Thai Restaurants in
Taunton — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 9 (6 dine-in, 3 takeaway)
Population: 70,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.6% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Highly competitive — differentiation needed

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Thai ElephantrestaurantBA16 0NH⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai WedmorerestaurantBS28 4EB⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Zen ThairestaurantBS27 3QA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Alex Thai KitchenrestaurantTA6 3PF⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
CHAI D'LISHrestaurantTA24 5UE⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Baan ThaitakeawayTA6⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai food with NoktakeawayBA3⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ali Baba Pizza Peri PeritakeawayTA1 3BA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai DragonrestaurantBA5 2RR⭐⭐⭐

9 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★★★ average hygiene rating · 0.6% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Very high competition Competition

  • vs London: Taunton has 2.2% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 0.8% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Taunton accounts for 0.6% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Very high competition
9
Total Thai Businesses
6
Dine-in Restaurants
3
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Taunton has **9 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **70,000**. That's **12.9 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — above the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market is **highly competitive — very high density, new entrants would need strong differentiation**.

Per-Capita Density
12.9/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (+7.8)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★★
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.6)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

67% of Thai food businesses in Taunton are dine-in restaurants (6), while 33% are takeaways (3).

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

How Taunton Compares

**vs London:** Taunton has 2.2% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 0.8% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Taunton accounts for 0.6% 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 Taunton, the data suggests this is a highly competitive market — careful planning and strong differentiation are critical. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Taunton stacks up against other cities.

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Alex Thai Kitchen Restaurant ★★★★★ Ali Baba Pizza Peri Peri Takeaway ★★★★★ Baan Thai Takeaway ★★★★★ CHAI D'LISH Restaurant ★★★★★ Thai Elephant Restaurant ★★★★★ Thai food with Nok Takeaway ★★★★★ Thai Wedmore Restaurant ★★★★★ Zen Thai Restaurant ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 9 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Taunton. Average hygiene rating: ★4.8/5. 6 dine-in, 3 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Alex Thai KitchenRestaurantTA6 3PF★★★★★
Ali Baba Pizza Peri PeriTakeawayTA1 3BA★★★★★
Baan ThaiTakeawayTA6★★★★★
CHAI D'LISHRestaurantTA24 5UE★★★★★
Thai ElephantRestaurantBA16 0NH★★★★★
Thai food with NokTakeawayBA3★★★★★
Thai WedmoreRestaurantBS28 4EB★★★★★
Zen ThaiRestaurantBS27 3QA★★★★★
Thai DragonRestaurantBA5 2RR★★★

Popular Dining Postcodes

Thai restaurants in Taunton cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Taunton?

There are 9 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Taunton — 6 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Taunton?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Taunton include Alex Thai Kitchen, Ali Baba Pizza Peri Peri, Baan Thai, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Taunton?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 9 Thai businesses in Taunton is 4.8/5 stars.

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

There are 6 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways in Taunton, which means 67% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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