Thai Restaurants in
Brighton — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 13 (12 dine-in, 1 takeaway)
Population: 277,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.8% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Moderate — balanced

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Kemp ThairestaurantBN2 1EF⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ros ThairestaurantBN2 7HR⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kanok Thai RestaurantrestaurantBN1 2HE⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sabai Thai GastropubrestaurantBN1 1EA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Suriya's Thai KitchenrestaurantBN2 1EF⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Redroaster/Lucky Khao ThairestaurantBN2 1RE⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai Spice Restaurant (Market)restaurantBN1 1AN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Im Thai Food Factory (Street Food)restaurantBN3 3YN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bua ThaitakeawayBN2 9PH⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Giggling SquidrestaurantBN1 1HH⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

13 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.8 average hygiene rating · 0.8% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-03

Market Position Moderate competition Competition

  • vs London: Brighton has 3.2% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 3.1% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Brighton accounts for 0.8% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Moderate competition
13
Total Thai Businesses
12
Dine-in Restaurants
1
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Brighton has 13 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 277,000. 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
★4.8
UK avg: ★4.3 (+0.5)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

92% of Thai food businesses in Brighton are dine-in restaurants (12), while 8% 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 Brighton Compares

vs London: Brighton has 3.2% of London's 411 Thai businesses, despite having 3.1% of London's population.

vs UK total: Brighton accounts for 0.8% of all 1594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

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

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Browse Restaurants in Brighton

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Bua Thai Takeaway ★★★★★ Giggling Squid Restaurant ★★★★★ Giggling Squid Restaurant ★★★★★ Im Thai Food Factory (Street Food) Restaurant ★★★★★ Kanok Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★★★★ Kemp Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Redroaster/Lucky Khao Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Ros Thai Restaurant ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 13 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Brighton. Average hygiene rating: ★4.8/5. 12 dine-in, 1 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Bua ThaiTakeawayBN2 9PH★★★★★
Giggling SquidRestaurantBN1 1HH★★★★★
Giggling SquidRestaurantBN3 2AE★★★★★
Im Thai Food Factory (Street Food)RestaurantBN3 3YN★★★★★
Kanok Thai RestaurantRestaurantBN1 2HE★★★★★
Kemp ThaiRestaurantBN2 1EF★★★★★
Redroaster/Lucky Khao ThaiRestaurantBN2 1RE★★★★★
Ros ThaiRestaurantBN2 7HR★★★★★
Sabai Thai GastropubRestaurantBN1 1EA★★★★★
Suriya's Thai KitchenRestaurantBN2 1EF★★★★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Brighton: Giggling Squid, Sabai.

The remaining 11 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 Brighton cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Brighton?

There are 13 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Brighton — 12 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Brighton?

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

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Brighton?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 13 Thai businesses in Brighton is 4.8/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Brighton?

Major Thai chains present in Brighton include Giggling Squid, Sabai. The remaining 11 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 12 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway in Brighton, which means 92% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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