6 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.5% of UK total
Kingston upon Thames has 6 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 180,000. That's 3.3 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — above the UK average of 2.1/100k. The market is moderately competitive — healthy balance of supply and demand.
All Thai food businesses in Kingston upon Thames are dine-in restaurants (7). There are no takeaway-only establishments.
This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.
vs London: Kingston upon Thames has 1.7% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 2.0% of London's population.
vs UK total: Kingston-Upon-Thames's 6 Thai businesses are part of 1,241 across the UK.
If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Kingston upon Thames, the data suggests this is a balanced market — differentiation will be key. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Kingston upon Thames stacks up against other cities.
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Major Thai chains in Kingston-Upon-Thames: Busaba, Giggling Squid.
The remaining 4 businesses are independent.
View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.
Thai restaurants in Kingston-Upon-Thames cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 6 FSA-listed Thai businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames — 6 dine-in restaurants and 0 takeaways.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Kingston-Upon-Thames include Busaba Eathai, Giggling Squid, Nay Thai, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 6 Thai businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames is 4.8/5 stars.
Major Thai chains present in Kingston-Upon-Thames include Busaba, Giggling Squid. The remaining 4 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.
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