Image contains a photo of a bearded white man pinching his nose and looking unhappy. To the right of the man, there is a black plastic tray of durian, which is a yellowish fruit shaped in large pieces.
Travel,  Veganism

WAIW | I Don’t Like Durian

September 23, 2020

Try as I might (and I have tried several times), I just don’t like durian. Known as the “king of fruits”, it’s a popular item in markets here in Vietnam and other parts of SE Asia. Not only that, but plenty of people from all around the world have fallen in love with the king and spent a pretty penny to be able to eat it outside of this region.

Of course, plenty of other folks are not in love with the durian, and I guess I’m one of them. Although I can’t say I find the smell bad enough to warrant the bans it faces in hotels, public transit, and other spots around SE Asia, I certainly don’t find it pleasant. More importantly, even after trying durian in several forms, including frozen, blended, and fresh, I don’t seem to enjoy the taste of it either.

How about you? Are you a fan of durian?

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Image contains a photo of a bearded white man pinching his nose and looking unhappy. To the right of the man, there is a black plastic tray of durian, which is a yellowish fruit shaped in large pieces. In the top right-hand side of the image, there is yellow text on black strips that says "I Don't Like Durian".

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