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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in San Francisco to open a Vietnamese Restaurant is Central Berkeley, ranked #1 at 87.3% Best and 82.1% Typical. 42 of the 107 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

What is the average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant across San Francisco's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 107 ranked neighborhoods in San Francisco, the average projected chance that a Vietnamese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.9% Typical. Central Berkeley, ranked #1, is at 82.1% Typical.

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

The most challenging neighborhoods in San Francisco for Vietnamese Restaurant include Colony Park (ranked last, at 52.8% Best and 50.4% Typical), Clayton Valley Highlands, and Thousand Oaks. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

Survivability Rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant in San Francisco

Q: Where in San Francisco would a Vietnamese 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 San Francisco address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Vietnamese 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. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of San Francisco neighborhoods to open a Vietnamese Restaurant, on Best, from Central Berkeley (87.3% survival) to Colony Park.

September 22, 2026•14 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

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

Best, Typical and Worst: Best is the average chance of lasting two or more years for the better of two addresses picked at random in the place, in a smaller space; Typical is the average address; Worst is the same for the worse of two, in a larger space

#1 Neighborhood: Central Berkeley: 87.3% Best, 82.1% Typical for Vietnamese Restaurant

The range inside Central Berkeley: the best locations reach 88.2% and the most challenging sit at 71.8%, a spread of 16.4 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it

Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 42 of 107 ranked

Average across the 107 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.9% for Vietnamese Restaurants

Most challenging area: Colony Park: 52.8% Best, 50.4% Typical

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 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

Of all the neighborhoods in and around San Francisco, Central Berkeley ranks #1 for opening a Vietnamese Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 87.3% Best and 82.1% Typical. The last-ranked neighborhood is Colony Park, at 52.8% Best and 50.4% Typical. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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

Central Berkeley ranks #1 of the 107 ranked neighborhoods in and around San Francisco for Vietnamese Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 87.3% Best as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	Best	Typical	Worst
1	Central Berkeley	San Francisco	87.3%	82.1%	77.5%
2	Central Richmond	San Francisco	87.2%	77.4%	71.9%
3	Lorin	San Francisco	87.2%	81.0%	76.3%
4	Bushrod	San Francisco	86.8%	79.2%	74.7%
5	West Berkeley	San Francisco	86.6%	78.4%	73.8%
6	Inner Richmond	San Francisco	86.6%	78.5%	73.9%
7	Mission Bay	San Francisco	86.6%	76.0%	69.2%
8	Mission	San Francisco	86.5%	77.4%	72.1%
9	Potrero Hill	San Francisco	86.4%	78.7%	74.3%
10	Bernal Heights	San Francisco	85.4%	77.1%	72.2%

Best and Worst are the average results for the better and the worse of two addresses picked at random in the place: a weighted average of every scored location in which the best locations count the most for Best and the weakest count the most for Worst. Typical is the average address. Best is shown for a smaller space (half the standard size) and Worst for a larger one (half again as large), at the metro's median asking rent, using the same rent rule as our tool; Typical is at the market rent.

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

The ranking runs on Best. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

These figures assume a lease at the local market rate. The live tool adjusts the figure when you enter a lease that is cheaper or more expensive than that.

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 Vietnamese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Vietnamese Restaurant would make the most money in or around San Francisco 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.

Central Berkeley is ranked #1 for Vietnamese Restaurant survivability, at 87.3% Best and 82.1% Typical; Colony Park is ranked last of the 107, at 52.8% Best and 50.4% Typical. 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 Vietnamese Restaurant in San Francisco requires careful location choice. Across the 107 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Vietnamese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.9% Typical. 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 Vietnamese Restaurant in or Around San Francisco?

When selecting a location for a Vietnamese Restaurant in or around San Francisco, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. 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. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. Our prediction system is built from scratch using proprietary data pipelines and validated against actual business lifecycles. 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. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

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

For this business type, the highest-ranked neighborhoods are Central Berkeley, Central Richmond, and Lorin, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Colony Park, Clayton Valley Highlands, and Thousand Oaks. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. 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 San Francisco to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Vietnamese Restaurant in San Francisco is Central Berkeley, at 87.3% Best and 82.1% Typical, followed by Central Richmond and Lorin. 42 of the 107 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

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

Can a Vietnamese 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. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese Restaurant a Good Tenant for San Francisco Landlords?

In Central Berkeley, the projected chance that a new Vietnamese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 82.1% Typical and 87.3% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Vietnamese Restaurant in San Francisco

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Vietnamese Restaurant tenant in Central Berkeley, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 87.3% Best. Central Richmond is at 87.2% Best, and Lorin at 87.2% Best. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

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

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 Vietnamese Restaurant compares to all other business types in San Francisco
Best Cities to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant
Business Survivability in Central Berkeley, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Central Richmond, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Lorin, 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 figures shown here.

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