6 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★4.5 average hygiene rating · 0.5% of UK total
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Leicester has 6 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 374,000. That's 1.6 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — below the UK average of 2.1/100k.
The market is moderately competitive — healthy supply relative to population.
67% of Thai food businesses in Leicester are dine-in restaurants (4), while 33% 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.
vs London: Leicester has 2.2% of London's 277 Thai businesses, despite having 4.2% of London's population.
vs UK total: Leicester's 6 Thai businesses are part of 1,245 across the UK.
If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Leicester, 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 Leicester stacks up against other cities.
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Major Thai chains in Leicester: 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.
Thai restaurants in Leicester cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 6 FSA-listed Thai businesses in Leicester — 4 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Leicester include Giggling Squid, Thai Esarn Takeaway, Thai Time Takeaway, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 6 Thai businesses in Leicester is 4.5/5 stars.
Major Thai chains present in Leicester include Giggling Squid. The remaining 5 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.
There are 4 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways in Leicester, which means 67% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.
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