Fresh durian is a dream to many of us. The durians sold in our cold, northern countries have such a long journey they might as well be coming from Mars, and they taste like it too. Yet in America, we have fresh durian not too-too far away — it grows in Hawaii. So this year, I asked […]
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Durian Jun (Delicious Fermented Drink) in Pahoa, Hawaii
The fumes emanating from my pint glass filled the whole room with a strong, sweet, yeasty aroma that was unmistakably durian. There was no way such an aroma would be tolerated in public places in Thailand. The aroma was like if the entirety of Singapore’s Geylang Street was trapped in a shoebox and left in the […]
Mail Order Durian and Fruit Tasting Tour on Maui, Hawaii
How excited would you be if I told you that A) Durian grows in the United States and B)You can soon have fresh, American durian mailed to you? Did Mail Order Durian just make your day? You’re very welcome. This post is about that farm and the day I went on one of their Fruit Tasting Tours […]
I’i Nui Durian On Maui, Hawaii
It’s hard to say whether the durian tree standing along the Old King’s Trail is the oldest durian on Maui. It could be, but people tend to stay hush-hush about their durian trees. Many people came here seeking seclusion, and the last thing they want is durian hunters traipsing across their property. The trees, if you […]
Fresh Durian at Hawaii Supermarket in San Gabriel | Los Angeles, USA
In 2013 I was invited to a party. I needed something to bring some food contribution, and with little other choice (what else would I bring to a party? Casserole?) I decided to explore further afield in Los Angeles for better sources of durian. This episode is brought to you now because Hawaii Supermarket now […]
Buy Durian Online: 4-Variety THAILAND Tasting Sampler
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*Limited Stock*
Please email [email protected] if you need to delay shipment or change your mailing address.
Included in the price:
- 2.7 lbs (1,250 grams) of tree-dropped frozen durian flesh (equivalent to 9lbs of whole Thai durian fruits in shell)
- Tasting notes and explanation for each variety
- Video Tasting Tours of each farm to let you virtually meet the farmer and see where your durians come from
- Reusable ice packs to keep the durian *cold* 🥶
- Recyclable insulation for mailing them to you
- Support for small farmers in Chanthaburi, Thailand
Cut vs Tree-Fallen Durian: Rare Thai Varieties at Suan Nam Sook
About Suan Nam Suk Suan Nam Sook garden is nearly as old as “Art” Manop Amornachara. His father was a Chinese immigrant who arrived in Chanthaburi around 1945. He purchased some land and began planting watermelons. Planting watermelons is hard work, and doesn’t make very much money. Around 1970, before Art was born, he decided […]
The 10 Best Durian of 2017 – My Year in Review
When I tell you where I ate my 10 best durians of the year, I’m telling you a story about me. “Best durian” are deeply personal. They’re where I was and what I was doing and what was important to me when I ate them. This post, The 10 Best Durian of 2017 is essentially […]
Honolulu Durian Hunt in Chinatown
A Best Day Ever is not something I’ve ever been able to plan, although I’ve tried very hard. It’s like Best Durians Ever — they appear unpredictably, at surprising timings, in situations entirely dependent on context, who’s there and — yes — how good the durian tastes. When I planned a Honolulu durian hunt by […]
