Thai Restaurants in
Lake District — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 12 (10 dine-in, 2 takeaway)
Population: 42,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 4.7/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.8% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Highly competitive — differentiation needed

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Araya Thai RestaurantrestaurantLA9 4EN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jintana Thai RestaurantrestaurantLA22 9DJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jintana Thai RestaurantrestaurantLA23 3BJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Doi Intanon Thai RestaurantrestaurantLA22 9BU⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai Kitchen in LakelandrestaurantLA9 4RU⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mays Thai TreatstakeawayLA14 2QW⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Baba Ganoush CanteenrestaurantLA9 4AB⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Baba Ganoush ShoprestaurantLA9 4AB⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mango TreerestaurantCA17 4QT⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nicha's Thai KitchenrestaurantLA15 8RQ⭐⭐⭐⭐

12 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.8% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Very high competition Competition

  • vs London: Lake District has 3.0% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 0.5% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Lake District accounts for 0.8% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Very high competition
12
Total Thai Businesses
10
Dine-in Restaurants
2
Takeaways
★★★★☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Lake District has **12 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **42,000**. That's **28.6 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — above the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market is **highly competitive — very high density, new entrants would need strong differentiation**. Note: small populations make per-capita density comparisons less reliable.

Per-Capita Density
28.6/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (+23.5)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.5)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

83% of Thai food businesses in Lake District are dine-in restaurants (10), while 17% 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 Lake District Compares

**vs London:** Lake District has 3.0% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 0.5% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Lake District accounts for 0.8% 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 Lake District, the data suggests this is a highly competitive market — careful planning and strong differentiation are critical. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Lake District stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Lake District

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Araya Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★★★★ Baba Ganoush Canteen Restaurant ★★★★★ Baba Ganoush Shop Restaurant ★★★★★ Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★★★★ Jintana Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★★★★ Jintana Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★★★★ Mango Tree Restaurant ★★★★★ Mays Thai Treats Takeaway ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 12 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Lake District. Average hygiene rating: ★4.7/5. 10 dine-in, 2 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Araya Thai RestaurantRestaurantLA9 4EN★★★★★
Baba Ganoush CanteenRestaurantLA9 4AB★★★★★
Baba Ganoush ShopRestaurantLA9 4AB★★★★★
Doi Intanon Thai RestaurantRestaurantLA22 9BU★★★★★
Jintana Thai RestaurantRestaurantLA22 9DJ★★★★★
Jintana Thai RestaurantRestaurantLA23 3BJ★★★★★
Mango TreeRestaurantCA17 4QT★★★★★
Mays Thai TreatsTakeawayLA14 2QW★★★★★
Thai Kitchen in LakelandRestaurantLA9 4RU★★★★★
Nicha's Thai KitchenRestaurantLA15 8RQ★★★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Lake District: Mango Tree.

The remaining 11 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 Lake District cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Lake District?

There are 12 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Lake District — 10 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Lake District?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Lake District include Araya Thai Restaurant, Baba Ganoush Canteen, Baba Ganoush Shop, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Lake District?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 12 Thai businesses in Lake District is 4.7/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Lake District?

Major Thai chains present in Lake District include Mango Tree. The remaining 11 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

Are there more dine-in Thai restaurants or takeaways in Lake District?

There are 10 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways in Lake District, which means 83% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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