6 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★★☆☆☆ average hygiene rating · 0.5% of UK total
Aberdeen has 6 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 202,000. That's 3.0 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — above the UK average of 2.1/100k. The market is moderately competitive — healthy balance of supply and demand. Note: Scotland's ratings use the FHIS scheme (Pass/Improvement Required) with no 0–5 scores, so they are not directly comparable with England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
83% of Thai food businesses in Aberdeen are dine-in restaurants (5), while 17% are takeaways (1).
This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.
vs London: Aberdeen has 1.5% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 2.3% of London's population.
vs UK total: Aberdeen's 6 Thai businesses are part of 1,241 across the UK.
If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Aberdeen, the data suggests this is a balanced market — differentiation will be key. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Aberdeen stacks up against other cities.
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Major Thai chains in Aberdeen: Chaophraya, Thaikhun.
The remaining 4 businesses are independent.
View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.
Thai restaurants in Aberdeen cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 6 FHIS-registered Thai businesses in Aberdeen — 5 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway.
Scotland uses the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) instead of the 0–5 hygiene ratings used in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 4 of 6 Thai businesses in Aberdeen hold a Pass rating, including CHAOPHRAYA / CHAO BOUTIQUE, MADAME MEWS THAI CAFE, ROYAL THAI RESTAURANT.
The 0–5 FSA rating system applies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland only — in Scotland, Food Standards Scotland's FHIS scheme rates businesses Pass or Improvement Required. Of the 6 Thai businesses in Aberdeen, 4 hold a Pass. 2 are rated Improvement Required.
Major Thai chains present in Aberdeen include Chaophraya, Thaikhun. The remaining 4 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.
There are 5 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway in Aberdeen, which means 83% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.
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