Menu – Franchia Vegan Cafe

Appetizers

Served lunch and dinner

Soups / Porridges

Porridge

pumpkin, or black sesame

Soup of The Day

Franchia's Dumplings

steamed or fried

Baby Dumplings in Spicy Sauce

$12

steamed only

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

fried vegan calamari with wasabi mayo — **Fried Calamari** $16

Fried Calamari

$16

with wasabi mayo

Summer Rolls

$16

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

Vegetable Buns

$14

Steamed vegetables buns

Sweet BBQ ‘Pork’ Bun

$15

Steamed ‘pork’ and vegetable buns

Lion’s Mane Bites

$17

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

Popcorn ‘Shrimp’

$15

Golden, bite sized ‘shrimp’ with spicy mayo

Jeon Combo $22

Jeon Combo

$22

Combination Pancakes (Kimchi, Scallion, Sweet Corn Cilantro)

Gimmari

$15

Crispy fried seaweed rolls filled with glass noodles

Korean Crispy Mushrooms

$17

Golden shiitake and oyster mushrooms with sweet and tangy sauce

Fried Manchurian Cauliflower

$16

Crispy cauliflower with spicy sesame sauce

Stuffed Mushrooms

$16

Shiitake and button mushrooms stuffed with tofu and vegetables with pineapple sauce

Sweet Corn Cilantro Pancake

$16

Crispy Scallion Pancakes

$16

Spicy Kimchi Pancakes

$16

Spicy Buffalo Wings

$15

‘Chicken’ Satay Sticks with Barbecue Sauce

$15

Peking ‘Duck’ Baos

$15

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

Spring Rolls

$13

House made spring rolls with vermicelli, vegetables and mushrooms with mango citron sauce

Lunch

Served 12:00pm to 2:59pm (Mon - Fri)

Lunch Salads

Avocado Asparagus Salad

$16

Mixed greens, avocado, and asparagus with carrot ginger dressing

Fig and Pecan Salad

$17

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

Zen Garden Salad

$18

Crunchy greens, edamame, golden raisin and wonton strips with sesame miso dressing

‘Chicken’ Salad

$17

With vegan ranch dressing

Lunch Ramen Sets

Served with baby dumplings

Spicy Miso Ramen

$17

Ramen in spicy miso broth served with ‘beef’

Ramen with Tonkatsu

$17

Ramen topped with soy meat cutlet

Kimchi Ramen

$17

Ramen in kimchi stew broth

Franchia Ramen

$17

Ramen with mountain vegetables in clear vegetarian broth

Lunch Bibimbap or Stone Bowl Rice

Bibimbap is a popular Korean dish consisting of rice with various toppings. Order can be made with choice of white or brown rice and choice of spicy chili sauce, bean paste sauce or ginger soy sauce. Can also be cooked in a stone bowl(+$1) which creates a layer of delicious crispy rice all around the bowl.

Chicken Teriyaki

$19

Crunchy Tempeh

$19

Crunchy organic tempeh, vegetables, and mushroom

Vegetarian ‘Duck’

$20

Vegetarian ‘duck’ with ginger and vegetables

Avocado

$19

Avocado with a variety of vegetables & tofu

Curry ‘Chicken’

$19

‘Chicken’ with vegetable curry sauce

Spicy Kimchi

$20

Sautéed kimchi with vegetables and mushrooms topped with crispy seaweed

Tofu Crumble

$19

Tofu crumble, mushrooms, and vegetables

Frachia's Lunch Specials

Served with soup of the day or salad of the week

Tteokbokki

$19

Rice cakes and vegetables stir-fried in spicy gochujang sauce

Stir-fried veggies and tofu in savory ginger sauce — **Buddha’s Delight** $19

Buddha’s Delight

$19

Stir-fried veggies and tofu in savory ginger sauce

Noodles in black bean sauce with onion, zucchini, ‘chicken’, and carrots. Garnished with cucumber. — **Jjajangmyeon** $19

