This used to be a regular affair, but after two years’ break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, locals say they are taken aback by the mad rush to enjoy the choicest pick of the king of fruits.
Lee, a 35-year-old administrator, said they attended a durian festival in the area and feasted on different variants of the fruit.“It has been two years since we got to go to Balik Pulau to eat fresh durian and the five of us ate around 3kg of durian,” he said.“We reached at 9am and I also travelled on motorbike.Visitors enjoying a durian-themed open day event in Anjung Indah, Balik Pulau.
“We only take in fewer than 20 guests per day, so customers have higher chances of getting premium durians.“The private environment we offer gives a better experience when it comes to durian tasting.Singaporean Oscar Tan, 25, was glad he picked a weekday to drive to Balik Pulau.“This is my first time visiting Penang and I was told that durians in Balik Pulau are the best.
Customers like Tan enjoy eating durian at stalls on a hillside while enjoying the view that stretches till the sea. Another purely Penang clone is the Capri or Kapri, easily identifiable because the flesh is pearl white with no yellow tinge.Other Penang-only clones which have captured global attention include the Ang Heh , Hor Lor and Siao Hong , to name a few.When a certain tree is found to produce especially good fruits, its buds are grafted onto other durian trees which do not bear fruits of good quality.
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