Durian season is right around the corner, which means our neighbourhoods will soon be filled with the pungent aroma of the notorious fruit. As fruit stalls start stocking their shelves, FairPrice is taking it up a notch with its all-you-can-eat durian buffet.
The buffet will be offered in 2 locations: Parkway Parade FairPrice Xtra from 19 June 2026 to 21 June 2026, and VivoCity FairPrice Xtra from 26 June 2026 to 28 June 2026. For 60 minutes, you’ll have unlimited access to a premium durian spread featuring Mao Shan Wang, Black Thorn, King of King, Red Prawn, D24, and D13.
Alongside the durian, you’ll get up to 300g of fresh mangosteen and a fresh coconut. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, these hydrating fruits can counteract the “heaty” effects of durian, which can cause symptoms such as a sore throat when overconsumed.
The ultimate durian guide
Here’s everything you need to know about the different types of durians at the buffet, including taste, texture, size, and more.
Mao Shan Wang
Durian lover or not, you’ve probably heard of Mao Shan Wang, given its insane popularity in Singapore. This type of durian is well-loved for its rich, honey-like flavour, with a good hint of bitterness to balance it out. Its texture is smooth and almost custard-like, making it an incredibly indulgent treat.
Black Thorn
Rivalling the Mao Shan Wang, Black Thorn is a close second in terms of popularity and prestige. It’s known for its deep orange-red flesh and complex flavour profile — starting with an explosion of intense sweetness, that slowly evolves into a bitter aftertaste, similar to dark chocolate. Like Mao Shan Wang, it has an indulgent, creamy and almost custard-like texture that’s nothing short of addictive.
King of Kings
King of Kings is a premium Mao Shan Wang variety harvested from older trees, giving it a richer aroma and more pronounced flavour profile. Rather than being overly sweet, it carries an intense bittersweet fragrance with a lingering aftertaste. It’s also known for its thick, luscious flesh that’s slightly sticky yet melts in the mouth.
Red Prawn
The Red Prawn takes its name from its distinct pinkish hues and curved shape. It has a dominantly sweet flavour with a slight alcoholic finish, and is categorised as one of the sweetest varieties. It has a sticky, rich flesh and is suitable for people with a sweeter tooth.
D24 and D13
D24 is known as a “beginner-friendly” durian, due to its milder, less overwhelming flavour profile. It has a thicker, softer flesh which could be described as moist. Flavour-wise, while not as intense, it still has hints of vanilla and alcoholic bittersweetness.
The D13 is largely similar to the Red Prawn variety, with an intense sweet flavour and little to no bitter aftertaste. It also works great as an introductory variety due to its milder aroma and sweet floral flavour.
Tickets and pricing
The buffet costs S$85 per person. However, until 12 June 2026, they are having an early-bird promotion of S$20 off a set of 2 tickets (S$150/2 pax). The buffet is also eligible for CDC Vouchers with in-store bookings at the Fair Price Customer Service.
If you’re ready to indulge in all the durian you can handle, make sure to secure your slots early before reservations fill up. With premium varieties like Mao Shan Wang and Black Thorn on free flow, this buffet is shaping up to be one of the season’s biggest durian feasts. Reserve your seats here.
Durian Buffet
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📍 Various locations
🕜 2pm, 3.30pm, 5pm, 6.30pm, 8pm (Fri),
🕜 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, 5pm, 6.30pm, 8pm (Sat),
🕜 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, 5pm, 6.30pm (Sun)
📅 19 June 2026 to 28 June 2026
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