Thai Restaurants in
Leeds — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 34 (27 dine-in, 7 takeaway)
Population: 812,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.4/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 2.1% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Moderate — balanced

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
My ThairestaurantLS2 8NJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai SunrestaurantLS18 5LJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Zaap ThairestaurantLS1 6PG⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Baanrai Thai CaferestaurantLS22 6NQ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jinos Thai CaferestaurantLS6 3HU⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nat Pad ThairestaurantLS27 9EB⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rosa's Thai CaferestaurantLS1 5AY⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai Aroy DeerestaurantLS2 7NL⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chao Phraya Thai RestaurantrestaurantLS1 4AG⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Olive \& ThairestaurantLS1 6LF⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

34 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.4 average hygiene rating · 2.2% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-03

Market Position Moderate competition Competition

  • vs London: Leeds has 8.5% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 9.1% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Leeds accounts for 2.1% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Moderate competition
34
Total Thai Businesses
27
Dine-in Restaurants
7
Takeaways
★★★★☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Leeds has 34 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 812,000. That's 4.2 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.

Per-Capita Density
4.2/100k
UK avg: 2.6/100k (+1.6)
Hygiene Rating
★4.4
UK avg: ★4.3 (+0.1)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

79% of Thai food businesses in Leeds are dine-in restaurants (27), while 21% are takeaways (7).

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

How Leeds Compares

vs London: Leeds has 8.3% of London's 411 Thai businesses, despite having 9.1% of London's population.

vs UK total: Leeds accounts for 2.2% of all 1594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Leeds, 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 Leeds stacks up against other cities.

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Baanrai Thai Cafe Restaurant ★★★★★ Chao Phraya Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★★★★ Giggling Squid Restaurant ★★★★★ Hamara Community Cafe Restaurant ★★★★★ Jinos Thai Cafe Restaurant ★★★★★ Love Thai Takeaway ★★★★★ My Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ My Thai At The Old Step Restaurant ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 34 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Leeds. Average hygiene rating: ★4.4/5. 27 dine-in, 7 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Baanrai Thai CafeRestaurantLS22 6NQ★★★★★
Chao Phraya Thai RestaurantRestaurantLS1 4AG★★★★★
Giggling SquidRestaurantLS1 5QB★★★★★
Hamara Community CafeRestaurantLS11 6RD★★★★★
Jinos Thai CafeRestaurantLS6 3HU★★★★★
Love ThaiTakeawayLS10 3LZ★★★★★
My ThaiRestaurantLS2 8NJ★★★★★
My Thai At The Old StepRestaurantLS1 2EY★★★★★
Nat Pad ThaiRestaurantLS27 9EB★★★★★
Noi's Thai KitchenTakeawayLS11 8TU★★★★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Leeds: Giggling Squid, Rosa'S Thai.

The remaining 32 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 Leeds cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Leeds?

There are 34 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Leeds — 27 dine-in restaurants and 7 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Leeds?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Leeds include Baanrai Thai Cafe, Chao Phraya Thai Restaurant, Giggling Squid, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Leeds?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 34 Thai businesses in Leeds is 4.4/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Leeds?

Major Thai chains present in Leeds include Giggling Squid, Rosa'S Thai. The remaining 32 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 27 dine-in restaurants and 7 takeaways in Leeds, which means 79% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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

Leeds in Context

With 34 Thai businesses, Leeds has one of the strongest Thai restaurant markets in the North of England — ahead of Manchester (29), York (24), Bradford (15), and Sheffield (14). For price comparison across these Northern cities, see the Dish Price Checker. Birmingham offers another useful benchmark from a large regional market, with 18 Thai businesses.