18 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★4.5 average hygiene rating · 1.5% of UK total
Manchester has 18 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 568,000. That's 3.2 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — above the UK average of 2.1/100k.
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 273 Thai businesses, despite having 6.3% of London's population.
vs UK total: Manchester's 18 Thai businesses are part of 1,241 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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Major Thai chains in Manchester: Rosa'S Thai, Thaikhun.
The remaining 16 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 18 FSA-listed Thai businesses in Manchester — 16 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Manchester include Hong Thai, Muay Thai Tapas, My Thai Didsbury, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 18 Thai businesses in Manchester is 4.5/5 stars.
Major Thai chains present in Manchester include Rosa'S Thai, Thaikhun. The remaining 16 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.
There are 16 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways in Manchester, which means 89% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.
More UK Thai restaurant FAQs — hygiene ratings, pricing guides, delivery platforms, and data methodology.