Thai Restaurants in
Swansea — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 15 (12 dine-in, 3 takeaway)
Population: 247,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 3.9/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 1.2% of 1,241 restaurants & takeaways
Market: Competitive

15 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★3.9 average hygiene rating · 1.2% of UK total

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Data updated: 2026-10-15

Market Position High competition

  • • vs London: Swansea has 3.7% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 2.8% of London's 8.97M population.
  • • vs UK Average: Swansea has 15 Thai businesses — the UK average is 5 per city.
  • • Competition Level: High competition
15
Total Thai Businesses
12
Dine-in Restaurants
3
Takeaways
★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Swansea has 15 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 247,000. That's 6.1 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — above the UK average of 2.1/100k.

The market is moderately competitive — healthy supply relative to population.

Per-Capita Density
6.1/100k
UK avg: 2.1/100k (+4.0)
Hygiene Rating
★3.9
UK avg: ★4.4 (-0.5)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

86% of Thai food businesses in Swansea are dine-in restaurants (12), while 14% 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.

How Swansea Compares

vs London: Swansea has 3.4% of London's 273 Thai businesses, despite having 2.8% of London's population.

vs UK total: Swansea's 15 Thai businesses are part of 1,241 across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

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

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Browse Restaurants in Swansea

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Mai Thai Gorseinon • SA4
Restaurant ★★★★★
Nok Nok Authentic Thai Food Mumbles • SA3
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai Bach Express SA2
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai Taste City Centre • SA1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai-Dee Cuisine Limited Mumbles • SA3
Takeaway ★★★★★
Toi Aroi Thai Hafod • SA1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai Bach Express Fairwood • SA2
Restaurant ★★★★
Thai Kitchen Gorseinon • SA4
Takeaway ★★★★
Thai Lotus Kings Road • SA1
Restaurant ★★★★
Thai Spice Kitchen City Centre • SA1
Takeaway ★★★★
Aor Thai Food Morriston • SA6
Restaurant ★★★
Pearl Thai Restaurant City Centre • SA1
Restaurant ★★★
Ramruay Chang Thai Cuisine City Centre • SA1
Restaurant ★★★
Salt Mango Tree Morriston • SA6
Restaurant ★★★
Tongpan's Thai Kitchen SA1
Restaurant ★

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Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Swansea: Mango Tree.

The remaining 14 businesses are independent.

View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.

Popular Dining Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Swansea?

There are 15 FSA-listed Thai businesses in Swansea — 12 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Swansea?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Swansea include Mai Thai, Nok Nok Authentic Thai Food, Thai Bach Express, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Swansea?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 15 Thai businesses in Swansea is 3.9/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Swansea?

Major Thai chains present in Swansea include Mango Tree. The remaining 14 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 12 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways in Swansea, which means 80% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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