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12 Best Durian in Singapore (2026)

Twelve of the best durian stalls and delivery brands in Singapore for Mao Shan Wang, D24 and more - from old-school Geylang stalls to islandwide durian delivery.

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Amir Wahab
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Opened Mao Shan Wang durian with golden creamy flesh on the husk at a Singapore durian stallAI image by LocalRank

Durian season turns Singapore into a nation of husk-crackers, and the ways to get your fix range from decades-old roadside stalls to 24-hour Geylang haunts and delivery brands that reach your door within the hour. This guide rounds up twelve established durian stalls and delivery names in Singapore, each checked against its own website or official pages, spanning Mao Shan Wang specialists, dessert-makers and old-tree sourcers. Treat it as a shortlist to explore rather than a strict ranking, since availability and varieties shift with the season.

1. Combat Durian

Combat Durian is one of Singapore's old-school durian institutions, a no-frills roadside stall on Rangoon Road near Balestier that has been opening husks for durian lovers for decades. It is the kind of veteran stall regulars visit for Mao Shan Wang and other seasonal varieties picked and cracked open on the spot, sold by weight at the going market rate rather than off a fixed menu. Expect a traditional, hands-on buy-and-eat-here experience rather than glossy packaging or slick online ordering, with the day's lots changing as the season shifts.

Rangoon Road (Balestier)
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2. Ah Seng Durian

Ah Seng Durian is a long-running heartland name with stalls at Ghim Moh Market and Alexandra Village, and describes itself as serving high-quality durians to lovers in Singapore and abroad. The stall is best known for creamy, bittersweet Mao Shan Wang, and its website lists ordering, a catalogue and events alongside its market outlets. It runs as a traditional durian stall where fruit is selected and opened for you, and it also takes orders online, making it a convenient pick whether you want the market experience or delivery from an established operator.

Ghim Moh and Alexandra
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3. 99 Old Trees

99 Old Trees sums itself up as 'Fresh Durian Delivery and Durian Parties,' pairing a shopfront near Outram with islandwide delivery. Its hook is provenance: the brand says it sources from old trees, generally fifteen years and up, across Malaysian regions including Pahang's Raub district, Penang and Johor, and stocks a long line-up from Mao Shan Wang and Black Thorn to Red Prawn, D24 and rarer cultivars. It is a good option if you want to compare several premium varieties in one order, or arrange durian delivered to a gathering.

4. Durian 36

Durian 36 is a Geylang mainstay that trades around the clock and pairs its 24-hour stall with an online ordering platform, so you can eat in, take away or have durian delivered. Open since the mid-2000s, it leans on Mao Shan Wang as its headline variety and also caters durian parties and events, with vacuum-packed options for taking fruit home or overseas. It is a solid choice for late-night cravings or for organising durian for a group, combining the buzz of a Geylang stall with the convenience of delivery.

5. Durian Culture

Durian Culture sits on Sims Avenue in Geylang, Singapore's unofficial durian street, and is one of the area's round-the-clock options for a late-night fix. The long-running, family-run stall focuses on the core favourites, Mao Shan Wang and D24, opened on the spot and sold by weight, and says it will swap out any fruit a customer is unhappy with. With Geylang's cluster of stalls making it easy to compare as you go, Durian Culture is a dependable stop for traditionalists who want classic varieties without the frills.

Sims Avenue (Geylang)
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6. Durian Kaki

Durian Kaki is a Yishun stall that puts a clean, modern spin on the classic roadside durian stop, with a tidy shopfront and seating rather than a folding table on the pavement. Founded by a group of young durian enthusiasts, it is known for creamy, bittersweet Mao Shan Wang and a friendly, explain-as-you-go style that suits newcomers as much as regulars. Fruit is selected and opened in front of you, and the stall is a handy northern option for durian without a trip down to Geylang.

7. S8 Durian

S8 Durian describes itself as 'a reputable and honest durian stall in Kallang,' known for high-grade Musang King (Mao Shan Wang) that it says is sourced from plantations in Pahang, Malaysia. On Lavender Street, it runs a physical stall while also offering premium delivery and durian desserts such as puffs and pure frozen durian puree. The emphasis is on grading and honest picking rather than gimmicks, which makes it a good bet if you want reliable Mao Shan Wang either eaten fresh at the stall or sent to your door.

