What is the best neighborhood in Chicago to open an Indonesian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Chicago to open an Indonesian Restaurant is Kennedy Park, with 84% average survivability. 86 of 86 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can an Indonesian Restaurant make in the best vs. average Chicago neighborhood?

In Kennedy Park, the best possible Indonesian Restaurant location in Chicago offers approximately 4.8% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 6.7% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Indonesian Restaurant in Chicago?

The city-wide average survivability for Indonesian Restaurant across Chicago is 82% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Kennedy Park substantially outperform this average, reaching 84%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Indonesian Restaurant in Chicago?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Chicago for Indonesian Restaurant include Downtown with 79% average survival chance, Chicago Lawn, and Irving Woods. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Indonesian 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. Our tool delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location for any business category.

Survivability Rankings for Indonesian Restaurant in Chicago

Q: Can an Indonesian Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Chicago?

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

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Chicago to open an Indonesian Restaurant, from Kennedy Park (84% survival) to Dow...

August 31, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: August 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Kennedy Park — 84% average survivability for Indonesian Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 86 of 86 analyzed

City-wide average: 82% for Indonesian Restaurants

Most challenging area: Downtown at 79%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~4.8% more expected revenue in Kennedy Park

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Chicago, Kennedy Park ranks #1 for opening an Indonesian Restaurant with 84% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in Kennedy Park at 80%. The worst neighborhoods include Downtown with 79% average chance. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Chicago to Open an Indonesian Restaurant?

Kennedy Park ranks #1 of 86 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Chicago for Indonesian Restaurant survivability, with a 84% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Best Locations	Average Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Kennedy Park	84.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	80.0% – 81.0%
2	Main-Chicago	84.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	82.0% – 84.0%
3	Roseland	84.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
4	Southwest	84.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
5	Morgan Park	84.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
6	Rogers Park	84.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
7	Kenwood	84.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	81.0% – 83.0%
8	West Village	84.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 76.0%
9	River North	84.0% – 84.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	81.0% – 83.0%
10	The Villa	84.0% – 84.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 77.0%

Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously — check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. 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 Chicago Would an Indonesian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Kennedy Park, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~4.8% more than the average location in or around Chicago.

On the other hand, in Downtown, the worst possible location could result in making ~6.7% less than the average location in the city.

A great concept in the wrong location will almost always underperform a good concept in the right one. Opening an Indonesian Restaurant in Chicago requires careful location choice. Across 86 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Indonesian Restaurant is 82% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Our models show that the optimal location profile varies dramatically from one business category to the next.

What Should I Consider When Opening an Indonesian Restaurant in or Around Chicago?

When selecting a location for an Indonesian Restaurant in or around Chicago, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score captures the interplay between market share and consumer spending — the two biggest drivers of success. 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's training dataset includes millions of transactions and business lifecycle events. Strategic clustering can actually boost performance by creating destination zones. 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. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

Where in or Around Chicago Should I Start an Indonesian Restaurant?

The highest-performing areas for this business type are Kennedy Park, Main-Chicago, and Roseland, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Downtown, Chicago Lawn, and Irving Woods. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most. 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 Chicago to Open an Indonesian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an Indonesian Restaurant in Chicago is Kennedy Park with 84% average survivability, followed by Main-Chicago and Roseland. 86 of 86 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

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 an Indonesian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Chicago?

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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Indonesian Restaurant Rankings in Chicago 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 Chicago.

Is an Indonesian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Chicago Landlords?

In Kennedy Park, StreetSpring forecasts a 83.0% – 84.0% average chance for a new Indonesian Restaurant to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Indonesian Restaurant in Chicago

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Kennedy Park, an Indonesian Restaurant has a 83.0% – 84.0% average chance of surviving more than 2 years. In Main-Chicago, the range shifts to 83.0% – 84.0%, and in Roseland, it is 83.0% – 84.0%. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront at no cost.

StreetSpring's predictions are granular enough to distinguish between two storefronts on the same block.

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

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

**How we benchmark:** BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release reports **50.0% 5-year survival** for the Accommodation, Food Services sector, which includes Indonesian Restaurants. StreetSpring's Chicago model — which incorporates competitive density, traffic patterns, and rent dynamics — gives Indonesian Restaurants an average **80% chance of lasting two or more years** across the city.

Visual Data

Dot plot of Chicago business subtypes — top, middle, and bottom of the survivability distribution. — Top, middle, and bottom business subtypes in Chicago by survivability score. Italian Restaurant leads at 89; Dermatology Clinic trails at 49. Tiered contrast shows full spread, not just the winners.

waterfall chart of Chicago business survivability. — StreetSpring survivability data — waterfall view of Chicago.

Business Survivability Rankings: Chicago — See how Indonesian Restaurant compares to all other business types in Chicago
Best Cities to Open an Indonesian Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Indonesian Restaurant
Business Survivability in Kennedy Park, Chicago — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Main-Chicago, Chicago — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Roseland, Chicago — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Chicago

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

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