TRYING DURIAN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MALAYSIA
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Some people love it, some people hate it, it's the KING of fruits, it's DURIAN! We had our good friends Thomas & Sheena at Chasing a Plate - check them out here / chasingaplate - take us to Durian SS2 in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, to try Durian for the first time ever! Did we like it? Want to see a foreigners reaction to eating Durian? Watch the video and see!
Do you like Durian? Have you ever had it? And what else would you like to see us do whilst we're in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments below!
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i'm malaysian, i am a durian hater when i was young but after i grew a little bit older, i fall in love with durian. Trust me, once you a durian lover, you will never be a durian hater again. A durian hater can become a durian lover, given time but a durian lover will never become a durian hater. So......becareful rebecca
Haha that's so cool Azman! Thanks for watching!
azman abas,
Not if it gets you sick. That thing is not a healthy fruit.
Azman abas which kind of taste is it? Like mango sweet ? Coz when they eat it its like same colour and texture like sweet mango?
Samee i used to hate durian but now its my fav 😂😂
and for us durian lover always wonder why they dont like it LOL
Great edit guys! Loved seeing the day from a different angle. OMG Rebecca your face after you took that first bite 😆😂 That was such a fun day you two- so glad you could be a part of your first durian eating experience!! Cheers, Sheena
Thank you so much for taking us! We loved it and it was such a cool experience eating Durian with you both!
Looking forward to our next meet up! 😀
Are you a Durian lover or a hater? Let us know here in the comments!
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if you hate the texture, try frost it in a freezer and eat it next morning..
you will surely have the best natural gelato in the world.
Since Nathan like durian, you all can try a trick where you wrap it with a plastic wrap (so that the refrigerator does not have durian smell) and put the durian into the refrigerator for about one and half hour(not the freezer). After that you can take it out and eat it. The taste will be better. So guys enjoy.
Ah wow great tip! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Even for the locals, its either u love the durian or just hate it.
Durian is my favourite fruit. Don't worry about it if you don't like durian. Not all Malaysian love durian too.
i love u guys..u guys have a really strong tolerance for taste a huge respect to all westerners who can accept durian😍😘
Haha thanks so much! We had to give it a go in Malaysia! Thanks for watching and commenting!
that was kind of funny 😂
Great video you guys. Rebecca's facial expressions are priceless. You definitely made me more excited to give Durian a try one day when we finally get to Asia. I love the crossover with one of my other favorite vlogs, Chasing a Plate.
Obligatory Traveler Thank you so much! It's so cool that you follow both us and Chasing a Plate haha. Eating Durian is a great experience, any plans on making your way to Asia soon?
Its because you just had small tiny bite on the surface of durian. It should be a big bite and the delicious taste would instantly be registered in your mind
Ah okay, thanks, we'll go for the big bite next time! Thanks for watching!
Mohd Faridz Mohammed Alayedin : yeah, the teensy bites are rather annoying-it’s fruit, not a bug
I agree with you..when eating durians for the first time, you should bite the durians clove in half and bite it until you reach the seed and pull the durians clove and then munch it and thats how you eat durians for the first time..😁
Thank you all for saying good things about Malaysian durians 👍🏻
Some ppl hated durian because of “bad smells “ durian ,but Once they get the Good durian , and tried it they begin to Like it , and somehow Its growing to love it , at the time they have the Best durian , they will get addicted , Beware of durian 💝
yea overripe durian smells weird. but frozen fresh durian, wow its like a special flavour of ice cream. premium ice cream.
For the ultimate appreciation of the durian, head to Malaysia, NOT thailand or Vietnam. The variety and different species of durians are better documented in Malaysia.. Each has its distinctive level and dimension of taste. To all first-timers, dont judge by its initial taste in just mere seconds. Instead, have an IMPARTIAL MINDSET first and then slowly focus on its changing taste in your mouth. It is a wonder between sweet and bitter, more appreciation on the bitter side. For instance, just like how people appreciate alcohol.
We completely agree!
