After a quick walk to the Whampoa market near Balestier, we decided to try eating some fresh durian. Why? Because the fruit represents such a local favorite and it’s been described to me as being “delicious”, “most wonderful” and even “heavenly”. It’s crowned as the “King of Fruits” in SE Asia. How could I resist? But, I did find it difficult to believe once I actually saw, and more importantly, smelled the fruit. Think of the smelly gym socks mixed with an additional non-descript, potent scent. Not so inviting.
But, on to the taste… imagine a mixture similar to garlic, onions and sugar syrup. And all the flavors are very strong. It’s almost bearable trying to eat the fruit with your nose plugged, but I still couldn’t get it down. Too much.
There’s a reason Singapore law bans durian on public transportation, taxis, shopping malls and even hotels.
At least I can say I tried it.
Durian
Durian Fruit Stand
Yuck!