Jjajangmyeon

$19

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

Kimchi Jjigae

$19

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

Katsu Curry Udon

$21

Udon noodles in curry sauce, topped with fried katsu

Creamy Kimchi Udon

$21

Soondubu Jjigae

$19

Korean soft tofu stew with vegetables

Char Siu Fried Rice

$19

Fried rice with bbq ‘pork’ and vegetables

Garlic Eggplant

$19

Steamed eggplant and red bell pepper in a savory garlic sauce

Malaysian ‘Chicken’ Curry

$19

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

Crispy Eggplant

$19

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

Sizzling ‘Bulgogi’ Plate

$20

Marinated shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, and onions served on a sizzling plate

Malaysian Ginger Fried Rice

$19

Fried rice with ‘chicken’, ginger, tomatoes, and vegetables

Sizzling Braised Tofu with Kabocha and Eggplant

$20

Tofu, kabocha, and eggplant in Korean citron and miso sauce

Crispy Korean Chili Tofu

$19

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

Drunken Basil Noodles

$20

Rice noodles with ‘chicken’, basil, broccoli, eggplant, and tofu in dark sweet soy sauce

Tempura Udon

$20

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

Penang Noodles

$20

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

Pad Thai

$19

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

Spicy Franchia Noodles

$19

Noodles with peanuts, dried chili, vegetables & mushrooms

Franchia’s Lunch Box

Lunch Box featuring salad of the week, chef's choice of two appetizers, and choice of entrée (served with ginger fried rice in stone bowl)

Crispy Korean Chili Tofu

$24

Fried tofu in Korean garlic chili sauce with cucumbers and tomatoes

Crispy Eggplant in Spicy Sauce

$24

Eggplant with water chestnut, veggies, soy shrimp & chicken in spicy sauce.

‘Beef’ and Broccoli

$24

Buddha’s Delight

$24

Stir-fried veggies and tofu in savory ginger sauce

Dinner

Salad

Fig and Pecan Salad

$17

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

Zen Garden Salad

$18

Crunchy greens, edamame, golden raisin and wonton strips with sesame miso dressing

‘Chicken’ Salad

$17

With vegan ranch dressing

Avocado Asparagus Salad

$16

Mixed greens, avocado, and asparagus with carrot ginger dressing

Franchia's Noodles

Jjajangmyeon

$24

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

Pad Thai

$24

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

Spicy Franchia Noodles

$24

Noodles with peanuts, dried chili, vegetables & mushrooms

Drunken Basil Noodles

$25

Rice noodles with ‘chicken’, basil, broccoli, eggplant, and tofu in dark sweet soy sauce

Katsu Curry Udon

$26

Udon noodles in curry sauce, topped with fried katsu

Creamy Kimchi Udon

$26

Chewy udon noodles in a rich, creamy kimchi sauce

Penang Noodles

$26

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

Tempura Udon

$26

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

Spicy Miso

$25

Noodles, cabbages, corn, bok choy, ‘beef’ and carrot in spicy miso broth.

Pho

$23

Vietnamese rice noodles with ‘beef’, basil, and bean sprouts in vegetable broth

Main Dishes

Mapo Tofu

$25

Braised tofu with mushrooms and vegetables in chili bean sauce

Char Siu Fried Rice

$25

Fried rice with bbq ‘pork’ and vegetables

Soondubu Jjigae

$25

Korean soft tofu stew with vegetables

Kimchi Jjigae

$25

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

Buddha’s Delight

$25

Stir-fried veggies and tofu in savory ginger sauce

Tteokbokki

$25

Rice cakes and vegetables stir-fried in spicy gochujang sauce

Malaysian ‘Chicken’ Curry

$25

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

Crispy Eggplant

$25

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

Malaysian Ginger Fried Rice

$25

Fried rice with ‘chicken’, ginger, tomatoes, and vegetables

Crispy Korean Chili Tofu

$25

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

Sizzling Braised Tofu with Kabocha and Eggplant

$26

Tofu, kabocha, and eggplant in Korean citron and miso sauce

Sizzling ‘Bulgogi’ Plate

$26

Marinated shiitake mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, and onions served on a sizzling plate

