Survivability Rankings for Malaysian Restaurant in Seattle
StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Seattle neighborhoods to open a Malaysian Restaurant, at a good address, from Fremont (84.0% survival) to Somerset (65.4%).
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: Fremont: 84.0% at a good address, 79.9% at a typical address for Malaysian Restaurant (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 52 of 94 ranked
- Average across the 94 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 70.6% for Malaysian Restaurants
- Most challenging area: Somerset: 65.4% at a good address, 56.5% 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 →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Malaysian Restaurant Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Malaysian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Malaysian Restaurant a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Fremont leads Seattle's 2026 survivability rankings for Malaysian Restaurant operators, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 57.9%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Somerset, at 65.4% at a good address and 56.5% at a typical address. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Seattle to Open a Malaysian Restaurant?
Fremont ranks #1 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods in and around Seattle 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:
| Rank | Neighborhood | Metro | At a good address | Average (typical address) | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fremont | Seattle | 84.0% | 79.9% | 84.0% | 57.9% |
| 2 | North Queen Anne | Seattle | 84.0% | 78.6% | 84.0% | 59.7% |
| 3 | North College Park | Seattle | 84.0% | 77.6% | 84.0% | 49.8% |
| 4 | West Queen Anne | Seattle | 84.0% | 72.8% | 84.0% | 50.2% |
| 5 | Silver Lake | Seattle | 84.0% | 71.4% | 84.0% | 52.5% |
| 6 | Woodland | Seattle | 83.9% | 81.1% | 84.0% | 73.2% |
| 7 | Northwest Everett | Seattle | 83.6% | 81.3% | 84.0% | 71.4% |
| 8 | Bayside | Seattle | 83.6% | 79.5% | 84.0% | 69.2% |
| 9 | Riverside | Seattle | 83.6% | 79.2% | 84.0% | 68.2% |
| 10 | Port Gardner | Seattle | 83.6% | 78.4% | 84.0% | 53.8% |
Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.
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 Seattle Would a Malaysian Restaurant Make the Most Money?
Where a Malaysian Restaurant would make the most money in or around Seattle 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.
Fremont is ranked #1 for Malaysian Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address; Somerset is ranked last of the 94, at 65.4% at a good address and 56.5% 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.
The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Malaysian Restaurant in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Malaysian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 70.6% 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 Seattle?
When selecting a location for a Malaysian Restaurant in or around Seattle, 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. Our models draw from one of the most comprehensive commercial real estate datasets ever assembled. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. 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. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.
Where in or Around Seattle Should I Start a Malaysian Restaurant?
For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Fremont, North Queen Anne, and North College Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Somerset, West Lake Sammamish, and Olympic Manor. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. 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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- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Seattle
- National City Survivability: Malaysian Restaurant
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Malaysian Restaurant
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Seattle to Open a Malaysian Restaurant?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Malaysian Restaurant in Seattle is Fremont, at 84.0% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by North Queen Anne and North College Park. 52 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.
StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.
Can a Malaysian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Seattle?
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 averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Often Are Malaysian Restaurant Rankings in Seattle 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 Seattle.
Is a Malaysian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?
In Fremont, the projected chance that a new Malaysian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 79.9% 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 Seattle
For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Fremont, a Malaysian Restaurant has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 79.9% at a typical address. In North Queen Anne, it is 78.6% at a typical address, and in North College Park, 77.6% at a typical address. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.
StreetSpring delivers address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Seattle for My Business Overall?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Seattle to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Seattle.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: Seattle: See how Malaysian Restaurant compares to all other business types in Seattle
- Best Cities to Open a Malaysian Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Malaysian Restaurant
- Business Survivability in Fremont, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in North Queen Anne, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in North College Park, Seattle: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Seattle are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Seattle
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.