Thai Restaurants in
Cornwall — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 12 (9 dine-in, 3 takeaway)
Population: 575,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 1.0% of \g<1>1275\g<2>
Market: Underserved — opportunity

12 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★★★ average hygiene rating · 1.0% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Low competition Competition

  • vs London: Cornwall has 4.0% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 6.4% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Cornwall \g<1>1275\g<2>.
  • Competition Level: Low competition
12
Total Thai Businesses
9
Dine-in Restaurants
3
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Cornwall has **16 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **575,000**. That's **2.8 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — below the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market appears **underserved — low supply relative to population, suggesting unmet demand**.

Per-Capita Density
2.8/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (-2.3)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★★
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.7)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

69% of Thai food businesses in Cornwall are dine-in restaurants (11), while 31% are takeaways (5).

This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.

How Cornwall Compares

**vs London:** Cornwall has 4.0% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 6.5% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Cornwall \g<1>1275\g<2> across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Cornwall, 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 Cornwall stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Cornwall

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Baan Pang Thai Takeaway Redruth • TR15
Takeaway ★★★★★
Lily's Of Truro By Punk Thai Truro • TR1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Piran Thai Perranporth • TR6
Restaurant ★★★★★
Ploy Thai Restaurant Falmouth • TR11
Restaurant ★★★★★
Sukothai Penzance • TR18
Restaurant ★★★★★
Sunny Thai Food PL28
Takeaway ★★★★★
Talay Thai Kitchen St Ives • TR26
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai E San Restaurant Falmouth • TR11
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai Moon Restaurant Penzance • TR18
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai Station Takeaway Falmouth • TR11
Takeaway ★★★★★
The Thai Chef Hayle • TR27
Restaurant ★★★★★
The Tiny Thai Wadebridge • PL27
Restaurant ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 12 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Cornwall. Average hygiene rating: ★5.0/5. 9 dine-in, 3 takeaway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Cornwall?

There are 12 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Cornwall — 9 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Cornwall?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Cornwall include Baan Pang Thai Takeaway, Lily's Of Truro By Punk Thai, Piran Thai, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Cornwall?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 12 Thai businesses in Cornwall is 5.0/5 stars.

Are there more dine-in Thai restaurants or takeaways in Cornwall?

There are 9 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways in Cornwall, which means 75% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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