Thai Restaurants in
Portsmouth — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 6 (6 dine-in, all dine-in — no takeaways)
Population: 208,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.5/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.4% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Underserved — opportunity

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Lin's Thai CaferestaurantPO5 1LN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Saro's Thai CaferestaurantPO1 1DE⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Koh Thai Port SolentrestaurantPO6 4TP⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Banana TreerestaurantPO1 3FA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pad ThairestaurantPO4 0JP⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chai GreenrestaurantPO1 1BQ⭐⭐⭐

6 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.4% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Low competition Competition

  • vs London: Portsmouth has 1.5% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 2.32% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Portsmouth accounts for 0.4% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Low competition
6
Total Thai Businesses
6
Dine-in Restaurants
0
Takeaways
★★★★☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Portsmouth has **6 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **208,000**. That's **2.9 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — below the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market appears **underserved — low supply relative to population, suggesting unmet demand**.

Per-Capita Density
2.9/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (-2.2)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.3)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

All Thai food businesses in Portsmouth are dine-in restaurants (6). There are no takeaway-only establishments.

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

How Portsmouth Compares

**vs London:** Portsmouth has 1.5% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 2.4% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Portsmouth accounts for 0.4% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Portsmouth, the data suggests this market may be underserved — a potential opportunity for new entrants. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Portsmouth stacks up against other cities.

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Banana Tree Restaurant ★★★★★ Koh Thai Port Solent Restaurant ★★★★★ Lin's Thai Cafe Restaurant ★★★★★ Saro's Thai Cafe Restaurant ★★★★★ Pad Thai Restaurant ★★★★ Chai Green Restaurant ★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 6 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Portsmouth. Average hygiene rating: ★4.5/5. 6 dine-in, 0 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Banana TreeRestaurantPO1 3FA★★★★★
Koh Thai Port SolentRestaurantPO6 4TP★★★★★
Lin's Thai CafeRestaurantPO5 1LN★★★★★
Saro's Thai CafeRestaurantPO1 1DE★★★★★
Pad ThaiRestaurantPO4 0JP★★★★
Chai GreenRestaurantPO1 1BQ★★★

Popular Dining Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Portsmouth?

There are 6 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Portsmouth — 6 dine-in restaurants and 0 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Portsmouth?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Portsmouth include Banana Tree, Koh Thai Port Solent, Lin's Thai Cafe, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Portsmouth?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 6 Thai businesses in Portsmouth is 4.5/5 stars.

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