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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Portland to open a Vietnamese Restaurant is Kenton, with 81% average survivability. 16 of 16 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

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

In Kenton, the best possible Vietnamese Restaurant location in Portland offers approximately 9.9% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 7.6% less than average.

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

The city-wide average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant across Portland is 77% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Kenton substantially outperform this average, reaching 81%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Vietnamese Restaurant in Portland?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Portland for Vietnamese Restaurant include Highland with 75% average survival chance, Vose, and Sumner. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.

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 delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location.

Survivability Rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant in Portland

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

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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Portland to open a Vietnamese Restaurant, from Kenton (81% survival) to Highland ...

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: Kenton — 81% average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 16 of 16 analyzed

City-wide average: 77% for Vietnamese Restaurants

Most challenging area: Highland at 75%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~9.9% more expected revenue in Kenton

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

Opening a Vietnamese Restaurant in Portland? Our 2026 analysis identifies Kenton as the top location with 81% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in Kenton at 77%. The worst neighborhoods include Highland 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 Portland to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Kenton ranks #1 of 16 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Portland for Vietnamese Restaurant survivability, with a 81% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Kenton	79.0% – 83.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
2	Multnomah	78.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
3	Richmond	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
4	Hazelwood	77.0% – 81.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	74.0% – 76.0%
5	Parkrose	76.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 81.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
6	Russell	76.0% – 80.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
7	Buckman	76.0% – 80.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
8	Roseway	75.0% – 80.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
9	Downtown	74.0% – 79.0%	80.0% – 81.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
10	Hillsdale	74.0% – 79.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	73.0% – 75.0%

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. 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 Portland Would a Vietnamese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Kenton, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~9.9% more than the average location in or around Portland.

On the other hand, in Highland, the worst possible location could result in making ~7.6% less than the average location in the city.

Our data consistently shows that location accounts for more variance in outcomes than any other single factor. Opening a Vietnamese Restaurant in Portland requires careful location choice. Across 16 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. 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 Vietnamese Restaurant in or Around Portland?

When selecting a location for a Vietnamese Restaurant in or around Portland, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score matters more than any other single metric when predicting business outcomes. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. The analysis behind these rankings spans millions of data points across competition, spending, and mobility. Strategic clustering can actually boost performance by creating destination zones. Every score is produced by our in-house models, continuously refined against real-world business outcomes. 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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Kenton, Multnomah, and Richmond, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Highland, Vose, and Sumner. Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Vietnamese Restaurant in Portland is Kenton with 81% average survivability, followed by Multnomah and Richmond. 16 of 16 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 Portland?

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. Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Vietnamese Restaurant Rankings in Portland 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 Portland.

Is a Vietnamese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Portland Landlords?

In Kenton, StreetSpring forecasts a 79.0% – 83.0% 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 Portland

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Kenton, a Vietnamese Restaurant has a 79.0% – 83.0% average chance of surviving more than 2 years. In Multnomah, the range shifts to 78.0% – 82.0%, and in Richmond, it is 77.0% – 82.0%. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

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

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

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

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

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

View technical data for Portland

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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