Thai Restaurants in
Derby — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 8 (6 dine-in, 2 takeaway)
Population: 260,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 3.6/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.5% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Moderate — balanced

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Finale Thai Tapas and DiningrestaurantDE1 1BE⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai Village Restaurant and TakeawayrestaurantDE73 8DY⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pin Thai CateringtakeawaySK17⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Good Thai RestaurantrestaurantDE1 1ES⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cha Cha ChairestaurantDE23 6PZ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Basement Thai RestaurantrestaurantDE6 1GP⭐⭐⭐
Star Chai HuttakeawayDE23 6PY⭐⭐
Thai Boran Street FoodrestaurantDE1 1RP

8 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★☆☆ average hygiene rating · 0.5% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Moderate competition Competition

  • vs London: Derby has 2.0% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 2.9% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Derby accounts for 0.5% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Moderate competition
8
Total Thai Businesses
6
Dine-in Restaurants
2
Takeaways
★★★☆☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Derby has **8 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **260,000**. That's **3.1 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — below the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market is **moderately competitive — healthy balance of supply and demand**.

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

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

75% of Thai food businesses in Derby are dine-in restaurants (6), while 25% 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 Derby Compares

**vs London:** Derby has 2.0% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 3.0% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Derby accounts for 0.5% 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 Derby, the data suggests this is a balanced market — differentiation will be key. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Derby stacks up against other cities.

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Finale Thai Tapas and Dining Restaurant ★★★★★ Pin Thai Catering Takeaway ★★★★★ Thai Village Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant ★★★★★ Cha Cha Chai Restaurant ★★★★ Good Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★★★ The Basement Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★★ Star Chai Hut Takeaway ★★ Thai Boran Street Food Restaurant

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Market Snapshot

There are 8 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Derby. Average hygiene rating: ★3.6/5. 6 dine-in, 2 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Finale Thai Tapas and DiningRestaurantDE1 1BE★★★★★
Pin Thai CateringTakeawaySK17★★★★★
Thai Village Restaurant and TakeawayRestaurantDE73 8DY★★★★★
Cha Cha ChaiRestaurantDE23 6PZ★★★★
Good Thai RestaurantRestaurantDE1 1ES★★★★
The Basement Thai RestaurantRestaurantDE6 1GP★★★
Star Chai HutTakeawayDE23 6PY★★
Thai Boran Street FoodRestaurantDE1 1RP

Popular Dining Postcodes

Thai restaurants in Derby cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Derby?

There are 8 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Derby — 6 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Derby?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Derby include Finale Thai Tapas and Dining, Pin Thai Catering, Thai Village Restaurant and Takeaway, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Derby?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 8 Thai businesses in Derby is 3.6/5 stars.

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

There are 6 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways in Derby, which means 75% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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