Eating out
on travel can be so hard for me. Even in New York, or maybe especially in New
York finding healthy food on a budget is a burden. During my research for
healthy vegan food I discovered the vegan café Franchia. Within my article I'm
thrilled to share my impressions with you and give areview of my experience..
Honestly, I
never had vegan food like this before. I can definitely tell that this has been
my best vegan food experience EVER. I'm usually not a big fan of New York. I
mostly travel to the big apple for business but I know it I a touristic hotspot
and most of you might go again or are just ahead of your visit. Please make sure
to make a stop at Franchia, you won't regret.
Located close
to the Empire State Building the restaurant is just located within the best area as
possible. Easy to access and just a few steps from the subway vegan café Franchia is
serving "vegan perfection" on a plate.
The menu is
changing during the day. I had the pleasure to try dishes from the lunch menu.
I have truly never experienced such a wide food selection, with so many
different influences and ingredients. As I'm a huge fan of sushi, I couldn't
have been happier that the lunch menu was also featuring sushi, for me the best
sushi ever.
It might be
not the most professional wording to express my experience but I truly admire this place. As I'm
currently out of town, I just can't wait to be back next week in New York and eat out there
again. My favorite sushi roll was the tempura roll, which featured tofu and
avocado.
The menu is
however also featuring fake chicken and tuna, which might be most interesting
for people who are usually not into a vegan nutrition, as the taste is very similar to the original.
Beside the
sushi menu there are also gluten free options, so as various rice and noodle dishes.
Another feature is the lunchbox menu for $12, which is definitely a good
pricing, especially for New York this pricing is just phenomenal. The food
which is served in the restaurant is all vegan, without any exception.
My absolute
highlight was the dessert. I'm honestly not into desserts at all, but the vegan
cheesecake has been phenomenal. It is made of tofu and one won't believe the
taste, it is just like "real" cheesecake, as I remember it from my
non vegan times. I have to admit that cheesecake is my favorite cake. I'm
really picky if it comes to that kind of cake but the one at Fanchia is
definitely worth to jump on the plane. To make it a perfect food experience I
definitely recommend having the ice cream for $3 on side.
Yes, I said
ice cream, and that has been the best ice-cream I was ever allowed to taste. My
overall experience couldn't have been better. Just take my money, and feed me.
I love this place!
Franchia
12 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016