We tried Durian for our first time when we were in Bangkok recently. We thought it was going to have a stronger taste. We liked it but probably need to try some different types. Well done guys! 😝😜
Jamesyboy Experiment Ye we thought ours may have been a bit stronger as well, excited to try some different varieties as well, only problem is they're not cheap!
No. Very expensive for Asia. Especially if you're trying to be frugal with money. You have got to really love them!😋
Jamesyboy Experiment Thai durians have a "harder" flesh and not as strong in taste compared to Malaysian ones.
Thanks for the info that is really interesting. We'll look forward to trying some different and hopefully stronger ones in the future..
Malaysian durian is different than thailand. Our durians has better taste and texture.
I am half Chinese and every time I went to Asia to see family, I would smell a durian in some shops and think “what is THAT SMELL”. As a child I thought it smelled gross, and since there’s not so much durian in China I wasn’t pressed to try it. When I grew to adulthood someone described the taste to me like creamy vanilla custard so then my curiosity was piqued to try it... now I LOVE DURIAN!!!
Me an Indian thinks that it is similar to ripe Jackfruit! I can't be sure but yess it seems to be! I love Jackfruit it also has a strong smell ( not that strong) and tastes gr8! We also eat Jackfruit as vegetable! And almost everyone loves it.
the taste is not similar to jackfruit at all. its way more custardy. kinda like milky kind of
I love Durian so much. I want to eat it everyday if possible !!!!
Haha yes! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Zulhilmi Hassan mahal klu makan hari2
Possible if you have the money!
@@NeonNomad747 just what price is the durian all of u eat ??
@@techegg6431 depends where u live. Where I live the local durians are cheap but seasonal so they only come only maybe 2 times a year. If we want durian from thailand they are usually available in any supermarket but they cost like 20-30 US dollar each.
Thomas and Sheena practically a Malaysian already, they eat better than most Malaysian. They really know how to eat.
Haha, they really do!
My god that durian looks sooo gooood
It was delicious!
If you try the Musang King durian you may like it a bit more😋😀
Yes we'd love to get our hands on some Musang King!
Musang king is the best durian top 1
The best of the best..Musang King!
Tan Soong Wei that price tag is correct for last year,this year price was drop due to high supply
Ya n it is pricey ..
Durian is the sort of fruit you either love or hate, there is no middle ground. I happen to love it to bits. I would describe durian as nature's custard, given the texture, consistency and sweetness of the flesh. If you've tried it and don't seem to hate or feel repulsed by it, there is a high chance that you will really grow to love it the more you eat it. As a durian lover, I perceive the smell of the fruit as really fragrant and sweet, and don't get how newbies or haters think that it stinks. Depending on the species of durian, the level of sweetness, acidity, fragrance, thickness and color of the flesh varies. The ones picked out for you should be really good :)
This is spot on Mark, I feel the same way, the taste was very different from what I'm used to and even though I didn't love it straight away, it certainly grows on you and you find yourself wanting more and more! Thanks for watching!
Great! Try different types whenever you can, and soon you'll be hooked and wanting more :D
The reason why it is expensive is because those are hybrids thus the more consistent quality but also it's a silly big city practice whereby durians are weighed and is unfair because obviously you don't eat the spiky shell which you're also paying for 😂 however you can't argue that anymore because it's widely accepted now. Whereas in small towns or villages they would sell durians in its whole quantity. In my hometown it can cost RM10-12 but the fruit is just slightly smaller yet the flesh can be just as big as the ones you're holding. Some people like firm flesh some like it mushy but always avoid most frozen ones because they're usually not ripe and they're as hard as an apple's flesh.
Good job anyway!
Ah thanks for the information!
My mum hated it until she met my dad.
Now she’s happily eating it!
My sister is picky with food except durian!
Since It’s seasonal fruit , for those who love it it’s divine to enjoy it during durian season. The texture is soft in general. Taste is like combination of creamy, sweet and bitter! Personally If someone around u eat it, You’d better eat it too to be used to. Or else can’t handle the smell!
