Thai Restaurants in
Exeter — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 9 (8 dine-in, 1 takeaway)
Population: 135,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 3.7/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.6% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Competitive

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Rosa's ThairestaurantEX4 3FB⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai OrchidrestaurantEX1 1HJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
iFood Thai TasterestaurantEX4 6RY⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Renoo's Thai FoodrestaurantEX13 5AN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Taste Of ThairestaurantEX12 2LA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tasty ThaistakeawayEX13 5JR⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Honeymoon Chinese And Thai RestaurantrestaurantEX31 1EU⭐⭐
Sawadee Thai Food RestaurantrestaurantEX15 1JS
Silver Tree Thai CuisinerestaurantEX31 1HA0/5

9 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★☆☆ average hygiene rating · 0.6% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position High competition Competition

  • vs London: Exeter has 2.2% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 1.5% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Exeter accounts for 0.6% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: High competition
9
Total Thai Businesses
8
Dine-in Restaurants
1
Takeaways
★★★☆☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Exeter has **9 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **135,000**. That's **6.7 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — above the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market is **competitive — above-average density of Thai food businesses**.

Per-Capita Density
6.7/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (+1.6)
Hygiene Rating
★★★☆☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (-0.5)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

89% of Thai food businesses in Exeter are dine-in restaurants (8), while 11% 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 Exeter Compares

**vs London:** Exeter has 2.2% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 1.5% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Exeter accounts for 0.6% 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 Exeter, the data suggests this is a competitive market — a strong unique selling proposition is essential. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Exeter stacks up against other cities.

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iFood Thai Taste Restaurant ★★★★★ Renoo's Thai Food Restaurant ★★★★★ Rosa's Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Taste Of Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Tasty Thais Takeaway ★★★★★ Thai Orchid Restaurant ★★★★★ Honeymoon Chinese And Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★ Sawadee Thai Food Restaurant Restaurant

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Market Snapshot

There are 9 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Exeter. Average hygiene rating: ★4.1/5. 8 dine-in, 1 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
iFood Thai TasteRestaurantEX4 6RY★★★★★
Renoo's Thai FoodRestaurantEX13 5AN★★★★★
Rosa's ThaiRestaurantEX4 3FB★★★★★
Taste Of ThaiRestaurantEX12 2LA★★★★★
Tasty ThaisTakeawayEX13 5JR★★★★★
Thai OrchidRestaurantEX1 1HJ★★★★★
Honeymoon Chinese And Thai RestaurantRestaurantEX31 1EU★★
Sawadee Thai Food RestaurantRestaurantEX15 1JS
Silver Tree Thai CuisineRestaurantEX31 1HA

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Exeter: Rosa'S Thai.

The remaining 8 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 Exeter cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Exeter?

There are 9 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Exeter — 8 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Exeter?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Exeter include iFood Thai Taste, Renoo's Thai Food, Rosa's Thai, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Exeter?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 9 Thai businesses in Exeter is 4.1/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Exeter?

Major Thai chains present in Exeter include Rosa'S Thai. The remaining 8 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 8 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway in Exeter, which means 89% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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