Thai Restaurants in
Stoke-on-Trent — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 2 (1 dine-in, 1 takeaway)
Population: 260,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★ 3.0/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.2% of 1,241 restaurants & takeaways
Market: Moderate — balanced

2 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.2% of UK total

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Data updated: 2026-10-15

Market Position Moderate competition

  • • vs London: Stoke-on-Trent has 2.2% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 2.9% of London's 8.97M population.
  • • vs UK Average: Stoke-on-Trent has 2 Thai businesses — the UK average is 5 per city.
  • • Competition Level: Moderate competition
2
Total Thai Businesses
1
Dine-in Restaurants
1
Takeaways
★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Stoke-on-Trent has 2 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 260,000. That's 0.8 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — below the UK average of 2.1/100k. The market is moderately competitive — healthy balance of supply and demand.

Per-Capita Density
0.8/100k
UK avg: 2.1/100k (-1.3)
Hygiene Rating
★3.0
UK avg: ★4.4 (-1.4)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

89% of Thai food businesses in Stoke-on-Trent are dine-in restaurants (8), while 11% are takeaways (1).

This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.

How Stoke-on-Trent Compares

vs London: Stoke-on-Trent has 2.2% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 3.0% of London's population.

vs UK total: Stoke-on-Trent's 2 Thai businesses are part of 1,241 across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Stoke-on-Trent, the data suggests this is a balanced market — differentiation will be key. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Stoke-on-Trent stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Stoke-on-Trent

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Nam Jai Thai Fenton • ST4
Takeaway ★★★★★
Sawaddee Thai Taste Stoke • ST4
Restaurant ★

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Thai Kitchens in Pubs in Stoke-on-Trent

Thai kitchens operating inside pubs — often registered under the pub's own name, so they never appear in the main list above. See all UK pub kitchens →

London Road Ale House / Thai Wai ST4
Pub ★★★

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Stoke-on-Trent?

There are 2 FSA-listed Thai businesses in Stoke-on-Trent — 1 dine-in restaurant and 1 takeaway.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Stoke-on-Trent?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Stoke-on-Trent include Nam Jai Thai, Sawaddee Thai Taste, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Stoke-on-Trent?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 2 Thai businesses in Stoke-on-Trent is 3.0/5 stars.

Are there more dine-in Thai restaurants or takeaways in Stoke-on-Trent?

There are 1 dine-in restaurant and 1 takeaway in Stoke-on-Trent, which means 50% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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