Haha - that's really cool!
actually, you can eat the unripe durian, if you can't stand with the smell and the taste. some people even cook it and eat it with rice. The unripe durian tastes plain and not smelly at all.
Ahh that's interesting, a very good tip! Thanks for watching and commenting!
btw, are you guys gonna be in Malaysia still in December?
Durians has become luxury fruits nowadays....i think the durian fruit from malaysian is one of the most delicious fruits I have ever tasted...
So gooood!
the texture is like butter or ripe avocado ... soft and smooth and has a little bit of fiber ... the taste is complex ... you can taste many different fruit in it depending on your taste buds ... that's why it"s called king of the fruits ... and it is very addictive ...
Thanks for the info!
I don't know why but I just love the expression from non-locals eating durian, not in a bad way I mean but it will always make me giggle. Probably I'm just weird. Any reference from Thomas and sheena means it's the best I'm a subscriber of them and now yours.
Haha ye we know what you mean, and thanks for subscribing!
...love...love...love..love durians very much!! Yummy!!
Thanks for watching!
Durian is not smelly, it has the strongest aroma compared to the other fruits. People try to associate the smell with something that they used to but durian stands on its own. I love durians so much. Even the king of jungle (Tiger)eats durian 😄
Im malaysian. Frankly, thai durian and malaysian durian are different. As for me personally, the stronger the smell and the stronger the taste, THE BETTER!!! 😂😂😂. Nowadays people are getting creative at growing "new" breeds. But as for me, i just love "Durian Kampung". Traditional durian, no cross breed whatsoever
Yes we heard Durian Kampung is the way to go!
Im malaysian. Ive been ate it since i was a little kid. this is like our tradition food and for me it doesn't smell stinky at all. It smells good.
Thanks for watching!
i love durian so much because every time i ate it gaves me different version of durian flavours even though its from the same type of durians.. as u know there are various type of durians.
So many types!
Mix it in with vanilla ice cream! It's amazing!
Oooh that sounds awesome! Thanks for watching!
smell like hell
taste like heaven
ayai de la rocha Haha yes very true! Thanks for watching!
hope you have a great moment while you in malaysia
great food is everywhere!!neverending story for trying a great food,good luck mate!!
ayai de la rocha We love the food here, we actually shot a breakfast video today where we had Nasi lemak, roti's and Teh Tarik, soooo good, that's coming out tuesday!
wow
cant wait to see that!!!
ayai de la rocha : Sound hilarious and I have never been there before."
I’m a durian lover ! Can’t get enough of it. Love the smell & obviously the taste.
Did you eat the Musang King ? Didn’t look like it . Colour not bright yellow enough & I saw that it’s quite fibrous ( which I don’t like).
Anyway, I’m glad that most of you like it. Kudos 👍
Came across you guys by watching our friends (chasing a plate) video about eating durian! We checked out your other videos and loved it - totally subsribed! :-) Enjoy KL and see you around!! :-)
Hungry Backpack Ah wow thank you so much!
Different type of durians will have its own distinguished taste. Like the one you tasted XO is known for the bitter taste (while it is still custardly sweet). Other types like Musang King is mostly sweet. You can ask the seller on the taste, but to simplify, it's usually either bitter or sweet. Good luck and enjoy your time in Malaysia!
Ah cool, thanks for the info!
It is durian season in malaysia now., u can get as cheap as RM6 per kilo, or per pcs...
Wow, that is cheap!
Come back to Malaysia!!!! Let's Durian again! Loving it as it makes me swoon over its ROYALTY!
As a Malaysian,, i love it so much.. But it quite expensive.. Should try the durian kampung one.. It little more sweet and delicious!!! Remember to drink as many water after eat because durian can make your body temperature increase..
Kampung Durian would be amazing, and yes we drank loads of water afterwards! Thanks for watching and commenting!
The smell has to be strong to attract orang utans amongst the thick foliage of the tropical jungle. The taste is simply out of this world - there’s no other food that tastes that good, except for the strong cheeses.
