Thai Restaurants in
Manchester — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 29 (25 dine-in, 4 takeaway)
Population: 568,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.2/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 1.8% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Competitive

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Hong ThairestaurantM4 6BG⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai SpicerestaurantM21 9EG⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Muay Thai TapasrestaurantM4 6BF⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My Thai DidsburyrestaurantM20 1LH⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My Thai RestaurantrestaurantM2 6WH⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rosa's Thai CaferestaurantM3 3WB⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My Thai Piccadilly ltdrestaurantM1 3BE⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chai LatterestaurantM1 1DN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
House of ChairestaurantM14 6JS⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My Karak ChairestaurantM12 4JJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

28 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.1 average hygiene rating · 1.8% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-03

Market Position High competition Competition

  • vs London: Manchester has 7.2% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 6.3% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Manchester accounts for 1.8% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: High competition
28
Total Thai Businesses
24
Dine-in Restaurants
4
Takeaways
★★★★☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Manchester has 28 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 568,000. That's 4.9 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
4.9/100k
UK avg: 2.6/100k (+2.3)
Hygiene Rating
★4.1
UK avg: ★4.3 (-0.2)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

86% of Thai food businesses in Manchester are dine-in restaurants (24), while 14% are takeaways (4).

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

How Manchester Compares

vs London: Manchester has 6.8% of London's 411 Thai businesses, despite having 6.3% of London's population.

vs UK total: Manchester accounts for 1.8% of all 1594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

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

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Browse Restaurants in Manchester

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Cha Cha Chai Chorlton Restaurant ★★★★★ Chai Latte Restaurant ★★★★★ Golden Fields Chinese & Thai Takeaway Takeaway ★★★★★ Hong Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ House of Chai Restaurant ★★★★★ Muay Thai Tapas Restaurant ★★★★★ My Karak Chai Restaurant ★★★★★ My Karak Chai Chorlton Restaurant ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 29 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Manchester. Average hygiene rating: ★4.2/5. 25 dine-in, 4 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Cha Cha Chai ChorltonRestaurantM21 9PQ★★★★★
Chai LatteRestaurantM1 1DN★★★★★
Golden Fields Chinese & Thai TakeawayTakeawayM9 0RA★★★★★
Hong ThaiRestaurantM4 6BG★★★★★
House of ChaiRestaurantM14 6JS★★★★★
Muay Thai TapasRestaurantM4 6BF★★★★★
My Karak ChaiRestaurantM12 4JJ★★★★★
My Karak Chai ChorltonRestaurantM21 0AS★★★★★
My Thai DidsburyRestaurantM20 1LH★★★★★
My Thai Piccadilly ltdRestaurantM1 3BE★★★★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Manchester: Rosa'S Thai, Thaikhun.

The remaining 27 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 Manchester cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Manchester?

There are 29 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Manchester — 25 dine-in restaurants and 4 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Manchester?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Manchester include Cha Cha Chai Chorlton, Chai Latte, Golden Fields Chinese & Thai Takeaway, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Manchester?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 29 Thai businesses in Manchester is 4.2/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Manchester?

Major Thai chains present in Manchester include Rosa'S Thai, Thaikhun. The remaining 27 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 25 dine-in restaurants and 4 takeaways in Manchester, which means 86% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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