XO durian
XO has pale flesh. Texture: Very soft, wet. Origin: Named for its fermented, liquor-like note; Tatler places it in Pahang, Foodline in Johor, Genting and Cameron Highlands.
How to identify it
- Small, thin-husked fruit, often brownish-green
- Very pale, wet flesh with a noticeable alcohol-like aftertaste
- Some guides treat it as a longer-fermented form of D24, so appearance alone may not separate them
Often confused with
Best for
Readers who enjoy strong bitterness
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.
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.
DurianBB Park
Imbi, Kuala Lumpur
Durian venue in Imbi run by DurianBB International, a company established in 2015 that says its Musang King comes from its own Pahang farm.
Durian Empire
Punggol, Singapore
A stall in the Punggol Plaza basement with a dining area and online delivery of dehusked boxes.
Max Durian Tangkak
Tangkak, Johor
Tangkak seller that a travel guide says has its own farm in Segamat.
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.
Ah Teik Durian Stall
George Town, Penang
A Lorong Susu stall in George Town that YouTrip's 2022 guide lists with more than 30 varieties.
Common questions
How do I identify XO durian?
Small, thin-husked fruit, often brownish-green Very pale, wet flesh with a noticeable alcohol-like aftertaste Some guides treat it as a longer-fermented form of D24, so appearance alone may not separate them
How much does XO cost?
RM12-25/kg in Penang (June 2026); RM30-50/kg in a June 2025 guide Prices swing with the harvest.
Sources
- Calls it a D24 subtype; taste and texture
- Longer fermentation, pale soft flesh
- Regions, shape, thorn cue
- Husk description
- Penang RM/kg, June 2026
Taste scores are our reading of published descriptions. Fruit varies by tree, age and harvest.