What is the best neighborhood in Phoenix to open a Korean Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Phoenix to open a Korean Restaurant is Superstition Springs, ranked #1 at 83.6% at a good address and 70.9% at a typical address. 9 of the 28 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Korean Restaurant across Phoenix's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 28 ranked neighborhoods in Phoenix, the average projected chance that a Korean Restaurant lasts two or more years is 67.7% at a typical address. Superstition Springs, ranked #1, is at 70.9% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Korean Restaurant in Phoenix?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Phoenix for Korean Restaurant include Rio Vista (ranked last, at 61.4% at a good address and 54.8% at a typical address), Villages of Eastridge, and North Gateway. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Korean 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 generates location-specific predictions tailored to your exact site.

Survivability Rankings for Korean Restaurant in Phoenix

Q: Where in Phoenix would a Korean Restaurant make the most money?

It depends on 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. Check it in the live tool for each Phoenix address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Korean Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Phoenix?

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

2026 ranking of Phoenix neighborhoods to open a Korean Restaurant, at a good address, from Superstition Springs (83.6% survival) to Rio Vista.

October 5, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

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

#1 Neighborhood: Superstition Springs: 83.6% at a good address, 70.9% at a typical address for Korean Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 9 of 28 ranked

Average across the 28 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 67.7% for Korean Restaurants

Most challenging area: Rio Vista: 61.4% at a good address, 54.8% at a typical address

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 →

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

Summary

Opening a Korean Restaurant in Phoenix? Our 2026 analysis identifies Superstition Springs as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address and 70.9% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 48.9%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Rio Vista, at 61.4% at a good address and 54.8% at a typical address. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Phoenix to Open a Korean Restaurant?

Superstition Springs ranks #1 of the 28 ranked neighborhoods in and around Phoenix for Korean Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Superstition Springs	Phoenix	83.6%	70.9%	84.0%	48.9%
2	Dobson Ranch	Phoenix	82.7%	74.4%	84.0%	53.8%
3	Pepperwood	Phoenix	82.6%	74.6%	82.6%	54.8%
4	Escalante	Phoenix	82.6%	72.5%	82.6%	56.1%
5	Ocotillo	Phoenix	81.9%	71.3%	83.1%	49.4%
6	Central City	Phoenix	81.8%	71.2%	84.0%	48.4%
7	Maryvale	Phoenix	81.8%	68.3%	84.0%	48.0%
8	Alhambra	Phoenix	81.1%	69.1%	84.0%	48.4%
9	Paradise Valley	Phoenix	81.1%	66.6%	84.0%	48.0%
10	South Mountain	Phoenix	80.9%	69.4%	84.0%	48.0%

The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Phoenix Would a Korean Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Korean Restaurant would make the most money in or around Phoenix 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.

Superstition Springs is ranked #1 for Korean Restaurant survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 70.9% at a typical address; Rio Vista is ranked last of the 28, at 61.4% at a good address and 54.8% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Korean Restaurant in Phoenix requires careful location choice. Across the 28 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Korean Restaurant lasts two or more years is 67.7% at a typical address. What makes a location ideal varies by business type: foot traffic patterns, competitor proximity, and consumer demographics all play different roles.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Korean Restaurant in or Around Phoenix?

When selecting a location for a Korean Restaurant in or around Phoenix, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. StreetSpring's proprietary Revenue Capture Score, the revenue a business can capture at a specific address, is the factor that matters most when choosing where to open. 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 forecasting engine processes data from 24 major U.S. metro areas. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. Our forecasting system combines proprietary data with machine learning models unavailable anywhere else. 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 Phoenix Should I Start a Korean Restaurant?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Superstition Springs, Dobson Ranch, and Pepperwood, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Rio Vista, Villages of Eastridge, and North Gateway. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. 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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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Phoenix to Open a Korean Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Korean Restaurant in Phoenix is Superstition Springs, at 83.6% at a good address and 70.9% at a typical address, followed by Dobson Ranch and Pepperwood. 9 of the 28 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

Can a Korean Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Phoenix?

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 Korean Restaurant Rankings in Phoenix 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 Phoenix.

Is a Korean Restaurant a Good Tenant for Phoenix Landlords?

In Superstition Springs, the projected chance that a new Korean Restaurant lasts two or more years is 70.9% at a typical address and 83.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Korean Restaurant in Phoenix

If you own commercial property in Phoenix and are considering a Korean Restaurant tenant, here is what the data shows: Superstition Springs is ranked first (70.9% at a typical address), Dobson Ranch second (74.4% at a typical address), and Pepperwood third (74.6% at a typical address). See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Phoenix: See how Korean Restaurant compares to all other business types in Phoenix
Best Cities to Open a Korean Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Korean Restaurant
Business Survivability in Superstition Springs, Phoenix: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Dobson Ranch, Phoenix: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Pepperwood, Phoenix: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Phoenix

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

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