Franchia (vegan)
www.franchia.com
12 Park Ave (at 34th St, Midtown, Manhattan)
New York City, New York
10016 +1-212-213-1001
info[at]franchia[dot]com
Hours: Mon-Fri, noon-10pm; Sat-Sun, 1pm-10pm
Nearby Subway Stops: 6 at 33rd St.
Reviews:
happycow.net, timeout.ccom, tribadvisor.com, (2012.07 not reviewed in gayot.com)
nymag.com ⇐ © An offshoot of Hangawi, the serene Korean vegetarian restaurant, this teahouse is equipped with a tea bar; a vegetarian-Korean-fusion kitchen that incorporates green tea into the menu; and a mountain-temple-style traditional tearoom. If you manage to achieve enlightenment, you can take a little bit home with you—everything’s for sale, from the poetry-inscribed ceramic cups to the house wild green tea. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld
Village Voice Recommended ⇐ © This Asian teahouse serves traditional Korean tea, which involves many different vessels to create a ritualistic experience. In addition, they offer strictly vegetarian "light meals." Recognize: The food complements the tea, not the other way around.
