Comments on: Durian: The King of Fruit in Penang

By: Nancie

Nancie — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:57:44 +0000

In reply to Corinne. Hi Corrine! It is an experience! I also tried homemade durian ice cream. That was so good, and without the smell!

By: Nancie

Nancie — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:49:04 +0000

In reply to Molly S. Hi Molly! Carrying a clothes pin for your nose could help...haha. Yes, the mangosteens are lovely.

By: Nancie

Nancie — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 09:44:04 +0000

In reply to Muza-chan. It is surprisingly good!

By: Michele {Malaysian Meanders}

Michele {Malaysian Meanders} — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:05:32 +0000

Good for you for trying durian. I finally convinced myself to do it after 3 years of living in Penang. It wasn’t as bad tasting as I had built it up to be. I didn’t gag or feel the urge to spit it out, but the small bite was enough for me. I did notice that it was one of the milder smelling durians that I’ve encountered, so I am wondering if that is why the taste wasn’t awful. Mangosteen, on the other hand, is wonderful! To me, it is as sweet as candy. Make sure you try some fresh nutmeg or nutmeg juice while you are there.

By: NatureFootstep Travel

NatureFootstep Travel — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 08:08:39 +0000

interesting fruit. Looks a bit like a yellow kidney. 🙂

Thanks for hosting.

By: Kathy Marris

Kathy Marris — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 20:20:16 +0000

I haven’t actually tasted either of these fruits but they do grow these fruits near where I live on the Gold Coast at a place called Avocado Land at Kingscliffe. You can do a tour of this tourist attraction and you get to taste some of the unusual fruits at the end of the tour. I remember a fruit that tasted like chocolate called Black Sapote.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 14:48:22 +0000

You are brave! I’ve only had durian as a candy combined with coconut (quite tasty actually). I’m sensitive to certain odors so I’ve always hesitated to try a durian. I haven’t tried mangosteen either but only as a drink. It does look more appealing and I may try it the next time I go to the Asian store.

By: Jess

Jess — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 13:17:52 +0000

We heard A LOT about durian when in South East Asia for our honeymoon, and were always amused by the hotels who had signs not allowing you to bring the fruit onto the property! These swayed me not to try it, but given another chance I think I’d go for it!

By: Life Images by Jill

Life Images by Jill — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 23:47:20 +0000

I have seen Durian many times in Asia, but like Jo, I have never tried it. Perhaps when we go to Penang this year I will have to give it a go. I’ve not tried Mangostene either – 2 new things to add to my list to try.

By: Cathy Sweeney

Cathy Sweeney — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 21:50:48 +0000

I havent’ tried either of them, but the mangosteen definitely looks more appealing. I’ve been conditioned over the past few years to having a very negative opinion just from what I’ve read on blogs. I know I should be more adventurous, but …… I’ve only gotten as close as “across the street” to durian.