What is the best neighborhood in Los Angeles to open a Thai Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Los Angeles to open a Thai Restaurant is Tujunga, with 80% average survivability. 71 of 71 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Thai Restaurant make in the best vs. average Los Angeles neighborhood?

In Tujunga, the best possible Thai Restaurant location in Los Angeles offers approximately 5.9% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 4.4% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Thai Restaurant in Los Angeles?

The city-wide average survivability for Thai Restaurant across Los Angeles is 78% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Tujunga substantially outperform this average, reaching 80%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Thai Restaurant in Los Angeles?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Los Angeles for Thai Restaurant include Pico Lowell with 77% average survival chance, Panorama City, and Lake Balboa. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Thai 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 delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location.

Survivability Rankings for Thai Restaurant in Los Angeles

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Los Angeles to open a Thai Restaurant, from Tujunga (80% survival) to Pico Lowell...

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: Tujunga — 80% average survivability for Thai Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 71 of 71 analyzed

City-wide average: 78% for Thai Restaurants

Most challenging area: Pico Lowell at 77%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~5.9% more expected revenue in Tujunga

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

Opening a Thai Restaurant in Los Angeles? Our 2026 analysis identifies Tujunga as the top location with 80% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in Tujunga at 74%. The worst neighborhoods include Pico Lowell with 77% 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 Los Angeles to Open a Thai Restaurant?

Tujunga ranks #1 of 71 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Los Angeles for Thai Restaurant survivability, with a 80% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Tujunga	78.0% – 83.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
2	Riverview	78.0% – 83.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
3	San Pedro	78.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
4	Bristol Warner	78.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	78.0% – 80.0%
5	Memorial Park	78.0% – 82.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
6	San Rafael Hills	78.0% – 82.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 76.0%
7	Sun Valley	78.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	74.0% – 75.0%
8	Westchester	78.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
9	Boyle Heights	77.0% – 82.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
10	Atwater Village	77.0% – 82.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	76.0% – 78.0%

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

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 Los Angeles Would a Thai Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Tujunga, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~5.9% more than the average location in or around Los Angeles.

On the other hand, in Pico Lowell, the worst possible location could result in making ~4.4% less than the average location in the city.

The right location can make a business; the wrong one can break it. Opening a Thai Restaurant in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across 71 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Thai Restaurant is 78% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. A high-traffic corner that works well for a coffee shop may be entirely wrong for a specialty retailer.

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

When selecting a location for a Thai Restaurant in or around Los Angeles, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Among all factors in our model, Revenue Capture Score carries the most weight in determining long-term survivability. 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 platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. Our data shows that businesses in moderately competitive clusters survive longer than isolated storefronts on average. 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

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 Los Angeles Should I Start a Thai Restaurant?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Tujunga, Riverview, and San Pedro, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Pico Lowell, Panorama City, and Lake Balboa. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address. 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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National City Survivability: Thai Restaurant
National Neighborhood Survivability: Thai Restaurant

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles to Open a Thai Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Thai Restaurant in Los Angeles is Tujunga with 80% average survivability, followed by Riverview and San Pedro. 71 of 71 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

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

Can a Thai 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. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Thai 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 Thai Restaurant a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?

In Tujunga, StreetSpring forecasts a 78.0% – 83.0% average chance for a new Thai 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 Thai Restaurant in Los Angeles

Should you rent your storefront to a Thai Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Tujunga offers the strongest outlook at 78.0% – 83.0% average survivability, followed by Riverview at 78.0% – 83.0%, and San Pedro at 78.0% – 82.0%. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront at no cost.

StreetSpring provides address-specific survivability predictions for 500+ business types.

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.

Business Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles — See how Thai Restaurant compares to all other business types in Los Angeles
Best Cities to Open a Thai Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Thai Restaurant
Business Survivability in Tujunga, Los Angeles — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Riverview, Los Angeles — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in San Pedro, Los Angeles — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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 static ranges shown here.

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