It is the time of celebration for durian fans as the king of fruits is back in season, as you may have already realized from the snaking long queues at your local fruit dealer. However, we have to be responsible now as we are in a time of crisis, with Covid-19, so it probably isn’t safe to contribute to crowds.
Don’t worry though, we have scoured the internet to bring you a list of five reliable durian delivery services that will satiate your demands and deliver the fruit right to your door.
Hock Chew Tee Durian
Skip the middlemen and get right to Hock Chew Tee Durian, Singapore’s largest distributor of quality durian. This guarantees you first dibs on the best durians at the best rates! They began as a little durian stand in Jalan Besar owned by three brothers over 30 years ago. This leading durian delivery provider in Singapore has grown into a full-fledged business with outlets in Tampines and Geylang over the years, bringing durians closer to its consumers.
Start with the 300g Mao Shan Wang ($26.90) Durian, so that you can savour the wonderful flavours Hock Chew Tee Durian can bring to you. The durians are individually vacuum-packed and kept fresh using the rapid freeze technique to ensure they are at their freshest when they get delivered to you.
Purchase Link: Here
Durian Kingdom Singapore
Image Credits: Durian Kingdom SingaporeDurian Kingdom Singapore is a small home-based business with a devoted fan base due to their high-quality durians. Send them a message on Facebook Messenger for prices on their available durians, and you’ll get a seasonal price list. From $15/KG and options from Red Prawn, D101, and Mao Shan Wang, the varieties are endless here.
However, the one people eye the most here is their Black Pearl variety, which has a bitter and creamy flesh that makes it irresistibly good. On top of their huge variety of durians, their Facebook page are filled with nothing, but good reviews and they promise to get your fruits to your door within two hours of ordering, perfect!
Purchase Link: Here
227 Katong Durian
Image Credits: 227 Katong Durian store front, Hungrygowhere227 Katong Durian, which began as a temporary stand in 2008, currently occupies a shophouse along East Coast Road selling the best durians on site and via delivery. Their D13 durians from Johor, as well as the Golden Phoenix from East Malacca, are what people flock here to get most of the time, if that’s something you are looking for then be sure to order early. Their fruits are also priced according to the season, while shipping prices start at $10, with a $30 minimum purchase and 2kg per durian variety.
Location: 227 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428924
Opening Hours: 10.00am-10.30pm (Mon – Sun)
Purchase Link: Here
Huat Yuan
We understand that durians may be an expensive indulgence, especially when availability is limited throughout the season. You will, however, be surprised to find out that durians don’t always have to be expensive here at Huat Yuan!
They sell a range of durian varieties, including Pahang Mao Shan Wang, Black Gold, and Sultan King. Prices for 400g of durian are maintained far below $40, and free delivery is offered when you spend $50 or more, Which is a target that is way easier to hit then the usual $80 or more.
Purchase Link: Here
Durian Papi
Durian Papi is a popular online only durian seller that is known for its Mao Shan Wang durian, which are grown on their private farm in Pahang, Malaysia. Similar to Hock Chew Tee, they vacuum-seal and freeze their durians right after dehusking, ensuring that the fruit remains fresh for a longer period of time.
Each 400G package is $45 and may be shared by two to three people. If you want to have an durian stockpile in your freezer, you’ll be happy to hear that every order of six boxes comes with a free additional box!
Purchase Link: Here
Nothing beats going to a durian vendor and squabbling over a newly opened durian to savour its delights when durian season arrives. However, for the time being, remaining at home and have these heavenly fruits delivered to you might be the safest way to get durian for now.
