Thai Restaurants in
York — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 24 (21 dine-in, 3 takeaway)
Population: 211,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.3/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 1.5% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Highly competitive — differentiation needed

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Bamboo ThairestaurantYO10 3JL⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kam ThairestaurantYO21 1YN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rosa’s ThairestaurantYO1 9QL⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai BasilrestaurantBD23 2AB⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phranakhon Thai TapasrestaurantYO1 7HU⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Racha Thai BistrorestaurantYO7 1HD⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Khao San Road Thai TapasrestaurantYO1 9TJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nava Sushi Japanese And Thai CuisinerestaurantYO11 1NW⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai Kitchen At The White HorserestaurantHG4 1EN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Mali Thai Food TakeawaytakeawayYO31 7EA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

10 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.6 average hygiene rating · 0.6% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-03

Market Position Very high competition Competition

  • vs London: York has 6.0% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 2.4% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: York accounts for 1.5% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Very high competition
10
Total Thai Businesses
8
Dine-in Restaurants
2
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

York has 10 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 211,000. That's 4.7 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — higher than the UK city average of 2.6/100k.

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

Per-Capita Density
4.7/100k
UK avg: 2.6/100k (+2.1)
Hygiene Rating
★4.6
UK avg: ★4.3 (+0.3)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

80% of Thai food businesses in York are dine-in restaurants (8), while 20% 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 York Compares

vs London: York has 2.4% of London's 411 Thai businesses, despite having 2.4% of London's population.

vs UK total: York accounts for 0.6% of all 1594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

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

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Bamboo Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Giggling Squid Restaurant ★★★★★ Giggling Squid Restaurant ★★★★★ Kam Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Khao San Road Thai Tapas Restaurant ★★★★★ Mali Thai Food Takeaway Takeaway ★★★★★ Nava Sushi Japanese And Thai Cuisine Restaurant ★★★★★ Phranakhon Thai Tapas Restaurant ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 24 FSA-registered Thai businesses in York. Average hygiene rating: ★4.3/5. 21 dine-in, 3 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Bamboo ThaiRestaurantYO10 3JL★★★★★
Giggling SquidRestaurantYO1 8AA★★★★★
Giggling SquidRestaurantHG1 1JZ★★★★★
Kam ThaiRestaurantYO21 1YN★★★★★
Khao San Road Thai TapasRestaurantYO1 9TJ★★★★★
Mali Thai Food TakeawayTakeawayYO31 7EA★★★★★
Nava Sushi Japanese And Thai CuisineRestaurantYO11 1NW★★★★★
Phranakhon Thai TapasRestaurantYO1 7HU★★★★★
Racha Thai BistroRestaurantYO7 1HD★★★★★
Rosa’s ThaiRestaurantYO1 9QL★★★★★

Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in York: Giggling Squid.

The remaining 23 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 York cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in York?

There are 24 FSA-registered Thai businesses in York — 21 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in York?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in York include Bamboo Thai, Giggling Squid, Giggling Squid, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in York?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 24 Thai businesses in York is 4.3/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in York?

Major Thai chains present in York include Giggling Squid. The remaining 23 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 21 dine-in restaurants and 3 takeaways in York, which means 88% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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