Thai Restaurants in
Richmond upon Thames — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 14 (all dine-in)
Population: 200,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.4/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.9% of \g<1>1275\g<2>
Market: Competitive

14 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.9% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position High competition Competition

  • vs London: Richmond upon Thames has 3.5% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 2.2% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Richmond upon Thames \g<1>1275\g<2>.
  • Competition Level: High competition
14
Total Thai Businesses
14
Dine-in Restaurants
0
Takeaways
★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Richmond upon Thames has **14 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **200,000**. That's **7.0 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — above the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market is **competitive — above-average density of Thai food businesses**.

Per-Capita Density
7.0/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (+1.9)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.2)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

All Thai food businesses in Richmond upon Thames are dine-in restaurants (14). 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 Richmond upon Thames Compares

**vs London:** Richmond upon Thames has 3.5% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 2.3% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Richmond upon Thames \g<1>1275\g<2> across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Richmond upon Thames, the data suggests this is a competitive market — a strong unique selling proposition is essential. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Richmond upon Thames stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Richmond-Upon-Thames

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Chandelier Thai Dining Richmond Upon Thames • SW13
Restaurant ★★★★★
Charm Thai Dining Richmond Upon Thames • TW11
Restaurant ★★★★★
Ims's Thai Kitchen Richmond Upon Thames • TW12
Restaurant ★★★★★
Orange Thai Richmond Upon Thames • SW13
Restaurant ★★★★★
Richmond Thai Kitchen Richmond Upon Thames • TW10
Restaurant ★★★★★
Rosa's Thai Richmond Richmond Upon Thames • TW9
Restaurant ★★★★★
Somjuk Thai Cafe Richmond Upon Thames • TW1
Restaurant ★★★★★
TW Thai TW2
Restaurant ★★★★★
Khao Thai Restaurant Richmond Upon Thames • TW1
Restaurant ★★★★
Sopa Thai Restaurant Richmond Upon Thames • TW2
Restaurant ★★★★
Thai Upon Thames Richmond Upon Thames • TW1
Restaurant ★★★★
Raitakrai Thai Richmond Richmond Upon Thames • TW9
Restaurant ★★★
Thai Elephant Restaurant Ltd Richmond Upon Thames • TW10
Restaurant ★★★
Thai Select @ Richmond Upon Thames • TW9
Restaurant ★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 14 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Richmond-Upon-Thames. Average hygiene rating: ★4.4/5. 14 dine-in, 0 takeaway.

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Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Richmond-Upon-Thames: Rosa'S Thai.

The remaining 13 businesses are independent.

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Popular Dining Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Richmond-Upon-Thames?

There are 14 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Richmond-Upon-Thames — 14 dine-in restaurants and 0 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Richmond-Upon-Thames?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Richmond-Upon-Thames include Chandelier Thai Dining, Charm Thai Dining, Ims's Thai Kitchen, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Richmond-Upon-Thames?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 14 Thai businesses in Richmond-Upon-Thames is 4.4/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Richmond-Upon-Thames?

Major Thai chains present in Richmond-Upon-Thames include Rosa'S Thai. The remaining 13 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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