Durian season is upon us once again. And many of us are looking to dive right into those gorgeous golden globs of creamy flesh. If you’re looking to get your fix of Musang King (Mao Shan Wang), D24, Red Prawn and other durian varieties, here’s where to check out, from famous durian stalls in Singapore like Ah Seng Durian and Combat Durian to newer players in the market.
Tips for buying durians in Singapore
• The best way to get your hands on the thorny fruit is to order in advance. Call, WhatsApp, or Direct Message your seller of choice to reserve your durians. Otherwise, you’ll likely be disappointed when you show up at the store.
• Be wary of dishonest sellers, be it on Carousell or at durian stores. It’s not unheard of for sellers to pass other durian species off as Mao Shan Wang, push rejected fruits, or even give you unripe or rotten ones. To get the most bang for your buck, read online reviews or ask for the entire fruit to be opened at the shop. At least you’ll get to see a new fruit opened and you can also see if it’s unripe or rotten.
Note: Prices in this article and shipment timings are accurate at the time of writing.
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Durian Stalls In Singapore To Visit
A seasoned stalwart in the durian scene, and undoubtedly one of the most popular durian stores in Singapore, Ah Seng Durian has two outlets in Ghim Moh and Bukit Merah. It’s got reasonable prices, too. Mao Shan Wang durian prices are currently at $40 per box (600g).
Its durians are high in demand, so visit early. The durians arrive at 2pm (from Johor) and 6pm (from Pahang) daily. Can’t get enough of the fruit? Hop into its sister Durian Lab cafe next to its Alexandra outlet for decadent durian cakes and desserts.
Ah Seng Durian is at Blk 20 Ghim Moh Market #01-119 to #01-122, Singapore 270020 and Blk 119 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-24, Singapore, 151119. Visit its website for more information.
Like Ah Seng Durian, Combat Durian is also one of the most raved-about durian sellers in Singapore, and known for offering rich creamy Mao Shan Wang durians. Its fruits are a little pricier and they sell out rather quickly, but you can Whatsapp them to reserve your order (you can even indicate your durian preferences) or check on availability.
Durians arrive around 1pm to 2pm daily.
Combat Durian is at 206 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218452. WhatsApp 6592789928 for reservations, or visit its Facebook page for updates.
Conceived in 2017, The Durian Story prides itself on selling quality durians imported from “world-recognised harvesting spots” at competitive prices. Dive into varieties like Old Tree Mao Shan Wang, D101, D13, Golden Phoenix and Signature Black Gold.
And if you’d like to bond with your colleagues over the prickly fruit, it does corporate and private events, too.
The Durian Story is at 151 Serangoon North Ave 2, #01-11, Singapore 550151. Visit its website to order or for more information.
Located in Ang Mo Kio, Fruit Monkeys has both indoor and outdoor seating for feasting in comfort. You can also order from its online store. with a variety of durians, from Old Tree Blackgold to Mao Shan Wang Musang King from Pahang, D13, Red Prawn and Golden Phoenix.
Fruit Monkeys is at #01-03 FloraVista, 7 Ang Mo Kio Street 66, Singapore 567708. Visit its website to order or for more information.
Recently relocated to West Coast (it used to be in Clementi), the prices at Hao Chi Durian are generally quite reasonable, and it also offers seasonal promotions from time to time. At the time of writing, you can snag Mao Shan Wang and Golden Phoenix fruits at $17 per kg and Black Pearl durians are priced at $13 per kg.
Hao Chi Durian is at 11 Jalan Mas Puteh, Singapore 128617. Call or WhatsApp 9699-6106 to order or for more information. Visit its Facebook page for updates.
Durian BB doles out high-quality durians directly from its own farm in Pahang, and has a variety of the fruit to choose from, be it the coveted Mao Shan Wang or the bittersweet Tan Sri XO. And if you can’t decide, there’s also a sampling platter that comes with D197 Mao Shan Wang, D24 Tan Sri XO and two other selected cultivars depending on availability on the day.
Durian BB is at 462 Crawford Lane #01-65, Singapore 190462. Opens Tues to Sun (2pm to 10pm). Visit its website to order or for more information.
If you’re looking for a sweet treat after a meal at one of Dempsey’s restaurants or cafes, make a beeline for Ah Di Dempsey Durian. Located right smack within Carpark F near Block 7, the store has a number of tables for groups of different sizes to enjoy the thorny fruit.
It has gotten good reviews for the consistent quality of its durians and reasonable pricing. Call to make a reservation, as they get crowded come peak season.
Ah Di Dempsey Durian is at Blk 7 Dempsey Road (carpark), Singapore 249671. Call or SMS 9018-2853/9756-2385 for reservations. Visit its Instagram page for updates.
227 Katong Durians used to be a makeshift stall, but thanks to its quality durians and regular customers, it later made the transition to a shophouse at East Coast Road. Known for its D13 durians, it also has Mao Shan Wang, Hulu, Red Prawn, and Kasap Merah durian (also known as ice cream durian). It gets its durians fresh from Muar, Pahang and Johor, and on top of durians, also sells other fresh fruits and juices.
You’ll also want to check out its website or Facebook page for deals of the week.
227 Katong Durian is at 227 East Coast Road, Singapore 428924. Visit its website to order or for more information.
Bentong Durian is a super popular durian store at Holland Village. Its durians sell out quite early, so it’s recommended that you reserve your fruits if you’re planning to dine in. You can also opt for delivery, pick-up or even drive-through.
For walk-ins, take note of the shipment timing. Durians arrive at about 3pm daily.
Bentong Durian is at 241 Holland Avenue, #01-02 Holland Village, Singapore 278976. Call, SMS or WhatsApp 8816-9617 to make your reservation. Visit its Instagram page for order format and updates.
Lest you think otherwise Durian 36 isn’t a name of a durian, but comes from the store’s flagship at Geylang Road. While its name might not sound familiar to many, it’s been around for close to two decades, and was previously known as Fruits Top 1 Department Store.
Stuff yourself silly with the likes of Black Gold Mao Shan Wang, Gang Hai, Golden Phoenix, and its signature Hock Beng D13 durians. If you’re planning for a durian party with your loved ones or co-workers, it also sells party sets for 10, 30 and 50 persons.
Durian 36 is at 608, Geylang Road Lorong 36, Singapore 389547.
Westies looking to get their durian fix, head to The Durian Tree in Bukit Batok. Here, you can dive into a wide variety of durians from King of Kings to D13, D17 (with a coffee-like aftertaste), Green Skin and Black Pearl.
Currently, durian stocks from Johor arrive at around 2pm to 3pm.
The Durian Tree is at 277 Bukit Batok East Ave 3, #01-371, Singapore 650277. WhatsApp 8777-1388 for delivery or WhatsApp 9812-4148 for walk-in.
This article was originally published on June 30, 2021 and updated on May 26, 2023.