Thai Restaurants in
York — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 24 (21 dine-in, 3 takeaway)
Population: 211,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.3/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 1.5% of \g<1>1275\g<2>
Market: Highly competitive — differentiation needed

24 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.6 average hygiene rating · 0.6% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-03

Market Position Very high competition Competition

  • vs London: York has 6.0% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 2.4% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: York \g<1>1275\g<2>.
  • Competition Level: Very high competition
24
Total Thai Businesses
21
Dine-in Restaurants
3
Takeaways
★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

York has 24 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 211,000. That's 4.7 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.

Per-Capita Density
4.7/100k
UK avg: 2.6/100k (+2.1)
Hygiene Rating
★4.6
UK avg: ★4.3 (+0.3)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

80% of Thai food businesses in York are dine-in restaurants (8), while 20% are takeaways (2).

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

How York Compares

vs London: York has 2.4% of London's 278 Thai businesses, despite having 2.4% of London's population.

vs UK total: York \g<1>1275\g<2> across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in York, 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 York stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in York

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Bamboo Thai YO10
Restaurant ★★★★★
Giggling Squid YO1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Giggling Squid Harrogate • HG1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Kam Thai Whitby • YO21
Restaurant ★★★★★
Khao San Road Thai Tapas YO1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Mali Thai Food Takeaway YO31
Takeaway ★★★★★
Nava Sushi Japanese And Thai Cuisine Scarborough • YO11
Restaurant ★★★★★
Phranakhon Thai Tapas YO1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Racha Thai Bistro Thirsk • YO7
Restaurant ★★★★★
Rosa’s Thai YO1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai Basil Skipton • BD23
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai Kitchen At The White Horse Ripon • HG4
Restaurant ★★★★★
Zaap York Limited YO1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Phranakhon Thai Tapas Harrogate • HG1
Restaurant ★★★★
Sukhothai Harrogate • HG1
Restaurant ★★★★
Thai Season YO23
Restaurant ★★★★
Thai Season by Pritsana Newgate • YO1
Takeaway ★★★★
Thai Sunshine Selby • YO8
Restaurant ★★★★
Thai Temptations Ltd RIPON • HG4
Restaurant ★★★★
Tuis Of Malton - Thai Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Malton • YO17
Restaurant ★★★★
Aroy Dee Thai York YO1
Restaurant ★★★
Kita's Thai Take Away Skipton • BD23
Takeaway ★★★
Sweet Basil Chinese & Thai Restaurant Kirk Hammerton • YO26
Restaurant ★★★
Thai Orchid Restaurant Scarborough • YO11
Restaurant

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Market Snapshot

There are 24 FSA-registered Thai businesses in York. Average hygiene rating: ★4.3/5. 21 dine-in, 3 takeaway.

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Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in York: Giggling Squid.

The remaining 23 businesses are independent.

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Popular Dining Postcodes

Thai restaurants in York cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in York?

There are 24 FSA-registered Thai businesses in York — 21 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in York?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in York include Bamboo Thai, Giggling Squid, Giggling Squid, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in York?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 24 Thai businesses in York is 4.3/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in York?

Major Thai chains present in York include Giggling Squid. The remaining 23 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

Are there more dine-in Thai restaurants or takeaways in York?

There are 21 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways in York, which means 88% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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