Franklin Township, commonly referred to as Somerset, is bordered by towns with very different characteristics: Manville, Millstone, New Brunswick, Rocky Hill, and South Brunswick to name a few. As a result, the township offers a mix of urban, suburban, and bucolic living, depending on where you find yourself throughout the area. Franklin Township has tons of restaurants including basic fast food options, diners, pizza joints, as well as a large variety of ethnic choices including indian, chinese, thai, and japanese food.