Thai Restaurants in
Dundee — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Population: 152,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: 1 of 1 Pass (FHIS)
UK Share: 0.1% of 1,241 restaurants & takeaways
Market: Underserved — opportunity

1 FSA-listed Thai business · ★★★☆☆ average hygiene rating · 0.1% of UK total

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Data updated: 2026-10-15

Market Position Low competition

  • • vs London: Dundee has 0.2% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 1.69% of London's 8.97M population.
  • • vs UK Average: Dundee has 1 Thai business — the UK average is 5 per city.
  • • Competition Level: Low competition
1
Total Thai Businesses
1
Dine-in Restaurants
0
Takeaways
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Dundee has 1 Thai food business serving a population of approximately 152,000. That's 0.7 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — below the UK average of 2.1/100k. The market appears underserved — low supply relative to population, suggesting unmet 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.

Per-Capita Density
0.7/100k
UK avg: 2.1/100k (-1.4)
Hygiene Rating
100% Pass
FHIS · Food Standards Scotland

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

All Thai food businesses in Dundee are dine-in restaurants (1). 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.

How Dundee Compares

vs London: Dundee has 0.2% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 1.7% of London's population.

vs UK total: Dundee's 1 Thai business is part of 1,241 across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Dundee?

There is 1 FHIS-registered Thai business in Dundee — 1 dine-in restaurant and 0 takeaways.

How are Thai restaurants in Dundee rated?

Scotland uses the Food Hygiene Information Scheme (FHIS) instead of the 0–5 hygiene ratings used in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 1 of 1 Thai business in Dundee holds a Pass rating, including Rama Thai.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Dundee?

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 1 Thai business in Dundee, 1 hold a Pass. None are currently rated Improvement Required.

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