DurianGuide

Cultivars

12 Thai durian varieties, from Monthong, sold everywhere, to rarities grown in a single district. Tap one to identify it, see its taste profile, and check when it's in season by region.

Monthongหมอนทอง

Enormous and heavy, with big, sparse, chunky thorns. If it's the size of a pillow, it's almost always this.

EverywhereMild aromaBeginner-friendly
Chaneeชะนี

Short, blunt, widely-spaced thorns; softens to a deep gold and smells stronger than most.

EverywhereStrong aroma
Kanyaoก้านยาว

Round like a volleyball (not deeply lobed), with an unusually long, thick stem.

UncommonMild aromaBeginner-friendly
Kradumกระดุม

Small and early, often the first durian to hit the market each season.

CommonMild aromaBeginner-friendly
Puangmaneeพวงมณี

Small, green-skinned, oval tapering to a point; vivid orange-gold flesh and a big seed.

UncommonMild aromaBeginner-friendly
Nuan Thong Chanนวลทองจันทร์

Looks like a greener Monthong, but with Puangmanee's rounded 'nose' and a brown star on the base.

RareVery mild aromaBeginner-friendly
Long Laplaeหลงลับแล

Small and round, thin-skinned, packed with deep-yellow flesh and tiny seeds. Northern (Uttaradit).

RareMild aromaBeginner-friendly
Lin Laplaeหลินลับแล

Small and cylindrical, shaped like a starfruit in profile, with a deeply concave base.

Hunt for itMild aromaBeginner-friendly
Kobกบ

A family name, not one fruit (50+ members). Confirm which Kob with the seller.

RareModerate aroma
Nok Yipนกหยิบ

Smaller fruit in the Thong Yoi family; uncommon. Verify by sight with the seller.

RareModerate aroma
Kampanกำปั่น

A historic family name; identity varies. Confirm the specific fruit with the seller.

RareModerate aroma
Thong Yoiทองย้อย

A late-season family name (includes Nok Yip); verify the specific fruit with the seller.

RareModerate aroma