Thai Restaurants in
Kingston upon Thames — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 7 (7 dine-in)
Population: 180,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 4.6/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.4% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Moderate — balanced

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Nay ThairestaurantKT6 4QH⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rosas ThairestaurantKT1 1EY⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ploy's Thai BistrorestaurantKT6 6HA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chai NashtarestaurantKT2 6QF⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Giggling SquidrestaurantKT1 1LL⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Busaba EathairestaurantKT1 1QN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai On ThamesrestaurantKT2 6QF⭐⭐

7 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.4% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Moderate competition Competition

  • vs London: Kingston upon Thames has 1.7% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 2.0% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Kingston upon Thames accounts for 0.4% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Moderate competition
7
Total Thai Businesses
7
Dine-in Restaurants
0
Takeaways
★★★★☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Kingston upon Thames has **7 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **180,000**. That's **3.9 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
3.9/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (-1.2)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.4)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

All Thai food businesses in Kingston upon Thames are dine-in restaurants (7). There are no takeaway-only establishments.

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

How Kingston upon Thames Compares

**vs London:** Kingston upon Thames has 1.7% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 2.0% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Kingston upon Thames accounts for 0.4% 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 Kingston upon Thames, 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 Kingston upon Thames stacks up against other cities.

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Busaba Eathai Restaurant ★★★★★ Chai Nashta Restaurant ★★★★★ Giggling Squid Restaurant ★★★★★ Nay Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Ploy's Thai Bistro Restaurant ★★★★★ Rosas Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Thai On Thames Restaurant ★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 7 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Kingston upon Thames. Average hygiene rating: ★4.6/5. 7 dine-in, 0 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Busaba EathaiRestaurantKT1 1QN★★★★★
Chai NashtaRestaurantKT2 6QF★★★★★
Giggling SquidRestaurantKT1 1LL★★★★★
Nay ThaiRestaurantKT6 4QH★★★★★
Ploy's Thai BistroRestaurantKT6 6HA★★★★★
Rosas ThaiRestaurantKT1 1EY★★★★★
Thai On ThamesRestaurantKT2 6QF★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Kingston upon Thames: Busaba, Giggling Squid.

The remaining 5 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 Kingston upon Thames cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Kingston upon Thames?

There are 7 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Kingston upon Thames — 7 dine-in restaurants and 0 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Kingston upon Thames?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Kingston upon Thames include Busaba Eathai, Chai Nashta, Giggling Squid, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Kingston upon Thames?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 7 Thai businesses in Kingston upon Thames is 4.6/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Kingston upon Thames?

Major Thai chains present in Kingston upon Thames include Busaba, Giggling Squid. The remaining 5 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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