Do you smell that strong, aromatic scent?
That’s right, folks. Durian season is back (until August!) and vendors are going all out to give you the best deals.
It’ll be a whole year before it’s peak season again so why not go all out to satisfy your cravings?
As huge durian lovers ourselves (save for a few colleagues), we’ve compiled a list of six durian buffets available in Singapore for you to feast to your heart’s content.
1. NTUC FairPrice @ AMK Hub
From July 26 to 28, NTUC FairPrice will be hosting a durian buffet at their AMK Hub outlet. This will be held on Level 1 at the Outdoor Atrium which is located just outside BreadTalk.
There are two packages to choose from, with each offering different variants of the fruit:
- Regular (S$45) serves Red Prawn, D101, D13, and Kampung Durian only.
- Gold (S$65) serves Musang King, Pahang Old Tree MSW, Black Gold Durians, along with the other variants.
Each guest will receive a complimentary bottle of water. But do note that there’s a surcharge of S$3 per 100g for uneaten durians left.
According to its Facebook post, this event has limited seats and will require prior booking. There are only three slots available for the three days between 5:30PM to 9:30PM. You can book yours on their website here.
Price: Starts from S$45 per pax
Buffet offering(s): Red Prawn, D101, D13, Kampung Durian, Musang King, Pahang Old Tree MSW, and Black Gold Durians
Time limit: 1 hour
Address: 53 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, #B2-40, AMK Hub, Singapore 569933
Contact: +65 6453 2521
2. SG Durian
SG Durian was established as a tribute to the founder’s late uncle who was a big fan of the fruit. That’s also where the founder learnt the art of selecting “the perfect fruit” and what motivated him to bring “the best of Malaysian durians” over.
For this season, they’re offering a durian buffet every day between 11AM to 10PM. There’s a few different variants to choose from but its main highlight is the popular Musang King. You’ll also get a free coconut along with the buffet to cool off the heat.
They recommend customers calling to make reservations ahead of time to avoid being disappointed.
Price: Starts from S$48 per pax
Buffet offering(s): Musang King, Red Prawn, Black Pearl, D24, and others
Time limit: 1 hour
Address: 398, Upper Paya Lebar Road, Prestige Point #01-01, Singapore
Contact: +65 8834 5068
3. Resorts World Sentosa All Hail The King Durian Fest 2024
Resorts World Sentosa is hosting its All Hail The King Durian Fest 2024 from July 26 to August 4, 2024. This happens to be pretty popular as at the time of writing, only two dates are left available: July 26 and August 2.
There’s also two time slots starting from 6PM up until 9:30PM. According to its Facebook repost, they’ll be serving Musang King, D24, and Jin Feng as well as other seasonal fruits.
You can reserve a seat by booking here. Do note that the tickets are non-transferable so you’ll want to make sure you can make it.
Price: Starts from S$268 per pax
Buffet offering(s): Musang King, D24, and Jin Feng
Time limit: 1.5 hours
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
Contact: N/A
4. UOL Malls
Unlike the others on this list, UOL Mall’s durian buffet is a one-day only event. And they’re serving one thing and one thing only—Musang King durian.
If you’re a fan of this variant, then you might want to block your calendar for August 3 (Saturday) from 5PM to 6PM. This feast will be held at United Square Shopping Mall on the first floor’s outdoor area, near Wine Connection Bistro.
There’s limited seats and tickets seem to be running out fast, so we recommend securing your spots soon. Tickets can be purchased online via the U-POPP App for S$68 per head.
Price: S$68 per pax
Buffet offering(s): Musang King
Time limit: 1 hour
Address: United Square Shopping Mall, 101, Thomson Road, Singapore, 307591
Contact: N/A
5. Global Events Management and Travel
For those that don’t mind a short trip, Global Events Management and Travel is hosting their exclusive 1-Day Buffet Tour to Johor Bahru. This is currently available up until mid-August 2024.
Part of the guided tour includes:
- A Musang King durian buffet that’s inclusive of lunch
- A visit to Chee Ann Khor temple, which has a prominent dragon structure you can walk through
- A pop in at some local cultural gems
- A shopping spree at Mid Valley Southkey Mall
You’ll be taking an early morning air-conditioned coach from Lavender MRT and returning by sundown. There are only limited spots available for each tour so you’ll have to book in advance here.
Price: S$69 per pax for children, S$88 per pax for adults
Buffet offering(s): Musang King
Time limit: N/A
Address: N/A
Contact: +65 8839 4763
6. Zuma Travel & Services Pte Ltd
Another option you could consider is the 1-Day Durian Buffet to Johor Bahru by Zuma Travel & Services Pte Ltd happening on August 3, 2024.
This package is slightly pricier than the previous one, but instead of lunch they’re including a seafood dinner. There are also various coach pick-up points available, namely Tampines MRT, Admiralty MRT, and Bukit Gombak MRT.
Not much information is shared on its Facebook page, but we do know that it’s a Muslim-friendly guided tour. Seats can be reserved by calling their contact numbers below.
Price: S$118 per pax
Buffet offering(s): N/A
Time limit: N/A
Address: N/A
Contact: +65 8700 1961 / +65 9028 9255
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As always, you should keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water to cool down as durian is a “heaty” fruit. We also caution against pairing durian with alcoholic beverages and sodas as this could lead to indigestion.
But other than that, happy feasting!
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Featured Image Credit: SG Durian / NTUC FairPrice