Survivability Rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant in Los Angeles

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

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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: Lacy: 84.0% at a good address, 82.7% at a typical address for Vietnamese Restaurant (9 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 45 of 173 ranked
  • Average across the 173 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.5% for Vietnamese 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 →

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Summary

Lacy leads Los Angeles's 2026 survivability rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address (9 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. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.


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

Lacy ranks #1 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles for Vietnamese 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
1LacyLos Angeles84.0%82.7%84.0%79.0%
2FairfaxLos Angeles84.0%81.4%84.0%69.6%
3University ParkLos Angeles84.0%80.7%84.0%61.5%
4TropicoLos Angeles84.0%80.1%84.0%66.4%
5The ColonyLos Angeles84.0%77.8%84.0%60.2%
6KoreatownLos Angeles84.0%76.7%84.0%48.0%
7Southwest AnaheimLos Angeles84.0%75.8%84.0%55.2%
8Irvine SpectrumLos Angeles84.0%75.5%84.0%51.6%
9Adams HillLos Angeles84.0%72.5%84.0%53.8%
10Irvine Business ComplexLos Angeles83.9%76.4%84.0%48.9%

Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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 Vietnamese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese Restaurant in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Vietnamese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 65.5% at a typical address. Our models show that the optimal location profile varies dramatically from one business category to the next.


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

When selecting a location for a Vietnamese Restaurant in or around Los Angeles, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. 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. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. StreetSpring leverages exclusive data sources and custom models for these projections. 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. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.


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

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

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Vietnamese Restaurant in Los Angeles is Lacy, at 84.0% at a good address and 82.7% at a typical address (9 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Fairfax and University Park. 45 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 Vietnamese 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. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?

In Lacy, the projected chance that a new Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese Restaurant in Los Angeles

Should you rent your storefront to a Vietnamese Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Lacy is ranked first, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 82.7% at a typical address, followed by Fairfax at 81.4% at a typical address, and University Park at 80.7% at a typical address. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

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


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.


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

View technical data for Los Angeles

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