I have heard horror stories about durian fruit but I have never mustered the courage to buy and eat it. I have heard horror stories about the small and it seems to be able a 50/50 split of those who love and those who hate the...

would you describe the flavor of durian? Do you prefer to eat it cold or at room temperature?

Does anyone know where I can procure some Durian in the Boston-Cambridge area? I just read a litle about this Thai fruit (spiky with a supposedly obnoxious smell but a sweet custardy interior) They call it the “king of...

I’m hoping to buy a Durian but only know a little bit about them. Anyone know what months the season runs and where I might get one closer to Venice than Chinatown? Thanks in advance....

Last week I stopped by Eldo Cake House in Chinatown for something sweet after dinner. Upon entering the shop, I smelled the strong fragrance of durian. I asked the woman there about the smell, and she said the pastry chef is...

Durian must be eaten fresh, esp. if you are eating durian as a stand-alone treat sans other fixins. It is also an acquired taste, generally acquired as a child. Durian is sort of like gourmet cheese (or just mundane Velveeta, for...

with durian ice cream in stock. What an interesting flavor. I have yet to eat straight durian, but have had it included several times as a component of other desserts. Still, this was the first time the prime focus of something I...

Lambretta: If you like durian, then these are for you; very well made. I happen to have confirmed that I dont like durian by eating these. Sorry you couldnt make it & join us when we went. We should set up another one this...

On a recent trip to Malaysia I came home with a tube of Lempuk which is described as "a soft cake made mainly of durian and sugar." The texture is that of super-thick jam. I was thinking of using it to make a dessert but have...

am desperate to eat the fruit “custard apple” aka “cherimoya” or in cantonese “fan gwei li chee”. where can I get them in Vancouver? — i will only be visting for 3 days arriving Aug 8. i...

I have seen a few posts on this board asking about purchasing FRESH durian — although I can’t imagine how your car will smell afterward! Well, now the Hawaiin Market on Valley Blvd. has plenty of fresh durian and fresh...

I find it odd that every time I eat durians, I feel extremely sleepy and must take a nap! Does anyone else have this problem? And why am I affected this way?

Do you want to give it a try (eating it, I mean)? If so, you’ll have to defrost it. Yes, it’ll smell more strongly when defrosted. But rest easy, these are probably Thai durians, which are less pungent than the...

that it is a pretty big fruit [think watermelon] so buying one means you are buying a lot. Plan on eatting a lot of durian or maybe invite friends to try it with you. yes, its really that pungent but I think I’ve smelled a...

am desperate to eat the fruit “custard apple” aka “cherimoya” or in cantonese “fan gwei li chee”. where can I get them in Seattle? — i will only be flying in for 5 day next week. Also,...