The durian, a spiky fruit that grows across Southeast Asia, has a polarizing reputation for its pungent odor and strong taste. There are the durian haters — people who experience waves of revulsion at ...

Durian fruit is a tropical fruit known for its unusual, spiky appearance and strong smell. ... You can find tutorials on how to open a durian fruit, as well as many recipes, online.

Once you actually taste and smell a ripe durian, the Southeast Asian fruit best known for its penetrating odor, you will ...

Open since Oct. 4, Liu Shang Pin is the swankiest durian shop I’ve ever seen. It’s also the only one of its kind in the Bay Area that I’m aware of — selling durian but no other kinds of tropical fruit ...

“We then invite our guests to collect the durians, open them, and taste the freshness. We were pleasantly surprised to see many parents bringing their children to the durian orchards to learn ...

The durian is a beloved delicacy in Malaysia, Singapore, and other parts of Southeast Asia. Its taste and smell, however, take some getting used to. The creamy fruit is notoriously potent—in ...