Durian Guide

The durian is the most divisive fruit on Earth — adored as the “king of fruits,” banned from hotel lobbies for its aroma, and surrounded by fierce debate over which cultivar reigns supreme. Durian Guide is your beautifully illustrated field guide to settling that debate. Browse 30 cultivars from across Southeast Asia — from Malaysia’s prized Musang King and Black Thorn to Thailand’s Monthong, Vietnam’s Ri6, Indonesia’s giant Bawor, and the wild red-fleshed species of Borneo. Every durian gets its own card with a hand-drawn cross-section, a five-axis taste profile, its home region, its season, and the story behind it. WHAT’S INSIDE ●30 cultivars from five countries ●Five-axis taste profiles ●Year-round season calendar ●Side-by-side taste comparison ●Interactive durian-belt map ●Search by name, region or flavor ●History & lore for every variety WHO IT’S FOR Curious first-timers deciding where to start, seasoned durian hunters chasing the next rare find, and travellers planning a trip around the harvest. Whether you love the funk or are still building up the courage, there’s a durian here for you. No account, no clutter — just the king of fruits, beautifully catalogued.