| Name | Type | Postcode | FSA Hygiene |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thai Classic | restaurant | LE1 4NN | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Chai Green | restaurant | LE2 1HL | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Chai Paani | restaurant | LE4 6AS | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Daana Paani/Chai & Bite | restaurant | LE1 3XL | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Thai Esarn Takeaway | takeaway | LE3 0TD | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Thai Time Takeaway | takeaway | LE2 9RW | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Chai Chaat Coffee | takeaway | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | |
| The Chai Family | takeaway | LE5 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Giggling Squid | restaurant | LE1 5DF | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Etci Baba | restaurant | LE2 0QD | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
15 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.5 average hygiene rating · 1.0% of UK total
Leicester has 15 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 374,000. That's 4.0 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.
67% of Thai food businesses in Leicester are dine-in restaurants (10), while 33% are takeaways (5).
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 3.6% of London's 411 Thai businesses, despite having 4.2% of London's population.
vs UK total: Leicester accounts for 1.0% of all 1594 FSA-registered Thai businesses 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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There are 17 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Leicester. Average hygiene rating: ★4.4/5. 11 dine-in, 6 takeaway.
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| Name | Type | Postcode | FSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai Chaat Coffee | Takeaway | ★★★★★ | |
| Chai Green | Restaurant | LE2 1HL | ★★★★★ |
| Chai Paani | Restaurant | LE4 6AS | ★★★★★ |
| Daana Paani/Chai & Bite | Restaurant | LE1 3XL | ★★★★★ |
| Etci Baba | Restaurant | LE2 0QD | ★★★★★ |
| Giggling Squid | Restaurant | LE1 5DF | ★★★★★ |
| Thai Esarn Takeaway | Takeaway | LE3 0TD | ★★★★★ |
| Thai Time Takeaway | Takeaway | LE2 9RW | ★★★★★ |
| The Chai Family | Takeaway | LE5 | ★★★★★ |
| The Thai Classic | Restaurant | LE1 4NN | ★★★★★ |
Major Thai chains in Leicester: Giggling Squid.
The remaining 16 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 17 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Leicester — 11 dine-in restaurants and 6 takeaways.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Leicester include Chai Chaat Coffee, Chai Green, Chai Paani, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 17 Thai businesses in Leicester is 4.4/5 stars.
Major Thai chains present in Leicester include Giggling Squid. The remaining 16 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.
There are 11 dine-in restaurants and 6 takeaways in Leicester, which means 65% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.
More UK Thai restaurant FAQs — hygiene ratings, pricing guides, delivery platforms, and data methodology.