Kallang (Lavender Street)
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8. 818 Durian

818 Durian, in the Telok Kurau area of the east, is as well known for its durian pastries as for the fruit itself, turning out generously filled durian puffs and crepes alongside fresh Mao Shan Wang. The team says it works from its own Malaysian plantation of old Mao Shan Wang trees, which it credits for the fruit's creamy, bittersweet, faintly boozy profile. It suits anyone who wants both fresh durian eaten in season and durian-flavoured desserts to take away, rather than a purely buy-by-weight roadside stall.

Telok Kurau
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9. Sindy Durian

Sindy Durian is a family-run Whampoa stall that has been in the durian trade for decades, with 'Auntie Sindy' known for hand-checking fruit so customers get consistent Mao Shan Wang. Beyond fresh durian sold by weight, the stall makes durian-based treats including puffs, cupcakes, macarons, swiss rolls and ice cream, so there is something to take home even outside peak season. It is a neighbourhood operator rather than a slick delivery brand, best suited to buyers who value a familiar face and a personally selected pick.

10. Golden Moments

Golden Moments, near North Bridge Road, casts durian less as a roadside ritual and more as a treat, offering fresh Mao Shan Wang delivery alongside a range of durian desserts such as cakes, mooncakes and ice cream. The brand describes itself as the work of a few young Singaporeans who want to 'bring families closer' through handcrafted durian delicacies, and grades its fresh fruit up to premium Black Gold Mao Shan Wang. It is a natural pick if you want durian for a celebration, a gift or a dessert spread rather than a weigh-and-eat session.

Kampong Bugis (North Bridge Road)
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11. Durian Delivery

Durian Delivery is a delivery-first brand that has been sending durian across the island since the mid-2010s, pitching itself on speed with same-day, often within-the-hour drop-offs. It describes itself as one of Singapore's largest online durian sellers and lists a broad range, from Mao Shan Wang and Black Gold to D24, Red Prawn, Golden Phoenix and Black Pearl, saying it sources from older trees in Penang and Pahang and grades tightly. With no storefront to visit, it is aimed squarely at people who want premium durian delivered to home or office without queuing at a stall.

12. The Durian Story

The Durian Story, based at Serangoon North, combines a neighbourhood stall with temperature-controlled same-day delivery, and centres its range on Mao Shan Wang, including a premium old-tree grade. Its founder says the business was set up to cut out middlemen and source fresh fruit directly from Malaysian plantations, aiming for consistent quality and fairer pricing. Fruit is portioned into set weights for delivery, which keeps ordering straightforward, so it suits buyers who want a clear old-tree Mao Shan Wang option delivered without the guesswork of a roadside weigh-in.

How to choose

  • Start with the variety. Mao Shan Wang (Musang King) is the creamy, bittersweet benchmark most stalls lead with; D24 is milder and sweeter, Red Prawn (Ang Hae) softer and sweet, Black Gold and Black Thorn are premium prized grades, and Golden Phoenix runs sharper and more bitter. Knowing which profile you like makes it far easier to order and to judge value.
  • Decide between freshly opened and pre-packed. Fruit cracked open in front of you at a stall is at its aromatic best and lets you inspect the flesh before buying, while pre-packed or frozen tubs and puree keep longer and travel better. If you are eating the same day, freshly opened almost always wins.
  • Choose delivery or stall to match the occasion. Stalls in Geylang, Balestier and the heartlands are about the on-the-spot experience and picking your own lot; delivery brands trade that for convenience, bringing durian to a party or office, sometimes within the hour. Several names, such as 99 Old Trees and Durian 36, do both.
  • Expect prices to move with the season. Durian is sold by weight at a market rate that swings with supply, peaking in the mid-year season and easing off-peak, so the same variety can cost noticeably more or less week to week. Ask the stall to weigh and quote your fruit before it is opened, and treat any figure as a snapshot rather than a fixed price.
  • Look at sourcing and consistency. Many stalls now name their trees or regions - old-tree fruit from Pahang, Penang or Johor is a common claim - and offer to replace any durian you are unhappy with. A stated replacement policy and a clear picking style are better signals of reliability than a headline variety alone.
  • Think about where you will eat it. Durian is pungent and often barred from hotels, public transport and some homes, so a stall with tables or a spot to eat on site can be more practical than takeaway. If you are transporting it, ask for it to be boxed or vacuum-packed to help contain the smell.
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Amir Wahab

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Amir Wahab is the founder and editor of LocalRank, an independent Singapore rankings and local guides publication.

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