Thai Restaurants in
Birmingham — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 18 (16 dine-in, 2 takeaway)
Population: 1,166,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.4/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 1.1% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Underserved — opportunity

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Thai ExpressrestaurantB2 4BF⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rosa's Thai CaferestaurantB3 3AX⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Thai ClassicrestaurantB5 6AB⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chai GreenrestaurantB8 1NJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chai hauterestaurantB11 4DX⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chai PeedikarestaurantB16 8UQ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cha Cha ChairestaurantB8 1JA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chai Green - Unit 3restaurantB11 4AS⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chai Green / Rio Piri PirirestaurantB36 8DT⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chai Da VelatakeawayB13⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

17 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.4 average hygiene rating · 1.1% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-03

Market Position Low competition Competition

  • vs London: Birmingham has 4.5% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 13.0% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Birmingham accounts for 1.1% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Low competition
17
Total Thai Businesses
15
Dine-in Restaurants
2
Takeaways
★★★★☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Birmingham has 17 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 1,166,000. That's 1.5 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — lower than the UK city average of 2.6/100k.

The market is significantly underserved — a clear supply gap for a population of this size.

Per-Capita Density
1.5/100k
UK avg: 2.6/100k (-1.1)
Hygiene Rating
★4.4
UK avg: ★4.3 (+0.1)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

88% of Thai food businesses in Birmingham are dine-in restaurants (15), while 12% 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 Birmingham Compares

vs London: Birmingham has 4.1% of London's 411 Thai businesses, despite having 13.0% of London's population.

vs UK total: Birmingham accounts for 1.1% of all 1594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Birmingham, the data suggests the market is significantly underserved — a clear supply gap for a population of this size. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Birmingham stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Birmingham

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Banana Tree Bullring also t/a Mimi Restaurant ★★★★★ Cha Cha Chai Restaurant ★★★★★ Chai Da Vela Takeaway ★★★★★ Chai Green Restaurant ★★★★★ Chai Green - Unit 3 Restaurant ★★★★★ Chai Green / Rio Piri Piri Restaurant ★★★★★ Chai haute Restaurant ★★★★★ Chai Peedika Restaurant ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 18 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Birmingham. Average hygiene rating: ★4.7/5. 16 dine-in, 2 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Banana Tree Bullring also t/a MimiRestaurantB5 4BG★★★★★
Cha Cha ChaiRestaurantB8 1JA★★★★★
Chai Da VelaTakeawayB13★★★★★
Chai GreenRestaurantB8 1NJ★★★★★
Chai Green - Unit 3RestaurantB11 4AS★★★★★
Chai Green / Rio Piri PiriRestaurantB36 8DT★★★★★
Chai hauteRestaurantB11 4DX★★★★★
Chai PeedikaRestaurantB16 8UQ★★★★★
ChaophrayaRestaurantB5 4BH★★★★★
Giggling SquidRestaurantB17 9QE★★★★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Birmingham: Chaophraya, Giggling Squid, Rosa'S Thai, Thai Express.

The remaining 14 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 Birmingham cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Birmingham?

There are 18 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Birmingham — 16 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Birmingham?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Birmingham include Banana Tree Bullring also t/a Mimi, Cha Cha Chai, Chai Da Vela, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Birmingham?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 18 Thai businesses in Birmingham is 4.7/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Birmingham?

Major Thai chains present in Birmingham include Chaophraya, Giggling Squid, Rosa'S Thai, Thai Express. The remaining 14 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 16 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways in Birmingham, which means 89% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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