PENANG'S KING OF FRUITS: DURIAN

KING OF THE HILL

Despite being a Southeast Asian favourite for centuries, the durian remains as one of the most beguiling and intriguing fruits due to its interesting taste and smell. Durian, the 'King of Fruits', is known for its size and thorns. The word 'durian' comes from the Malay word 'duri', which means 'thorn'.

It is the “King of Fruits” for many reasons, one being the obvious ring of spikes encircling its stem, mimicking a crown. Another reason is that the king of the jungle, the tiger is said to be a durian lover. Though rare, Sumatran durian farmers still see tigers wandering into durian orchards during the harvest season.

DURIAN STALLS:

818 DURIAN STALL
7, Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11050 Teluk Bahang, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6017-416 9606 (Ah Wei)
Operating Hours: 10am to 6pm daily

8321 DURIAN PLANTATION
Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11050 Teluk Bahang, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6016-434 4263 (Mr Eric)
Operating Hours: 10am to 7pm daily (during durian season only)

WY CHONG DURIAN SPECIALIST
337 MK, 8, Jalan Gertak Sanggul, Gertak Sanggul, 11910 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6017-4605 609 (Chong Ming Kiang)
Operating Hours: 12pm to 6pm daily   

BUNGA RAYA DURIAN STALL
28, Jalan Teluk Kumbar, 11920 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6019-471 7931 (Max)
Operating Hours: 9am to 10pm daily (during durian season only)

AGROBOTIX DURIAN
P14 Jalan Tun Sardon Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6017-539 8689 (Mr Kie)
Operating Hours: 11am to 7pm daily

POH BENG DURIAN STALL
17, Medan Mahsuri 1, Bandar Sunway Tunas, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang.
Tel:  +6017-575 5591 (Mr Chang) / +6018-395 1886 (Kok Chin)
Operating Hours: 11am to 7pm daily (during durian season only)

DURIAN KAKI
Jalan Paya Terubong, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-423 5520 (Ms Selina)
Operating Hours: 11am to 7pm daily (during durian season only)

PENANG OH DURIAN
No.50, Jalan Mahsuri 10, Bayan Baru, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6016-407 9465 (Mr Oh)
Operating Hours: 11am to 6pm daily

528 DURIAN TERKENAL BALIK PULAU
1, Lorong Bukit Kecil, Taman Sri Nibong, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-411 0020 (Chan Seong Thai)
Operating Hours: 10am to 5pm daily

SONG HAI DURIAN
26 Lintang Merak Sungai Dua 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6019-412 2488 (Tang Boon Ley)
Operating Hours: 10am to 8pm daily

LENG DURIAN STALL
121 Jalan Anson, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6019-412 1616 (Mr Ang)
Operating Hours: 11am to 9pm daily 
(opens daily during durian season, during off durian season kindly call before visit as durians are limited)

PENANG AH TEIK DURIAN STALL
1 Lorong Susu, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-438 3881 (Mr. Teik) / +6016-415 8579 (Mr. Aun)
Operating Hours: 10am to 10.30pm daily

DURIAN CENTRAL @ MACALISTER ROAD DURIAN STALL
63 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6010-900 1288 (Mr Tan) / +6019-573 3783
Operating Hours: 11am to 10pm daily

81 DURIAN
Opposite New World Park, Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-551 7381 (Mr Wong) / +6012-588 7381 (Mrs Wong)
Operating Hours: 11am to 7pm daily (during durian season only)

AH TEIK ZAI DURIAN STALL
100 A/B, 100 Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-987 5200 (Mr Teik)
Operating Hours: 10am to 10pm daily

AH HOE DURIAN STALL
353, Lebuh Chulia, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-424 5993 (Mr Chang)
Operating Hours: 11am to 5pm daily (during durian season only)

YEOH TROPICAL FRUITS WHOLESALE
Lintang Kurau 7, Taman Chai Leng, 13700 Prai, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6016-418 7148 / +6019-445 7805 (Mr Yeoh)
Operating Hours: 11am to 7pm daily

AH HOCK DURIAN
Jalan Tenggiri, 13700 Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-446 0005
Operating Hours: 11am to 8pm daily (during durian season only)

DURIAN PAKTAM LIMA KONGSI
Kampung Lima Kongsi, Sungai Bakap, 14200 Seberang Perai Selatan, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6011-1299 5677 (Puan Fatin)
Operating Hours: 9am - 10pm daily (during durian season only)

DURIAN FARMS, ESTATES & RESORTS:

KARUNA HILL
849, Bukit Kechil Mukim 2, 11010 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6016-441 4488 / +6016-441 0808

DURIAN RUMAH BATU (STONE HOUSE PLANTATION)
127 Mk 2, Sg.Pinang, 11010 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-538 5128

GREENDALE ORCHARD
Lot 897, Mk 2, Sg. Pinang 11010 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-430 6732 / +6017-453 0453 / +6012-555 5750

WONG DURIAN HOUSE
401 Mk A, Sg.Pinang, 11010 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6010-667 6755

KHUN POH 1818 DURIAN HILL
125 Mk 2, Sg.Pinang, 11010 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6019-223 4326

BAO SHENG DURIAN FARM
150 Mk 2, Sungai Pinang, 11010 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-411 0600

GREEN ACRES ORCHARD AND ECOLODGE
Batu Itam, Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Email: greenacrespenang@gmail.com

POH BENG ESTATE
71-E, Desa Pinang, Sg. Pinang 11010 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6017-575 5591 / +6018-395 1886

DURIAN TREE HOUSE
300 Titi Kerawang Mk 2, 11010 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-621 8861

LIM BROTHERS ORCHARD
51, Mk 5, Titi Serong, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +604-866 8551

CHANG HUAT CHOON DURIAN NURSERY
207, Mk 6, Jalan Tun Sardon, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6017-970 1125 / +6012-492 1125

NATURE FRUIT FARM RESORT
311, Mk 7, Kampung Genting, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6011-5675 9128

SONG HAI DURIAN FARM
1172 MK9 Bukit Germuruh 11920 Teluk Kumbar, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6019-412 2488 (Tang)

CHONG WOOI HER DURIAN FARM
700 Mk 8, Gertak Sanggul, Teluk Kumbar 11910 Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6019-511 3749

NENEK DURIAN FARM
Jalan Suling, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-418 0840

ONG CHIN CHYE
Suling Hill. Kubang Semang, 14400 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6019-566 7477

ONG ONG ORCHARD
Lot 1398, Bukit Berapit, Taman Pearl, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-699 1290 (Ong Yee Yu) / +6019-427 7303

GREEN VIEW DURIAN ORCHARD
Lot 705, 706 and 707 MK 17 SPT Kampung Cherok Tokun,Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-671 7729 (Kathy Chong)

INNOECO DURIAN FARM
Lot 2287, Mukim 17, Cherok Tokun, Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-423 3900 (Chang Chi Chern)

DURIAN FARM WONG
1421 Lorong Kesumba 6, Taman Kesumba, 14200 Sungai Bakap, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-571 5719

LEE KEAN LIANG
Lot 854, Mukim 4, Sg. Baong, SPS, Pulau Pinang.
Tel: +6012-493 2785