2026 Guide
The King of Fruits: Musang King, Black Thorn, D24 and kampung durians from Bentong, Raub, Penang and Johor.
Updated October 2026 ยท 24 spots ยท 6 states
โก Quick answer
The best Durian in Malaysia for 2026 is Bao Sheng Durian Farm (Balik Pulau, Penang), followed by DurianMan SS2 (Petaling Jaya) and Ah Teik Durian (George Town). 2 of 24 picks are halal or Muslim-friendly.
๐ก Pro tip: Peak season is roughly June to August; ask for the day's best and eat it on the spot.
Sungai Pinang, Balik Pulau, Penang
farm tourfarm staydurian buffetorganic
Order: Black Thorn, Red Prawn, Hor Lor, Musang King straight off the tree
Balik Pulau's most famous farm: a third-generation organic orchard where you eat tree-fallen durians under the canopy, with farm stays and seasonal buffets.
vacuum packingseatingdelivery
Order: Musang King, D24, Mas Pahang, durian buffets in season
The most organised of SS2's famous durian row: wide variety, flight-ready vacuum packing and seasonal buffets. If you only hit one Klang Valley stall, many say make it this one.
Lorong Susu, George Town, Penang
30+ varietiescard paymentgloves provided
Order: Penang heirloom durians โ Ang Heh (Red Prawn), Black Thorn, Capri, XO
Penang's best-known durian seller, with 30-plus varieties including the island's prized kampung clones. Pricey, but freshness is the point.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
no-frillsseating
Order: Musang King to kampung durian
A no-frills SS2 favourite with honest prices across the range, from premium Musang King to cheap kampung fruit.
Section 19, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
air-conditionedtry before you buydelivery
Order: Musang King, Kucing Tidur, Udang Merah
An air-conditioned durian shop โ rare and welcome โ with try-before-you-buy and daily price posts.
Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
parkingtourist friendlysampling platters
Order: Musang King, D101, D13 Golden Bun, sampling platters
A durian 'park' right off Bukit Bintang with private parking, fans, sampling platters and souvenirs โ the easiest pick for visitors staying downtown.
Jalan Anson, George Town, Penang
seatingsells out
Order: Black Thorn, Red Prawn, Hor Lor
Colourful-tarp stall with seating at the back and top-grade fruit; closes when sold out.
Taman Sutera Utama, Johor Bahru, Johor
seatingvacuum packing
Order: Black Thorn, Musang King
One of JB's best-known stands, with seating and vacuum packing โ a favourite with weekend visitors from Singapore.
deliveryseating
Order: Kelantan Musang King, Black Gold, Raja Kunyit
Another SS2 stalwart known for good-value Kelantan-sourced Musang King and a deep bench of varieties.
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
durian dessertspeak-season crowds
Order: Musang King, D24, durian cendol, coconut water
Peak-season crowds pack this TTDI market-car-park stall, known for weeding out sub-par fruit and its durian cendol.
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Sungai Pinang, Balik Pulau, Penang
farm tourfarm staydurian buffetorganic
Order: Black Thorn, Red Prawn, Hor Lor, Musang King straight off the tree
Balik Pulau's most famous farm: a third-generation organic orchard where you eat tree-fallen durians under the canopy, with farm stays and seasonal buffets.
Lorong Susu, George Town, Penang
30+ varietiescard paymentgloves provided
Order: Penang heirloom durians โ Ang Heh (Red Prawn), Black Thorn, Capri, XO
Penang's best-known durian seller, with 30-plus varieties including the island's prized kampung clones. Pricey, but freshness is the point.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Jalan Anson, George Town, Penang
seatingsells out
Order: Black Thorn, Red Prawn, Hor Lor
Colourful-tarp stall with seating at the back and top-grade fruit; closes when sold out.
Batu Itam, Balik Pulau, Penang
farm toureco-lodgeorganic
Order: Century-old kampung trees, guided tasting
Sixteen organic acres of century-old durian trees with treehouse stays โ a slow, immersive take on durian season.
durian buffetcashless
Order: Raja Kunyit, D24, Hor Lor, Black Thorn buffet
Run by a former Raja Durian champion who owns several island plantations โ buffets and cashless payment make it an easy stop.
