Thai Restaurants in
Torquay — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 9 (5 dine-in, 4 takeaway)
Population: 66,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.6% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Highly competitive — differentiation needed

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
At ThairestaurantTQ5 8EJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jun Jaow ThairestaurantTQ1 1DT⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sawasdee Thai RestaurantrestaurantTQ2 5NF⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Local ThairestaurantTQ4 6AJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Torquay Thai RestaurantrestaurantTQ1 3HP⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Torbay Thai TakeawaytakeawayTQ3 2RB⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I Am Thai TakeawaytakeawayTQ1 3NT⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai Food Co.takeawayTQ1⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Indian ThaitakeawayTQ5 8DT⭐⭐⭐⭐

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: Torquay has 2.2% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 0.7% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Torquay accounts for 0.6% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Very high competition
9
Total Thai Businesses
5
Dine-in Restaurants
4
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Torquay has **9 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **66,000**. That's **13.6 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
13.6/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (+8.5)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★★
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.7)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

56% of Thai food businesses in Torquay are dine-in restaurants (5), while 44% are takeaways (4).

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

How Torquay Compares

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

**vs UK total:** Torquay 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 Torquay, 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 Torquay stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Torquay

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At Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ I Am Thai Takeaway Takeaway ★★★★★ Jun Jaow Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Sawasdee Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★★★★ Thai Food Co. Takeaway ★★★★★ The Local Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Torbay Thai Takeaway Takeaway ★★★★★ Torquay Thai Restaurant Restaurant ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 9 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Torquay. Average hygiene rating: ★4.9/5. 5 dine-in, 4 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
At ThaiRestaurantTQ5 8EJ★★★★★
I Am Thai TakeawayTakeawayTQ1 3NT★★★★★
Jun Jaow ThaiRestaurantTQ1 1DT★★★★★
Sawasdee Thai RestaurantRestaurantTQ2 5NF★★★★★
Thai Food Co.TakeawayTQ1★★★★★
The Local ThaiRestaurantTQ4 6AJ★★★★★
Torbay Thai TakeawayTakeawayTQ3 2RB★★★★★
Torquay Thai RestaurantRestaurantTQ1 3HP★★★★★
Indian ThaiTakeawayTQ5 8DT★★★★

Popular Dining Postcodes

Thai restaurants in Torquay cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Torquay?

There are 9 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Torquay — 5 dine-in restaurants and 4 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Torquay?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Torquay include At Thai, I Am Thai Takeaway, Jun Jaow Thai, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Torquay?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 9 Thai businesses in Torquay is 4.9/5 stars.

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

There are 5 dine-in restaurants and 4 takeaways in Torquay, which means 56% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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