What is the average survivability for Chinese Restaurant across Los Angeles's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods in Los Angeles, the average projected chance that a Chinese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.4% at a typical address. Lacy, ranked #1, is at 82.7% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Chinese Restaurant in Los Angeles?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Los Angeles for Chinese Restaurant include Northwood Point (ranked last, at 58.0% at a good address and 52.6% at a typical address), Lakewood Village, and Woodbury. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

Survivability Rankings for Chinese Restaurant in Los Angeles

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Los Angeles to open a Chinese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Los Angeles to open a Chinese Restaurant is Lacy, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address (17 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 56 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Los Angeles would a Chinese Restaurant make the most money?

It depends on 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. Check it in the live tool for each Los Angeles address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Chinese Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that 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. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Los Angeles neighborhoods to open a Chinese Restaurant, at a good address, from Lacy (84.0% survival) to Northwood Point.

September 22, 2026•14 min read

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: Lacy: 84.0% at a good address, 82.7% at a typical address for Chinese Restaurant (17 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 56 of 173 ranked

Average across the 173 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.4% for Chinese Restaurants

Most challenging area: Northwood Point: 58.0% at a good address, 52.6% 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 →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a Chinese Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Chinese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Chinese Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Los Angeles to open a Chinese Restaurant is Lacy, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address (17 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 79.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Northwood Point, at 58.0% at a good address and 52.6% at a typical address. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Los Angeles to Open a Chinese Restaurant?

Lacy ranks #1 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles for Chinese 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:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Lacy	Los Angeles	84.0%	82.7%	84.0%	79.0%
2	Fairfax	Los Angeles	84.0%	81.4%	84.0%	69.6%
3	University Park	Los Angeles	84.0%	81.0%	84.0%	61.5%
4	Echo Park	Los Angeles	84.0%	80.7%	84.0%	65.1%
5	Tropico	Los Angeles	84.0%	80.1%	84.0%	66.4%
6	Central City East	Los Angeles	84.0%	79.8%	84.0%	57.4%
7	Irvine Business Complex	Los Angeles	84.0%	78.7%	84.0%	48.9%
8	The Colony	Los Angeles	84.0%	78.3%	84.0%	61.5%
9	Westlake	Los Angeles	84.0%	78.2%	84.0%	51.6%
10	Koreatown	Los Angeles	84.0%	77.2%	84.0%	48.0%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. 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 →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.

Where in or Around Los Angeles Would a Chinese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Chinese Restaurant would make the most money in or around Los Angeles 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.

Lacy is ranked #1 for Chinese Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address; Northwood Point is ranked last of the 173, at 58.0% at a good address and 52.6% 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.

The same business type carries a different projected chance in every ranked neighborhood of a city, so the address is worth testing before you sign. Opening a Chinese Restaurant in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Chinese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.4% at a typical address. Survivability predictions are business-type-specific because consumer behavior differs fundamentally across categories.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Chinese Restaurant in or Around Los Angeles?

When selecting a location for a Chinese Restaurant in or around Los Angeles, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our forecasting engine processes data from 24 major U.S. metro areas. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. StreetSpring's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility. 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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

Where in or Around Los Angeles Should I Start a Chinese Restaurant?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as Lacy, Fairfax, and University Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Northwood Point, Lakewood Village, and Woodbury. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles to Open a Chinese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Chinese Restaurant in Los Angeles is Lacy, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address (17 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Fairfax and University Park. 56 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

Can a Chinese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Los Angeles?

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. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Chinese Restaurant Rankings in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.

Is a Chinese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?

In Lacy, the projected chance that a new Chinese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 82.7% 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 Chinese Restaurant in Los Angeles

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Lacy, a Chinese Restaurant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 82.7% at a typical address. In Fairfax, it is 81.4% at a typical address, and in University Park, 81.0% at a typical address. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles: See how Chinese Restaurant compares to all other business types in Los Angeles
Best Cities to Open a Chinese Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Chinese Restaurant
Business Survivability in Lacy, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Fairfax, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in University Park, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Los Angeles 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.

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