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vacuum packingseatingdelivery
Order: Musang King, D24, Mas Pahang, durian buffets in season
The most organised of SS2's famous durian row: wide variety, flight-ready vacuum packing and seasonal buffets. If you only hit one Klang Valley stall, many say make it this one.
no-frillsseating
Order: Musang King to kampung durian
A no-frills SS2 favourite with honest prices across the range, from premium Musang King to cheap kampung fruit.
Section 19, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
air-conditionedtry before you buydelivery
Order: Musang King, Kucing Tidur, Udang Merah
An air-conditioned durian shop โ rare and welcome โ with try-before-you-buy and daily price posts.
deliveryseating
Order: Kelantan Musang King, Black Gold, Raja Kunyit
Another SS2 stalwart known for good-value Kelantan-sourced Musang King and a deep bench of varieties.
frozen packsdelivery
Order: Raja Kunyit, D24, XO, frozen Musang King boxes
Over 20 years selling durians in USJ โ a reliable open-air stall that also packs frozen Musang King to take home.
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Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
parkingtourist friendlysampling platters
Order: Musang King, D101, D13 Golden Bun, sampling platters
A durian 'park' right off Bukit Bintang with private parking, fans, sampling platters and souvenirs โ the easiest pick for visitors staying downtown.
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
durian dessertspeak-season crowds
Order: Musang King, D24, durian cendol, coconut water
Peak-season crowds pack this TTDI market-car-park stall, known for weeding out sub-par fruit and its durian cendol.
Taman Gembira, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
budget
Order: Graded Musang King, Kawin, Udang Merah
Good-value Musang King priced by grade โ popular with Old Klang Road locals.
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Taman Sutera Utama, Johor Bahru, Johor
seatingvacuum packing
Order: Black Thorn, Musang King
One of JB's best-known stands, with seating and vacuum packing โ a favourite with weekend visitors from Singapore.
late nightwholesale market
Order: Musang King, Red Prawn, D13
A late-night wholesale-market stall that keeps going past 2am โ JB's after-dinner durian run.
sells outMuslim-run
Order: Kampung and Musang King baskets
A Malay-run Larkin stall whose baskets sell out fast โ go early.
Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru, Johor
durian buffetbudget
Order: All-you-can-eat durian buffet
Famous for one of JB's cheapest durian buffets in season โ a budget feast that's drawn plenty of cross-border fans.
Kampung Tanjong Batu, Tangkak, Johor
grower prices
Order: XO, Red Prawn, Musang King
Orchard-country stall near the JohorโMelaka border known for XO and Red Prawn at grower prices.
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farm tourday trip from KL
Order: Bentong/Raub Musang King orchard visits
Allan Phoon's agro-tourism farm draws around a thousand guests a month in season โ the classic Musang King-country day trip from KL.
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Perak-sourced
Order: Perak-grown Musang King, D24, kampung durians
Ipoh's go-to durian shop for fruit from Perak orchards like Gopeng, Kampar and Batu Kurau.
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The best Durian in Malaysia for 2026 is Bao Sheng Durian Farm (Balik Pulau), followed by DurianMan SS2 (Petaling Jaya) and Ah Teik Durian (George Town).
The King of Fruits: Musang King, Black Thorn, D24 and kampung durians from Bentong, Raub, Penang and Johor.
It depends on the place. 2 of our 24 Durian picks are halal or Muslim-friendly and 22 are non-halal. Use the halal filter at the top of the page.
Bao Sheng Durian Farm (Sungai Pinang, Balik Pulau) is our top Durian pick in Penang.
DurianMan SS2 (SS2, Petaling Jaya) is our top Durian pick in Selangor.
DurianBB Park (Imbi, Kuala Lumpur) is our top Durian pick in Kuala Lumpur.
Ah Shui Durian (Sutera) (Taman Sutera Utama, Johor Bahru) is our top Durian pick in Johor.
Peak season is roughly June to August; ask for the day's best and eat it on the spot.