Survivability Rankings for Malaysian Restaurant in Houston

2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Malaysian Restaurant, at a good address, from Midtown (84.0% survival) to Medical Center Area.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Midtown: 84.0% at a good address, 80.9% at a typical address for Malaysian Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 40 of 57 ranked
  • Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.8% for Malaysian Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 74.6% at a good address, 63.5% at a typical address
  • Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Houston to open a Malaysian Restaurant is Midtown, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 60.6%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 74.6% at a good address and 63.5% at a typical address. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Houston to Open a Malaysian Restaurant?

Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Malaysian Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1MidtownHouston84.0%80.9%84.0%60.6%
2Neartown/MontroseHouston84.0%78.8%84.0%58.4%
3Gulfgate Riverview/Pine ValleyHouston83.6%78.0%84.0%54.8%
4SharpstownHouston83.6%77.2%84.0%55.6%
5Greater HeightsHouston83.6%76.5%84.0%48.4%
6GulftonHouston83.6%76.3%84.0%55.2%
7Greater EastwoodHouston83.6%73.7%83.6%49.8%
8Spring Branch WestHouston83.3%75.4%84.0%56.6%
9WillowbrookHouston83.2%75.6%84.0%56.6%
10Fourth WardHouston83.1%77.8%84.0%67.4%

The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Houston Would a Malaysian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Malaysian Restaurant would make the most money in or around Houston comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Midtown is ranked #1 for Malaysian Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 74.6% at a good address and 63.5% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Malaysian Restaurant in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Malaysian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.8% at a typical address. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Malaysian Restaurant in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for a Malaysian Restaurant in or around Houston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score comes first when comparing locations: it turns local competition and consumer spending into the share of revenue a business can expect to win. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Competition density is not inherently negative: it often signals an established customer base. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Malaysian Restaurant?

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Midtown, Neartown/Montrose, and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, Greater Inwood, and South Main. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Houston to Open a Malaysian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Malaysian Restaurant in Houston is Midtown, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Neartown/Montrose and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley. 40 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Can a Malaysian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Houston?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Malaysian Restaurant Rankings in Houston Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Houston.

Is a Malaysian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Malaysian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 80.9% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Malaysian Restaurant in Houston

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Midtown, the top-ranked neighborhood in Houston, a Malaysian Restaurant tenant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 80.9% at a typical address. Neartown/Montrose follows at 78.8% at a typical address, while Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley shows 78.0% at a typical address. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts: revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Houston for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Houston to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Houston.

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Houston are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

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StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.