Does it smell rank or what? It smells just like the drains are in need of urgent attention. The taste is rather good, however. In places like Bali it is considered a real treat.
2007-03-19 01:54:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Oh God, no. You're right that it's considered to be a delicacy, but as far as I'm concerned, the stink is too bad to even contemplate trying. I live in SE Asia, and when the local supermarket gets a delivery, the whole shop smells like something's crawled in there to die even though they wrap it in cling film. In the 5 star hotels, they all have notices saying anyone taking durian into the rooms will be charged a fine. The really insulting thing about durian though is that local people (well, here anyway) say you should never marry a man who doesn't eat durian - if I ever smelt like that, I'd be off to the doctor straight away!
2007-03-19 02:00:40 · answer #1 · answered by f0xymoron 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some places in Asia they have signs up in public areas saying 'no durians' because they smell so bad. They must be the only fruit to have a sign prohibiting them! I personally hate the stuff - I simply can't get my head (or nose) round it, but then again I'm not Asian, and maybe if I grew up with it I would think differently. I know Asian people think us Westerners are crazy for eating mouldy cheese which smells like a rugby-players jock strap!
2007-03-19 04:58:48 · answer #2 · answered by Billybob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard a lot about Durian over the years - I and 9 acquaintances from artwork desirous to attempt it. First - it stunk my total automobile up like raw sewage. It does style diverse than what it smells like - yet that could no longer any more beneficial useful. It tasted horrid. I had the style of burned and bitter garlic in my mouth for a at the same time as. the feel is amazingly exciting - very custard like, yet none human beings wold want to attempt it back. I took what continues to be we had left, wrapped it in newspaper and about 4 plastic bags, tied it tight and tossed it in the dumpster. I even ought to doubt the sanity of the man who first got here across you would possibly want to devour it.
2016-12-02 05:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by lathem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love durians! I'm Malaysian, so we eat them all the time. Really good grade durians from Thailand don't smell as much, the flesh is thick and dark yellow in colour. Trust me, if you've tasted these, you'll never look back.
2007-03-19 02:33:57 · answer #4 · answered by busy_beeM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its delicious, smells a little like garlic! I even had Durian ice shake in Davao (south Philippines produce a lot of them too)
You don't need to eat a lot to have a very smelly breath; I bought some piece in a plastic bag and went in an Internet shop; everybody noticed it! that's why its forbidden in planes.
Don't buy a whole fruit; its expensive and even some Asiatics dislike! and you can't keep it very long.
2007-03-19 02:04:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the taste is great, the smell is disgusting, and some East Asian countries ban them from the markets! (I think it was Vietnam, but I'm not sure)
2007-03-19 02:44:36 · answer #6 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i did!!!! it do smell awful... but it taste like heaven... just like what other durian lovers say.. "smells like hell but taste like heaven".. its even true... i'm telling the truth..
2007-03-19 02:21:17 · answer #7 · answered by hazah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smells like a sick babies diaper, but that lovely almond like custard is AMAZING. Wish I could eat some every day!
2007-03-19 03:03:43 · answer #8 · answered by beebs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