How’s this for all you durian lovers out there — a major pig-out sesh starring the king of fruits, your family in PJs, and your best unglam self. If you think that sounds way more enjoyable than putting on proper pants and making the trek to Geylang or Balestier to get your hands on the thorny fruit, rejoice in the fact that durian vendors are going digital these days.
After just a few clicks, you can eagerly await the durian delivery to your doorstep, thanks to quite a few durian stores setting up their own websites and listing their products on e-marketplace platforms. A quick check on Qoo10 shows durians sold by the likes of 888 Durians & Fruits Store, Durian Plantation, and Melvin’s Durians.
You don’t even have to learn how to slice open the thorny things yourself. Basically, you choose your durians by weight, and they’ll arrive de-husked and packed into boxes. Alas, you won’t get the chance to bargain (if you thrive on that sort of thing), but the online prices seem to be pretty similar to those found at the physical stores.
For those who can’t bring themselves to trust sellers on Qoo10, get your durian dose straight from sites like Wonderful Durian, Durian Culture, Jojo Durian, and 227 Katong Durian. What a way to beat those durian scammers who are apparently going around door to door.
