What Does Durian Taste Like? Find Out The Honest Truth!

I have always wanted to see for myself what a Durian tastes like so I headed out in search for one in the Los Angeles, CA area.
I found a place selling them frozen (99 Ranch Market in Van Nuys) so I bought one for $12.
It was an interesting experience.
Have you ever thought, "what does durian taste like?" Well, in this video, I try durian for the first time (and even give my dog a piece)! Check out my first (and real) reactions!
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[@jaunede.studio]

you should try the darker yellow durian they're sweeter, creamier and should have more wrinkle on the fruit kinda have that layer of 'skin' on it that covers the best part.. because the one you're eating are the 'bitter' one which is consider the bad grade durian or level one and obviously (should be) cheaper.. lol.. its hard to find the one you're looking for without opening the durian i suggest smelling the durian before buying it or you get cheated..

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

Thanks for the info!

[@wordivore]

Haha, indecisive dogs are the funniest.

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

I agree :)

[@zainhjmohamed9940]

You should come down to Malaysia this Jun-August to taste some good fresh ripe durians.

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

At some point in the future, I'd love to travel outside the U.S. and try all types of tropical fruits :)

[@sealpuppet6875]

The durian you had was a monthong which was the most neutral tasting of all durians and the most exported

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

Good to know! I know there are other, better varieties but it's hard when you live in the U.S. to find those varieties (and when they're ripe) :)

[@reilea9977]

The packaged one smells and tastes like rubber. But the frozen thawed out one tastes like slight pineapple and creamy.

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

I need to find a place that sells the good ones.

[@djambu]

smart of you to actually do some research on how to properly open a durian. i hate it when people butcher those majestic fruits!

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

I always try to do things the right way :)

[@allankaige7364]

Durian tastes like when you go to a birthday party and you put a slice of cheap cake on some macaroni salad on your plate and it kind of mixes together a little.... that's what it tastes like to me. Its an acquired taste.

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

Love that!

[@veee11]

Lolol!! That is the worst birthday party ever....😵

[@C_Tizzle]

I appreciate how you 'Hemingway'd' the explanation of it. Nicely done! I've heard that people fall into 1 of 2 categories: - totally turned off by it, comparable to smelling something rotting/decaying almost like meat that is about to 'turn', and/or garbage. -pleasantly surprised by the sweet combo of pineapple/mango/tropical goodness You're either 1 or the other. And, there's only 1 way to find out. I live in the Southern US (Houston, TX), so I only have direct access to a market in the area of town that is called "little Vietnam". Because it's much smaller than the area deemed as "China town", yet comparable in size to "Pinoy-ville": slang term (hopefully Not offensive, as it's not My term...just locally thrown around as a way to reference the 'southwest side' of the city - with Filipino restaurants and grocery stores)..where I go for chicken adobo and halo-halo 🤤yummm. So, since I didn't want to risk buying the whole fruit (priced at $4+/lb), I bought "durian pia cake". I am nervous and excited. (That's a lot to say about anticipating tasting a fruit.) Here goes nothin'!!! 🤞🏽😬

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

We'd be feeling like you... not sure what to expect, but still excited! Good luck with your cake and let us know how it tastes!!

[@C_Tizzle]

@@johnsonsinthemaking I went for it y'all!! I'm in the 'on the fence' part of the spectrum of durian lovers/haters. As, I haven't had the fruit in it's natural state, I'm left feeling like... Hmmmm? About it. It starts off sweet, yet peculiar. Then: chew, swallow, and more hmmm 🤔 I definitely was NOT disgusted, but the description of piling up a backyard bbq plate that includes fruits and macaroni salad..before they all leak into becoming "one with eachother", while you're still cool with eating it all. Yes. I get that now. I didn't think something could smell like a tropical fruit, with a hint of onion...in a good way. Pleasant surprise. Can't wait to try more in different forms.

