4 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★★★☆☆ average hygiene rating · 0.3% of UK total
Sunderland has 4 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 278,000. That's 1.4 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — below the UK average of 2.1/100k. The market appears underserved — low supply relative to population, suggesting unmet demand.
50% of Thai food businesses in Sunderland are dine-in restaurants (3), while 50% are takeaways (3).
This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.
vs London: Sunderland has 1.5% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 3.2% of London's population.
vs UK total: Sunderland's 4 Thai businesses are part of 1,241 across the UK.
If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Sunderland, the data suggests this market may be underserved — a potential opportunity for new entrants. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Sunderland stacks up against other cities.
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Thai restaurants in Sunderland cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 4 FSA-listed Thai businesses in Sunderland — 1 dine-in restaurant and 3 takeaways.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Sunderland include Thai Thai Kitchen, Thai Tam, Jai Thai Take Away & Cafe, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 4 Thai businesses in Sunderland is 3.8/5 stars.
There are 1 dine-in restaurant and 3 takeaways in Sunderland, which means 25% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.
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