It’s either a love or hate story with durians. For many Malaysians, durians are the only fruits they focus on when in season. If at all possible, we want to stuff our faces so full of the King of Fruits that we topple over! For durian lovers out there, we bring to you 9 awesome durian buffets that you can go to in the Klang Valley! Don’t forget the granny’s tale to drink some saltwater out of the durian shell to soothe the indigestion from durian overload!
- Donald’s Durian
At this stall, their durians are of the best quality and they stand by it. If you were to complain about their durian, they just replace you with a new one, no questions asked! It’s because they are so sure that it was an odd one out of their best so they don’t mind replacing it for you. Complimentary mineral water is provided as well as gloves to hold your durian if you don’t want the smell lingering on your fingers. They have 10 varieties of durian to choose from so head to Donald’s Durian for a feast!
Address: 48, Jln 19/3, Seksyen 19, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-225 8704
- Sinnaco Durian Specialist
Don’t play play, ah! This is a durian specialist we are talking about! They have been around since the 1960s, plucking durians straight from the tree when in season and delivering it straight to customers table for the best quality possible. Only same-day-picked durians are sold to maintain impeccable standards. Want to have a mass durian rave? Contact them to host birthday durian parties or corporate durian gatherings. Quiet dine-in? They have an air-conditioned shop to sit and dine on durians! Take a snooze after pigging out on durians!
Address: 28, Jln 19/3, Seksyen 19, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +603-7960 2600
- Durian Man
Starting from RM40 onwards per person, be prepared to eat durians like mad! Their Musang King, Black Thorn and Red Prawn durians are the most famous here. Although higher on the price scale, you won’t regret paying every single sen as the taste of these superior durians are the bomb! Another admirable point is the service which is friendly and attentive. You can even dine in their shop comfortably. Wonderful durians + good service, nothing more to ask for!
Address: Lot 7680, Jalan SS2/24, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-234 5619
- Durian Family
Durians everywhere! You will be overwhelmed by the varieties and amounts of durians surrounding you that you will be dazed! However, their most famous is their Musang King which is of top quality. Rich, creamy flesh with a hint of bitterness, the Musang King here will hit all the right notes. This is a no frills durian stall so expect to eat at tables under erected tents by the roadside. But who cares about the honks and hoots of passing cars when your eyes are completely on the durian?
Address: 46, Jalan SS 2/67, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-838 8636
- SK 6363 Durian Stall
Call ahead to avoid disappointment as queues at this stall in Kepong can be pretty unpredictable. Their D24 or Durian Sultan is their star fruit. You get a bang for your buck with reasonable pricing for great durians. Durian buffet lasts as long as the season lasts so be sure to come here before it’s too late! This is a reliable durian stall which many previous customers vouch for, give them a try and you may just vouch for them too!
Address: Lot 813-814, Jln Mergastua, Tmn Kepong, Kepong Baru, 52100 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6016-372 1551
- Say Heng Durian Stall
With over 20 years of experience selling durians and 10 durian varieties, Say Heng Durian stall isn’t a baby in the durian business. They even offer pre-packaged durian flesh and frozen durian for your eating pleasure at home! Can’t go to their stall and purchase it? No problem! Delivery is available right to your doorstep (charges apply). The stall keepers certainly know their durians, don’t hesitate to ask them for the best fruit available and your taste preferences. They will certainly make you leave satiated!
Address: No. Petak 11&12, Jalan USJ 14/1k, USJ 14, 47630 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-999 2333
- Durianity
If you are durian-crazy, Durianity is going to make you even crazier! Here not only do you get to eat durians, you get to savor food and drinks, all based on durians! Their must-try dishes are their MSK (Musang King) Nasi Lemak and BBQ MSK Durian with Fried Rice. For the nasi lemak, a durian fritter tops the rice served with a mild chicken curry and sambal. A lightly torched piece of Musang King sits proudly on top of fried rice for the second dish. Wrap up your durian and food with durian desserts and buy durian souvenirs for your friends and family. We’re in durian heaven!
Address: G21, IOI Boulevard, Jalan Kenari 6, 47170 Puchong, Selangor.
Contact: +6012-985 1132
- Durian King
Dubbed as the best place for durians in town, Durian King at TTDI has reasonably priced excellent durians to satisfy that durian craving! A famous point to note here is their Cendol Durian which comes with a large piece of durian on top to enrichen the already sweet dessert. Their AA quality XO and Musang King durians will have you all heady from consuming durian after durian! Thank god for the open-air space, you will need all that fresh air from durian drunkenness!
Address: Pasar Besar Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, 179, Jalan Wan Kadir, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: +6016-274 6474
- Soon Huat Durian
Some customers have been visiting Soon Huat Durian for more than 10 years. This is a testimony to their wonderful durians. Excellent service enables you to ask the type of taste and texture of durian flesh that you are after. Soon Huat’s 101 and Tekka are durians much sought after. Due to high demand, these two varietals are always sold out. Mineral water is complimentary to wash down the heaty durian and if you want extra cooling, a young coconut stall is just next door. Grab your durian buddies and make a beeline for Soon Huat Durian!
Address: Jalan Cempaka 3, Taman Cempaka, 68000 Ampang, Selangor.
Contact: +6016-272 9843
Written By Kartini Kannan
