Thai Restaurants in
Richmond upon Thames — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 14 (all dine-in)
Population: 200,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.4/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.9% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Competitive

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Orange ThairestaurantSW13 0DQ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
TW ThairestaurantTW2⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chandelier Thai DiningrestaurantSW13 9DW⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Charm Thai DiningrestaurantTW11 8JD⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ims's Thai KitchenrestaurantTW12 1PD⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Richmond Thai KitchenrestaurantTW10 6UB⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rosa's Thai RichmondrestaurantTW9 1TW⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Somjuk Thai CaferestaurantTW1 3RR⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Khao Thai RestaurantrestaurantTW1 4BW⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sopa Thai RestaurantrestaurantTW2 5SQ⭐⭐⭐⭐

14 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.9% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position High competition Competition

  • vs London: Richmond upon Thames has 3.5% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 2.2% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Richmond upon Thames accounts for 0.9% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: High competition
14
Total Thai Businesses
14
Dine-in Restaurants
0
Takeaways
★★★★☆
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Richmond upon Thames has **14 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **200,000**. That's **7.0 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**.

Per-Capita Density
7.0/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (+1.9)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.2)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

All Thai food businesses in Richmond upon Thames are dine-in restaurants (14). 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 Richmond upon Thames Compares

**vs London:** Richmond upon Thames has 3.5% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 2.3% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Richmond upon Thames accounts for 0.9% 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 Richmond upon Thames, 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 Richmond upon Thames stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Richmond upon Thames

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Chandelier Thai Dining Restaurant ★★★★★ Charm Thai Dining Restaurant ★★★★★ Ims's Thai Kitchen Restaurant ★★★★★ Orange Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Richmond Thai Kitchen Restaurant ★★★★★ Rosa's Thai Richmond Restaurant ★★★★★ Somjuk Thai Cafe Restaurant ★★★★★ TW Thai Restaurant ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 14 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Richmond upon Thames. Average hygiene rating: ★4.4/5. 14 dine-in, 0 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Chandelier Thai DiningRestaurantSW13 9DW★★★★★
Charm Thai DiningRestaurantTW11 8JD★★★★★
Ims's Thai KitchenRestaurantTW12 1PD★★★★★
Orange ThaiRestaurantSW13 0DQ★★★★★
Richmond Thai KitchenRestaurantTW10 6UB★★★★★
Rosa's Thai RichmondRestaurantTW9 1TW★★★★★
Somjuk Thai CafeRestaurantTW1 3RR★★★★★
TW ThaiRestaurantTW2★★★★★
Khao Thai RestaurantRestaurantTW1 4BW★★★★
Sopa Thai RestaurantRestaurantTW2 5SQ★★★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Richmond upon Thames: Rosa'S Thai.

The remaining 13 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 Richmond upon Thames cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Richmond upon Thames?

There are 14 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Richmond upon Thames — 14 dine-in restaurants and 0 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Richmond upon Thames?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Richmond upon Thames include Chandelier Thai Dining, Charm Thai Dining, Ims's Thai Kitchen, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Richmond upon Thames?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 14 Thai businesses in Richmond upon Thames is 4.4/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Richmond upon Thames?

Major Thai chains present in Richmond upon Thames include Rosa'S Thai. The remaining 13 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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