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Durian Guide: 9 Trusty Heartland Stalls That Are Worth Your Every Dollar & Cent!

Mmm.. durians. Just thinking about it makes us drool!

But the king of fruits can get a little pricey and it sucks if the taste doesn’t match the price you paid for.

There’s a stream of loyal customers who know that Uncle Leong only serves the best durian.

Just look at the amount of fans he’s got on Facebook. With close to 3000 followers and a general rating of 4.8/5.0 for his durians, you really need to make Uncle Leong one of your go-to heartland durian stalls.

Plus, Uncle Leong is known for is honesty too!

His all-you-can-eat durian buffet is priced at $40, and a kilo of Mao Shan Wang (Musang King) will cost you about $18.  That sure is a pretty sweet deal!

Leong Tee Fruit Trader
Address: 264 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437051
Opening Hours: 2:00PM – 10:00PM (Daily)
Contact no.: +65 6346 6683
Facebook: Leong Tee Durian

2. It’s All About The Kampong (Wild) Durians – Wan Li Xiang Durian Stall

This is probably the last durian stall still standing in Dempsey.

Here’s another fun fact – Wan Li Xiang is one of a few durian stalls that still offers durians sourced from our very own Pulau Ubin.

These Kampong durians come by usually at 3pm, but are usually gone in a matter of hours.

Fortunately, you can secure yourself some tender durian goodness by placing a pre-order.

Just let the Ah Di, the veteran stall owner know your preference of bitter or sweet and he’ll pick the right one for you.

Wang Li Xiang Durian Stall
Address: 7 Dempsey Hill, Singapore 249670 (Secluded carpark at the end of right hand side of the fork road after Blk 7 Dempsey Hill)
Opening Hours: 3:00PM – 12:00AM (Daily)
Contact no.:+65 9756 2385,+65 9018 2853
Facebook: Wan Li Xiang Durian @ Dempsey

3. Best For Non-Mandarin/Dialect Speaking Patrons – Sindy Durians

Shy to flaunt the Mandarin you picked up from watching Channel 8?

Just head to Sindy Durian to get your durian cravings fixed without any miscommunication as they converse well in English.

A family-run business, Sindy has been running their durian stall for over 30 years! They were previously in Balestier before moving to Whampoa.

They were also one of the first durian stalls in Singapore to provide durian vacuum packing for overseas travel since 2005. In fact, they occasionally ship durians to Hong Kong. Other durian stalls were then inspired by this ‘durian influencer’ and have since followed suit.

Sindy Durian
Address: 01-835, 89 Whampoa Drive, 320089
Opening Hours: 2:00pm – 10:00pm (Daily)
Contact no.: +65 97102427
Facebook: Sindy Durian

5. Yesss to Durian Buffet – 211 House Of Durian

Ask anyone from Toa Payoh about the best durian stalls and they’ll surely mention 211!

Formerly known as Sin Yee Wang Durian, 211’s durians are driven in daily from Malaysia! This ensures the freshness of the fruit that we all crave for.

But the real attraction of this durian stall lies in their durian buffets held usually end of season to clear durian stock.

Expect to shell out S$20 as an adult, BUT be prepared to fall in love with the endless supply of fantastic durians for just a fraction of its usual price.

Keep a look out on their Facebook page for the next buffet details.

While you’re at it, you can also try their durian soft serve ice cream or buy a pack of durian puree for your baking needs.

211 House of Durian Pte Ltd
Address: #01-21, 211 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh, Singapore 310211
Opening Hours: 10:00AM – 10:00PM (Daily)
Contact no.: +65 9108 3710
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: 211 House Of Durian

6. Seriously Reasonably Priced Durians – Botak Kho

He gets his name from his squeaky clean shaven head, but he’s also known for selling high-grade durians at an affordable price.

Botak Kho
Address: Block 157 Bukit Batok Street 11
Opening Hours: 1:00PM – 10:00PM (Daily)
Contact no.: +65 8156 2247
Blog: Image source: Durian Kaki[/caption]

The business is formed by a tight knit group of durian lovers.

They went high and low, from Malacca to Johor and even Kalimantan, Indonesia to learn everything about the king of fruits.

After some flat tyres, getting lost in foreign land and countless mosquitoes attack, Durian Kaki was formed.

Today, there are 6800-odd followers on their Facebook page and their durians are rated at 4.5/5 stars.

Their Mao San Wang, Mei Qiu and Jin Feng will not disappoint you.

Here’s a true story coming up. We’ve visited Durian Kaki a few times. Once, they opened a durian that just didn’t smell so good. Without hesitation, they threw the whole durian into a bin, and opened another. That just shows their commitment to serving their customers the best durians.

Durian Kaki
Address: Junction 9, Yishun Avenue 9, #01-83 Singapore 768897
Opening Hours: 2:00PM – 11:00PM (Daily)
Contact no.: +65 8405 8509
Facebook: Durian Kaki

8. Durian King of the West – Ah Seng Durian

Here’s super famous durian stall for Singaporeans in the west. In fact, Ah Seng Durian is regarded highly by Singaporeans all over the island.

Ah Seng Durian carries a wide range of durians – Mao Shan Wang, D15, Bak You, Xian Hong and even Green Skin durians.

