of white or brown sushi rice.
'Eel Avocado Roll
'Eel, avocado and cucumber. Contains peanuts.
'Salmon' Avocado Roll
Plant-based 'salmon', creamy avocado wrapped in seaweed. Choice of white or brown sushi rice.
Avocado Asparagus Roll
Avocado and asparagus wrapped in seaweed, choice of white or brown sushi rice.
California Roll
avocado, cucumber & vegan crab meat
Crispy 'Crab' Roll
Crispy 'crab' vegan sushi roll with your choice of white or brown sushi rice.
Crispy Tofu Skin Roll
Crispy tofu skin maki with choice of white or brown sushi rice.
Dragon Roll
vegan fish fillet, avocado, cucumber, and crispy tempura batter
Franchia Kimbap
cucumber, avocado, carrot, squash, mountain greens & vegan crab meat
Philadelphia Roll
soy chicken, avocado, cucumber and vegan soy cheese
Rainbow Roll
combination of avocado, barbeque soy meat and crispy shrimp with spicy tuna
Roll Combination
California roll, crispy tofu skin roll & spicy chicken roll
Spicy 'Tuna' Roll
Spicy 'tuna' made from plant-based ingredients, wrapped in maki with options of white or brown sushi rice.
Tropical Mango & Avocado Roll
avocado, mango, vegan crab meat & sesame leave
Volcano Roll
spicy tuna and avocado topped with spicy vegan mayonnaise
Franchia Ramen
Ramen with mountain vegetables in clear vegetarian broth
Kimchi Ramen
Ramen in kimchi stew broth
Spicy Miso Ramen
Ramen in spicy miso broth served with soy beef
Tonkatsu Ramen
Ramen topped with soy meat cutlet
Vegan Ramen Lunch Set
Vegan Lunch Box
LBox- Beef And Broccoli
The lunch box comes with a small salad, the chef's choice of two appetizers, and ginger fried rice with the entree.
LBox-Buddha's Delight
The lunch box comes with a small salad, the chef's choice of two appetizers, and ginger fried rice with the entree.
LBox-Chili Tofu
The lunch box comes with a small salad, the chef's choice of two appetizers, and ginger fried rice with the entree.
LBox-Crispy Eggplant
The lunch box comes with a small salad, the chef's choice of two appetizers, and ginger fried rice with the entree.
'Beef' And Broccoli
With savory sweet sauce
Braised Tofu With Kabocha Pumpkin And Eggplant
Tofu with kabocha pumpkin and eggplant in Korean citron and miso sauce
Buddha's Delight
Stir-fried veggies and tofu in savory ginger sauce
Crab Fried Rice
Fried rice with crab and vegetables
Crispy Eggplant
Eggplant with water chestnut, veggies, soy shrimp & chicken in spicy sauce
Crispy Korean Chili Tofu
Crispy tofu pan fried with garlic and Korean chili sauce served with cucumber and tomato
Drunken Basil Noodles
Stir fried rice noodles with basil, broccoli, eggplant, tofu, and soy chicken in dark sweet soy sauce
Jjajangmyeon
Noodles in black bean sauce with onion, zucchini, 'chicken', and carrots. Garnished with cucumber.
Kimchi Jjigae
Korean stew with house-made vegan kimchi, mushrooms and tofu
Malaysian 'Chicken' Curry
Curry hot pot with vegetables and soy chicken
Malaysian Ginger Fried Rice
Fried rice with soy chicken, ginger, tomato & vegetables in spicy sauce
Pad Thai Noodles
Rice noodles with vegetables & tofu in tangy assam sauce
Penang Noodles In Spicy Curry & Coconut Broth
Noodles in spicy curry soup with soy chicken, stuffed tofu, tofu skin, and veggies
Sizzling Bulgogi Plate
Marinated shiitake mushroom, asparagus, broccoli, and onions served in sizzling plate
Spicy Franchia Noodles
Stir fried noodles with peanuts, dried chili, vegetables & mushrooms
Tempura Udon
Barbequed 'pork' and wontons with bok choy in vegetable broth
Tom Yum Noodles
Noodles in coconut based tom yum soup with tofu, tomato, carrot, and mushrooms
Tteokbokki
Rice cakes and vegetables stir-fried in spicy gochujang sauce
Yaki Udon
Stir-fried udon noodles with sweet soy sauce
Lunch Special
Lunch Bibimbap & Stone Bowl Rice
Avocado Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Avocado with a variety of vegetables & tofu over rice
Classic Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Assortment of vegetables, mountain roots & greens over rice
Crunchy Tempeh Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Crunchy organic tempeh, vegetables, and mushroom over rice
Curry Chicken Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Soy chicken with curry sauce over rice
Spicy Kimchi Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Sauteed kimchi with a variety of vegetables and mushrooms over rice with crispy seaweed
Tofu Crumble Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Tofu crumble, mushrooms, and vegetables
Unagi Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Marinated eel with vegetables. Contains peanuts.
Vegetarian 'Duck' Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Vegetarian duck with ginger and vegetables over rice
Drunken Basil Noodles
Stir fried rice noodles with basil, broccoli, eggplant, tofu, and soy chicken in dark sweet soy sauce
Jjajangmyeon
Noodles in black bean sauce with onion, zucchini, 'chicken', and carrots. Garnished with cucumber.
