Survivability Rankings for Malaysian Restaurant in Los Angeles

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Los Angeles neighborhoods to open a Malaysian Restaurant, on Best, from Lacy (89.6% survival) to Northwood Point (55.9%).

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • Best, Typical and Worst: Best is the average chance of lasting two or more years for the better of two addresses picked at random in the place, in a smaller space; Typical is the average address; Worst is the same for the worse of two, in a larger space
  • #1 Neighborhood: Lacy: 89.6% Best, 86.4% Typical for Malaysian Restaurant
  • The range inside Lacy: the best locations reach 89.0% and the most challenging sit at 79.0%, a spread of 10.0 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 41 of 173 ranked
  • Average across the 173 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.1% for Malaysian Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Northwood Point: 55.9% Best, 52.5% Typical
  • 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

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles, Lacy ranks #1 for opening a Malaysian Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 89.6% Best and 86.4% Typical. The last-ranked neighborhood is Northwood Point, at 55.9% Best and 52.5% Typical. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.


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

Lacy ranks #1 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles for Malaysian Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 89.6% Best as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroBestTypicalWorst
1LacyLos Angeles89.6%86.4%82.6%
2FairfaxLos Angeles89.2%83.7%78.2%
3University ParkLos Angeles88.7%82.2%76.9%
4LarchmontLos Angeles88.5%82.5%77.3%
5TropicoLos Angeles88.1%81.1%75.9%
6Historic South CentralLos Angeles87.0%79.0%74.3%
7HollywoodLos Angeles85.8%77.6%73.0%
8KoreatownLos Angeles85.7%76.2%70.2%
9Beverly GroveLos Angeles85.6%78.5%74.5%
10Irvine Business ComplexLos Angeles84.2%76.1%70.9%

Best and Worst are the average results for the better and the worse of two addresses picked at random in the place: a weighted average of every scored location in which the best locations count the most for Best and the weakest count the most for Worst. Typical is the average address. Best is shown for a smaller space (half the standard size) and Worst for a larger one (half again as large), at the metro's median asking rent, using the same rent rule as our tool; Typical is at the market rent.

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

The ranking runs on Best. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

These figures assume a lease at the local market rate. The live tool adjusts the figure when you enter a lease that is cheaper or more expensive than that.

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 Malaysian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Malaysian 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 Malaysian Restaurant survivability, at 89.6% Best and 86.4% Typical; Northwood Point is ranked last of the 173, at 55.9% Best and 52.5% Typical. 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 Malaysian Restaurant in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Malaysian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 65.1% Typical. The interplay between location characteristics and business type produces unique survivability scores for every combination.


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

When selecting a location for a Malaysian 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. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. Competition density is not inherently negative: it often signals an established customer base. StreetSpring's proprietary algorithms power 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

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.


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

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Lacy, Fairfax, and University Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Northwood Point, Lakewood Village, and Woodbury. 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 Los Angeles to Open a Malaysian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Malaysian Restaurant in Los Angeles is Lacy, at 89.6% Best and 86.4% Typical, followed by Fairfax and University Park. 41 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.


Can a Malaysian 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. 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 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 Malaysian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?

In Lacy, the projected chance that a new Malaysian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 86.4% Typical and 89.6% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Malaysian Restaurant in Los Angeles

If you own commercial property in Los Angeles and are considering a Malaysian Restaurant tenant, here is what the data shows: Lacy is ranked first (89.6% Best), Fairfax second (89.2% Best), and University Park third (88.7% Best). Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.

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.