Durian stir fried with strawberries and MSG trends in China

A street food vendor in China has gone viral for stir frying durian, strawberries, vegetables and monosodium glutamate (MSG) in a rice bowl,...

Durian sells for over $39,000 at auction in Malaysia

“I was expecting one million baht so for it to sell more is very good,” said organizer Fadzli Mohamad Kamal ...

Watch: Tom and Jerry experience durian for first time in Singapore-set series

Cartoon Network’s first-ever localized “Tom and Jerry” series that is set in Singapore has finally received a release date months after Warn...

Singaporean woman loses $81,000 in life savings after answering fake durian tour ad

“This was my money saved over three decades. I deleted all the banking apps on my phone because I’m so scared” ...

Thai bus conductor faints after smelling durian brought on board by passenger

A Thai bus conductor fainted after reportedly experiencing an allergic reaction to the smell of durian while on the job in Bangkok. What hap...

Friends of vegan influencer say her death in Malaysia was due to her all-fruit diet of 7 years

A Russian vegan food influencer allegedly died in Malaysia due to starvation, according to friends who blamed her restrictive dietary choice...

Boy ‘sacrifices breathing’ to eat durian in viral video

A video of a boy pinching his nose while savoring a piece of durian has gone viral on social media. Caught in the act: The video, which rece...

Taiwanese noodle shop serves ramen with a whole crocodile leg

In the latest move to present a peculiar ramen dish in Taiwan, a local noodle shop is serving customers a whole crocodile leg in a bowl of r...

Japanese restaurant in Taiwan to serve durian tonkotsu ramen

A Japanese restaurant in Taiwan will be serving a limited-edition durian ramen. Durian lovers: The Shan He Tang Lamian restaurant in Kaohsiu...

10 yummy, unique durian dishes you should try at least once

Prepare your taste buds as we go on a culinary adventure with durian, the king of fruits. Widely known for its strong and pungent smell, dur...

Watch: TikToker attempts to eat 10 durians at AYCE durian buffet in Singapore

A TikToker shared a video of their visit to an all-you-can-eat durian buffet in Singapore. According to the video from Singaporean travel gu...

Durian Milk Tea protein powder turns the fruit’s pungent power into gains

Adventurous fitness enthusiasts and boba fans alike can now add Durian Milk Tea flavor protein powder to their post-workout routine. Far E...

Bay Area Costco stores will soon sell durian-flavored ice cream

Mavens Creamery will be rolling out durian-flavored ice cream to 18 Costco stores in the Bay Area starting in early October. The ice cream...

Woman suffers bloody face after getting smacked with a durian by a debt collector in Thailand

Duangduen, a Thai woman, called on local media for help after she was smacked with a durian and left with a bloody face by a debt collector...

Game changer? Thailand debuts durian variety that doesn’t stink

Those who hate the strong, distinctive smell of the durian fruit can now rejoice due to Thailand’s newest non-stinky variety. The Pak Chon...

Forget pineapple pizza — it’s all about durian mango pizza with fried chicken

In Pizza Hut Taiwan’s Durian Water Gold Pizza, large chunks of durian add creaminess and softness to the pizza’s standard base layer. Meanw...

Japanese YouTuber cries after eating durian for the first time in 2 years

Japanese YouTuber iChang RM became tearful after finally eating durian for the first time in two years. YouTuber couple iChang and Jimmy lef...

Singaporean scientists develop novel way to turn durian waste into superior antibacterial bandages

In a bid to address food waste in Singapore, local scientists have developed an essential medical use for discarded durian husks.  More sust...

Black Thorn Durian Dethrones Billionaire’s Favored ‘King’ Durian

Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with the amazing people over at Weee!  The controversial Southeast Asian “King of Fruits” i...

Student Creates a Game Boy Out of a Durian

Cedrick Tan, the Singaporean student behind the “MelonBoy,” is back at his fruit-to-console transformation game. This time, the ...

Filipino Researcher Combines Durian and Beer to Make Probiotic Drink

A food technologist from the Philippines has combined durian and alcohol to create a probiotic concoction that’s easily healthier than...

‘Suspicious’ Package of Durian Puts 6 Postal Workers in Hospital in Germany

A package of durian fruit caused a commotion at a post office in Germany, resulting in the evacuation and hospitalization of six people.  A ...

Shirtless Hunks in Thailand Are Handling the D (for Durian)

A newly created Facebook page of a Thai fruit store has already received a couple of thousands of followers after it featured photos of ripp...

Thai Man Dies After Deadly Combination of Durian and Alcohol

A man from Thailand died last month after mixing durian and wine together despite warnings from his friends. The man’s body was found at a b...

This Durian AirPod Case Won’t Make People Think They Smell a Gas Leak

We just found the King of Fruit AirPod Cases. Check out Kawaii Nation’s latest Durian AirPod case, a fitted container for Apple’s AirPods an...

Malaysian Fruit Farmer is Making Almost $1 Million a Month Selling Durian

The durian, dubbed as Southeast Asia’s “king of fruits,” is raking in some serious cash for one Malaysian fruit farmer.  Chin Ke...

New Breed of Durian in Malaysia Allegedly Named After ‘The Rock’

The state of Melaka in Malaysia unveiled its own breed of durian that has a thicker flesh compared to the ones found in Pahang, Penang, Pera...

Durian Whisky Exists Now and Reportedly Tastes Like an ‘Alcoholic Milkshake’

You can now get drunk on durian. Literally. As it turns out, Durian Whisky is now a thing in Singapore, and it’s all the rage among those bo...

‘Perfect’ Durian Sells for $48,000 at Thai Auction

A single durian fetched a whopping 1.5 million baht ($48,000) at an auction in central Thailand on June 1. The fruit, a Kanyao variety, attr...

Library Evacuated After People Mistake Durian Smell For Leaking Gas

Durian, the notoriously pungent but widely adored fruit from Southeast Asia, caused quite a commotion last week in Australia. The fruit rep...

Chinese Man Fails Breathalyzer Test After Eating Durian

A man driving in eastern China baffled authorities after failing an on-the-spot breathalyzer test for a reason very distant from alcohol. Po...

Ripped Men Posing with Durians is Taking Over the Internet

A new thirst trap Instagram account has surfaced, and this time, it wants people to stare at incredibly hunky dudes as they hold the King of...

Men Are Still Showing Up For Thai Durian Tycoon’s Son-in-Law Offer Despite It Being Cancelled

A tourist from China tried his luck at taking the hand of Thai durian tycoon, Anon Rodthong’s daughter following the viral announcement that...

Thai Millionaire Puts $315,000 on the Line to Find His Daughter a Husband

A Thai durian tycoon has gone viral for putting out a public offer to find a husband for his 26-year-old daughter. Thousands of eligible bac...

China’s Craving For Durian Threatens Malaysia’s Rainforests, Environmentalists Warn

China’s increasing demand for durian is threatening to cause massive deforestation in Malaysia, local environmentalists warn. Known for its...

Woman Eats Entire Durian When She Can’t Bring it Inside a Train Station

A woman in China decided to just slice up and eat an entire durian after she was told she could not carry the pungent fruit inside a train s...