It’s officially durian season again!
For the ever-popular Mao Shan Wang (Musang King), the market rate is now between $19 to $24 per kg even at well-known sellers like Ah Seng Durian, Combat Durian, and The Durian Story.
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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 Facebook message them to reserve your durians, otherwise, you’re probably going to be disappointed when you show up at the store.
• Dishonest sellers don’t only exist on Carousell – durian sellers can be bad too. They may try to pass other durian species off as Mao Shan Wang, or they may give you unripe or rotten fruit. If you’re worried about getting scammed, read online reviews or ask for the entire fruit to be opened at the shop. At least then if it’s unripe or rotten, you will know right away.
Note: Prices in this article are accurate at time of writing.
Durian Delivery is an online-only store. Its durians come de-husked and ready to eat, so you don’t have to fiddle with the thorny fruit exterior. It also promises that its durians reach your doorstep within six to 12 hours after they’re plucked so you get the freshest fruit.
They are sold 800g packs, and according to the website, 800g of durian flesh (including seeds) comes from about 3.2kg of husked durians.
If you hit $100 you get free shipping, but that excludes late-night orders after 10pm.
The Durian Story prides itself on selling quality durians imported from “world-recognised harvesting spots” at competitive prices.
The Durian Story is at 151 Serangoon North Ave 2, #01-11, Singapore 550151.
Located at Clementi, the prices at Hao Chi Durian are generally quite reasonable, and they have seasonal promotions from time to time.
At the time of writing, you can snag Mao Shan Wang fruits at $19 per kg and Pahang Highlands Mao Shan Wang durians are priced at $23 per kg.
Hao Chi Durian is at 109 Clementi Street 11, #01-02, Singapore 120109.
227 Katong Durians used to be a makeshift stall, but thanks to their quality durians and regular customers, they have “upgraded” to a shophouse at East Coast Road. 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 for deals of the week.
227 Katong Durian is at 227 East Coast Road, Singapore 428924.
Ah Seng Durian is undoubtedly the most popular durian store in Singapore, with two outlets. And surprisingly, they’re actually quite affordable too. Mao Shan Wang durian prices are currently sold at $45 per box of 550g.
Its durians are highly in-demand, so if you want, make sure to go early. The durians arrive at 2pm and 6pm daily.
Can’t get enough of the fruit? It’s even introduced a Durian Lab cafe next to its Alexandra outlet, where you can dig into durian cakes and desserts like waffles and ice cream.
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.
Bentong Durian is a super popular durian store at Holland Village. Its durians sell out quite early, so they recommend reserving your fruits before going over. You can also opt for delivery, pick-up or even drive-through.
If you want to walk in, take note of the shipment timings. Durians arrive at about 4pm and 5.30pm daily.
Bentong Durian is at 241 Holland Avenue, #01-02 Holland Village, Singapore 278976.
After Ah Seng Durian, Combat Durian is probably one of the next best-known durian sellers in Singapore. Its durians seem a little more expensive and they sell out very quickly, but you can Whatsapp them to reserve your order, or arrange for delivery via Zig.
Combat Durian is at 249 Balestier Road, Singapore 329727
Durian Kaki is located at Yishun. It’s pretty popular, and even offers durian catering services for in-house parties, as well as private and corporate events.
Swing by its Facebook page for daily updates on prices, or to place your order via Facebook or WhatsApp messaging.
Durian Kaki is at Junction Nine #01-83, 18 Yishun Ave 9, Singapore 768897.
From its Facebook reviews, it seems like Durian 36 has quite the passionate following (5/5 stars, 131 reviews). Past customers gush about the fruits being the “best durians (they’ve) ever tasted” and that you can “trust them with checking” the durians.
Its prices aren’t the cheapest around ($22 per kg at the time of writing) but it’s now offering $12 off with a minimum spend of $150 if you order via the Zig app.
Durian 36 is at 608, Geylang Road Lorong 36, Singapore 389547.
A version of this post first appeared on Moneysmart. Additional reporting: Michelle Lee