If there’s one thing Singaporeans love more than running, it’s eating. And if there’s one thing we love more than eating… it’s queuing to eat. Ask any runner why they run and the honest answer is: “So I can eat.” We don’t just plan races. We plan race routes based on what we’re eating after.

With the Danang International Marathon (22 March 2026) coming up, here’s a curated food guide — recommended by locals, not just travel blogs of some places to eat:

⚠️ Pre-race warning: Danang street food is amazing. But before race day? Don’t gamble. You want to run the marathon — not run to the toilet.

🥞Carbo Loading: Bếp Của Ngoại

Skip the spaghetti. Go for comforting, home-style Vietnamese food at Bếp của Ngoại.

Photo from Bếp Của Ngoại FB page

Think of it as Vietnam’s version of zi char — simple, hearty dishes served with generous portions of rice.

Why this works before a race:

  • Familiar flavours
  • No surprise ingredients
  • Plenty of carbs
  • Minimal drama

Load up on rice. Your legs will thank you at kilometre 35.

Address: 86 Nguyễn Văn Thoại, Bắc Mỹ Phú, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam.

Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=86+Nguyễn+Văn+Thoại,+Đà+Nẵng

🍜 Post-Race Refuel: Mỳ Quảng Quê Xưa

Photo from Mỳ Quảng Quê Xưa FB page

After 42.195km, you’ve earned this. Head to Mỳ Quảng Quê Xưa. Mỳ Quảng is to Danang what pho is to Hanoi — iconic. Turmeric-infused noodles in a light bone broth, topped with shrimp, pork, egg, herbs, peanuts and rice crackers.

Bonus: turmeric is anti-inflammatory. Basically, this is recovery food disguised as comfort food.

Address: 165 Núi Thành, Hòa Cường Bắc, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam

Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=165+Núi+Thành,+Đà+Nẵng

🦞 Celebratory Dinner: Hải sản A Trí

Photo from Hải sản A Trí. FB page

You ran along the coastline. Now eat from it. Celebrate at Hải sản A Trí. Fresh seafood. Local crowd. No nonsense.

Expect:

  • Lobster
  • Clams
  • Grilled prawns
  • Seafood hotpot

Reservations recommended. Cash only — so don’t sprint to the ATM at the last minute.

Address: 145 Nguyễn Đăng Giai, Thọ Quang, Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam

Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=145+Nguyễn+Đăng+Giai,+Đà+Nẵng

🥞 Post-Race Street Snack: Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng

Photo from Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng FB page

Now that the race is over… live a little. Visit Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng

Order:

  • Bánh xèo – crispy turmeric rice pancake
  • Nem lụi – grilled lemongrass pork skewers

Wrap. Dip. Crunch. Repeat. This is your well-deserved sodium recovery plan.

Address: 280/23 Hoàng Diệu, Phước Ninh, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam

Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=280/23+Hoàng+Diệu,+Đà+Nẵng

☕ Cafe Recovery: Umm Banh Mi & Caffe

Photo from Umm Bánh Mì & Caffe FB page

For cafe hopping, coffee, carbs and leg-soothing vibes, try Umm Bánh Mì & Caffe. Good banh mi. Strong Vietnamese coffee. Air-con.

Perfect for:

  • Post-race debrief
  • Photo editing
  • Comparing Strava stats
  • Planning your next race (and meal)

Address: 179 Lê Quang Đạo, Bắc Mỹ Phú, Ngũ Hành Sơn, Đà Nẵng 550000, Vietnam

Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=179+Lê+Quang+Đạo,+Đà+Nẵng

 

We don’t run because we love suffering. We run because we love eating — without guilt.

Danang gives you coastline views, a fast course… and very good reasons to sign up again next year.

Run well. Eat better. 😄