Finally some caucasians who understand our tongue... durian is like custard gold!
Haha, thanks for watching!
Guys, you have to keep eating, the more you eat the more you like it!!!!
We will!
really appreciate your kind & honest review on this durian which we in Malaysia call it the King of Fruit....u r right some like & some hate it....but its a unique fruit and very rare....that's why it's pricey....but I love it!!
Takes time to love it for westerner. But for Asian durian is heaven.😊
It definitely grows on you, fancying some more right now! Thanks for watching and commenting!
You should try fermented durian. Dip fried/charcoal-grilled fish in budu (fermented fish sauce) or malay traditional sambal then eat it with rice + ulam (assorted malay salad/leaves) . U will surely finish full plate of rice in no time
Wow that sounds intense! We'll give it a go!
Bagi mat saleh yang tinggal di negara sejuk, buah durian ini sangat bermanfaat untuk anda makan kerana ia boleh meningkatkan suhu badan apabila anda memakannya. Jadi ada boleh mengurangkan penggunaan alkohol untuk memanaskan badan anda di musim sejuk. Selamat mencuba bagi yang belum pernah memakannya. Sekali anda mencuba anda akan jatuh cinta.
Durian + Heineken is best! Let the entire city know you had some goodies
Durian and Heineken sounds pretty good!
Hi Guys! I love watching your video....! you two so nice even this your first time eating Durian but u two politely trying to finished them ! I'm sure this is a nice experience for you both....
Ah thanks so much, what a great comment!
As a child I used to hate durian but now I'm into it XD it takes a while to get used to I mean it took years for me to like it haha
Ah wow that's really interesting. Thanks for watching!
Is the texture kinda like Mango? I really want to taste it but heard even the smell alone is really awful. haha
No it's nothing like a mango, it's super creamy, you have to give it a go! Thanks for watching!
Always a Friday Sounds interesting. Will definitely have to give it a try
it smells like hell, tastes like heaven.
Lika banana + mango, I'd say. Creamy and squishy.
the thing about durian is, you either like it or hate it. no in between. also if you wanna try it for the first time, dont take it close to your nose and smell it. it'll smell terrible, start by taking it into your mouth and then your sense of smell will adapt to it, only later then you'll appreciate the smell it gives out
Durian is so great . I love durian because i was in malaysia .
Love Durian!
Me too !
Do you know that you cannot pluck Durians from the Durian tree because you wouldn't know if the fruit is ripe. Only the Durian tree decides.The fruits falls when it is ripe and ready to be eaten. Durians normally falls after midnight especially before dawn light breeze shakes the ripe fruit and it falls. Durians are at its best in aroma, taste, flavor, and texture and freshness after it falls. Keep it longer the sweetness become slighter bitter.. Enjoy fresh delicious durians in Malaysia. Be there during Durian seasonn. Thanks for reading.
Thanks Hassan!
Actually i have not seen anyone eat durian with gloves....until i watch the food channel from youtubers where durian are not their local fruit.
Ah yes there were gloves there so we thought we'd use them, next time we wouldn't though. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Im from malaysia.. i very love and like durian.. so delicious.. nyumm..nyumm.. 👍👍👍🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Im not huge fan of durian. But i do love when durian become tempoyak. Nice.
I love durian so much. My Thai father-in-law said I must be Thai, even though I am from Alabama. Lol
I am Montagnard jarai tribe live in USA 🇺🇸 love to try durian fruit
Rebecca, if you're eating it for the first time and not liking it ,its understandable ! For the first - timers ,you need to acquire the taste ! Believe me ,after 3or 4 forced sessions,you'll be craving for more,just like the locals !😁😁😁😁
Haha yes, we know exactly how you feel! We found ourselves craving it again a few days later haha.
Greeting from Malaysia,
Great video and sound quality.
King of fruit only can be enjoyed by king's family .... 😀
I like to eat durian with sticky rice(pulut) with coconut milk.