Garlic Eggplant

$25

Steamed eggplant and red bell pepper in a savory garlic sauce

Bibimbap or Stone Bowl Rice

Tofu Crumble

$24

Tofu crumble, mushrooms, and vegetables

Chicken Teriyaki

$24

Curry ‘Chicken’

$23

‘Chicken’ with vegetable curry sauce

Spicy Kimchi

$25

Sautéed kimchi with vegetables and mushrooms topped with crispy seaweed

Avocado

$23

Avocado with a variety of vegetables & tofu

Vegetarian ‘Duck’

$25

Vegetarian ‘duck’ with ginger and vegetables

Crunchy Tempeh

$24

Crunchy organic tempeh, vegetables, and mushroom

Classic

$22

Assortment of vegetables and mushrooms

Vegan Sushi

vegan salmon and avocado topped with crunchy tempura flakes — **‘Salmon’ Avocado Roll** $14

‘Salmon’ Avocado Roll

$14

‘Salmon’ and avocado topped with crunchy tempura flakes

Korean seaweed rice roll with spinach, tofu, carrots, yellow radish, and gosari (Korean vegetable). — **Franchia Kimbap** $12

Franchia Kimbap

$12

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

‘Bulgogi’ Kimbap

$13

Korean seaweed rice roll with spinach, carrots, yellow radish, gosari (Korean vegetable), and ‘bulgogi’

‘Eel’ Avocado Roll

$14

Eel’, avocado and cucumber. Contains peanuts

Chef’s Special Roll

$15

Tofu, avocado, and cucumber roll topped with torched cheddar cheese

Tempura Roll

$19

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

Rainbow Roll

$15

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

Volcano Roll

$13

Spicy ‘tuna’ and avocado topped with spicy mayonnaise

Philadelphia Roll

$12

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

Crispy Tofu Skin Roll

Spicy ‘Tuna’ Roll

‘Chicken’ Teriyaki Roll

Crispy ‘Crab’ Roll

California Roll

Avocado Asparagus Roll

Gluten Free

Our gluten free menu features dishes that are prepared with organic gluten free and wheat free tamari sauce. Noodle dishes feature organic gluten free noodles made of sweet potato and buckwheat. PLEASE NOTE: All the ingredients used in the dishes below are gluten free. However, due to the presence of gluten in many of the items in our restaurant, we cannot guarantee the absence of gluten cross contact. We do not recommend these dishes for guests with celiac disease. Guests with gluten sensitivities should exercise judgment in consuming these dishes.

Appetizers

GF Summer Rolls

$16

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

Leek Pancakes

$16

made with sweet rice flour

Porridge of The Week

pumpkin, sweet corn spinach, or black sesame

Salads

Fig and Pecan Salad

$17

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

Zen Grove Salad

$18

Crunchy greens, edamame, golden raisin with sesame miso dressing

Rice Dishes

Curry ‘Chicken’ Bibimbap or Stone Bowl Rice

$25

Chicken with vegetable curry sauce

gluten free vegetarian stone bowl rice — **Classic Bibimbap or Stone Bowl Rice** $24

Classic Bibimbap or Stone Bowl Rice

$24

Assortment of vegetables

Avocado Bibimbap or Stone Bowl Rice

$25

Avocado with vegetables and tofu

Noodles

Singaporean ‘Chicken’ Curry Noodles

$25

Stir-fried thin rice noodles with vegetables and chicken, Singapore-style curry seasoning

Chef Noodle Soup

$26

Rice noodles with vegetables, tofu, bean sprouts, and baby bok choy in vegetable broth.

Main Dishes

Buddha’s Feast

$25

Stir-fried veggies and tofu in gluten-free ginger sauce

‘Chicken’ Sizzler

$26

Soy ‘chicken’ with vegetables sautéed with gluten-free brown sauce served on a sizzling plate

Pan-fried Tofu

$25

with mushrooms, asparagus, bean sprouts and seaweed with gluten-free brown sauce

Desserts

all of our desserts are non-dairy. (There will be a serving charge of $3 per person for cakes brought in.)

