7 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.6% of UK total
Cardiff has 7 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 372,000. That's 1.9 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — in line with the UK average of 2.1/100k. The market appears underserved — low supply relative to population, suggesting unmet demand.
All Thai food businesses in Cardiff are dine-in restaurants (9). There are no takeaway-only establishments.
This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.
vs London: Cardiff has 2.2% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 4.2% of London's population.
vs UK total: Cardiff's 7 Thai businesses are part of 1,241 across the UK.
If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Cardiff, the data suggests this market may be underserved — a potential opportunity for new entrants. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Cardiff stacks up against other cities.
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Major Thai chains in Cardiff: Giggling Squid, Mango Tree.
The remaining 5 businesses are independent.
View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.
Thai restaurants in Cardiff cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 7 FSA-listed Thai businesses in Cardiff — 7 dine-in restaurants and 0 takeaways.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Cardiff include Brother Thai, Giggling Squid, Giggling Squid, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 7 Thai businesses in Cardiff is 4.6/5 stars.
Major Thai chains present in Cardiff include Giggling Squid, Mango Tree. The remaining 5 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.
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