| Name | Type | Postcode | FSA Hygiene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggling Squid | restaurant | ME14 1PF | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Mango Tree Indian Takeaway | takeaway | ME14 2RH | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Thai Palace | restaurant | ME14 1RH | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Thai Orchid | restaurant | ME16 8PB | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Jasmine Thai Kitchen | restaurant | ME14 1ED | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Thai Rice Club | restaurant | ME14 1LG | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Pad Thai Live Maidstone | restaurant | ME14 1JL | 0/5 |
7 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★☆☆ average hygiene rating · 0.4% of UK total
Maidstone has **7 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **120,000**. That's **5.8 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — above the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market is **competitive — above-average density of Thai food businesses**.
86% of Thai food businesses in Maidstone are dine-in restaurants (6), while 14% are takeaways (1).
This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.
**vs London:** Maidstone has 1.7% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 1.4% of London's population.
**vs UK total:** Maidstone accounts for 0.4% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.
If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Maidstone, the data suggests this is a competitive market — a strong unique selling proposition is essential. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Maidstone stacks up against other cities.
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There are 7 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Maidstone. Average hygiene rating: ★3.8/5. 6 dine-in, 1 takeaway.
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| Name | Type | Postcode | FSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giggling Squid | Restaurant | ME14 1PF | ★★★★★ |
| Mango Tree Indian Takeaway | Takeaway | ME14 2RH | ★★★★★ |
| Thai Palace | Restaurant | ME14 1RH | ★★★★ |
| Jasmine Thai Kitchen | Restaurant | ME14 1ED | ★★★ |
| Thai Orchid | Restaurant | ME16 8PB | ★★★ |
| Thai Rice Club | Restaurant | ME14 1LG | ★★★ |
| Pad Thai Live Maidstone | Restaurant | ME14 1JL |
Major Thai chains in Maidstone: Giggling Squid, Mango Tree.
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 Maidstone cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 7 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Maidstone — 6 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Maidstone include Giggling Squid, Mango Tree Indian Takeaway, Thai Palace, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 7 Thai businesses in Maidstone is 3.8/5 stars.
Major Thai chains present in Maidstone include Giggling Squid, Mango Tree. The remaining 5 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.
There are 6 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway in Maidstone, which means 86% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.
More UK Thai restaurant FAQs — hygiene ratings, pricing guides, delivery platforms, and data methodology.