Tekka durian (D160)
Tekka (D160) has yellow flesh. Also called Teka, Buluh Bawa and Buluh Bawah. Texture: Thick, firm, creamy. Origin: Banting, Selangor.
How to identify it
- Large, rough green fruit, roughly 3 kg
- Spines short and set far apart
- Thin rind that opens readily, with brownish-yellow flesh
Best for
Readers wanting a large, thick-fleshed fruit
Sellers that mention it
Sinnaco Durian Specialist
Petaling Jaya (Section 19), Selangor
Air-conditioned Section 19 durian specialist shop with online orders, home delivery and less common types such as Kucing Tidur noted by EdgeProp in 2019.
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.
Jimmy's Durian Orchard
Bentong (Karak Highway), Pahang
Orchard beside the Karak Highway, about an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur, where visitors can pick durian; Musang King, D24 and Tekka are listed.
Dking SS2 (Durian Wonderland)
Petaling Jaya (SS2), Selangor
Head-office outlet of the Dking brand (Duricious Sdn Bhd), which also lists KLCC, Bukit Bintang, Karak, Jonker and Penang locations and sells fresh, frozen and paste durian.
Fruit Monkeys
Ang Mo Kio, Singapore
An Ang Mo Kio seller listed by Eatbook and Honeycombers in 2024 for online orders of Tekka, Red Prawn, D13 and Mao Shan Wang.
V Durian Traders
Ipoh, Perak
An Ipoh shop selling fruit from its own orchard plus durian sourced from Balik Pulau, Raub and Johor, as described in an April 2025 blog post.
Song Hai's Durian
Gelugor, Penang
A Desa Permai Indah seller in Gelugor listed in YouTrip's 2022 guide with Bitter Gourd, Tekka and Khun Poh.
Parkway Durian
Marine Parade, Singapore
A Marine Parade stall listed by Eatbook as open 24 hours and selling D24, Tekka and Mao Shan Wang.
Common questions
How do I identify Tekka durian?
Large, rough green fruit, roughly 3 kg Spines short and set far apart Thin rind that opens readily, with brownish-yellow flesh
How much does Tekka cost?
RM30/kg in Penang (June 2026) Prices swing with the harvest.
Sources
Taste scores are our reading of published descriptions. Fruit varies by tree, age and harvest. Sources are limited or disagree on this variety.