Thai Restaurants in
Sheffield — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 14 (13 dine-in, 1 takeaway)
Population: 584,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 4.6/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.9% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Underserved — opportunity

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Tokyo ThairestaurantS11 8TR⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tarn Thai RestaurantrestaurantS11 8HY⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai Traveller BistrorestaurantS8 0EX⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ocean Thai Street FoodrestaurantS1 4HJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Paphada's Authentic Thai CuisinerestaurantS1 2GA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mr ChairestaurantS2 4LE⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kopi & ChairestaurantS8 9EH⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chai & CotakeawayS4 8GA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Zaap Six LimitedrestaurantS11 8PR⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lemongrass Thai Streetfood (Cafe)restaurantS1 4PF⭐⭐⭐⭐

13 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.6 average hygiene rating · 0.8% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-03

Market Position Low competition Competition

  • vs London: Sheffield has 3.5% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 6.5% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Sheffield accounts for 0.9% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Low competition
13
Total Thai Businesses
12
Dine-in Restaurants
1
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Sheffield has 13 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 584,000. That's 2.2 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — lower than the UK city average of 2.6/100k.

The market is below-average supply — potential opportunity for new entrants.

Per-Capita Density
2.2/100k
UK avg: 2.6/100k (-0.4)
Hygiene Rating
★4.6
UK avg: ★4.3 (+0.3)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

92% of Thai food businesses in Sheffield are dine-in restaurants (12), while 8% 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.

How Sheffield Compares

vs London: Sheffield has 3.2% of London's 411 Thai businesses, despite having 6.5% of London's population.

vs UK total: Sheffield accounts for 0.8% of all 1594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Sheffield, the data suggests the market is below-average supply — potential opportunity for new entrants. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Sheffield stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Sheffield

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Chai & Co Takeaway ★★★★★ Kopi & Chai Restaurant ★★★★★ Mr Chai Restaurant ★★★★★ Ocean Thai Street Food Restaurant ★★★★★ Paphada's Authentic Thai Cuisine Restaurant ★★★★★ Tarn Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★★★★ Thai Traveller Bistro Restaurant ★★★★★ Tokyo Thai Restaurant ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 14 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Sheffield. Average hygiene rating: ★4.6/5. 13 dine-in, 1 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Chai & CoTakeawayS4 8GA★★★★★
Kopi & ChaiRestaurantS8 9EH★★★★★
Mr ChaiRestaurantS2 4LE★★★★★
Ocean Thai Street FoodRestaurantS1 4HJ★★★★★
Paphada's Authentic Thai CuisineRestaurantS1 2GA★★★★★
Tarn Thai RestaurantRestaurantS11 8HY★★★★★
Thai Traveller BistroRestaurantS8 0EX★★★★★
Tokyo ThaiRestaurantS11 8TR★★★★★
Zaap Six LimitedRestaurantS11 8PR★★★★★
Cha Cha ChaiRestaurantS2 4LA★★★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Sheffield: Thaikhun.

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 Sheffield cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Sheffield?

There are 14 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Sheffield — 13 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Sheffield?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Sheffield include Chai & Co, Kopi & Chai, Mr Chai, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Sheffield?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 14 Thai businesses in Sheffield is 4.6/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Sheffield?

Major Thai chains present in Sheffield include Thaikhun. The remaining 13 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 13 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway in Sheffield, which means 93% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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