Thai Restaurants in
Belfast — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 7 (6 dine-in, 1 takeaway)
Population: 345,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 3.6/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.4% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Underserved — opportunity

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
WATERLILY THAI CUISINErestaurantBT9 7AG⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai HouserestaurantBT5 5FP⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai SiamrestaurantBT7 1JN⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai VillagerestaurantBT2 7HN⭐⭐⭐⭐
Camile ThairestaurantBT9 6GH⭐⭐⭐
Camile Thai BallyhackamorerestaurantBT4 3EX⭐⭐⭐
Chang Noi Thai and Laos Street FoodtakeawayBT5 4PS⭐⭐

7 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★☆☆ average hygiene rating · 0.4% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Low competition Competition

  • vs London: Belfast has 1.7% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 3.85% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Belfast accounts for 0.4% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Low competition
7
Total Thai Businesses
6
Dine-in Restaurants
1
Takeaways
★★★☆☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Belfast has **7 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **345,000**. That's **2.0 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — below the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market appears **underserved — low supply relative to population, suggesting unmet demand**.

Per-Capita Density
2.0/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (-3.1)
Hygiene Rating
★★★☆☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (-0.6)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

86% of Thai food businesses in Belfast are dine-in restaurants (6), while 14% 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 Belfast Compares

**vs London:** Belfast has 1.7% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 3.9% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Belfast accounts for 0.4% 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 Belfast, 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 Belfast stacks up against other cities.

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WATERLILY THAI CUISINE Restaurant ★★★★★ Thai House Restaurant ★★★★ Thai Siam Restaurant ★★★★ Thai Village Restaurant ★★★★ Camile Thai Restaurant ★★★ Camile Thai Ballyhackamore Restaurant ★★★ Chang Noi Thai and Laos Street Food Takeaway ★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 7 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Belfast. Average hygiene rating: ★3.6/5. 6 dine-in, 1 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
WATERLILY THAI CUISINERestaurantBT9 7AG★★★★★
Thai HouseRestaurantBT5 5FP★★★★
Thai SiamRestaurantBT7 1JN★★★★
Thai VillageRestaurantBT2 7HN★★★★
Camile ThaiRestaurantBT9 6GH★★★
Camile Thai BallyhackamoreRestaurantBT4 3EX★★★
Chang Noi Thai and Laos Street FoodTakeawayBT5 4PS★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Belfast: Camile Thai, Thai House.

The remaining 5 businesses are 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 Belfast cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Belfast?

There are 7 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Belfast — 6 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Belfast?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Belfast include WATERLILY THAI CUISINE, Thai House, Thai Siam, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Belfast?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 7 Thai businesses in Belfast is 3.6/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Belfast?

Major Thai chains present in Belfast include Camile Thai, Thai House. The remaining 5 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 6 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway in Belfast, which means 86% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

More UK Thai restaurant FAQs — hygiene ratings, pricing guides, delivery platforms, and data methodology.