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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Minneapolis to open a Vietnamese Restaurant is West Side, with 80% average survivability. 26 of 26 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

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

In West Side, the best possible Vietnamese Restaurant location in Minneapolis offers approximately 6.7% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 7.7% less than average.

What is the city-wide average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant in Minneapolis?

The city-wide average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant across Minneapolis is 77% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like West Side substantially outperform this average, reaching 80%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Vietnamese Restaurant in Minneapolis?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Minneapolis for Vietnamese Restaurant include Windom with 75% average survival chance, Keewaydin, and Ericsson. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address.

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. Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level — not just neighborhood averages.

Survivability Rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant in Minneapolis

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

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. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Minneapolis to open a Vietnamese Restaurant, from West Side (80% survival) to Win...

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: West Side — 80% average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 26 of 26 analyzed

City-wide average: 77% for Vietnamese Restaurants

Most challenging area: Windom at 75%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~6.7% more expected revenue in West Side

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

West Side leads Minneapolis's 2026 survivability rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant operators with 80% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in West Side at 75%. The worst neighborhoods include Windom with 75% average chance. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation — always check your specific address.

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

West Side ranks #1 of 26 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Minneapolis for Vietnamese 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	West Side	78.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
2	Whittier	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
3	Como	77.0% – 81.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 76.0%
4	Summit Hill	77.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
5	Midway	77.0% – 81.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	75.0% – 76.0%
6	Thomas Dale	76.0% – 81.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
7	North Loop	76.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	74.0% – 75.0%
8	North End	76.0% – 80.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
9	Howe	76.0% – 80.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	75.0% – 76.0%
10	Longfellow	76.0% – 80.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	73.0% – 75.0%

Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

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 Minneapolis Would a Vietnamese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In West Side, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~6.7% more than the average location in or around Minneapolis.

On the other hand, in Windom, the worst possible location could result in making ~7.7% 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 Minneapolis requires careful location choice. Across 26 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Vietnamese Restaurant is 77% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Each business category has unique customer behavior patterns that vary significantly by address.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Vietnamese Restaurant in or Around Minneapolis?

When selecting a location for a Vietnamese Restaurant in or around Minneapolis, 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 models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. 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 Minneapolis Should I Start a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as West Side, Whittier, and Como, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Windom, Keewaydin, and Ericsson. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Vietnamese Restaurant in Minneapolis is West Side with 80% average survivability, followed by Whittier and Como. 26 of 26 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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

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. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Vietnamese Restaurant Rankings in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis.

Is a Vietnamese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Minneapolis Landlords?

In West Side, StreetSpring forecasts a 78.0% – 82.0% 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 Minneapolis

If you own commercial property in Minneapolis and are considering a Vietnamese Restaurant tenant, here is what the data shows: West Side properties offer the best survivability outlook (78.0% – 82.0%), Whittier is strong but slightly lower (77.0% – 82.0%), and Como rounds out the top 3 (77.0% – 81.0%). You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts — revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Minneapolis — See how Vietnamese Restaurant compares to all other business types in Minneapolis
Best Cities to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant
Business Survivability in West Side, Minneapolis — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Whittier, Minneapolis — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Como, Minneapolis — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Minneapolis

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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