24 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.6 average hygiene rating · 0.6% of UK total
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.
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.
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.
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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There are 24 FSA-registered Thai businesses in York. Average hygiene rating: ★4.3/5. 21 dine-in, 3 takeaway.
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Major Thai chains in York: Giggling Squid.
The remaining 23 businesses are independent.
View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.
Thai restaurants in York cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 24 FSA-registered Thai businesses in York — 21 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in York include Bamboo Thai, Giggling Squid, Giggling Squid, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 24 Thai businesses in York is 4.3/5 stars.
Major Thai chains present in York include Giggling Squid. The remaining 23 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.
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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