Thai Restaurants in
Glasgow — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 9 (6 dine-in, 3 takeaway)
Population: 635,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★ 3.0/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.6% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Underserved — opportunity

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Rosa's ThairestaurantG1 2PT⭐⭐⭐
Thai OrchidrestaurantG2 8LY⭐⭐⭐
Ting ThairestaurantG12 8TB⭐⭐⭐
I-ChairestaurantG13 1JP⭐⭐⭐
The ThaitakeawayG43 2XS⭐⭐⭐
Thai Sun Chinese Take-AwaytakeawayG53 7BW⭐⭐⭐
I-Chai ExpresstakeawayG13 1JD⭐⭐⭐
ChaophrayarestaurantG2 1BT⭐⭐⭐
ThaikhunrestaurantG53 6AF⭐⭐⭐

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

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Low competition Competition

  • vs London: Glasgow has 2.2% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 7.1% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Glasgow accounts for 0.6% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Low competition
9
Total Thai Businesses
6
Dine-in Restaurants
3
Takeaways
★★★☆☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Glasgow has **9 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **635,000**. That's **1.4 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — below the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market appears **underserved — low supply relative to population, suggesting unmet demand**. Note: Scottish ratings use the FHIS scheme (Pass/Improvement Required) converted to numeric equivalents for comparison. Scottish cities typically show lower numeric averages than English cities — this reflects the scheme difference, not necessarily lower standards.

Per-Capita Density
1.4/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (-3.7)
Hygiene Rating
★★★☆☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (-1.2)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

67% of Thai food businesses in Glasgow are dine-in restaurants (6), while 33% are takeaways (3).

This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.

How Glasgow Compares

**vs London:** Glasgow has 2.2% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 7.2% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Glasgow 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 Glasgow, the data suggests this market may be underserved — a potential opportunity for new entrants. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Glasgow stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Glasgow

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Chaophraya Restaurant ★★★ I-Chai Restaurant ★★★ I-Chai Express Takeaway ★★★ Rosa's Thai Restaurant ★★★ Thai Orchid Restaurant ★★★ Thai Sun Chinese Take-Away Takeaway ★★★ Thaikhun Restaurant ★★★ The Thai Takeaway ★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 9 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Glasgow. Average hygiene rating: ★3.0/5. 6 dine-in, 3 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
ChaophrayaRestaurantG2 1BT★★★
I-ChaiRestaurantG13 1JP★★★
I-Chai ExpressTakeawayG13 1JD★★★
Rosa's ThaiRestaurantG1 2PT★★★
Thai OrchidRestaurantG2 8LY★★★
Thai Sun Chinese Take-AwayTakeawayG53 7BW★★★
ThaikhunRestaurantG53 6AF★★★
The ThaiTakeawayG43 2XS★★★
Ting ThaiRestaurantG12 8TB★★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Glasgow: Chaophraya, Rosa'S Thai, Thaikhun.

The remaining 6 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 Glasgow cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Glasgow?

There are 9 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Glasgow — 6 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Glasgow?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Glasgow include Chaophraya, I-Chai, I-Chai Express, all holding 3/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Glasgow?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 9 Thai businesses in Glasgow is 3.0/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Glasgow?

Major Thai chains present in Glasgow include Chaophraya, Rosa'S Thai, Thaikhun. The remaining 6 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 6 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways in Glasgow, which means 67% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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