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Unique durian dining experiences in Singapore

Things get a little creative this durian season with these unique and interesting durian dining deals

Delfina Utomo
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Durian season or not, there is nothing that will stop us from fulfilling our durian cravings in Singapore. Thankfully for durian specialty cafes like Four Seasons Durian Restaurant and Double Durian, it means that we can still dig into a slice of creamy durian cake or attack a box of durian cream puffs at any time of the year. Here's where to go when the craving hits – it's going to get messy. 

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  • Rochor

For 24-karat Mao Shan Wang durian cheesecake

As its namesake suggests, this cake ($88) is one of the most decadent durian desserts we’ve ever tried, boasting premium Mao Shan Wang flesh, encased within smooth and velvety cheese mousse. For a luxurious finishing touch, the cake is sprinkled with 24-karat pure gold leaf. Ms Durian also offers a wide range of durian treats including durian coconut milk pudding ($7.10), durian coffee ($15), Mao Shan Wang durian macaron ($8 for 2 pieces), whisky Mao Shan Wang durian cake ($115) and more.

Order for pick-up and delivery www.order.msdurian.com

  • Bakeries
  • Hougang

For Mao Shan Wang mille crepe cake

Surprise the durian lover in your life with this intricate creation ($98) composed of 20 layers of paper-thin crepes, each cooked to perfection and delicately swathed by a layer of silky smooth Mao Shan Wang durian puree. Other notable desserts to try include the Black Gold Musang King Durian Mochi ($19.90 for 6 pieces).

Order for pick-up and delivery www.thedurianbakery.com.sg

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  • Orchard

For durian salat and burnt cheesecake

Shoot top down on a clean background for maximum Instagram love – Chalk Farm's simply dressed cakes channel the rustic vibes that dominate hashtags on the 'Gram. Now, you can add the super aesthetic durian salat ($172) to your feed – glutinous rice tinted with blue pea extract contrasts with a yellowish custard enriched with coconut milk and Mao Shan Wang durian. But if you're a cheese lover, try the burnt durian cheesecake ($145) which piles on the richness with – you guessed it – Mao Shan Wang durian as well.

Order thechalkfarm.com

  • Hotels
  • Orchard

For a premium durian fiesta

Goodwood Park Hotel is well-known for its delectable durian puffs – and if you didn't know, you can order these and more durian delights straight to your home. We love the signature D24 puffs ($58 for 10 pieces) and the D24 crepe ($99 for 8 pieces), but you can also try its creamy and flavoursome durian ice creams, either the sweet D24 tub ($28 per tub) or the famed Mao Shan Wang tub ($42 per tub). This year, the hotel is offering the Black Thorn tub ($49.80 per tub) in limited quantities.

Order for pick-up and delivery www.thedeligoodwoodparkhotel.oddle.me

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  • Outram

For durian choux puffs

Incepted by the team behind 99 Old Trees Durian, who import some of the best durians from Pahang daily, stinky bomb ($12 for 5 pieces) is their take on the classic durian puff, composed of thin choux pastry filled with rich Mao Shan Wang flesh and light cream. We love how the pastry features a crispy butter crust, adding a delightful crunch to this treat.

Order for pick-up and delivery www.stinky.com.sg/shop

  • Singaporean
  • City Hall

For classic durian cake

Sinpopo Coffee in Funan is where you'll find Nanyang coffee beans roasted with butter – but prepared like an Italian espresso, glossy cakes with a traditional flair – think pulut hitam, gula melaka and coffee. For savoury grub, you can make your own banh mi using local ingredients and flavours. On top of that, you can also get a fluffy durian cake. Dig into soft layers filled with pure Mao Shan Wang durian and light cream, topped off with more MSW durian pulp and cake crumb. 

Order sinpopo.com

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