Comments on: Durian – Stinky Fruit or a Must-have Delicacy?

By: Zulzakaria

Zulzakaria — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:15:45 +0000

In reply to Mike.

Either you love it or you hate it…
Musang King is the most popular… and you should try the most expensive, Black Thorn. Even most Malaysians can’t afford it.

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 15:29:25 +0000

In reply to Rhonda Albom. Rhonda, Lucky you that you didn't notice it. I'm glad everyone loved it. I think you should! I loved the Batu Caves!

By: Rhonda Albom

Rhonda Albom — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 04:56:44 +0000

I ate durian from a roadside vendor in Malaysia near Batu Caves. The whole family loved it. I didn’t know the smell lingered with you. Then again, all four of us ate it so who was going to notice the smell?

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:39:37 +0000

In reply to Frank. Frank, Good Luck. Out of the three of us, I found the fruit okay but the others, not so much. Enjoy Asia! We are moving to Japan in August!

By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 08:40:48 +0000

Love this post. We’re in Thailand now and will be heading to Malaysia in April. Just last week Lissette told me she wanted to try durian. I won’t share this post with her, I want her to have the no-preconceived-notions taste test :)
I’ve never tried it either, now I’m a bit nervous about just how bad it is. I love custard though…

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 14:28:22 +0000

In reply to Ryan Biddulph. Ryan, That's hilarious. I will definitely try durian ice cream the next time I have an opportunity.

By: Ryan Biddulph

Ryan Biddulph — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 13:36:39 +0000

Corinne you are brave. It smells horrific. Hotels we stay in ban it sometimes, with images all over telling people not to bring it in. Never tried it but I’ve heard it is….distinctive. I do however love the sweet taste of durian in ice cream and cookies; a full 180 I know but so clean and organic.

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:01:22 +0000

In reply to hairtothereblog2. Honestly, it wasn't that bad for me, but the others were less impressed. I think it's a good idea to try anything once.

By: hairtothereblog2

hairtothereblog2 — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 14:17:45 +0000

Your description made me laugh! I remember an Anthony Bourdain episode where he described the smell as “dirty diaper”. I don’t think my stomach is strong enough for this adventure!

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:26:39 +0000

In reply to christine. Christine, Plenty of people cannot get over the smell. You are not alone. However, there are millions who just love the stuff. Go figure.