What is the best neighborhood in Houston to open a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Houston to open a Vietnamese Restaurant is Pleasantville Area, with 82% average survivability. 49 of 49 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Vietnamese Restaurant make in the best vs. average Houston neighborhood?

In Pleasantville Area, the best possible Vietnamese Restaurant location in Houston offers approximately 8.9% 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 Vietnamese Restaurant in Houston?

The city-wide average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant across Houston is 79% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Pleasantville Area substantially outperform this average, reaching 82%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Vietnamese Restaurant in Houston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Houston for Vietnamese Restaurant include Greater Fondren Southwest with 77% average survival chance, Alief, and Greater Third Ward. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Vietnamese 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 provides address-specific survivability predictions for 500+ business types.

Survivability Rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant in Houston

Q: Can a Vietnamese Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Houston?

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 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Houston to open a Vietnamese Restaurant, from Pleasantville Area (82% survival) t...

September 22, 2026•12 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: September 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

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

#1 Neighborhood: Pleasantville Area — 82% average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 49 of 49 analyzed

City-wide average: 79% for Vietnamese Restaurants

Most challenging area: Greater Fondren Southwest at 77%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~8.9% more expected revenue in Pleasantville Area

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Houston, Pleasantville Area ranks #1 for opening a Vietnamese Restaurant with 82% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in Pleasantville Area at 79%. The worst neighborhoods include Greater Fondren Southwest with 77% average chance. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform.

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

Pleasantville Area ranks #1 of 49 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Houston for Vietnamese Restaurant survivability, with a 82% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Pleasantville Area	80.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	78.0% – 80.0%
2	Carverdale	80.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	78.0% – 80.0%
3	South Main	79.0% – 84.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	79.0% – 80.0%
4	Addicks Park Ten	79.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	72.0% – 74.0%
5	Denver Harbor Port Houston	79.0% – 83.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
6	Northside Village	78.0% – 83.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
7	Medical Center Area	78.0% – 83.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
8	Second Ward	78.0% – 83.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
9	South Park	78.0% – 83.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
10	Braeswood Place	78.0% – 82.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	73.0% – 75.0%

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

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 Houston Would a Vietnamese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Pleasantville Area, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~8.9% more than the average location in or around Houston.

On the other hand, in Greater Fondren Southwest, 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 a Vietnamese Restaurant in Houston requires careful location choice. Across 49 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Vietnamese Restaurant is 79% 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 a Vietnamese Restaurant in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for a Vietnamese Restaurant in or around Houston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. No other single metric predicts business longevity as reliably as Revenue Capture Score. 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 serving the 24 largest metros in America. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. 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. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Vietnamese Restaurant?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Pleasantville Area, Carverdale, and South Main, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Greater Fondren Southwest, Alief, and Greater Third Ward. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Vietnamese Restaurant in Houston is Pleasantville Area with 82% average survivability, followed by Carverdale and South Main. 49 of 49 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

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

Can a Vietnamese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Houston?

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. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Vietnamese Restaurant Rankings in Houston 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 Houston.

Is a Vietnamese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Pleasantville Area, StreetSpring forecasts a 80.0% – 84.0% average chance for a new Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese Restaurant in Houston

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Pleasantville Area, a Vietnamese Restaurant tenant averages 80.0% – 84.0% chance of lasting more than 2 years — the strongest outlook in Houston. Carverdale follows at 80.0% – 84.0%, while South Main shows 79.0% – 84.0%. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

StreetSpring delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Houston — See how Vietnamese Restaurant compares to all other business types in Houston
Best Cities to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant
Business Survivability in Pleasantville Area, Houston — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Carverdale, Houston — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in South Main, Houston — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Houston

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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