You should try for next time.
Thanks for watching!
i think you guys ate a D24 types of durian becouse the price hella expensive LOL and the taste from that kind of durian mostly strong and bitter . as a Malaysian , i personally cant even eating it more than 2 or 3 pieces . i suggest you guys eat a more light taste types of durian and mostly there are not that expensive , the taste you will get kinda sweet plus creamyy
Thanks for the tip!
Having seen so many durian videos, I can say that starting with XO probably wasn't the place to start, XO being quite bitter. D13, D24 or D101 would have been better varieties to start with. D24 is usually described as the perfect starter durian. Golden Pillow or Red Prawn are also good first durians. And if you really want to like it, there's Musang King (Mao Shan Wang)
Love it. There's so many different varieties and they all taste so different. I really like the kampung ones from old trees. Other faves are Aiskrim, Kachang Hijau, Red Prawn, Green Skin, Musang King.
actually you need to take a big bite like Nathan did then you will taste it well..not just a small bite like you did.
Thanks Radooan! And Thanks for watching!
Back to 2000's the price of durian was very cheap, you can get 10 durians for only RM20. Now, im not sure why the price of durian inflated so high.
Oh wow! That's so cheap! Yes they are a bit pricey now! Thanks for watching!
The price went up so high it's crazy :o
Demand
I was curious to try Durian as I had mixed feelings from people who I had spoken to. So when I went to live in Singapore I managed to pluck enough courage to try it out for my self. I think if you buy a good variety like Musan king it tastes pretty good. The texture is quite difficult to get used to for me, and generally speaking I think it was much better than I anticipated. One thing that still puts me off though is the smell on the breath even hours after eating it specially after burps ( not nice!), but otherwise it’s all good.
You guys should try what we call 'durian crepe' . You guys may love it.
Ooh sounds interesting! Thanks for watching!
Y dont u come to malacca?try some dish such as onde2 n asam pedas tetel...
We would love to visit Malacca, hopefully we'll find time! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Trying durian or king fruits for the first time arghhhhhh tempoyak sedap dohhhhh🥰👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I really love both the taste and smell of the durian😍
u guys should try this year top durian which is Black Thorn....its a bit expensive but its worth it
Hello guys!! I just need to tell you guys that i'm a big fan of durians, amd also the texture makes a really big play bcs for me, i prefer the hard one compared to the mushy one bcs the texture itself can make me feels like throwing up. Btw love your vids and i cant wait till you guys come to Malaysia again!
Thanks so much! We can't wait to visit Malaysia again too!
They said either you hate it or love it. No, it is ok for me. If I am hungry, I would not mind eating Durian. However, it is not something I dwell or thinking about it. To be honest, mango is much tastier than Durian.
Let me tell you one thing.. It's not you guys only but eating durian is really a NEW and UNIQUE flavour to all the tourist which is also makes it as one of the reason it's called the king of fruits?^
It definitely is the King!
Im malaysian and i hate the smell of durian's but i love eating them ...... there is many types of durians . the most expensive once are the musang king
Ah interesting, and yes we'd love to try the Musang King!
Best one we tasted in recent years in Penang!!!❤️❤️❤️
great video! and really optimistic in trying out the durian! thumbs up to that! i've been eating durian since young. The next time you have your chance to be in that same place where you shoot this video..ask them to introduce you to all types of durian. from squishy to solid flesh. from bitter to plain and milky to savory sweet flesh. I guess by now you'd notice that the smell will stick on your fingers or around your mouth if you have contact with it. its easy to get rid of of smell, simply run through some water along the husk of the durian and drink the water. as for your hands, rub anything against aluminium (its the same method as getting rid of garlic smell on your hands). its mythical but it works! nevertheless, awesome effort!
Thank so much Lee! And thanks for all the cool info and tips, love it!
As a Malaysian I love my durian
We've met a lot more people who love it than hate it! We think it gets a pretty bad rep, it's such an awesome fruit!
