What is the best neighborhood in Miami to open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Miami to open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant is Poinciana Park, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 78.8% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 28 of the 92 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Miami?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Miami for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant include Leslie Estates (ranked last, at 51.2% at a good address and 49.0% at a typical address), Andover, and Carol City North. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Japanese / Sushi Restaurant survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

Survivability Rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Miami

Q: Where in Miami would a Japanese / Sushi 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 Miami address you are weighing.

Q: What is the average survivability for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant across Miami's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 92 ranked neighborhoods in Miami, the average projected chance that a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.2% at a typical address. Poinciana Park, ranked #1, is at 78.8% at a typical address.

2026 ranking of Miami neighborhoods to open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant, at a good address, from Poinciana Park (84.0% survival) to Leslie Estates.

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: Poinciana Park: 84.0% at a good address, 78.8% at a typical address for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 28 of 92 ranked

Average across the 92 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.2% for Japanese / Sushi Restaurants

Most challenging area: Leslie Estates: 51.2% at a good address, 49.0% 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Opening a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Miami? Our 2026 analysis identifies Poinciana Park as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 78.8% 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 62.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Leslie Estates, at 51.2% at a good address and 49.0% at a typical address. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Miami to Open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

Poinciana Park ranks #1 of the 92 ranked neighborhoods in and around Miami for Japanese / Sushi 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	Poinciana Park	Miami	84.0%	78.8%	84.0%	62.0%
2	Flagler Heights	Miami	84.0%	77.7%	84.0%	58.4%
3	Middle River Terrace	Miami	83.6%	77.2%	84.0%	58.4%
4	Progresso Village	Miami	83.6%	76.7%	84.0%	61.5%
5	Coral Ridge Isles	Miami	83.6%	75.8%	83.6%	53.8%
6	Victoria Park	Miami	83.6%	75.4%	84.0%	57.0%
7	Rock Island	Miami	83.6%	74.2%	83.6%	56.6%
8	Golden Glades	Miami	83.6%	72.2%	83.6%	58.8%
9	Riverland	Miami	83.6%	71.2%	83.6%	54.3%
10	Cloverleaf Estates	Miami	83.6%	64.6%	83.6%	49.8%

However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. 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 →

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Where in or Around Miami Would a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant would make the most money in or around Miami 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.

Poinciana Park is ranked #1 for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 78.8% at a typical address; Leslie Estates is ranked last of the 92, at 51.2% at a good address and 49.0% 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Miami requires careful location choice. Across the 92 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Japanese / Sushi Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.2% at a typical address. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in or Around Miami?

When selecting a location for a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in or around Miami, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can 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. Our analysis covers businesses in 24 major U.S. metros. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. StreetSpring uses its own proprietary forecasting tools to make these predictions. 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. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

Where in or Around Miami Should I Start a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Poinciana Park, Flagler Heights, and Middle River Terrace, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Leslie Estates, Andover, and Carol City North. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Miami to Open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Miami is Poinciana Park, at 84.0% at a good address and 78.8% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Flagler Heights and Middle River Terrace. 28 of the 92 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

Can a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Miami?

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. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Japanese / Sushi Restaurant Rankings in Miami 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 Miami.

Is a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant a Good Tenant for Miami Landlords?

In Poinciana Park, the projected chance that a new Japanese / Sushi Restaurant lasts two or more years is 78.8% 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 Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in Miami

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Poinciana Park, the top-ranked neighborhood in Miami, a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant tenant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 78.8% at a typical address. Flagler Heights follows at 77.7% at a typical address, while Middle River Terrace shows 77.2% at a typical address. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

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

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Miami: See how Japanese / Sushi Restaurant compares to all other business types in Miami
Best Cities to Open a Japanese / Sushi Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Japanese / Sushi Restaurant
Business Survivability in Poinciana Park, Miami: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Flagler Heights, Miami: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Middle River Terrace, Miami: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Miami 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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