Thai Restaurants in
Basildon — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 3 Thai businesses (2 dine-in, 1 takeaway)
Population: Data not available
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.3/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.2% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Insufficient data

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Giggling SquidrestaurantCM12 9BY⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai HouserestaurantCM12 9BA⭐⭐⭐⭐
Air’s Thai KitchentakeawayCM12 9HP⭐⭐⭐⭐

3 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.2% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Insufficient data Competition

  • vs London: Basildon has 0.7% of London's 401 Thai businesses. Population data not available for comparison.
  • vs UK Average: Basildon accounts for 0.2% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Insufficient data
3
Total Thai Businesses
2
Dine-in Restaurants
1
Takeaways
★★★★☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Basildon has **3 Thai food businesses**. Per-capita comparison is not available for this area.

Per-Capita Density
—/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (—)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.1)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

67% of Thai food businesses in Basildon are dine-in restaurants (2), while 33% 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 Basildon Compares

**vs London:** Basildon has 0.7% of London's 401 Thai businesses.

**vs UK total:** Basildon accounts for 0.2% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Basildon, the data suggests specific market dynamics are harder to assess without population data — further local research is recommended. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Basildon stacks up against other cities.

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Giggling Squid Restaurant ★★★★★ Air’s Thai Kitchen Takeaway ★★★★ Thai House Restaurant ★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 3 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Basildon. Average hygiene rating: ★4.3/5. 2 dine-in, 1 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Giggling SquidRestaurantCM12 9BY★★★★★
Air’s Thai KitchenTakeawayCM12 9HP★★★★
Thai HouseRestaurantCM12 9BA★★★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Basildon: Giggling Squid, Thai House.

The remaining 1 business is independent.

View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.

Popular Dining Postcodes

Thai restaurants in Basildon cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Basildon?

There are 3 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Basildon — 2 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Basildon?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Basildon include Giggling Squid, Air’s Thai Kitchen, Thai House, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Basildon?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 3 Thai businesses in Basildon is 4.3/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Basildon?

Major Thai chains present in Basildon include Giggling Squid, Thai House. The remaining 1 business are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 2 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway in Basildon, which means 67% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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