Best Durian Delivery Vendors To Satisfy Your Cravings This Durian Season

Feasting on durians usually comes with a steep price, both financially and physically.

So unless you’re okay with the stares that you’ll receive on public transport thanks to its unique smell…

You’re probably better off fetching your own durians in your car or paying just a little bit more for durian delivery.

In Other News… Durian Season Is Back!

As we head into June, there’s some good news for us durian lovers: durian season is back and cheaper too!

According to the experts, the durian season for 2023 is set to start in June and will peak in June and July!

Here at Seedly, we may be all about budgeting and saving for the future, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t treat ourselves to the creamy, luxurious treat that is the durian.

At a budget of course.

That’s why we came up with a price comparison of durian stalls and online durian delivery services all around Singapore.

You’re welcome!

Psst. Some of these vendors also accept CDC vouchers!

TL;DR: Best Durian Delivery Vendors To Satisfy Your Cravings This Durian Season

Using the most popular durian variety, Mao Shan Wang (MSW) or Mu Sang King, as a point of comparison. Here are some things to note when deciding which store to go to for the cheapest Mao Shan Wang:

• Some durian sellers sell their durian dehusked, so be sure to check because durian is usually sold by weight
• Check the durian prices regularly on the vendor’s Facebook and websites to avoid disappointment (prices usually fluctuate daily)
• If you are looking to get your durian delivered to you, it is important that you check out reviews online to make sure that you choose a trustworthy durian delivery service.
• Prices listed here are updated as of 29 May 2023

Durian Vendors That Provide Walk-Ins

Here are some durian vendors that no longer provide deliveries but allow walk-ins.

What’s The Average Market Price Of My Favourite Durian

Here’s a rough estimate of prices for some of the most popular types of durians. Singaporeans can expect cheaper durians this durian season as we witness a slight drop in prices across several types of durians.

Is There Such A Thing As Durian Delivery Services In Singapore?

Yes. In fact, with most of us still working from home, the majority of the durian sellers are now providing online durian delivery services so that you can still satisfy your durian craving.

Here’s a list of durian delivery sellers that does durian delivery in Singapore:

• 227 Katong Durian
• 99 Old Tree
• Bao Jiak Durian
• Combat Durian Balestier
• Durian 36
• Durian Culture
• Durian Kaki
• Durian Studio SG
• Famous Durian
• Fruit Monkeys at Rangoon 88
• Good Durian
• Hao Chi Durians
• King Fruits Durian
• Kungfu Durian
• Lele Durian Singapore
• Little Boss Fruit Paradise
• Parkway Durian
• Sin Durian
• Sindy Durian
• Spike Empire Durian
• The Durian Tree
• The Durian Villa
• TOP Durian Station

With the lifting of the restrictions, some of us might be interested in doing walk-ins instead.

Here are some durian sellers that currently do not provide durian deliveries but allow walk-ins:

• Ah Sam Durian
• Ah Seng Durian

Further Reading: Understanding Your Durian

Curious how durian sellers can tell the difference between durians? Want to impress your date the next time you jio them out for durian?

You’ll want to read this.

1) Mao Shan Wang

Mao Shan Wang comes with a combination of both bitter and sweet flesh. It is usually creamy in texture with a strong bittersweet taste. Till today, it remains one of the most popular choices for Singaporeans.

How to differentiate: Star-shaped mark at the bottom of its husk.

2) D24

Usually thick and creamy, and less overwhelming in terms of flavour. Recommended for first-time durian eater.

How to differentiate: Stem is usually shorter compared to other breeds. Look for a brown-coloured ring at the bottom of the stem.

3) Red Prawn

The flesh of Red Prawn is usually orange-red in colour. And it’s usually more on the sweet side.

How to differentiate: Husk is brown in colour, with short thorns.

4) Golden Phoenix

Golden Phoenix, unlike Red Prawn, lies on the other extreme of the taste buds. It is more known for its bitter taste.

How to differentiate: Sharp needle-like thorns. Fruit usually oval in shape.

5) XO

Like its name, XO durians give an aftertaste similar to that of drinking alcohol.

How to differentiate: Thorns usually pointed inwards at the base of the fruit.

6) Black Gold

Higher grade than the famous Mao Shan Wang, and comes with an intense buttery, bitter aftertaste.

How to differentiate: Dark greyish undertones on the flesh.

How To Choose A Durian

If you are looking at durian delivery, the quality of your durian will be at the mercy of the durian sellers. Hence, it is important that you choose a trustworthy durian delivery seller.

If you are looking to head down to the physical durian stall, we spoke to some durian uncles and aunties to learn the trade secret of picking the best durian:

• Smell: Smell along the indentations of the durian. Note the strong durian smell. If there isn’t any, the fruit is probably not ripe yet.
• Shake the fruit: If it feels as though the flesh of the fruit has lots of room to move, the fruit is probably not ripe yet.
• Look at the shape of the durian: Irregular shapes usually mean that the fruit is creamier.

Pro tip: Ensure that the vendor opens a new durian in front of you to prevent them from trying to sell you one that was rejected by the previous customer. I know because I learnt it the hard way…

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