Omg. Durians.. my all time favourite. Because it is a bit pricy now. I rarely eat them.
Yes they're definitely not cheap, sooo good though!
People keep saying "either you love it or hate it"
-lol no.
Its strong taste and smell amplify people's reactions but there are still a lot of people that are just meh about it. Durians are common enough in Malaysia that many people would eat it occasionally but not obsessed. (personally, I really want to eat some every season). Some people like it but restrain themselves because durians are expensive and very high in calories. Also your mouth dries very quickly and if you eat too much, you might wake up with a sore throat next morning.
I love durians...first time I tasted..I love it so much. Milky creamy sweet almond taste.
Mmmmm - glad you like it!
Singapore don't have durian,all import from Malaysia
By choice, no farmland. Same weather and environment. No reason why no durian there.
Woah, really? That's surprise me!
Yes, it's true
No enought land for planting durian...... Not like borneo... Lot of fertile soil
Taste is subjective...it depends on individuals..
I LOVE DURIAN but yeah they're super expensive especially for the better quality ones.
Luckily we could share it! Yes very expensive! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Tq guys..like malaysian food.. Durian amazing tekstur... Good luck guys and enjoy your travel. Thanks..coming in mlaysia...
Thanks so much Arman!
I'm malaysian and I love durian. I prefer village durian more. My grandma told me that we need to eat mangosteen after durian, it will cold down our body temperature because durian will rise our body temp. So, this is why my family have durian orchards & mangosteen trees. Coconut is good as well, it has the same function. Durian is king of fruits and mangosteen is the queen.
That's really cool!
You've explored the outskirts of KL and the food there. I think it's tme to 'upgrade' that when you are back in M'sia next, maybe try arranging with the hotels especially the 5-star ones and show us your experiences in those hotels. Also, of course the amazing islands/beaches here (e.g. Perhentian, Redang), Kota Kinabalu, Genting Highlands ;)
That would be amazing!
First time eating durian migh feel bad for certain people but when you try several times you will like it, off course later you will spend more money for it, anyway July is best for you to try durian because big harvest season and Malaysia durian have varieties of taste and fresh with good quality
Thanks for the info!
We had durian for the first time in Malaysia a few years ago and we enjoyed it 😋
To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia guys
I eat durian all my life. Since I was a kid, i could just devour one whole durian myself. Smells like hell taste like heaven is what i always tell people!
That's so cool!
my whole family like durian..different type of durian comes with different of taste.
Yes, we'd love to try some different types!
Durians got many types n many flavours.. you will like it if the taste is sweet..
Love that sweet Durian!
Always a Friday - Travel Channel ya definately.. me too.. i prefer sweet taste from Musang King type 😁
Musang King is much better taste compare to others durian in Malaysia. I only heard about it for so many years and even wonder what's so good about Musang King's durian until I had the first bite, then I realised it obviously it is top of the world indeed. So, I had decided to grow in my hometown one day.
Interesting! Sounds good.
I definitely love durian for as long as I can remember. Glad to see you guys trying it and like it too :)
If durian in the season.. i can take you guys to my durian farm kampung style.. in batu kurau perak.. you guys can google batu kurau.. and they are very famous for durian
Oh wow that would be amazing, what a dream! We're leaving Malaysia soon, plenty more Malaysian videos are coming though. We'll let you know when we're back!
Alright.. keep in touch
One of my favorite fruits ever! The smell is hell but the taste is heaven! It's sweet!
Haha love it! Thanks for watching!
You All are Indiana Jones of Malaysia Food & Fruits tasting. I was hoping you all could taste other types of durian with much softer fruit. Perhaps Always A Friday and Chasing A Plate should do more on Malaysian fruits? Much Appreciate your honest reviews. Awesome group. Even F1 Lewis Hamiltion and his Mercedes Team enjoy eating durian. Do Not eat durian 1 to 2 hours before or after medication.
Thanks Hazman!
Welcome to Malaysia....glad you like Malaysia durian is the best.
Thanks!