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Kanyao Wat Sak

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Kanyao Wat Sak · “Long-stem (Kanyao) of Wat Sak temple”
Also written: Ganyao Wat Sak · Kan Yao Wat Sak · Kanyao Watsak

A rare, prized Nonthaburi heirloom strain of Kanyao, by legend grown from a seed brought back from the Burmese border and planted at Wat Sak temple. Famous for exceptionally dense, rich flesh likened to chocolate-hazelnut cream. Very low volume and famously expensive.

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Identify it
The tellA prestige Nonthaburi strain of Kanyao from Wat Sak temple — round, long-stemmed, and exceptionally dense.
Shape
Round · barely lobed · long stem
Size
2–4 kg · medium-large
Thorns
Moderate, even
Flesh, cut
Deep gold · very dense, creamy
Taste & texture
Sweetness5
Aroma / funk2
Creaminess5
Bitterness1
Fiber1

Typical profile: aggregated and subjective, not a spec. Your own ratings refine it.

When it's good, by region
Kanyao Wat Sak season shifts with where it's grown
Nonthaburi season, roughly May–August; later-peaking like other Kanyao.
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Regional windows are approximate and shift year to year with weather. Hatched rows are best-estimate; refine them from your own logs.
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Overview

A rare, prized Nonthaburi heirloom strain of Kanyao, by legend grown from a seed brought back from the Burmese border and planted at Wat Sak temple. Famous for exceptionally dense, rich flesh likened to chocolate-hazelnut cream. Very low volume and famously expensive.

Nonthaburi season, roughly May–August; later-peaking like other Kanyao. Grown in Nonthaburi. Hunt for it to find.

A rare prestige strain; sellers may apply the 'Wat Sak' name loosely. Confidence is on the variety's reputation, not on any given stall's labeling.

Common questions
What does Kanyao Wat Sak durian taste like?

Kanyao Wat Sak is intensely sweet and very creamy, with a mild aroma. A rare, prized Nonthaburi heirloom strain of Kanyao, by legend grown from a seed brought back from the Burmese border and planted at Wat Sak temple. Famous for exceptionally dense, rich flesh likened to chocolate-hazelnut cream. Very low volume and famously expensive.

Is Kanyao Wat Sak good for beginners?

Yes, Kanyao Wat Sak is one of the milder, more approachable Thai durians, which makes it a common first pick.

When is Kanyao Wat Sak durian in season?

Nonthaburi season, roughly May–August; later-peaking like other Kanyao. It's grown in Nonthaburi. Regional windows are approximate and shift year to year with the weather.

How do you identify Kanyao Wat Sak at the market?

A prestige Nonthaburi strain of Kanyao from Wat Sak temple — round, long-stemmed, and exceptionally dense.

Confidence: medium. Taste numbers are aggregated and subjective. Your own ratings refine them. Regional season windows are partly estimated; see the note above. A rare prestige strain; sellers may apply the 'Wat Sak' name loosely. Confidence is on the variety's reputation, not on any given stall's labeling.