Thai Restaurants in
Leicester — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 7 (4 dine-in, 3 takeaway)
Population: 374,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.4/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 1.1% of \g<1>1275\g<2>
Market: Moderate — balanced

7 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.5 average hygiene rating · 1.0% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-03

Market Position Moderate competition Competition

  • • vs London: Leicester has 4.2% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 4.2% of London's 8.97M population.
  • • vs UK Average: Leicester \g<1>1275\g<2>.
  • • Competition Level: Moderate competition
7
Total Thai Businesses
4
Dine-in Restaurants
3
Takeaways
★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Leicester has 7 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 374,000. That's 4.0 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — higher than the UK city average of 2.6/100k.

The market is moderately competitive — healthy supply relative to population.

Per-Capita Density
4.0/100k
UK avg: 2.6/100k (+1.4)
Hygiene Rating
★4.5
UK avg: ★4.3 (+0.2)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

67% of Thai food businesses in Leicester are dine-in restaurants (10), while 33% 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 Leicester Compares

vs London: Leicester has 3.6% of London's 278 Thai businesses, despite having 4.2% of London's population.

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

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Leicester, the data suggests the market is moderately competitive — healthy supply relative to population. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Leicester stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Leicester

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Giggling Squid LE1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai Esarn Takeaway LE3
Takeaway ★★★★★
Thai Time Takeaway LE2
Takeaway ★★★★★
The Thai Classic Ground Floor • LE1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Good Thai Unit 1 • LE1
Restaurant ★★★★
Ploy's Thai Kitchen DE12
Takeaway ★★★★
Taste of Thai Leicestershire • LE65
Restaurant ★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 7 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Leicester. Average hygiene rating: ★4.4/5. 4 dine-in, 3 takeaway.

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Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Leicester: Giggling Squid.

The remaining 6 businesses are independent.

View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.

Popular Dining Postcodes

Thai restaurants in Leicester cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Leicester?

There are 7 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Leicester — 4 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Leicester?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Leicester include Giggling Squid, Thai Esarn Takeaway, Thai Time Takeaway, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Leicester?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 7 Thai businesses in Leicester is 4.4/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Leicester?

Major Thai chains present in Leicester include Giggling Squid. The remaining 6 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 4 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways in Leicester, which means 57% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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