Franchia Vegan Café
vegan- 4.9(600+ ratings)
- 30 min
- Open now
- 12 Park Avenue, Murray Hill
Soups Porridges
2 itemsPorridge
pumpkin, or black sesame
Soup of The Day
Franchia's Dumplings
5 items
Baby Dumplings in Spicy Sauce
steamed only

Dumplings Combo
mixed vegetable, japchae, and kimchi

Japchae Dumplings
Korean sweet potato glass noodles, assorted vegetables and tofu

Mixed Vegetable Dumplings

Spicy Kimchi Dumplings
Dumplings stuffed with spicy preserved Korean pickles
Small Plates Quick Bites
18 items
‘Chicken’ Satay Sticks with Barbecue Sauce

Crispy Scallion Pancakes

Fried Calamari
with wasabi mayo

Fried Manchurian Cauliflower
Crispy cauliflower with spicy sesame sauce

Gimmari
Crispy fried seaweed rolls filled with glass noodles

Jeon Combo
Combination Pancakes (Kimchi, Scallion, Sweet Corn Cilantro)

Korean Crispy Mushrooms
Golden shiitake and oyster mushrooms with sweet and tangy sauce

Lion’s Mane Bites
Crispy lion’s mane mushroom, with long beans and red peppers. Served with yuzu sauce.

Peking ‘Duck’ Baos
Steamed baos stuffed with crispy vegetarian ‘duck’, cucumber, scallion and cilantro

Popcorn ‘Shrimp’
Golden, bite sized ‘shrimp’ with spicy mayo

Spicy Buffalo Wings

Spicy Kimchi Pancakes

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 with pineapple sauce

Summer Rolls
‘Shrimp’, mixed vegetables, and cilantro wrapped in rice paper, with peanut sauce.

Sweet BBQ ‘Pork’ Bun
Steamed ‘pork’ and vegetable buns

Sweet Corn Cilantro Pancake

Vegetable Buns
Steamed vegetables buns
Lunch Salads
4 items
‘Chicken’ Salad
With vegan ranch dressing
Avocado Asparagus Salad
Mixed greens, avocado, and asparagus with carrot ginger dressing

Fig and Pecan Salad
Mixed greens, sun-dried figs and pecans, with balsamic dressing

Zen Garden Salad
Crunchy greens, edamame, golden raisin and wonton strips with sesame miso dressing
Lunch Ramen Sets
4 items
Franchia Ramen
Ramen with mountain vegetables in clear vegetarian broth

Kimchi Ramen
Ramen in kimchi stew broth

Ramen with Tonkatsu
Ramen topped with soy meat cutlet

Spicy Miso Ramen
Ramen in spicy miso broth served with ‘beef’
Lunch Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl Rice
7 items
Avocado
Avocado with a variety of vegetables & tofu

Chicken Teriyaki

Crunchy Tempeh
Crunchy organic tempeh, vegetables, and mushroom

Curry ‘Chicken’
‘Chicken’ with vegetable curry sauce

Spicy Kimchi
Sautéed kimchi with vegetables and mushrooms topped with crispy seaweed

Tofu Crumble
Tofu crumble, mushrooms, and vegetables

Vegetarian ‘Duck’
Vegetarian ‘duck’ with ginger and vegetables
Franchia's Lunch Specials
20 items
Buddha’s Delight
Stir-fried veggies and tofu in savory ginger sauce

Char Siu Fried Rice
Fried rice with bbq ‘pork’ and vegetables

Creamy Kimchi Udon

Crispy Eggplant
Crispy eggplant with ‘shrimp’, ‘chicken’, water chestnuts, and vegetables in spicy sauce

Crispy Korean Chili Tofu
Pan fried tofu in Korean garlic chili sauce with cucumbers and tomatoes

Drunken Basil Noodles
Rice noodles with ‘chicken’, basil, broccoli, eggplant, and tofu in dark sweet soy sauce
Garlic Eggplant
Steamed eggplant and red bell pepper in a savory garlic sauce

Jjajangmyeon
Noodles in black bean sauce with onion, zucchini, ‘chicken’, and carrots. Garnished with cucumber.

Katsu Curry Udon
Udon noodles in curry sauce, topped with fried katsu

Kimchi Jjigae
Hearty Korean stew with house-made vegan kimchi, mushrooms and tofu

Malaysian ‘Chicken’ Curry
‘Chicken’ and vegetables in Malaysian style curry served in a stone bowl

Malaysian Ginger Fried Rice
Fried rice with ‘chicken’, ginger, tomatoes, and vegetables

Pad Thai
Rice noodles with vegetables and tofu in tangy assam sauce, topped with peanuts.

Penang Noodles
Noodles in spicy curry and coconut broth with ‘chicken’, stuffed tofu, tofu skin, and vegetables

Sizzling ‘Bulgogi’ Plate
Marinated shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, and onions served on a sizzling plate

Sizzling Braised Tofu with Kabocha and Eggplant
Tofu, kabocha, and eggplant in Korean citron and miso sauce

Soondubu Jjigae
Korean soft tofu stew with vegetables

Spicy Franchia Noodles
Noodles with peanuts, dried chili, vegetables & mushrooms

Tempura Udon
Thick and chewy noodles in vegetable broth, with fried ‘shrimp’ and vegetables

Tteokbokki
Rice cakes and vegetables stir-fried in spicy gochujang sauce
Franchia's Lunch Box
2 items
‘Beef’ and Broccoli

Crispy Eggplant in Spicy Sauce
Eggplant with water chestnut, veggies, soy shrimp & chicken in spicy sauce.
Franchia's Noodles
2 items
Pho
Vietnamese rice noodles with ‘beef’, basil, and bean sprouts in vegetable broth

