durian

Chef Ton of Le Du in Bangkok whips up fine-dining dishes with ant larvae, wild mangosteen and a special dessert candle.

The world’s largest exporter of the thorny, pungent fruit, Thailand is the best place to try all 234 varieties of durian available.

Besides eating the thorny fruit straight from its shell, you can also have it grilled over charcoal, boiled in a steamboat or baked into a cheese tart.

Find out which durians to feast on as the early durian windfall this year draws to a close.

Spike up your knowledge on thorny varieties with our guide on the different durian flavour profiles.

Spike up your knowledge on thorny issues with this handy guide.