| Name | Type | Postcode | FSA Hygiene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ting Thai | restaurant | EH1 2QZ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Absolute Thai Restaurant | restaurant | EH3 9LR | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Dusit Thai Restaurant | restaurant | EH2 1DY | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Rosa’s Thai Edinburgh | restaurant | EH2 1EP | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Thai Lemongrass Restaurant | restaurant | EH10 4HJ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Ting Thai Caravan | restaurant | EH1 2DJ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Gratitude Thai Lounge Bar | restaurant | EH10 4AZ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Papaya Thai Street Food | restaurant | EH16 5DU | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Cutting Chai | restaurant | EH6 7HR | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Kai Thai | takeaway | EH7 5QQ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
24 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.2 average hygiene rating · 1.5% of UK total
🏴 Scotland uses the separate FHIS inspection scheme. "Pass" ratings mapped to ★5 for comparison purposes.
Edinburgh has 24 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 548,000. That's 4.4 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.
62% of Thai food businesses in Edinburgh are dine-in restaurants (15), while 38% are takeaways (9).
This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.
vs London: Edinburgh has 5.8% of London's 411 Thai businesses, despite having 6.1% of London's population.
vs UK total: Edinburgh accounts for 1.5% of all 1594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.
If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh stacks up against other cities.
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There are 24 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Edinburgh. Average hygiene rating: ★2.5/5. 15 dine-in, 9 takeaway.
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| Name | Type | Postcode | FSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Thai Restaurant | Restaurant | EH3 9LR | ★★★ |
| Bubba / Bullet Peri Peri | Takeaway | EH12 5DR | ★★★ |
| Bubba Q | Restaurant | EH1 1PE | ★★★ |
| Chaophraya | Restaurant | EH2 3DN | ★★★ |
| Cutting Chai | Restaurant | EH6 7HR | ★★★ |
| Dusit Thai Restaurant | Restaurant | EH2 1DY | ★★★ |
| Gratitude Thai Lounge Bar | Restaurant | EH10 4AZ | ★★★ |
| Kai Thai | Takeaway | EH7 5QQ | ★★★ |
| Korat Thai Takeaway | Takeaway | EH5 1PE | ★★★ |
| Papaya Thai Street Food | Restaurant | EH16 5DU | ★★★ |
Major Thai chains in Edinburgh: Chaophraya, Thai Express.
The remaining 22 businesses are independent.
View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.
Thai restaurants in Edinburgh cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 24 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Edinburgh — 15 dine-in restaurants and 9 takeaways.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Edinburgh include Absolute Thai Restaurant, Bubba / Bullet Peri Peri, Bubba Q, all holding 3/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 24 Thai businesses in Edinburgh is 2.5/5 stars.
Major Thai chains present in Edinburgh include Chaophraya, Thai Express. The remaining 22 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.
There are 15 dine-in restaurants and 9 takeaways in Edinburgh, which means 62% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.
More UK Thai restaurant FAQs — hygiene ratings, pricing guides, delivery platforms, and data methodology.