Ube Coconut Creme Brulee (Dine-in Only)

$12

House-made creamy ube custard with coconut milk, topped with lightly caramelized sugar.

Dubai-Style Cheesecake

$16

Creamy cheesecake with nutty pistachio spread, crispy kataifi, and crushed pistachios

Sesame Balls

$11

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

Ice Cream

$10

Rotating flavors!

Chocolate Fudge Cake

$12

Rich, dark, and decadent. Gluten-free, nut-free and soy-free.

Banana Walnut Cake

$12

Soft, rich, banana packed sweetness. Gluten-free and soy-free.

Wine & Alcohols

Red Wines

VEGAN ORGANIC WESTERN WINES. (no sulfites or low sulfites added)

Frey Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

North Coast, California | United States

Domaine Bousquet Premium Malbec

Uco Valley, Mendoza | Argentina

Tarantas Tempranillo

Utiel Requena, Valencia | Spain

Frey Vineyards Merlot

California | United States

White Wines

White wine is a wine whose color can be straw-yellow, yellow-green, or yellow-gold coloured.

Les Hauts de Lagarde Bordeaux Blanc

Saint Laurent du Bois, Entre-Deux-Mers | France

Badger Mountain Chardonnay

Columbia Valley, Washington | United States

Frey Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

North Coast, California | United States

Pizzolato Pinot Grigio

Treviso, Veneto | Italy

Sparkling Wine

Lunetta Prosecco

$15, $48

Veneto | Italy

Franchia's Signature Cocktails

Lychee Hibiscus Martini

Purple Rose

elderflower, butterfly pea flower, lime juice

Strawberry Mojito

mint leave, strawberry puree, fresh lime, and soju

Mango Bliss

pineapple juice, coconut milk, and soju

Soju Mojito

mint leaves, lime juice, fresh limes, and soju

Asian Spirits

White Peach Wine

Chungha Star Sparkling

Korean sparkling wine

Lychee Wine

Makgeolli

Traditional Korean milky rice wine – served cold

Beer

Tsingtao

Cass

Singha

Sapporo

Sake

Sayuri Junmai Nigori

Light and creamy with subtle fruit tones.

Samurai Blade

Delicate grain and floral notes, with a long and mellow richness. Dry. Served cold.

Ryo

Sprightly and fresh, smooth and luxurious, subtly bitter. Extra dry. Served cold.

Superior Junmai Ginjo

Delicately aromatic with a smooth, dry finish

House Sake

Served warm, medium dry

Teas and Beverages

Specialty Drinks

Thai Iced Tea

with oat milk

Iced Mango Green Tea

Iced Matcha Latte

with oatmilk

Misugaru Latte

Traditional Korean drink made from a blend of roasted grains. Nutty and slightly sweet.

Iced Ube Latte

Iced Hibiscus Tea

Mineral / Sparkling Water

Saratoga Sparkling Water

Saratoga Still Water

Sodas

Korean plum sparkling soda

Sprite / Coke / Ginger Ale

diet / regular

Ice Tea

Omija Tea

Made with Korean wildberry—the schisandra also known as omija. Refreshes and revitalizes the body from fatigue. Contains almonds.

Ice Date Paste Tea

Ice Citron Tea

Ice Plum Tea

Ice Ginger Tea

Ice Green Tea

sweetened or unsweetened

Hot Teas

Green Tea

Completely unfermented and unoxidized tea

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.

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

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.

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

These are tea beverages popular in Korea.

Soba Tea

Made with roasted buckwheat. Rich in antioxidants.

Omija Tea

Made with Korean wildberry—the schisandra also known as omija. Refreshes and revitalizes the body from fatigue. Contains almonds.

Chamomile Tea

Soothing, relaxing and full of antioxidants.

Persimmon Leaf Tea

Has a cleansing effect, breaking down dangerous oxidants and metals absorbed by the blood system. Also rich in vitamin C.

Citron Tea

Made from Korean kumquats. Boosts younger looking skin. Also good for the cold.

Korean Plum Tea

Traditional Korean tea made with Korean green plums. Promotes digestive health, and aids in overcoming fatigue.

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.