What is the best neighborhood in San Francisco to open a Singaporean Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in San Francisco to open a Singaporean Restaurant is Portola, with 79% average survivability. 9 of 9 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a Singaporean Restaurant make in the best vs. average San Francisco neighborhood?

In Portola, the best possible Singaporean Restaurant location in San Francisco offers approximately 2.9% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 4.9% less than average.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Singaporean Restaurant in San Francisco?

The most challenging neighborhoods in San Francisco for Singaporean Restaurant include Northgate with 76% average survival chance, Parkside, and Lakeshore. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation — your exact block could significantly outperform.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Singaporean 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. With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

Survivability Rankings for Singaporean Restaurant in San Francisco

Q: What is the city-wide average survivability for Singaporean Restaurant in San Francisco?

The city-wide average survivability for Singaporean Restaurant across San Francisco is 78% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Portola substantially outperform this average, reaching 79%.

Q: Can a Singaporean Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in San Francisco?

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. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in San Francisco to open a Singaporean Restaurant, from Portola (79% survival) to No...

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: Portola — 79% average survivability for Singaporean Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 9 of 9 analyzed

City-wide average: 78% for Singaporean Restaurants

Most challenging area: Northgate at 76%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~2.9% more expected revenue in Portola

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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

Summary

Opening a Singaporean Restaurant in San Francisco? Our 2026 analysis identifies Portola as the top location with 79% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 82% and the most challenging locations in Portola at 75%. The worst neighborhoods include Northgate with 76% average chance. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around San Francisco to Open a Singaporean Restaurant?

Portola ranks #1 of 9 neighborhoods analyzed in and around San Francisco for Singaporean Restaurant survivability, with a 79% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Portola	77.0% – 81.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
2	Marina	76.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
3	Potrero Hill	76.0% – 80.0%	78.0% – 80.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
4	Excelsior	76.0% – 80.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
5	Stonestown	76.0% – 80.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
6	Bayview	76.0% – 80.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	74.0% – 75.0%
7	Lakeshore	76.0% – 80.0%	82.0% – 84.0%	72.0% – 74.0%
8	Parkside	75.0% – 79.0%	78.0% – 79.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
9	Northgate	74.0% – 78.0%	77.0% – 79.0%	71.0% – 73.0%

Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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 San Francisco Would a Singaporean Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Portola, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~2.9% more than the average location in or around San Francisco.

On the other hand, in Northgate, the worst possible location could result in making ~4.9% less than the average location in the city.

Location is the single strongest predictor of whether a business thrives or fails. Opening a Singaporean Restaurant in San Francisco requires careful location choice. Across 9 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Singaporean Restaurant is 78% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Singaporean Restaurant in or Around San Francisco?

When selecting a location for a Singaporean Restaurant in or around San Francisco, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Of all the variables StreetSpring analyzes, Revenue Capture Score has the strongest predictive power. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. 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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

Where in or Around San Francisco Should I Start a Singaporean Restaurant?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Portola, Marina, and Potrero Hill, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Northgate, Parkside, and Lakeshore. 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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Business Survivability Rankings: San Francisco
Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: San Francisco
National City Survivability: Singaporean Restaurant
National Neighborhood Survivability: Singaporean Restaurant

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in San Francisco to Open a Singaporean Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Singaporean Restaurant in San Francisco is Portola with 79% average survivability, followed by Marina and Potrero Hill. 9 of 9 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

Can a Singaporean Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in San Francisco?

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 Singaporean Restaurant Rankings in San Francisco 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 San Francisco.

Is a Singaporean Restaurant a Good Tenant for San Francisco Landlords?

In Portola, StreetSpring forecasts a 77.0% – 81.0% average chance for a new Singaporean 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 Singaporean Restaurant in San Francisco

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In Portola, a Singaporean Restaurant has a 77.0% – 81.0% average chance of surviving more than 2 years. In Marina, the range shifts to 76.0% – 81.0%, and in Potrero Hill, it is 76.0% – 80.0%. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: San Francisco — See how Singaporean Restaurant compares to all other business types in San Francisco
Best Cities to Open a Singaporean Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for Singaporean Restaurant
Business Survivability in Portola, San Francisco — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Marina, San Francisco — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Potrero Hill, San Francisco — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for San Francisco

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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