[@marshawilliams5084]

What state are you in....or another country cuz our stores (Walmart, Harris Teeter) don't carry them.

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

At the time of recording, I was in California. I found this at a local Asian market.

[@barbadosbahama3491]

This is awesome!

[@atqobenyamin2624]

That s my favorite fruit--called Durian----Sweet and aromatic--very delicious----

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

I'm going to have to try a fresh one and do another taste test video!

[@reilea9977]

did you thaw it out first?

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

I did thaw it out first.

[@nordinardi1073]

thailand eksport base on quantity,malaysian eksport durian base on quality..

[@nesciljoydagayloan5222]

Durian is my fav. Fruit 🥰 smell bad but taste great

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

Nice! I'll have to figure out how to try a fresh one :)

[@erainmartinez8175]

it looks like a Giant Cashew

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

lol yeah it kind of does!

[@sw4gg4hxch1q]

not a good thing if your dog doesnt even want it

[@barefootandtanbarefootandt7287]

I always thought Juicy Fruit Gum tasted like nutmeg.

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

Nutmeg? Interesting!

[@Beyonceton_]

What is my mind now is,Every video that react and taste durian is pretty weird.Because the durian is doesnt look like a durian! If you peel it ! the inside is different! Why the durian skin is so soft inside it? I dont know if the durian is too old or something.I cant understand,so please explain because the durian that i always eat is so delicious and fresh and also yummy but smelly (My dad dont eat it because he ate that smell" But I like it,Its just like the most heaven fruit that i ever taste.But seriously man,I cant understand.Why its look so different

[@esoteric6178]

They aren't grown in the U.S as far as I know and if they are the soil may not be conducive to producing tasty durian fruit. It's more likely these are shipped long distances and are older than what you are used to. Also very few stores carry them and there is almost zero quality control. There aren't enough people that care about Durian.

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

It’s too bad. I’d love to try fresh durian 😁

[@erainmartinez8175]

Like stinky blue cheese

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

😁

[@sauce773]

Durian taste good but the texture is nasty as hell

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

I need to try a good quality durian :)

[@Matowix]

400th like. u wasted that durian

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

I'm determined to try a fresh one (preferably in Thailand) next time!

[@denim98]

Make It Vegan TRY Malaysian durians They are far better than the mild Thais.

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

I wouldn't have wasted it if it tasted good :P

[@daddyburgerpatty9263]

2:17 spikey ass

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

hahaha it totally looks like one!

[@SIDEKICKONYOUTUBE]

lol Taste like onion and garlic ? what the hell kind of taste buds you people got there in the US ? at worst it smells the same when you are in a gas station. but the taste is actually delicious. sometimes used in candies too ... if you dont taste anything sweet in it then you got the wrong durian.

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

You're probably right. Where can I find fresh durian in Los Angeles? I can only manage to find the frozen ones that have been in the freezer for months.

[@SIDEKICKONYOUTUBE]

Wow cant believe i have commented a year ago.. time flies by fast... well wrong person to ask for buddy idk how they can transport Durians to the US as Fresh ... maybe they grow them in south america ? idk... but there are a variety of durians out there some from the south east asia. some have a rubbery texture with no flavor at all and some have too strong flavour.. what we have in Davao City is sweet and tasty. though they would still smell like gasoline.

[@SIDEKICKONYOUTUBE]

you know what forget what i said. i just took a quick search of durian tasters out there and apparently you are not the only one who thinks it tastes like onion. my bad. /watch?v=G4mlXLfZT_U

[@SIDEKICKONYOUTUBE]

GamersrageFTW 132 i dont love the smell but i dont mind it at all. it doesn't hurt my nose or anything.

[@cora_kathlena]

It's so gross. lol I do not like durian at all.

[@johnsonsinthemaking]

I'm convinced that the fresh ones in Thailand are much better than the ones we get in the U.S. If I ever go to Thailand, I'm going to try them again and will post another video about my experience. :)

[@summerd2756]

You had wrong one