
Durian frenzy sweeps Hong Kong as Malaysia’s Musang King competes with Thai imports for popularity – Asia – South China Morning Post
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Losca Kwok considers herself a durian fan – especially as she is able to finish an entire fruit in one sitting. Of late, the 30-year-old credit officer has been indulging in the pungent, custard-like texture of durian more than once a week as Hong Kong is awash in imports from Thailand and Malaysia.“My favourite durian variety is Golden Pillow from Thailand,” Kwok said. “It has a sweet and creamy taste, and more importantly, I can enjoy some premium quality durian for less than HK$200 in…Read More
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