19 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.1 average hygiene rating · 1.8% of UK total
Manchester has 19 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 568,000. That's 4.9 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.
86% of Thai food businesses in Manchester are dine-in restaurants (24), while 14% are takeaways (4).
This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.
vs London: Manchester has 6.8% of London's 278 Thai businesses, despite having 6.3% of London's population.
vs UK total: Manchester \g<1>1275\g<2> across the UK.
If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Manchester, 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 Manchester stacks up against other cities.
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There are 19 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Manchester. Average hygiene rating: ★4.3/5. 16 dine-in, 3 takeaway.
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Major Thai chains in Manchester: Rosa'S Thai, Thaikhun.
The remaining 17 businesses are independent.
View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.
Thai restaurants in Manchester cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 19 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Manchester — 16 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Manchester include Golden Fields Chinese & Thai Takeaway, Hong Thai, Muay Thai Tapas, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 19 Thai businesses in Manchester is 4.3/5 stars.
Major Thai chains present in Manchester include Rosa'S Thai, Thaikhun. The remaining 17 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.
There are 16 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways in Manchester, which means 84% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.
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