Here’s how crazy the crowd gets at Ah Seng Durian. We can’t believe it!

Just look at the picture below. Their Jin Feng (golden phoenix) is absolutely gorgeous.

Image source: Ah Seng Durian

We have to constantly remind ourselves to not check their Facebook page before lunch time. It’s super tempting, you just can’t wait to head there straight away after work.

They also have durian puree at $20 per packet while a vacuum packed Mao Shan Wang goes at $40 per pack.

Ah Seng Durian
Address: Block 20, #01-119 to #01-122 Ghim Moh Market, 270020 (stall is right inside the middle of the market)
Opening Hours: 10:00AM – 8:00PM (Daily)
Contact no.: +65 9465 6160
Facebook: Ah Seng Durian

9. Best For Durian Party – The Durian Tree

This heartland durian stall is known for three things – great durians, fantastic customer service, and honesty.

They also offer deliveries – you don’t even need to step out of your house to get your durian fix!

And the best part of all, The Durian Tree has ample sitting space for those who would like to hold a small durian party.

The durians available include the luscious Black Gold durian, King of King, Mao Shan Wang, XXXOD24 and D88.

Just give their hotline a call or check out their Facebook page for availability.

The Durian Tree
Address: Block 277 Bukit Batok East Avenue 3, Singapore 650277
Opening Hours: 2:00PM – 11:00PM (Daily)
Contact no.: +65 9812 4148
Facebook: The Durian Tree

There you have it, 9 good old heartland durian stalls that are bound to keep you durian happy for days.

Enjoy the fruit and feast as soon as you can. But don’t forget to drink lots of water after your date with the durians!

How do you like your durian? Drop us a comment and let us know.

Header image source:  yelp.com.sg

Also, read Bitter or Sweet? Guide To Identifying Your Favourite Durian Types

Durian Lovers! The Best 5 Spots To Enjoy Your Favourite Fruit

What’s spiky on the outside and soft on the inside?

No, it’s not a cactus.

And heck no, it’s definitely not a studded, spiked leather jacket.

It’s durian.

Now that the weather is unbearable these days, we can’t help but wonder — could the ‘king of fruits’ take a hit from the heat? We sure hope not. We’re keeping our fingers and toes crossed for good measure. In the meantime, take a look at this curated list and see if any of these stalls strike your fancy.

Wonderful Durian

Wonderful Durian’s very own durians are planted in a kampung called Terentai in Malaysia. The stall is well known for its Mao Shan Wang (Mountain Cat King), Phoenix, and D24 durians. Rumour has it that a D197 Mao Shan Wang can cost up to $200++. We have no doubt that it’s delicious. The question is, are you ready to shell out hundreds of dollars for these durians?

Wonderful Durian
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Address: 147 Sims Avenue, Singapore 387469 (alongside Lorong 17 Geylang)
Contact: +65 6747 0191, +65 9446 5556
Email: [email protected]

Chong Pang City

Chong Pang City (in Yishun) is home to one of the cheapest durians in Singapore. Here, you can find different kinds of durians selling at 3 for $20, or 1 for $8. One time, a durian piece was going for 20 cents.

Pro tip: visit the stalls during the late evenings. Trust us, you don’t want to go and haggle over the price under the scorching sun.

Chong Pang City (Yishun)
Address: 105 Yishun Ring Road

Ah Seng Durian

Here, a 5.5kg of Mao Shan Wang can set you back at around $70++. Besides selling an interesting range of durians, Ah Seng also stocks traditionally homemade lime and sour plum concentrate ($12/bottle) to help with digestion and to keep the flu bug at bay — a smart move, considering durians are known to be ‘heaty’ fruits.

I see what you did there, Ah Seng.

Ah Seng Durian
Opening hours: Weekdays, 12.30pm – 8.30pm & Weekends, 12.30pm to 7pm
Address: Block 20 Ghim Moh Market, #01-119 to #01-122, Ghim Moh Road
Contact: +65 9465 6160
Email: [email protected] & [email protected]

Combat Durian Balestier

Check out the number of press coverages Combat has got! A peek at their Facebook page shows that Hong Kong legends Patrick Tse and Chow Yun Fat have had personally stopped by the stall.

Proof here:

Here, the D24 and Mao Shan Wang durians are the hot favourites. 1kg of Mao Shan Wang can cost around $25. The first bite of the creamy sweet durian is so awesome, it feels like a religious experience. The service is top-notch, to boot.

Combat Durian Balestier
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm to 12am
Address: 249 Balestier Road (Goh Chor Tua Pek Kong Temple)
Contact: +65 9278 9928 Linda
Email: [email protected]

Sindy Durian

This family business does not take a single break in the middle of the durian season — that’s how dedicated they are. One Facebook user recounted an experience when the queue was long and the staff wasted no time by speeding up their customer service. Another spent an hour and a half queuing for Mao Shan Wang and enthused that it was worth the wait.

This is not to be missed if you value tasty durians and impeccable service.

Sindy Durian
Address: 89 Whampoa Drive #01-835, Singapore 320089
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Contact: +65 9710 2427
Email: [email protected]

Will you be heading to any of these stalls? If your favourite durian stall is not featured, let us know on Facebook. We’re waiting to hear from you durian fanatics.

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