Black Thorn durian (D200)
Black Thorn (D200) has orange flesh. Also called Ochee, Orchi, Duri Hitam and Durian Hitam. Texture: Thick, custardy, fine, low fibre. Origin: Penang.
How to identify it
- A dried dark remnant at the base resembling a black thorn is the namesake cue
- Base slightly concave, with a dark lump in the centre per one listing
- Star-shaped seam at the base also cited, so this cue overlaps with Musang King
- Round, smallish fruit
Often confused with
Best for
Readers who prefer sweeter, custard-like premium durian
Sellers that mention it
DurianMan SS2
Petaling Jaya (SS2), Selangor
Stall on Jalan SS2/24, the road a 2019 EdgeProp article traces as SS2's original durian strip, which offered a buffet in 2024 and sells boxed pulp for delivery.
SS2 Durian House Stall
Petaling Jaya (SS2), Selangor
Stall at the Jalan SS2/61 and SS2/62 junction, relocated from Jalan SS2/24 according to EdgeProp, which also serves durian cendol and other fruit items.
99 Old Trees Durian
Outram, Singapore
A shop opposite Outram Park MRT whose site publishes per-variety prices for 750g dehusked boxes across more than 15 varieties.
Bao Sheng Durian Farm
Balik Pulau, Penang
A long-running Balik Pulau farm selling durian-only and durian-with-stay packages, with villa and chalet rooms on site.
Durian 36
Geylang, Singapore
A Geylang Road stall that its own site says runs 24 hours daily, with about 10 varieties listed by Eatbook.
Durian Culture
Geylang (Sims Avenue), Singapore
A Sims Avenue shop listed as open 24 hours, which also sells online and offers durian puree for baking.
Golden Moments Durian Cafe
Bugis, Singapore
A durian cafe serving dine-in durian cakes, dishes and platters, with a separate online delivery operation.
Yi Foon Durian
Johor Bahru (Johor Jaya), Johor
Johor Jaya seller covered by Singapore food site Eatbook in July 2025 for basic and premium durian buffets with no time limit.
Common questions
How do I identify Black Thorn durian?
A dried dark remnant at the base resembling a black thorn is the namesake cue Base slightly concave, with a dark lump in the centre per one listing Star-shaped seam at the base also cited, so this cue overlaps with Musang King Round, smallish fruit
How much does Black Thorn cost?
RM22-60/kg in Penang (June 2026); RM80-120/kg quoted in a June 2025 guide; RM13-55 per fruit at a Kedah stall (June 2026) Prices swing with the harvest.
Sources
- Code, registration, base cue, flesh and fruit description
- Small fruit, seam with dark stem, aliases
- Taste, flesh, dark stem
- Dark thorn tips; describes bright yellow flesh
- Per-fruit Kedah stall price, June 2026
- Penang RM/kg, June 2026
Taste scores are our reading of published descriptions. Fruit varies by tree, age and harvest.