Can you smell it in the air? Yes that’s right, the long anticipated durian season is back again! As the durian season sweeps across Malaysia, Penang emerges as a haven for durian enthusiasts eager to savor the King of Fruits in all its creamy glory. Known for its unique and robust flavors, durian is a beloved delicacy that locals and tourists alike eagerly anticipate. Whether you’re a seasoned durian aficionado or a curious first-timer, here are 5 places in Penang where you can indulge in the most delectable and creamy durians this season!
5 Places To Indulge In Delectable & Creamy Durians In Penang
1. Shan Cheng Durian Penang
Shan Cheng Durian Penang is a durian spot where you can taste fresh and creamy durians that are harvested daily from the owner’s high hill durian orchard! Here, you get to enjoy more than 20 types of delicious durians, including the famous Musang King, Red Prawn, Black Thorn, Ganjaa, HorLor and more!
Every day, fresh durians are carefully picked from the durian trees that age up to a hundred years old in their orchard located uphill that’s MYGAP-certified. No idea what’s MYGAP? This prestigious award by the Department of Agriculture Penang is a clear testament to Shan Cheng’s dedication to quality and sustainability in agriculture. Their durians are then transported to their store nearby for customers to enjoy a hassle-free durian experience and they even offer durian delivery that’s vacuum-packed to ensure its freshness.
Address: 748B Mk6, Jalan Pondok Upih 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Operating Hours: 10am – 5pm (Daily)
Contact: 010-274 8988
Delivery Areas: Penang and Klang Valley
Link(s): Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok
2. Bao Sheng Durian Farm
Durian lovers, have you ever thought about spending the night at a durian orchard? If the answer is yes, then you need to check out Bao Sheng Durian Farm established since 1959. This is the place where you can book a stay at the durian orchard for the perfect durian getaway!
Experience the granite hillsides and cool ocean breeze while enjoying delicious durians on-site! We also recommend joining the premium durian tour for the ultimate durian experience~ You’ll get to search for durians in the orchard and pick them up from bushes or nettings. In addition, you’ll learn how to choose durians and tell the flavour of the durian flesh from the outside of the durian without even opening it!
Address: 150 Mk2 Sungai Pinang Balik Pulau, 11010 Penang, Pulau Pinang
Contact: 012-411 0600
Link(s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
3. Durian Rumah Batu
While you’re already having a Durian feast in Balik Pulau, you can also make a quick stop at Durian Rumah Batu. This Durian spot is relatively hidden and may very well be categorised under the ‘If You Know, You Know’ kind of gem. Expect to savour the freshest of the fresh Durian selection here including Red Prawn, Horlor, D700 and many more. Oh, did we mention that at Durian Rumah Batu, you get to sit within a Durian farm and watch as ripe Durians fall to the ground, get picked up and served right to your table?
Address: 127, Mukim 2, Sungai Pinang, 11010 Balik Pulau, Penang
Operating Hours: 9am-6pm (Daily)
Contact: 012-538 5128
Link(s): Facebook
4. Lone Pine Durian
The next spot to get fresh and creamy Durians in Penang is none other than at Lone Pine Durian. The Durians at Lone Pine Durian are harvested from their 30-year-old orchard meaning you will only get high quality Durians. Recently, they have also been awarded with the Malaysian Good Agricultural Practice Certificate (MYGAP). Top sellers here include Black Thorn, Musang King, Red Prawn and more.
Address: Jalan Bukit Kukus, Paya Terubong, 11060 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 9am-5pm (opens daily)
5. Iconic Durian
The last but definitely not the least on our list of the best places to get Durians in Penang is at Iconic Durian. They also have different Combos that you can opt for which includes a combination of Red Prawn, Cheh Pui, 101, D14 and many more.
Address: 71, Jalan Icon City, Bukit Tengah, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 9am-5pm (opens daily)
Contact number: 016-912 9492
Link(s): Facebook
Savour Fresh And Creamy Durians In Penang
So calling all Durian kakis, be sure not to miss out Penang’s prime season for the freshest, creamiest Durian. Besides; what better reason is there for you explore the best of Balik Pulau with your loved ones, if not for Durians right?
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