What is the best neighborhood in Washington DC to open a Taiwanese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Washington DC to open a Taiwanese Restaurant is U Street Corridor, ranked #1 at 89.8% Best and 87.4% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 89.8% Best figure). 57 of the 129 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

What is the average survivability for Taiwanese Restaurant across Washington DC's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 129 ranked neighborhoods in Washington DC, the average projected chance that a Taiwanese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 69.3% Typical. U Street Corridor, ranked #1, is at 87.4% Typical.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Taiwanese Restaurant in Washington DC?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Washington DC for Taiwanese Restaurant include Tara-Leeway Heights (ranked last, at 55.7% Best and 52.5% Typical), Arlington Forest, and Barry Farm. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

How accurate are StreetSpring's Taiwanese 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 address-level predictions, showing how likely hundreds of different businesses are to last at that exact spot.

Survivability Rankings for Taiwanese Restaurant in Washington DC

Q: Where in Washington DC would a Taiwanese 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 Washington DC address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Taiwanese Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Washington DC?

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. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

2026 ranking of Washington DC neighborhoods to open a Taiwanese Restaurant, on Best, from U Street Corridor (89.8% survival) to Tara-Leeway Heights.

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: U Street Corridor: 89.8% Best, 87.4% Typical for Taiwanese Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 89.8% Best figure)

The range inside U Street Corridor: the best locations reach 89.0% and the most challenging sit at 79.0%, a spread of 10.0 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it

Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 57 of 129 ranked

Average across the 129 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 69.3% for Taiwanese Restaurants

Most challenging area: Tara-Leeway Heights: 55.7% Best, 52.5% 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 Taiwanese Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a Taiwanese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a Taiwanese Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Washington DC, U Street Corridor ranks #1 for opening a Taiwanese Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 89.8% Best and 87.4% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 89.8% Best figure). The last-ranked neighborhood is Tara-Leeway Heights, at 55.7% Best and 52.5% Typical. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Washington DC to Open a Taiwanese Restaurant?

U Street Corridor ranks #1 of the 129 ranked neighborhoods in and around Washington DC for Taiwanese Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 89.8% Best as of 2026. It shares that figure with 1 other ranked neighborhood. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	Best	Typical	Worst
1	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	89.8%	87.4%	84.2%
2	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	89.8%	87.4%	84.5%
3	Shaw	Washington DC	89.6%	86.1%	82.0%
4	Truxton Circle	Washington DC	89.6%	85.8%	81.5%
5	Pleasant Plains	Washington DC	89.4%	85.3%	80.8%
6	Eckington	Washington DC	89.2%	84.4%	79.5%
7	Bloomingdale	Washington DC	89.2%	84.2%	79.1%
8	Edgewood	Washington DC	89.1%	85.2%	81.1%
9	Eisenhower East	Washington DC	88.5%	82.1%	76.8%
10	Landmark/Van Dorn	Washington DC	88.5%	80.9%	75.5%

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.

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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 Washington DC Would a Taiwanese Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Taiwanese Restaurant would make the most money in or around Washington DC 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.

U Street Corridor is ranked #1 for Taiwanese Restaurant survivability, at 89.8% Best and 87.4% Typical; Tara-Leeway Heights is ranked last of the 129, at 55.7% Best and 52.5% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Taiwanese Restaurant in Washington DC requires careful location choice. Across the 129 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Taiwanese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 69.3% Typical. 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 Taiwanese Restaurant in or Around Washington DC?

When selecting a location for a Taiwanese Restaurant in or around Washington DC, 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. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. StreetSpring's predictions leverage proprietary datasets covering competition, spending, and mobility. 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. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.

Where in or Around Washington DC Should I Start a Taiwanese Restaurant?

The strongest survivability scores belong to U Street Corridor, LeDroit Park, and Shaw, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Tara-Leeway Heights, Arlington Forest, and Barry Farm. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Washington DC to Open a Taiwanese Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Taiwanese Restaurant in Washington DC is U Street Corridor, at 89.8% Best and 87.4% Typical (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 89.8% Best figure), followed by LeDroit Park and Shaw. 57 of the 129 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.

Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

Can a Taiwanese Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Washington DC?

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 Taiwanese Restaurant Rankings in Washington DC 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 Washington DC.

Is a Taiwanese Restaurant a Good Tenant for Washington DC Landlords?

In U Street Corridor, the projected chance that a new Taiwanese Restaurant lasts two or more years is 87.4% Typical and 89.8% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Taiwanese Restaurant in Washington DC

If you own commercial property in Washington DC and are considering a Taiwanese Restaurant tenant, here is what the data shows: U Street Corridor is ranked first (89.8% Best), LeDroit Park second (89.8% Best), and Shaw third (89.6% Best). Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts: revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Washington DC: See how Taiwanese Restaurant compares to all other business types in Washington DC
Best Cities to Open a Taiwanese Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Taiwanese Restaurant
Business Survivability in U Street Corridor, Washington DC: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in LeDroit Park, Washington DC: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Shaw, Washington DC: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Washington DC

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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