Pad Thai Noodles
Rice noodles with vegetables & tofu in tangy assam sauce
Penang Noodles In Spicy Curry & Coconut Broth
Noodles in spicy curry soup with soy chicken, stuffed tofu, tofu skin, and veggies
Pho Noodles Soup
Vietnamese rice noodles with soy beef , basil & bean sprout in veggie broth
Singapore Curry Angel Hair
Thin rice noodles with vegetables & lobster balls stir fried in curry sauce
Spicy Franchia Noodles
Stir fried noodles with peanuts, dried chili, vegetables & mushrooms
Tempura Udon
Thick and chewy noodles in vegetable broth, with fried shrimp andvegetables.
Tom Yum Noodles
Noodles in coconut based tom yum soup with tofu, tomato, carrot, and mushrooms
Yaki Udon
Stir-fried udon noodles with sweet soy sauce
Noodles
Main Dishes
'Beef' And Broccoli
with savory sweet sauce
Braised Tofu With Kabocha Pumpkin And Eggplant
Tofu with kabocha pumpkin and eggplant in Korean citron and miso sauce
Buddha's Delight
Stir-fried veggies and tofu in savory ginger sauce
Crab Fried Rice
Fried rice with crab and vegetables.
Crispy Eggplant
Eggplant with water chestnut, veggies, soy shrimp & chicken in spicy sauce
Crispy Korean Chili Tofu
Crispy tofu pan fried with garlic and Korean chili sauce served with cucumber and tomato
Kimchi Jjigae
Hearty Korean Stew with house-made vegan kimchi, mushrooms, and tofu
Malaysian 'Chicken' Curry
Curry hot pot with vegetables and soy chicken
Malaysian Ginger Fried Rice
Fried rice with soy chicken, ginger, tomato and vegetables
Mapo Tofu
Braised soy fish fillet stew in spicy chili and garlic sauce
Sizzling 'Bulgogi' Plate
Marinated shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, and onions served in sizzling plate
Szechuan Shrimp
Stir-fried veggies, shrimp, and peanuts in spicy szechuan sauce
Thai Basil 'Chicken'
Soy chicken with basil and long beans in garlic sauce served in a sizzling plate
Tteokbokki
Korean style kimchi Sauteed with mushroom, vegetables and thick pieces of soy meat
Avocado Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Avocado with a variety of vegetables & tofu over rice
Classic Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Assortment of vegetables, mountain roots & greens over rice
Crunchy Tempeh Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Crunchy organic tempeh, vegetables, and mushroom over rice
Curry 'Chicken' Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Soy chicken with curry sauce over rice
Spicy Kimchi Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Sauteed kimchi with a variety of vegetables and mushrooms over rice with crispy seaweed
Tofu Crumble Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Tofu crumble, mushrooms, and vegetables
Unagi Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Crispy soy beef cutlet and vegetables over rice
Vegetarian 'Duck' Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl
Vegetarian duck with ginger and vegetables over rice
Bibimbap & Stone Bowl Rice
Gluten Free Appetizers
GF Summer Rolls
Vegetables and cilantro wrapped in rice paper, with gluten-freepeanut sauce.
Porridge Of The Week
Wheat Free Leek Pancakes
made with sweet rice flour
GF Fig And Pecan Salad
Mixed greens with sun-dried figs and pecans, with balsamic dressing
GF Mixed Greens With Avocado
with gluten free soy sesame dressing
Gluten Free Salads
Gluten Free Rice Bowl
Gluten Free Avocado Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl Rice
Gluten-free rice bowl with avocado, options: Bibimbap or Stone Bowl, served with white, brown, or without rice.
Gluten Free Classic Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl Rice
Classic Bibimbap or Stone Bowl Rice, gluten-free. Choices include white or brown rice, or an option without rice.
Gluten Free Bodhi Noodles
sweet potato & gluten free buckwheat noodles topped with mountain greens and vegetables
Gluten Free Chef Noodle Soup
sweet potato & gluten free buckwheat noodles with vegetables, tofu, been sprout & baby bok choy
Gluten Free Noodles
Gluten Free Main Dishes
Gluten Free Buddha's Delight
Stir-fried veggies and tofu in gluten-free ginger sauce
Gluten Free Mushroom Sizzler
on a hot stone plate in gluten free brown sauce
Gluten Free Pan-Fried Tofu
grilled tofu with scallions & seaweed
Gluten Free Soy 'Chicken' Sizzler On A Hot Stone Plate
gluten free soy chicken with vegetables sauteed with gluten free brown sauce served in a sizzling hot plate
Additional Sauce
Selection of sauces: chili garlic, Korean chili, bean paste, spicy mayo.
Brown Rice
Wholesome brown rice to complement your meal.
White Rice
Light and fluffy white rice.
Additional Side Orders
Desserts
Banana Walnut Cake
GF Banana Walnut Cake
Black Sesame Pie
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Rich chocolate fudge cake topped with chocolate shavings.
Matchamisu (Gluten-Free)
Taro And Sweet Potato Rice Balls
Soft and chewy rice balls made with taro and sweet potato, lightly dusted with powdered sugar.
Chopsticks
Options include spoon, fork, chopsticks, or no utensil.
No Utensil
No utensils provided. Options include a spoon, fork, or chopsticks.
Spoon, Fork
Choice of utensils: None, Spoon and Fork, or Chopsticks.