It’s durian season and supplies are running high and fast as there is plenty of demand for the king of fruits! Calling out to all durian lovers, it is your time to buy all the durians to your heart’s content before the season end. Listed below are some places we recommend to get your durians from.
227 Katong Durian
From humble beginnings as a hawker in a makeshift stall, “Ah Loon” made a name for himself and became a full-time durian seller in 2008 where they moved into their current location at 227 East Coast Road.
Known for their D13s that originate from Johor, expect a variety of tastes that range from bitter to sweet while bearing a soft custard-like texture that makes one worth drooling for.
227 Katong Durian allows you to have your favourite durians not only at the shop, but online as well. Island-wide delivery (excluding Sentosa, Tuas and Jurong Island) is available with three time slots (1pm, 4pm, 7pm) to choose from.
Additionally, there is free delivery for orders above $150!
Some Durians on the Menu:
- Black Thorn Durian – The flesh is thick and creamy. The taste is sweet and custardy and a lighter texture compared to Mao San Wang.
- Golden Phoenix Durian – It has flesh that is soft and has a sweet gentle fragrance that lingers nicely. The taste is mainly sweet with a slight underlying bitterness.
For more information, do visit https://227katongdurian.com/.
Ah Di Dempsey Durian
Ah Di Durian is a makeshift durian stall located in the secluded carpark at Dempsey Hill. The store is owned and managed by a durian veteran named Ah Di and his wife.
Ah Di Durian is one of the durian stalls that sell the most varieties of durian. Their selection ranges from King of Kings to Green Bamboo King.
Some Durians on the Menu:
- Pahang Signature Black Gold – Savory bitterness coupled with a tinge of alcoholic flavors that melts in your mouth.
- Pahang Old Tree Musang King – The durian has an extremely creamy and rich flavour.
For more information, do visit their Facebook Page.
Durian 36
DURIAN 36 has been actively trading for almost two decades in Singapore.
Over the years they were engaged to conduct high-quality events of various types and scales. From large durian buffets to mini private durian parties, you name it they have done it!.
Some Durians on the Menu:
- Tekka – Soft, custardy and smooth with a creamy and bitter/sweet aftertaste.
- Gang Hai – Has a pale yellow and milky flesh. It is fibrous and creamy with slight bitter taste
For more information, do visit https://www.durian36.com/.
