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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Seattle to open a Vietnamese Restaurant is Alki, with 79% average survivability. 32 of 32 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

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

In Alki, the best possible Vietnamese Restaurant location in Seattle offers approximately 6.2% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 8.3% less than average.

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

The city-wide average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant across Seattle is 77% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Alki substantially outperform this average, reaching 79%.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Vietnamese Restaurant in Seattle?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Seattle for Vietnamese Restaurant include Dunlap with 74% average survival chance, Highland Park, and Meadowbrook. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median.

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 analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

Survivability Rankings for Vietnamese Restaurant in Seattle

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Seattle to open a Vietnamese Restaurant, from Alki (79% survival) to Dunlap (74%).

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: Alki — 79% average survivability for Vietnamese Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 32 of 32 analyzed

City-wide average: 77% for Vietnamese Restaurants

Most challenging area: Dunlap at 74%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~6.2% more expected revenue in Alki

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 Seattle, Alki ranks #1 for opening a Vietnamese Restaurant with 79% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 82% and the most challenging locations in Alki at 76%. The worst neighborhoods include Dunlap with 74% 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 Seattle to Open a Vietnamese Restaurant?

Alki ranks #1 of 32 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Seattle for Vietnamese 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	Alki	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
2	Ballard	77.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	78.0% – 80.0%
3	Green Lake	77.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
4	West Woodland	76.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
5	Admiral	76.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
6	Phinney Ridge	76.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
7	Georgetown	76.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	72.0% – 74.0%
8	Interbay	76.0% – 81.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	74.0% – 75.0%
9	Mt Baker	76.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 80.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
10	Downtown	76.0% – 80.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	71.0% – 73.0%

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

In Alki, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~6.2% more than the average location in or around Seattle.

On the other hand, in Dunlap, the worst possible location could result in making ~8.3% 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 Seattle requires careful location choice. Across 32 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. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

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

When selecting a location for a Vietnamese Restaurant in or around Seattle, 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. We have been studying the businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. 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. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Alki, Ballard, and Green Lake, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Dunlap, Highland Park, and Meadowbrook. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

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National Neighborhood Survivability: Vietnamese Restaurant

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Vietnamese Restaurant in Seattle is Alki with 79% average survivability, followed by Ballard and Green Lake. 32 of 32 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 Seattle?

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 Seattle 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 Seattle.

Is a Vietnamese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?

In Alki, StreetSpring forecasts a 77.0% – 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 Seattle

Tenant longevity is a top concern for commercial landlords. In Alki, a Vietnamese Restaurant tenant averages 77.0% – 82.0% chance of lasting more than 2 years — the strongest outlook in Seattle. Ballard follows at 77.0% – 81.0%, while Green Lake shows 77.0% – 81.0%. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location.

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

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

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

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

View technical data for Seattle

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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