Spicy Miso
Noodles, cabbages, corn, bok choy, ‘beef’ and carrot in spicy miso broth.
Main Dishes
1 item
Mapo Tofu
Braised tofu with mushrooms and vegetables in chili bean sauce
Bibimbap Or Stone Bowl Rice
1 item
Classic
Assortment of vegetables and mushrooms
Vegan Sushi
15 items
‘Bulgogi’ Kimbap
Korean seaweed rice roll with spinach, carrots, yellow radish, gosari (Korean vegetable), and ‘bulgogi’

‘Chicken’ Teriyaki Roll

‘Eel’ Avocado Roll
Eel’, avocado and cucumber. Contains peanuts

‘Salmon’ Avocado Roll
‘Salmon’ and avocado topped with crunchy tempura flakes

Avocado Asparagus Roll

California Roll

Chef’s Special Roll
Tofu, avocado, and cucumber roll topped with torched cheddar cheese

Crispy ‘Crab’ Roll

Crispy Tofu Skin Roll

Franchia Kimbap
Korean seaweed rice roll with spinach, tofu, carrots, yellow radish, and gosari (Korean vegetable).

Philadelphia Roll
‘Chicken’, avocado, cucumber and ‘cream’ cheese

Rainbow Roll
Avocado, bbq ‘meat’ and crispy ‘shrimp’ with spicy ‘tuna’

Spicy ‘Tuna’ Roll

Tempura Roll
Deep-fried sushi roll filled with ‘chicken’, red papper, carrot and spinach

Volcano Roll
Spicy ‘tuna’ and avocado topped with spicy mayonnaise
Appetizers Gluten Free
3 items
GF Summer Rolls
‘Shrimp’, mixed vegetables, and cilantro wrapped in rice paper, with peanut sauce.

Leek Pancakes
made with sweet rice flour
Porridge of The Week
pumpkin, sweet corn spinach, or black sesame
Salads
1 item
Zen Grove Salad
Crunchy greens, edamame, golden raisin with sesame miso dressing
Rice Dishes
3 items
Avocado Bibimbap or Stone Bowl Rice
Avocado with vegetables and tofu

Classic Bibimbap or Stone Bowl Rice
Assortment of vegetables

Curry ‘Chicken’ Bibimbap or Stone Bowl Rice
Chicken with vegetable curry sauce
Noodles
2 items
Chef Noodle Soup
Rice noodles with vegetables, tofu, bean sprouts, and baby bok choy in vegetable broth.

Singaporean ‘Chicken’ Curry Noodles
Stir-fried thin rice noodles with vegetables and chicken, Singapore-style curry seasoning
Main Dishes Gluten Free
3 items
‘Chicken’ Sizzler
Soy ‘chicken’ with vegetables sautéed with gluten-free brown sauce served on a sizzling plate

Buddha’s Feast
Stir-fried veggies and tofu in gluten-free ginger sauce

Pan-fried Tofu
with mushrooms, asparagus, bean sprouts and seaweed with gluten-free brown sauce
Desserts
5 itemsChocolate Fudge Cake
Rich, dark, and decadent. Gluten-free, nut-free and soy-free.

Dubai-Style Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake with nutty pistachio spread, crispy kataifi, and crushed pistachios
Ice Cream
Rotating flavors!

Sesame Balls
Golden-fried sesame balls filled with sweet red bean paste.

Ube Coconut Creme Brulee (Dine-in Only)
House-made creamy ube custard with coconut milk, topped with lightly caramelized sugar.
Specialty Drinks
7 itemsIced Hibiscus Tea
Iced Mango Green Tea
Iced Matcha Latte
with oatmilk
Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
Iced Ube Latte
Misugaru Latte
Traditional Korean drink made from a blend of roasted grains. Nutty and slightly sweet.
Thai Iced Tea
with oat milk
Mineral Sparkling Water
2 itemsSaratoga Sparkling Water
Saratoga Still Water
Soft Drinks
5 itemsButterfly Lemonade
Korean Plum Sparkling Soda
Korean Yuzu Sparkling Soda
Pineapple Juice
Sprite / Coke / Diet Coke / Ginger Ale
Ice Tea
6 itemsIce Citron Tea
Ice Date Paste Tea
Ice Ginger Tea
Ice Green Tea
sweetened or unsweetened
Ice Plum Tea
Omija Tea
Made with Korean wildberry—the schisandra also known as omija. Refreshes and revitalizes the body from fatigue. Contains almonds.
Green Tea
4 itemsJasmine 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.
JOONGJAK – Korean Wild Green Tea 3rd Picked
Picked 10 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 160°F to 170°F.
SEJAK – Korean Wild Green Tea 2nd Picked
Picked 10 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 140°F to 160°F.
WOOJEON – Korean Wild Green Tea 1st Picked ( The Royal Green Tea)
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 120°F to 140°F.
White Tea
2 itemsTaiwanese Oolong
White Peony
White tea from the Fujian Province of China. These amber leaves and buds give a strong honey sweet taste. The most pronounced flavors in the white tea category.
Herbal Tea
7 itemsChamomile Tea
Soothing, relaxing and full of antioxidants.
Citron Tea
Made from Korean kumquats. Boosts younger looking skin. Also good for the cold.
Date 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.
Korean Plum Tea
Traditional Korean tea made with Korean green plums. Promotes digestive health, and aids in overcoming fatigue.
Persimmon Leaf Tea
Has a cleansing effect, breaking down dangerous oxidants and metals absorbed by the blood system. Also rich in vitamin C.
Soba Tea
Made with roasted buckwheat. Rich in antioxidants.

