Durian Fruit: A Smell So Rotten, but a Taste So Sweet

[yuiyoshida]

Durian has been described as the most foul-smelling fruit in the world. Its aroma has been compared to raw sewage, rotting flesh and smelly gym socks. Durian’s smell is so pungent that the spiky-skinned, custard-like fruit is even banned from public places in Singapore and Malaysia. But for its fans, there is nothing better in this world.

[stonecutter357]

1. I would love to try Durian, Don't think I would find one in Alabama..

[cpamomfromtexas]

2. I wanted to but the smell is revolting

I threw it in the trash in Singapore

[grantcart]

4. The universally quoted rule in Thailand is that if you can eat it 3 times you will love it.

I tried it twice and gave up

[yuiyoshida]

5. It must be my Asian genes...but I simply love durian pudding

[BigmanPigman]

3. They are all over the Asian food markets in San Diego. You can get it fresh or frozen.

But it is very expensive! ($20). At least that is what the locals have told me. I always like trying new things and wanted to sample durian ever since I saw Tony Bourdain dive into it on A Cook's Tour in 2003.