818 Durian Stall
Tanjung Bungah, Penang
A Tanjung Bungah roadside stall listed in YouTrip's 2022 guide with Tupai King, Red Prawn and Musang King.
Best durian in Penang (2026)
Well-documented places to buy durian in Penang include 818 Durian Stall, Ah Teik Durian Stall and Durian Kaki. The hillside orchards of Balik Pulau on the west of the island are the best-known growing area, and several let visitors eat or stay on site.
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General guides put the main season for Penang around June, July and August. Harvests move with the weather, so check with a seller before you travel.
Sellers in Penang
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.
Durian Kaki
Paya Terubong, Penang
A Relau seller on Jalan Paya Terubong listed in YouTrip's 2022 guide with Musang King, D24, Hor Lor and Black Thorn.
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.
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Uncle John's Authentic Durians
George Town, Penang
A Bellisa Row seller on Jalan Burmah listed in YouTrip's 2022 guide with Tekka, Musang King, Black Thorn and Hor Lor.
Ang Hock Leng Durian
George Town, Penang
A Jalan Anson seller listed in YouTrip's 2022 guide for Black Thorn and Red Prawn.
Durian Rumah Batu
Balik Pulau, Penang
A Sungai Pinang seller in Balik Pulau listed in a 2026 Penang guide for Red Prawn, Hor Lor and D700.
Iconic Durian
Bukit Mertajam, Penang
A mainland Penang seller at Icon City, Bukit Tengah, listed in a 2026 guide for combinations including Red Prawn, Cheh Pui, 101 and D14.
Khor Hun Hin's 'Musang King' Durian Stall
George Town, Penang
A Jalan Macalister stall listed in YouTrip's 2022 guide for Musang King sourced from Penang island and the mainland.
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Lone Pine Durian
Ayer Itam, Penang
A Paya Terubong seller on Jalan Bukit Kukus listed in a 2026 Penang guide for Black Thorn, Musang King and Red Prawn.
Shan Cheng Durian Penang
Balik Pulau, Penang
A Balik Pulau seller on Jalan Pondok Upih that a 2026 Penang durian guide credits with more than 20 durian types.
88 Durian Balik Pulau HQ
Teluk Kumbar, Penang
Listed on the DurianPenang directory as a produce seller in Kampung Teluk Kumbar, on the south-west side of Penang island.
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JoMi Durian
Balik Pulau, Penang
A Balik Pulau seller included in Lalamove's June 2023 list of durian sellers to order from, with boxed Musang King.
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Ordered by how much we could confirm from public sources, not by taste. How we rank.
Durian farms in Penang
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.
Green Acres Orchard & Ecolodge
Balik Pulau, Penang
An orchard with over 450 trees and eco-lodges, which ran a two-hour durian tasting and farm walk in the 2025 season.
Orchard stayFarm tourEat on the farmOvernight stay
Karuna Hill
Balik Pulau, Penang
A small hilltop villa retreat among durian trees, where guests are served about 20 varieties during their stay according to a 2019 guide.
Orchard stayFarm tourEat on the farmOvernight stay
Nature Fruit Farm
Balik Pulau, Penang
A farm resort in the Balik Pulau hills that promotes itself as a 100-year-old durian farm and takes room bookings online.
Orchard stayOvernight stay
Ask whether durian is available during your stay.
The Durian Treehouse
Balik Pulau, Penang
Treehouse stay in Balik Pulau built around an 80-year-old durian tree, listed in a 2024 Tatler roundup.
Orchard stayOvernight stay
Varieties associated with Penang
Black ThornD200Sweet ●●●●●Bitter ●●○○○Red PrawnD175Sweet ●●●●○Bitter ●●○○○Hor LorD163Sweet ●●●●○Bitter not describedCapriDurio zibethinusSweet ●●●○○Bitter ●●●○○Ang BakD164Sweet ●●●●○Bitter not describedCheh CheeD165Sweet not describedBitter not describedBalik Pulau 604D166Sweet ●●●○○Bitter not described
Common questions
When is durian season in Penang?
General guides put the main season for Penang around June, July and August. Harvests move with the weather, so check with a seller before you travel.
Where can I buy durian in Penang?
Start with 818 Durian Stall, Ah Teik Durian Stall and Durian Kaki. Each listing here links to the source that documents it.
Can I visit a durian farm in Penang?
Yes. Places documented here include Bao Sheng Durian Farm, Green Acres Orchard & Ecolodge and Karuna Hill. Book ahead, because visits depend on the harvest.