Price Compilation: Cheapest Durian Delivery Vendors In Singapore To Satisfy Your Mao Shan Wang Cravings

Feasting on durian comes with a relatively steep price, both monetarily and physically.

Due to the unique smell of durian, transporting it home through public transport can be quite a journey that will invite a few stares.

If there is no durian seller near your place and you are still keen on getting that durian on your own, a styrofoam box and plastic food wrap will be your trick to minimising the smell. If not, it might be worth paying a little bit more for durian delivery.

In Other News… Durian Season 2021 Is Back!

Here’s a bit of good news for all durian lovers: the durian season has returned!

According to the experts, the durian season for 2021 is set to start in June and will stretch all the way to the end of August.

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 durian. At a budget of course.

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

You’re welcome.

TL;DR: Where Can I Find The Cheapest Durian In Singapore? Do They Provide Online Durian Delivery?

Following the feedback and insights from Seedly Community, Duriandelivery.com.sg has been removed from the list.

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 16 June 2021

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
• 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 the hard way…