Where Singapore celebs like Dennis Chew and Pierre Png go for their durian fix
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Where Singapore celebs like Dennis Chew and Pierre Png go for their durian prepare
Who frequents the big names similar Ah Seng and 818? And who only eats durians at private parties in Malaysia?
(Art: Chern Ling)
28 Jun 2022 06:30AM (Updated: ten Jul 2022 03:23AM)
It is oft said that Singapore doesn't have seasons, merely that'southward non true: Our year is split into durian flavour and non-durian season.
We are presently in loftier durian season, and that'south why you're seeing, smelling and looking at social media posts most durians left, right and centre.
The king of fruits counts several local celebs among its loyal subjects, too. Many, such as Tay Ping Hui and Michelle Chong, have ever been song virtually how much they dearest durians. Others prefer to savor them in underground because they have closely-guarded connections with exclusive suppliers.
Here's where some famous durian lovers go to get their set.
DENNIS CHEW
"My favourite durian identify is at Telok Kurau: 818 Durian," said the LOVE972FM DJ and role player, adding that he's practiced friends with the boss by now.
"To me, they take the best durians, and different kinds of durians. They always requite their customers the best." What'south more than, "During festive seasons like the Mid-Autumn Festival, they have durian mooncakes. They also have durian puffs, which are very, very squeamish."
Another durian place he hits up, he said, is Gainsay Durian at Balestier. "They also have very good durians. Yup, only these two places!"
YA HUI
"I dearest durians!" exclaimed the actress. "My favourite vendor is from Malaysia. He only delivers when at that place'due south good durians. His durians actually no fight – super thick, flossy and bittersweet," she enthused.
Unfortunately, this durian seller doesn't have a concrete store here, and since supply is erratic, she sometimes has to turn to other stalls in a compression. "Usually, I'll go to Ah Seng Durian or 717 Trading," she said.
PIERRE PNG
The actor has three places that he regularly hits up, and he dutifully listed them for us, full addresses and all.
The commencement is Durian Mpire at 22 Yio Chu Kang Rd, Highland Centre. Then there'southward 818 Durian at 201 Telok Kurau. And lastly, Cake 26 Chai Chee Road. "Their durians never disappoint. Of class, it helps to know the dominate personally!" he said.
It also helps if you're Pierre Png, we imagine.
TERENCE CAO
Having opened a couple of F&B businesses, the actor surely knows his stuff – and he's a known foodie, likewise. Unfortunately, his durian palate is then elevated that the average Joe similar u.s.a. won't be able to share in his gustatory experiences.
"I go to Malaysia for my durian fix. I never go to any particular shops, but my friends usually invite me to individual durian farms and special durian parties in Malaysia," he told the states.
Oh, to be part of the super-sectional durian elite.
JAMES SEAH
"I dear durians," said this boy-next-door actor who also enjoys music and photography. To satisfy his gustation buds when the craving hits, "I go to this place in Geylang chosen Wonderful Durian."
SEBASTIAN TAN
"My friend recommended this identify in Dempsey to me – it's literally at the end of a carpark in Dempsey Route," said the Broadway Beng role player, referring to Ah Di Dempsey Durian. "They sell some of the best durians there. My favourite is Mao Shan Wang – night yellow, bloodshot, with modest seeds and a lot of flesh. I merely had that yesterday!"
Source: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/durian-season-singapore-251051
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