| Name | Type | Postcode | FSA Hygiene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khao Thai Eatery | restaurant | PR1 3DH | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Thai Orchid | restaurant | PR1 3NS | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Thai Royal | restaurant | PR1 2ED | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| the chai club | takeaway | PR2 8BP | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Mango Tree | takeaway | PR2 2DX | ⭐⭐⭐ |
5 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★☆☆ average hygiene rating · 0.3% of UK total
Preston has **5 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **150,000**. That's **3.3 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — below the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market is **moderately competitive — healthy balance of supply and demand**.
60% of Thai food businesses in Preston are dine-in restaurants (3), while 40% 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:** Preston has 1.2% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 1.7% of London's population.
**vs UK total:** Preston accounts for 0.3% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.
If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Preston, the data suggests this is a balanced market — differentiation will be key. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Preston stacks up against other cities.
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There are 5 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Preston. Average hygiene rating: ★3.6/5. 3 dine-in, 2 takeaway.
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| Name | Type | Postcode | FSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khao Thai Eatery | Restaurant | PR1 3DH | ★★★★★ |
| Thai Orchid | Restaurant | PR1 3NS | ★★★★ |
| Mango Tree | Takeaway | PR2 2DX | ★★★ |
| Thai Royal | Restaurant | PR1 2ED | ★★★ |
| the chai club | Takeaway | PR2 8BP | ★★★ |
Major Thai chains in Preston: Mango Tree.
The remaining 4 businesses are independent.
View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.
Thai restaurants in Preston cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 5 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Preston — 3 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Preston include Khao Thai Eatery, Thai Orchid, Mango Tree, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 5 Thai businesses in Preston is 3.6/5 stars.
Major Thai chains present in Preston include Mango Tree. The remaining 4 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.
There are 3 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways in Preston, which means 60% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.
More UK Thai restaurant FAQs — hygiene ratings, pricing guides, delivery platforms, and data methodology.